curio j is blogarific!

Quarter-life crisis?

I'm bogged down with work and stretched way too thin, all the while trying to secure a place for myself in the future being happy, doing what I love and well, something had to give! So, I'm taking a little break with curio j to focus more on Modish, take my weekends back, have time to do yoga, and maybe read a book or two. Right now I'm not sure about the future of curio j, I love it, but I love writing more and want to start getting my writing career headed somewhere. Plus, I'm planning on moving to Portland soon! I'll check back if anymore drastic decisions ensue, in the meanwhile, enjoy your summer!

New earrings!!

Wow, have I been productive lately, or what? (Don't answer that, leave me to my delusions of grandeur please.) I posted three new pairs of earrings yesterday, all of which are made with vintage beads and antiqued bronze findings. Check them out, they're summery and colorful and unique!

New Rings!!

Alright, I did it, I buckled down and I finally put up some new rings! They're summery and bright and one-of-a-kind and will fit anyone's fingers except for mine (they're gargantuan!! my fingers, that is) But enough about me, take a look at the goodies!

I know I don't post much...

...and I'm sorry for that. But, I just wanted to stop by, say hi, and tell you that I'm gonna buckle down today and get the rings that I've had made for the past month on the website, finally! (I figure if I write it down, it just HAS to happen now, right?) It's so hard working 40 hours a week, keeping up with Modish, ANNNND being able to update curio j as needed. Oh, how I wish I could quit my day job. Someday, hopefully someday soon. Alright, enough whining, back to work I go!

Spreading the love!

curio j was featured today on a new blog called clothes-pin, run by the fashion loving, super sweet and witty Karen. Check out the write up on our Montana necklace, and make sure to cruise around the other posts and bookmark clothes-pin to stay up on the latest fashion trends.

Vintage Bead overdose!!

I thought I had scoured the web for every vintage bead store that exists, but alas, on my search for "carved wooden beads" I somehow stumbled upon an AMAZING vintage bead store that didn't come up in prior searches: Earthly Adornments. Needless to say, I purchased much, received my order this past Saturday and am IN LOVE! I got so much great stuff, I'm definitely stoked to make some new goodies. (I'm always making stuff actually, it's the putting them up on the site part that seems to take a looonnnnggg while...) So anyway, I'm going to try to not procrastinate. I'll have new earrings and definitely some new amazing rings soon, and perhaps some bracelets too. So, keep your eyes peeled for all new and unique goodies made from rare and beautiful vintage beads!