my latest obsession....

this is a balinese rice barn. i discovered what this is when searching for property in the british virgin islands....i found a mini Shangri La-like home for sale on Tortola and it comes with it's very own rice barn! sooooo amazing.

green hill center for NC art, winter show 2010

i am really excited to have my work at green hill center. if you are in the greensboro, nc area you've got to check this place out- it is soooooo nice!

I Made It! Market

Look for my Pearlette Jewelry on KDKA this morning! Hope you can make it out on Saturday for the market.

Firenze

my trip to italy was amazing. this is a view from the Ponte Vecchio.

Wine Walk in Franklin, PA this Friday

bracelet: a hand hammered sterling silver chain with a darkened finish contrasts this shiny tiny silver pepon...stop by Something Clever in 16323 this Friday to see my jewelry in person

I Made it Market!

Looking forward to being a part of this on Saturday, December 4
at the South Side Works....Come check out my new line of Pearlette Jewelry.

holiday preview party at contemporary craft this thursday!

Join us in the Store on Thursday, November 11 from 5:30 to 8pm for an exclusive preview of new work arriving for holidays. Two very talented local artists will be here that evening: jeweler Adrienne M. Grafton will be here with new jewelry in sterling silver and sparkling gemstones, as well as woodworker Brian Ferrell who will be bringing new furniture and housewares. Meet the artists and have the opportunity to purchase their newest work. In addition, the Store will have handmade ornaments by Theo Keller, Toby Fraley, Brent Ernest, and more. Buy handmade for the holidays!

i made it market

very excited to have my "pearlette" line along with "jewelry n'at" on saturday, dec 4th at the i made it market! look for the studio situation table.

eyelet

inspired by eyelet fabric, this piece can be worn as a necklace (with a long chain) or a brooch.

home...this must be the place

i am loving the look of transparent enamel on bare copper. and, i am soooo happy here in pittsburgh so this must be the place!

top ten

ok, so melissa manley (http://melissamanleystudios.blogspot.com/) posted something somewhere a few weeks ago about her top 10 favorite albums. And although she said not to think about it and just write what comes to my head, I have been dwelling over it! So weeks later, here they are (not in any particular order). As with everything in my life, it is subject to change.

1. Outkast- ATLiens
2. Tracy Chapman- New Beginning
3. Pixies- Doolittle
4. Postal Service- Give Up
5. Lucinda Williams- Car Wheels on a Gravel Road
6. Better Than Ezra- Deluxe
7. The Avett Brothers- Emotionalism
8. Badly Drawn Boy- About a Boy soundtrack
9. Tom Petty- Wildflowers
10. Cowboy Junkies- Miles From Our Home

sweet meats

just ordered a ham hock pillow through SCC...can't wait 'til it comes!

doily cocktail ring

Green Hill Center for NC Art

click above to visit green hill's site...once there, click the collector's choice gala button for more info on the WINTER SHOW. very excited to have my work there!

Jewelry N'at!

click the title to link to this blog...i am lovin' this work about my city!

The Studio Situation

finally here...a blog devoted to the studio situation.

dan dicaprio and marion sak

i am so happy for marion and dan- they are getting married!

alina bykowski

my former student alina is rocking out...click on her name to see the scholarship she just received. congrats alina!

marcia macdonald

very sad to hear about the passing of a fellow metalsmith. marcia has touched the lives of many of my colleagues and will be greatly missed indeed.

marlene true at quirk gallery in richmond

if you are in richmond, va, stop by quirk gallery and see marlene's show. her work is beautiful!

"carolina, one day i'll, someday i'll come home"

i miss north carolina every time i leave. here are some pics from my recent visit. someday i will be on that sailboat!

old friends and new work

having a BLAST at pullen art center in raleigh teaching an enameling workshop and re-uniting with friends. heading to Woods Gallery on Bald Head Island, NC for a trunk show on Saturday, July 18.

work and play

a fun fourth of july weekend with friends and now looking forward to teaching an enameling workshop at pullen art center in raleigh this weekend.

jewelry and gardening, my current obsessions

my yard

i saved these flowers from the frost a few weeks ago by putting plastic bags over each one. it was worth it. they are gorgeous!

upcoming trip to italy

getting excited to visit italy this october!

The Studio Situation Semi-Annual Jewelry Sale

a big thanks to those who stopped by the studio situation!

the studio situation

the studio situation is getting a facelift and flowers are blooming, finally. exciting!

The Studio Situation Semi-Annual Jewelry Sale

The Studio Situation
612 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Sunday, April 11th Noon to 3pm
Please join Adrienne M. Grafton and Sharon Massey at
The Studio Situation
Semi-Annual Sale

Jewelry will be for sale and
Hors d’oeuvres and mimosas will be provided

Please park in front of the studio or at the city lot
Located at 529 Foreland Street

adriennemgrafton@yahoo.com www.adriennemgrafton.com
sharon925@yahoo.com www.sharonmasseymetalsmith.com

new jewelry

decorated enamel necklace: vitreous enamel on copper, silver, pearls

hammered circle pendant: silver, gemstones, 18k gold

oregon adventures

had an amazing time visiting my dear friend amy in oregon- we traveled into the mountains and then over to the coast, camping along the way.

snow storm

it just won't stop snowing here!

new ring!

this cloisonne ring is called "home sweet home"