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Opal is my current favorite stone. And as it also happens to be the birthstone for October (along with tourmaline), it's an ideal time to talk about this gorgeous gem! I’ve been using opals a lot in my new Karin Jacobson Fine Jewelry Collection, which, with its organic style, lends itself well to these organic shaped stones. The best characteristic of opal is its range of colors – which is basically ALL colors. Lately I’ve been favoring the deeper, watery blues and greens with flashes of orange and red that I’ve been finding in some gorgeous pieces from Australia. Each...

I'm so excited to host my dear friend, artist Lois Eliason who will be showing watercolors and photographs in my studio at Art-A-Whirl this coming weekend! KJ: Lois, I’m so excited that you are going to be showing your photographs & watercolors in my studio during Art-A-Whirl! You have recently shown your photography/watercolor work for the first time at Showroom. Are these new media for you? Tell me why you’ve decided to branch out.LE: I’ve loved art and making art my entire life. I was an English major and a Studio Arts minor in college. During my senior year, I focused my attention entirely...

I'm so excited to host my dear friend and talented artisan Adrienne Anderson, who will have leather handbags, totes, bright fabric makeup bags and other accessories at Art-A-Whirl this coming weekend!  KJ: How did you get started making leather handbags & accessories?AA: My parents owned an upholstery shop and my mother would save leather and fabric scraps. One year I made a purse for my cousin for her birthday and then some friends saw it and wanted one too. One thing lead to another and in a few months I had a little side business going. KJ: Tell me a...

I'm getting so excited for Art-A-Whirl, which is coming up May 20 - 22!  I’d like to introduce you to one of my three fabulous guest artists for Art A Whirl this year.  Meet Jean Bathke, owner and creative director of Janey Appleseed.  KJ: What is Janey Appleseed? JB: Janey Appleseed is a line of handmade, one-of-a-kind dresses for little girls, made in small quantities by skilled artisans globally. Our idea of Global Handmade stitches together bold textiles from all over the world, along with a steadfast commitment to partner directly and fairly with our artisans. Currently, we partner with...