tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14630443907874559032024-03-17T22:01:40.034-05:00Judith B DesignsI am Jewelry Designer/Antique Dealer with a love of all things antique and handmade. Much of my inspirations are created from antique adornments.
...visit my shops to see my inspirations.Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.comBlogger629125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463044390787455903.post-72173538342268517572012-01-29T16:48:00.000-06:002012-01-29T16:48:13.732-06:00Jan. 29 Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thursday (Feb. 2) I go for my second treatment of Yervoy. Unfortunately there seems to be now change so far. I'm optimistic and I welcome all of your good wishes, thoughts and prayers.<br />
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Your continued support is amazing. You're all like family to me. You give me the strength to move on. Thurs. is the big day for my lung treatment. I'm slowly coming out of the fog but it's pretty hard. I'm doing it, but in small steps. The cards and the gifts have been wonderful. Thank you, really. I mean it.<br />
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I'm having treatment to my lungs starting next Thursday. It's called "Yervoy". It will treat the inoperable melanoma that cannot be surgically removed from my lungs. It is supposed to be successful. My son is typing for me because my hand is still numb. Thank you for all of your good wishes. I think of you all constantly, and it would be much harder to go through this without your continued support. <br />
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No news yet. I'm still waiting on something positive. Thank you for all of your prayers and your cards; everything. It means so much to me. It's what I think about everyday.<br />
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Well today is my 4th radiation and it's kicking my butt I can take it. All I crave is salt, McDonald's french fries, cold or not is all I need. It must be the steroids that I'm jacked up on..... Thank-you all for your thoughts and prayers.<br />
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This is the hardest post I hope to ever write...6 days ago I had a normal happy lovely life.Today I lie in a hospital bed waiting to be taken down to xray to begin radiation on my brain.<br />
Last year I had a deep excision of melanoma taken off my right leg, tests came back for clear margins and clean lymph-nodes but somehow with the every 3 month check ups those cancerous cells managed to travel and set up shop in my brain and lungs, as if one place is not bad enough.<br />
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What started me on this adventure was the bad cold I was complaining about last month it had me coughing up blood...not a good thing for anyone. My Dr. sent me for a check x-ray and then a CAT scan that revealed nodules on my lungs. Once the bad new was delivered that it most likely melanoma I was sent directly to see an oncologist that specializes in Melanoma. A plan was made for testing, a brain MRI, anther chest and abdominal CAT scan, lung biopsy and a PET scan. Unfortunately symptoms of the ugly brain lesions rared up so quickly to give my a totally numb face, tingling in my right hand and foot and dizziness. So here I am at Baptist hospital in Nashville being pumped up with steroids and starting brain radiation today as well as having the lung biopsy today. To add insult to injury the places they need to biopsy are not in good spots and my lung may get punctured in the process. Is this crazy or what? I am still waiting to wake up from this horrible nightmare. <br />
I was unsure If I should share this or not, but I have made such wonderful friends blogging and need all your positive energy's to help me through this. You all are such caring and wonderful people and I really need your prayers and positive thoughts. <br />
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I love when people see my work and it evokes an emotion. They smile and tell me the connection they have with a certain piece of my jewelry. Most recently I had created a necklace with a vintage ladies watch, a women purchased it as it reminded her of her Mother, her mother always wore a similar watch. The necklace was a connection to her Mom.</div>
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Here is a bracelet I created called "Memories of Mom". Created with three vintage watch faces and a monogrammed vintage button. </div>
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Do you have something that brings about a strong emotion when you see it? Or perhaps a certain smell or food does that for you. Lilacs always remind me of growing up, a tree stood right outside our bedroom window. The sound of a screen door shutting is another favorite, we had a wooden screen door in our kitchen and with five kids in and out it was a familiar sound, one that I still love to hear. What's your connection?</div>
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Trying to get back into my routine....it has been a very busy month for me. I had company, bronchitis and two awesome shows. Last weekend I had a two day show and sold 87 pieces of jewelry...crazy, crazy! I think it has taken me all week to re-coup after that show, plus I put in 2 days of work at the antique shop. So what do I do to relax?...what else but spend the day at the <a href="http://www.nashvilleexpocenter.org/expo/fleamarket/index.asp">Flea Market</a>.</div>
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My found treasures for the day...</div>
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round blister pearls, moonstone, copper clasps, old keys, Victorian locket and chain, brass rings, enamel watch face, clock key, enamel cuff links, old rosary beads and masonic medal,, Victorian buttons, vintage dog tags, old chains and photo tin type. </div>
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I could not resist this 1930's G-Man toy badge...how cute is that?</div>
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I plan to spend the rest of the day in my studio and see what I can do with these treasures.</div>
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Congrats again to the Bead Trends Magazine winner QuiltingJewel39, please contact me with your mailing address. </div>
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....and the lucky winner of the November issue of Bead Trends is.....quiltingjewel39...please send me an email with your mailing address so I can send out your issue right out.<br />
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Here we are Thanksgiving eve, I am sure most of us are either traveling or cooking. I am cooking, the house smells wonderful! We will be spending the day with our neighbor family....the second best thing since we live away from all of our families. I hope everyone has a blessed day and that you are able to spend it with someone you love.</div>
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...sigh....Paris is on my bucket list. One day I long to stand in front of the Eiffel Tower and gaze at its majestic beauty. The Eiffel tower is iconic these days and is featured in many accessory designs. I found this great antique Eiffel tower watch fob at an antique shop and included it in my "We still have Paris" typewriter key necklace.</div>
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The nice folks at Bead Trends were kind enough to include my necklace in their November issue. You can find it on page 114, or you can see it here in their nice little <a href="http://bead.northridgepublishing.com/2011/departments/inspiration/november-bead-trends/">video</a>.</div>
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If you do not have the November issue of <a href="http://northridgepublishing.com/magazines/bead-trends-magazine">Bead Trends</a> you have the chance to win it here. Just leave me a comment and tell me one thing that is on your bucket list and I will draw one lucky winner on Wednesday November 23rd.</div>
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The past 5 days have been super busy, my best friend Donna from high school came to visit, and this being her first visit to Nashville there was lots to cram into 5 days. To top it off I have been sick for the past week and lugged tissues everywhere and was honking the whole time...all in all it was such a great visit!<br />
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We surprised Donna with a visit to <a href="http://www.antiquearchaeology.com/index.html">Antique Archaeology</a> in Nashville. Donna is a big <a href="http://www.antiquearchaeology.com/index.html">American Pickers</a> fan. Mike Wolfe has recently made Nashville his part-time residence and has the coolest shop in the city. It was so cool to see all of the treasure hunting finds as they were all marked where they were picked and what episode they were on. It you are a fan of the show you would just love this place!<br />
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Last night we had a wonderful dinner at <a href="http://www.maggianos.com/EN/Nashville_Nashville_TN/Pages/LocationLanding.aspx">Maggiano's</a> and our very handsome son Nick joined us..<span style="font-size: x-small;">.(just stating the obvious...</span>) </div>
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<i>I have had an extremely busy week getting ready for a show I had on Saturday. The show was fantastic and it was so nice to see so many repeat customers that came by to visit and make some purchases. I love interacting with customers and to see their reactions to my jewelry, it makes what I do so worthwhile! Besides getting ready for the show I had a repeat appointment with this FABULOUS <a href="http://racked.com/archives/2010/06/21/serenite-maison-antiques-chic-home-goods-concealed-weapons.php#serenite-maison-3">shop</a> in Leipers Fork, Tenn. called <a href="http://www.serenitemaison.com/serenitemaison/Serenite_Maison_-_Welcome.html">"Serenite Maison"</a>. I am so honored to be selling my jewelry here, and if you are ever in the area it is a must visit place.</i></div>
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<i>Here is one of the pieces I finished yesterday. I had been coveting this vintage mother of pearl picture heart for sometime and it finally found its home in this necklace. What is even more special about this heart, is the reverse side also holds another picture.</i></div>
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<i>...how precious is she? I think a piece like this can conjurer up all kinds of thoughts and emotions. The couple could easily remind many of us of our parents and the little girl could bring back memories of yourself or your sister or perhaps a lost loved one. Working with vintage and antique pieces evokes lots of feelings, it brings them to the surface, it makes the piece of jewelry a keepsake and a holder of emotions...something extra ordinary. </i></div>
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Many years ago in our single life we were the "Farquars" a couple of tourists on vacation. My name was "Dot" and my hubby was "Fred". </div>
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...and then a few years later came this little scarecrow...</div>
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One of my Texas finds was a aluminum printing plate, it is thin and easy to cut and I knew it had endless possibilities. Last night I finished this bracelet. I think it offers a lot visually and is so super lightweight. </div>
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Today I made my new favorite piece I call "Texas". It is created using some treasures found on my recent trip to Texas. It is kind of whimsical, it's fun and very cowboy-ish! Love it...hope you will too.<br />
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Six shooter embossed charm, old horseshoe, antique Gold Medal adv. charm, brass horse button and a vintage monopoly game piece. Mixed metal vintage chains. You can find "Texas" in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84664374/texas-cowboy-vintage-trinket-charm">Etsy</a> shop.</div>
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I forgot I still had these pictures in my I-phone..taken where else but Texas. Looking at them again I just can't get <a href="http://www.cmt.com/videos/jason-aldean/662880/dirt-road-anthem.jhtml">"Dirt road" </a>by Jason Aldean out of my head!</div>
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It actually rained like 10 drops when we were there, enough to produce this beautiful rainbow.</div>
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I came across these beads today and could not resist purchasing them. However....I am not going to keep them, I am putting them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JudithBDesigns?section_id=8049938">Etsy</a> shop. Ok, yes I did keep a few bags for myself but the rest are for whoever wants them. If you love working with antique and vintage and new beads just don't do the job for you well these beads are awesome. Some really cool shapes and nice smooth wear, the pictures do not do them justice. They need some cleaning as you can tell, but who does not like a little natural "patina".<br />
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The greenish beads to the left are actually to halves of a whole almost like a bead cap and they are faceted too! Nice matte discs and check out the cool green shapes!</div>
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Yes, those are rose shaped glass, and the really neat rectangle shape is side drilled on the top.</div>
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Aren't they just beautiful....yes I am an easy girl to please!</div>
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I woke up this morning and it was 46 degrees, the coldest it has been yet. We had been enjoying the most wonderful weather and last evening it changed drastically from 74 to burrsville! I actually had to turn the heat on because I could not do anything with numb hands! It's a day that called for hot soup so I pulled out one of my favorites "Sweet Potato Chowder"...since I still have some sweet potatoes from my garden this was a perfect thing to make. I'd love to share the recipe with you.<br />
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Wow, where have the days gone? Last week I was getting ready for a show and this week I am doing the same. I had a great show this past Saturday, surprising me by doubling my sales from last year! Yeah, can you believe it, and I thought last years sales were good for a one day show...who knew! I know I have said it before and I shall say it again....Newsletter! I send out a newsletter via <a href="http://mailchimp.com/">Mail Chimp</a> and it sure works because my local customers know where they can find me. It is well worth the effort!</div>
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Do you have an item that "pays the rent"? What I mean by that is a good inexpensive item that covers your booth fee. My "pay the rent" items are my typewriter key pendants on a stainless ball chain, these are reliable sellers and at a good price point of $20 at shows.</div>
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The four pieces are all the same design but with different elements. The common factor is rosary beads, filigree settings, antique buttons, etched discs,and a religious focal.</div>
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<br /></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09539090300799927263noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1463044390787455903.post-16087048806533514382011-10-11T19:46:00.000-05:002011-10-11T19:46:14.298-05:00Etched metal with a little hoot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> I have been busy etching metal today, mostly copper and a few brass pieces. For the most part all came out pretty good, there are usually a few that bite the dust....which is the norm for me. Here are a few of my favorites.</span></div>
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The weather in middle Tennessee has been glorious...warm sunny days with cool nights. These are my kind of days and you surely appreciate them after 3 months of constant heat and high humidity. It also makes me want to cook...I would rather be making jewelry than cooking, but I like to eat too. I have a pumpkin bread in the oven and will be making sweet potato salad (using my ginormous sweet potatos from my garden). You make a regular potato salad but add a few sweets to it, yummy!</div>
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I have finally realized after 5 years of living in the South that you can not keep flowering annuals for long. I have gone the <a href="http://garden.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Portulaca">portulaca</a> route and love them! Constant color and I do not have to worry about watering them. Here we are in October and they are still so beautiful!</div>
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Knock-Out Roses are another great plant for the south, they bloom constantly from early spring until frost. I love color and what better way to enjoy it in your landscape.</div>
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The field in our backyard is changing, autumn in Tennessee has mild colors compared to what I am use to in Massachusetts, but it still is so pretty. The air is crisp and has that beautiful scent you only get in the fall.</div>
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Sam has to come and see what I am doing and he loves gazing out at the field just hoping to see something to run after. I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Sunday!</div>
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