Quietly Timeless

Who: Ashleigh Branstetter
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: New Orleans, LA
Web: http://www.ashleighbranstetter.com/
Why: Understated elegance makes for a beautifully timeless collection.  :)

Cherished Icons

Who: Elizabeth Ryan
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Northampton, MA
Web: http://www.lookajewelry.com/
Why: Charmingly cherished icons of childhood.  :)

Hinging on Whimsy

Who: Amy Taylor
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Glenview, IL
Web: http://amytaylorjewelry.com/home.html
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hingedjewelry
Why: Whimsically pretty hinged designs!  :)

Consider This

Who: Jackie Matelski
What: Handcrafted Ceramics
Where: Madison, WI
Web: http://jackiematelski.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JackieMatelski
Why: Crazycool clay creations! Jackie will be showing her work at the fabulous John Michael Kohler Arts Center Festival of the Arts this weekend...see her if you get the chance!  :)

A Study in Contrast

Who: Judith Neugebauer
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Milford, PA
Web: http://www.judithneugebauer.com/default.asp
Why: Painterly Boulder Opals contrast beautifully with Judith's graceful swirls of silver and gold...lovely one-of-a-kind jewels!

In Her Element

Who: Judith Kaufman
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: West Hartford, CT
Web: http://judithkaufman.com/index.html
Why: Amuletic elements and collectible gems in high karat gold...her spectacular pieces always draw compliments!  :)

Raw Sophistication

Who: Roger Rimel
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: St Louis, MO
Web: http://www.rogerrimel.com/rogerrimel/Welcome.html
Why: Rough and raw sophistication...love the gem-studded pieces!

Phoenix Fire

Who: Susan Mahlstedt of R/M Studio
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Kansas City, MO
Web: http://rmstudiojewelry.com/RM_Studio_Jewelry/WELCOME.html
Why: Another new favorite from this Summer's art festival season!  :)

Finely Woven Tales

Who: Elizabeth Farber
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Minnetonka, MN
Web: http://elizabethfarber.com/home.html
Why: Stunning and spectacular, Beth's designs shimmer with fine faceted gem beads and glorious focal stones hand-woven with silver or gold. They sensuously follow the curves of the body, much like the bejeweled garments of legendary pharoahs and queens. Gorgeous!

Creative Echoes

Who: Sabine of EONDesign
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Germany
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EONDesign
Why: Another quietly creative gem geek.  ;)

Festive Treasures

Who: Christiane & Oliver Hampel
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Naples, FL
Web: http://www.hampeldesign.com/
Why: The finest craftsmanship coupled with beautifully textured nature-based designs. A fabulous art festival find!

We are smack dab in the middle of a superamazing art festival season. This weekend is the always avidly anticipated Ann Arbor Art Fairs July 17-20...if you attend only one art fair extravaganza in your life, make it this one!  :)

Jubilant Jewels

Who: Mary Filapek & Lou Ann Townsend
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Concord, NC
Web: http://www.maryandlouann.com/
Why: Jubilant color in supergroovy designs!

Unexpected Beauty

Who: Christine Mighion
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: South Bend, IN
Web: http://www.christinemighion.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristineMighion
Why: Conflict-free gems, 100% recycled gold, sales support ocean conservation, and a jeweler with a loving free spirit inspired by the unexpected beauty in nature.  :)

In Balance

Who: Michele LeVett
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Durham, NC
Web: http://www.michelelevettdesigns.com/default.html
Why: Colorful structures, harmoniously in balance.  :)

Happy Jewelry

Who: Sue of Tinkertown
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Long Beach, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinkertown
Why: To quote Sue..."because happy jewelry makes people happy"  :)