Novembers Trunk Show

For the month of November, we're pleased to feature Tisha Thompson of Mill Valley CA. I first admired Tisha's jewelry designs when she came in the shop with her sister PJ. Very unique beautiful handcrafted silver pendants and rings that really caught my attention. Say's Tisha:

"I started designing jewelry with my first strand of love beads in 1967 and have been experimenting with making jewelry ever since. Along the way I also learned to quilt, throw pottery, knit and crochet. Life will have you make choices and I've made mine. I now only make jewelry, but I like to incorporate natural, found, recycled, and traditional materials. Now, at the age of 58, the kids have flown the coop, and my husband John and I live in a quaint cottage in Mill Valley, CA where I have my "studio". I am honored that Wren, who is a dear friend of my sister PJ, asked me to share my work with the lovely town of Florence.

I don't like to make the same thing twice; each one of my pieces is one of a kind. I am always experimenting with new mediums and here at The Wren's Nest I am sharing pieces made of beads, fine silver (.999) and my latest favorite medium - recycled plastic - which I draw on with ink and pencil. The silver I use is special too. Look for the symbol ".999 silver" on the description tags of many of my silver creations. These pieces are fashioned in fine silver clay, a medium that is made of recycled silver, extracted from old movie film and dental x-ray film. The result is pendants made of 99.9% silver with no copper or zinc alloys in these special pieces!

Each piece here at The Wren's Nest has been personally designs and hand crafted by me. I guarantee the quality of both the workmanship and the material used. Please feel free to contact me at tttisha@gmail.com with your comments and questions."

Come into The Wren's Nest this month and see the beautiful display of designs that Tisha has arranged. So many beautiful things that would make a very special Christmas gift!

September's Trunk Show

I couldn't wait to see the designs that our September Trunk Show artists were bringing in. I wasn't disappointed. Each piece is so unique and hip. I keep going over and looking trying to decide which is my favorite. Both Mallory and Corey are very creative people and their designs show it.

"Since 2006, I have been designing and creating jewelry. It began when I started working at a bead shop and couldn't help but loving all the different interesting beads that crossed my path" said Mallory. "Over the past few years I have learned new ways to create pieces, keeping in mind many of my clients demands for affordable, great looking jewelry. After meeting my boyfriend, I began teaching him all I knew and in time he began designing and creating his own pieces."

Mallory and Corey use a very diverse mix of elements when putting their pieces together. From rough gemstone chips to shimmering Swarovski Crystals and even some blown glass and vintage Lucite, these necklaces are a nice change from the "same old, same old".

Their eclectic designs include this earthy mix of Carnelian and Red Jasper...

this beautiful mix of green Tourmaline and Swarovski Crystal ...
and this very hip, very bright mix of vintage Lucite and gemstones...
Mallory and Corey will be showcasing their designs through the month of September.