Maggie Style

Maggie Bokor Jewelry Donation for the ILAP Maine CeleSoiree 2011

2011-03-23T12:37:00.000-07:00

CELESOIRÉE 2011

Please join ILAP on March 25, 2011 from 5-9 at The Portland Company complex at 58 Fore Street in Portland at our 7th annual Cele Soirée: Celebrating Immigration through the Arts event, an evening of fun and fundraising to benefit ILAP's work for Maine's immigrants!

Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 day of; children 12 & under: free
Click here to buy tickets or send us a check at ILAP, PO Box 17917, Portland, ME 04112. For more information call 780-1593.

This year's event will be extra special, as we'll be marking ILAP's 10th anniversary as a staffed legal aid agency that has helped thousands of low-income Mainers obtain work permits, permanent residency, U.S. citizenship and safety from persecution abroad or domestic violence here in Maine. Once again, we'll create a fabulous gallery space, where you can enjoy INTERNATIONAL CUISINE from many of greater Portland's wonderful restaurants, LIVE African drumming by Jordan Benissan and Flamenco rhythms of Olas, and both a LIVE and SILENT AUCTION, with photographs, paintings, fiber arts, jewelry and more, donated by over 80 Maine artists and businesses. www.ilapmaine.org/celesoiree

New improved maggie bokor jewelry website is up!

2011-03-04T06:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my fabulous designer, Angela Smith of http://www.angelskill.com/, my http://www.maggiebokor.com/ website had been redesigned and looks great. There is an integrated store and links to join my blogger, twitter http://twitter.com/#!/mbokorjewelry
and facebook page http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Maggie-Bokor-Jewelry/130801223649561 accounts. Check it out!

Cupid Shopping Event Special Retail Hours at SoPo Art Studios-Home of Maggie Bokor Jewelry

2011-02-02T07:09:00.001-08:00

Thursday Feb 10th 5-8pm

SoPo Art Studios

855 Sawyer St (Next to Sandpiper Gallery)

Corner of Sawyer and Ocean Rt77

South Portland, ME 04106

Special shop hours:Thur. Feb 10th 2-8pm, Friday 2-6pm, Sat, Sun and Mon 12-4pm

SoPo Art Studios, home of Maggie Bokor Jewelry(http://www.maggiebokor.com/ ) and Spugnardi Design (http://www.spugnardidesign.com/ ), is celebrating this Valentine’s season with their inaugural Cupid Shopping Event, a week long show of hand-crafted jewelry, ceramic house-wares, clothing, accessories, gifts, cards, goodies and on the spot complimentary wrapping! They will kick it off with CUPID Night on Thursday Feb 10th 5-8pm. Sample goodies while you shop and have everything wrapped and ready to go! Attention gift receivers, Wish Lists available. Stop by, tag a favorite and tell your valentine to come and purchase your gift. Please note that most items are one of a kind, so come in soon.

We’ve invited some of our talented local friends: Zaz and Moe (http://www.zazandmoe.com/ ), Sue Drown Art and Design(http://suzannedrownart.blogspot.com/ ), The Baker’s Confections(http://www.thebakersconfections.com/ ), Lea Cyr (http://www.leacyr.com/ ) and Jennifer Turgeon to join in the fun. Special evening hours for commuters to stop in on their way home after work. Come in during our Cupid Event and discover a heart-warming treasure for you or someone you love.

Contact Maggie at 207-899-5939 or info@maggiebokor.com for an appointment.

Maggie Bokor Jewelry Featured at Maine Audubon's Chocolate and Jewelry Show Sat Feb 12th

2011-02-02T06:44:00.000-08:00

Chocolate and Jewelry...what a great combination!

Fantastic Show at the Gilsland Farm Audubon Center on Route 1 in Falmouth

Saturday February 12th

10am-3pm

Click on this Link for More information

http://tinyurl.com/5vheu6y

Enjoy the beauty of Gilsland Farm in Winter while shopping for special Valentine’s Day gifts made by local artists and businesses.

Chocolatiers:
Coastal Confections , Boxhill Confections & Willbur Chocolate

Jewelers:
Maggie Bokor, Boyd Johnson, Susan Caron , Jennifer Swarts & Julie Howison

Specialty retailers:
Joni Fox-Cambell & Jude Valentine

For more information call (207) 781-2330, ext. 210.

Valentine's Day Jewelry

2011-02-02T04:47:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is around the corner. You will be able to find my work at Trinket and Fern in Downtown Portland and at Soma Massage and Body in South Portland throughout the season. I am doing a show at my studio, SoPo Art Studios, starting on Feb 10th with a Cupid Shopping event. Saturday, I will be at the Chocolate and Jewelry Show at the Falmouth Audubon Center. I will be posting info about these events in the upcoming week. You will be able to find my work online later this week when I reopen my etsy store....so many options!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Hampshire-here-I-come--Seacoast-Fine-Art---Gift-Market-Dec-10th-12th.html?soid=1102527936516&aid=oCIL1_TCrec

2010-12-08T05:34:00.000-08:00

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Hampshire-here-I-come--Seacoast-Fine-Art---Gift-Market-Dec-10th-12th.html?soid=1102527936516&aid=oCIL1_TCrec

Maggie Style Jewelry at the SEA Holiday Sale Dec 3-5

2010-12-02T13:53:00.000-08:00

Maggie Bokor Jewelry at S.E.A. Holiday Show
Come visit my booth in the cafeteria by the wall of windows overlooking lovely Casco Bay.

We are showing for 3 days this weekend!

Contact me with any questions 207-899-5939 or www.maggiebokor.com

Maggie Style Jewelry Holiday Open House in Massachusetts this weekend

2010-11-23T15:14:00.000-08:00

Looking forward to the 3rd annual Maggie Style Jewelry Holiday Open House this weekend at my folks home in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Can't wait to reconnect with old friends, show off my newest work and celebrate Thanskgiving with my family. What a wonderful weekend!

Maggie Style Jewelry

Holiday Open House

Friday Nov 26th 4-8pm

Saturday Nov 27th 11am-4pm

Maggie Bokor Jewelry at the Zaz and Moe Holiday Show This Weekend!

2010-11-15T06:43:00.000-08:00

It's going to be a great weekend event, so mark your calendars! This is my second year showing at the Zaz and Moe show. There is a plethora of amazing gifts made by 14 of the most fabulously talented artists in southern Maine. Don't you think you should stop by?

It's a party with food, fun, laughter and looking. Come see my newest work!

Zaz and Moe Holiday Show

37 Hawthorne Lane South Portland, ME 04106

Friday November 19th 2-8pm

Saturday November 20th 9am-4pm

Maggie Bokor Jewelry November 2010 Show Schedule

2010-11-12T07:14:00.000-08:00

The holidays are quickly approaching and I am starting off my jewelry show season this weekend in Kennebunk, Maine. Join me for great home show in SoPo next week or catch my work in Massachusetts for a fabulous 3rd annual Open House in my hometown.

Been busy in the studio. I am thrilled to introduce a new precious metal clay series this fall. The material works like clay and fires to pure silver, copper and bronze. My inner sculptor is coming out to play! Come check it out!

November Saturday 13th
School Around US Craft Fair
9am-3pm
Kennebunk High School 89 Fletcher St, Kennebunk, ME

November 19th & 20th
Zaz & Moe Holiday Sale with Friends
2-8pm Friday & 9am-4pm Saturday
Sue Hellier's Home 37 Hawthorne Ln, South Portland, ME

November 26th & 27th
Maggie Style Jewelry Home Show
Friday 4-8pm & Saturday noon-4pm
Kathy & Gerry Hickman's Home 46 Payson St, Attleboro, MA

Art in The Garden- ONE DAY ONLY- Saturday Sept 4th 10-6 Churchill Gardens Exeter NH

2010-08-30T08:13:00.000-07:00

One day only! Come visit my booth at the Art in the Garden Fall Show this Saturday, September 4th from 10am-6pm at the lovely Churchill Gardens in Exeter, NH. Visit www.churchillsgardens.com for directions to this show. I will have some great end of the summer deals!!!!

Art in the Garden

2010-07-07T09:04:00.001-07:00

Art in the Garden this weekend at Churchill Gardens in Exeter, NH. Check out my latest creations while walking around the amazing grounds. http://www.churchillsgardens.com/ . Here are a few images of my newest work. Hope to see you there!

New Etsy Work to Check Out

2010-05-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

Check out some of my new work on my etsy site www.etsy.com/shop/maggiebokor . I recently returned from the International Gem and Jewelry Show http://www.intergem.net/ with a whole new stock of fantastic pearls. I am loving my new 10mm natural shell coated fresh water pearls for their opalescence and perfectly round surface. The weight of the strand makes you feel like a million bucks. No cheesy plastic pearls...go for the real deal!

2010-04-29T07:43:00.000-07:00

Etsy sales! Celebrating with more jewelry for sale!

2010-04-16T10:01:00.000-07:00

I have already had Etsy.com sales this week. Feeling very blessed. Working on posting a new item everyday. What fun! http://www.etsy.com/shop/maggiebokor

SoPo Art Studios in The Porland Forecaster

2010-04-10T04:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.theforecaster.net/content/s-spsopoartstudios
Check out our first article with The Forecaster. A special thank you to Randy Billings for doing such a bang up job at portraying our new venture!

Maggie Bokor Jewelry Etsy Store is OPEN!

2010-04-08T06:51:00.000-07:00

My Etsy Store is officially open. To celebrate my newest online venture and keep with the feel of spring, I have started with a collection of coppers, red and orange pieces. Red stands for passion, desire, and love. Orange encompasses joy, enthusiasm and success.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/maggiebokor

SoPo Art Studios-New Home for Maggie Style Jewlery and Art

2010-04-05T07:07:00.001-07:00

SoPo Art Studios
Grand Opening Celebration
The New Home for Maggie Bokor Jewelry & Fine Art

Saturday April 10th 4-7pm
855 Sawyer St South Portland

You are invited to the grand opening of SoPo Art Studios. I have teamed up with ceramic tile artist, Laurie Spugnardi, and established this fantistic new space to create and sell my Maggie Bokor Jewelry and artwork. We'll have handcrafted door prize raffle for everyone. Live music by local musician and guitar teacher, John McCain. Catered goodies and drinks by Ocean House Market and Verbena Catering. Bring your good energy and help us celebrate this new venture!

Our Open House is in conjunction with our next door neighbor Sandpiper Gallery's Art Opening for artist/sculptor Allen Ponziani. Make sure to stop by!

www.maggiebokor.com jewelry page updated!

2010-02-23T06:24:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Angela Smith, my website designer extrodinare, I have updated my http://www.maggiebokor.com/ jewelry page with new words and new images of my favorite new pieces. Some are for sale and others have already found their homes. Take a peek.

etsy.com here I come!

2010-02-17T12:20:00.000-08:00

So two years ago, almost to the day, I started an online jewelry store on www.etsy.com . With the best intentions to start selling, I quickly put up my virtual store sign and immediately was overwhelmed by all of the policies, pictures and prices I had to figure out to get out my first sale. Without making excuses, I let it slide and my store has been vacant ever since.....until now!

I am so very proud to announce that I am FINALLY getting my act together and will be begining to make sales on my brand new etsy store in March! Thanks to my wonderful friend, Esther Holden, who has two awesome stores herself..... http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladybuglabels and http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebakersconfections, she has been an absolute doll at helping me get all of my ducks in a row. So if you have a moment, check out Esther's shops and sneak a peak at my new facade.....jewelry is soon to follow! Here's my link!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/maggiebokor

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz- Words to live by

2010-02-10T06:17:00.000-08:00

Be Impeccable with Your Words
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a protection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely trasform your life.

Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment. It will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best and you will avoid self-judgement, self abuse and regret.

The Pleasure of Nia

2010-02-06T11:48:00.000-08:00

"In Nia, pleasure is a sensation you seek in order to become spontaneous,feel joy, self-heal, get fit, stay healthy, find meaning, and be expressive.Pleasure keeps you choosing what is right for yourself and for your body ineach moment." --Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas

Clarity in 2010

2010-01-26T11:43:00.000-08:00

Clarity is defined as free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression.

I am making friends with clarity. Clarifying relationships with work, friends, wants, needs, feelings, fears and everything in between. The first relationship I am working on is with myself. I am taking note of the words I use and the thoughts that linger. The veil is so thin some days and I can feel myself pulsing with inner joy and other days are thick and foggy. I am looking forward to how my life will unfold as I step more deeply into me.

A Shout Out to Jane Berger

2010-01-20T13:42:00.000-08:00

I wanted to thank my talented friend Jane Berger for all of the lovely photographs she took during one of my shows this winter. I love the play of light, color and composition she captures in every shot.

Jane Berger is a fantastic local photographer specializing in special moments such as weddings, newborns and celebrations of all kinds. Her style is sophisticated, fun and inspiring. Make sure to visit her website http://www.janebergerphotography.com/ and tell her I sent you!

New Painting Stage 1- The Underpainting

2010-01-18T14:11:00.000-08:00

Spent a wonderful day in my studio with my paints. I am going to call this one "The Giving Tree". This is the underpainting. I love working on wood and encorporating the grain into my images. The patterns speak to me.

2010-01-17T06:12:00.000-08:00

Went out with my crafty sisters to see this great documentary on the crafting revolution happening in America. It was great to dive into the world of craft and I would highly recommend this film to anyone interested in investigating their creative juices.

The director, Faythe Levine, answered questions after the movie. She was great and was definitely a highlight of the night. A three year commitment that is coming to a close for her, but I believe this is only the beginning for what she has uncovered, celebrated and presented to the world.

I have struggled in the past with the fine art versus craft issue and I feel as if I have never felt complete comfortable in either world. As my jewelry business has grown, I find myself focused on creating my own pieces instead of spending my time as a designer and buyer of other's great ideas. The journey into jewelry making is taking on a new life and I am eager to see where it leads me. This documentary was a great reminder to settle into who you are and make what you make with out questions. Removing judgement and giving into your creative center is essential and something I can lose sight of when I start to think about how to sell and what to sell. Back to creating for art sake!

Thanks Faythe! Thank you to my lovely art community here in Maine always supporting me on the journey!

Closing thoughts for Maggie Style Jewelry 2009

2010-01-13T08:57:00.001-08:00

Feel like I have caught a shooting star....what do I wish for next?

I can feel change in the air.
Good change.
Important new beginnings.

I have already had three meetings of the minds with other creative entrepreneurs here in Maine. Each group offers new insight and understanding about being in business for myself. We have talked about accomplishments in 2009 and goals for 2010. So what are my accomplishments for Maggie Style Jewelry in 2009?

I have built my business to include a luscious selection of new and exciting jewelry. Expanding my pearl line, adding in ornamental leaves, bringing back my etched copper and simplifying my glass work have allowed me to connect to a larger audience and begin to focus on where I feel most aligned.

I have enjoyed the addition to my hammered and stamped silver rings and they have been a great success. This custom line is so versatile and speaks to my desire to make work with special meaning for people. It's been a great year and I am grateful for everyone who has been part of my path.

A wonderful 2009 for Maggie Style Jewelry

2009-12-31T10:54:00.001-08:00

Sending you all wonderful wishes for an abundant, exuberant and glorious new year! As the snow begins to fall outside my windows, I feel so grateful for such a great holiday season of shows for Maggie Style Jewelry. Thank you for all of your support. I want to personally thank my amazing husband, Greg, for constant assistance throughout the season. He not only helped set up my booth, made custom display pieces and strung a few pearl necklaces in his spare time, but he gave me constant reassurance and undying understanding while I whittled my way through show after show.

I look foward to sharing more work with you in 2010. Lots of new ideas brewing including some stamped ring and pearl necklace party planning. You never know what will happen next and I am starting to like dipping into the unknown.

Cheers!
Maggie Bokor

Artascope Holiday Show & Sale Through Dec 30th

2009-12-22T20:10:00.000-08:00

It's never too late to find some last minute gifts or finally shop for yourself after the big day. Maggie Style Jewelry is showcased at the Artascope Studio Show. Look for the MB tags and ask if you are looking for my work. I also have open studio time if you need something, so send me a line. info@maggiebokor.com.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Artascope Studios

352 Cottage Rd

South Portland 04106

open 9am-7pm daily

MMAS Artisan Jewelry Show Saturday Dec 19th

2009-12-14T04:23:00.000-08:00

Jewelry Artisans at MMAS

Saturday, December 19th 2009

10 AM to 4 PM

MMAS Arts Center

377 No. Main Street in Mansfield.

2009-12-12T15:27:00.000-08:00

It's finally here! My final home show for Maggie Style in Maine! Come see my latest work, taste some yummy treats and relax with friends and neighbors. Would love to see you all there tomorrow!

Hand Stamped Rings for the Holidays

2009-12-10T08:13:00.000-08:00

Maggie Style
Hand Stamped
Sterling Silver Rings
Celebration ~ Birth ~ Family Tree ~ Remembrance ~ Love

Celebrate your marriage, engagement or anniversary
Announce a birth with your baby’s name and birth date
Honor your family with your children’s names, nicknames or birthdays
Share your love with the world by wearing a __ loves __ ring
Remember your loved ones - people and pets alike
Give a custom ring to a friend for their celebration

Stamped Ring Prices
Stamped Outside
Polished 4mm: $38
Polished 6mm: $43
Oxidized 4mm: $40
Oxidized 6mm: $45

Stamped Inside
Polished 4mm: $38
Polished 6mm: $43
Hammered 4mm: $45
Hammered 6mm: $50

Each ring is handcrafted and unique. Organic layout creates playful type and artistic expression for your message. Great gift for the holidays!

Maggie Style Jewelry Holiday Show Weekend Dec 10-13th

2009-12-07T05:44:00.001-08:00

You are all invited to 3 Amazing shows happening this weekend featuring Maggie Style Jewelry.

The Artascope Holiday Show and Sale
The Artascope Holiday Sale begins on Thursday Dec 10th at 352 Cottage Rd South Portland and will run daily from 9am-7pm until Dec 30th. I will show some of my favorited pieces and will make sure to stock their shelves after my weekend shows.

Histen Holiday Open House
Deborah Histen, a dear friend in Scarborough will be hosting a Holiday Open House this Friday the 11th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at 7 Sunset Rd Scarborough. Would love to see you.

Maggie Style Holiday Sale
Sunday Dec 13th, Greg and I will host our 2nd annual Maggie Style Holiday Sale from 2-6pm at our home 36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth. There is a coupon in this blog for 25% off one jewelry item over $20. Feel free to print and bring to either the Histen Holiday Open House or Maggie Style Holiday Sale this weekend. Coupon does not apply to Artascope.

2009-12-01T13:58:00.000-08:00

Holiday Artisan's Boutique
Thursday December 3rd
11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
53 Baxter Boulevard Portland

SOLD

There will be custom jewelry and scented candles,
freshwater pearls and bags with handles
painted note cards, fabulous gifts galore
your arms will be full when you head out the door!

Your shopping will be done,
there are raffle prizes too!!!!
If you miss out on this
there will be cries of Boo Hoo :(

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage proceeds will go directly to a family in need that will be sponsored by us this Holiday season....Thank You!

More pieces for the Maggie Style Shows

2009-11-22T06:32:00.000-08:00

Blue Petal pearl Necklace
Blue Petal Pearl Bracelet

SOLD-Birch Copper Pearl Bracelet
Gold Oak Pearl Necklace

SOLD (on right) Etched Copper Tree Pendants

SOLD- Copper Full Moon Maple Pearl Necklace

Two Tone Green Nugget Pearl Necklace

Two Tone Green Nugget Pearl Bracelet
SOLD- Cherry Red Pearl Necklace

Copper Ginko Pearl Necklace

new jewelry for the upcoming holiday shows

2009-11-16T11:14:00.000-08:00

Gold Cottonwood Oval Chain Necklace
SOLD- Knotted Silver & Pearl Bracelet

SOLD- 2 Strand Silver Pine Cone Bracelet

Silver Ginko Pearl Dangle Necklace

SOLD- Silver Ginko Butterfly Necklace

SOLD- Raspberry Leaf Pearl Necklace

Blue & Black Flower Pearl Necklace
SOLD 2 Strand Periwinkle Blue Pearl Necklace

Crystal Tumbled Glass & Pearl Bracelet

SOLD- Copper Pine Cone Bracelet

SOLD-Copper Oak & Pearl Necklace

Blue Trumpet Pearl Necklace (earrings SOLD)

SOLD- 2 Strand Cooper Pearl Bracelet

3 Strand Blue, Green & Purple Delicate Pearl Bracelet

Electric Blue 3 Strand Delicate Pearl Bracelet

2009-11-12T13:01:00.000-08:00

Maggie Style Jewelry Holiday 2009 Show Schedule

Maggie Style Jewelry
Holiday 2009 Show Schedule

Saturday November 14th
“Hands to Art” Show
10am-4pm
Waynflete School – Sill Gym
360 Spring St Portland 04102

Friday & Saturday November 20th & 21rst
Zaz & Moe Holiday Show
Friday 2pm-8pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Sue Hellier’s Home
37 Hawthorne St South Portland 04106

Saturday & Sunday November 28th & 29th
Hickman Holiday Home Show
Saturday 4pm-7pm
Sunday 12pm-2pm
Kathy & Gerry Hickman’s Home
46 Payson St Attleboro, MA

Thursday December 3rd
Coldwell Banker Holiday Sale
11am-6pm
Coldwell Banker Portland Office
53 Baxter Blvd Portland 04101

Friday & Saturday December 4th & 5th
SEA Holiday Art Sale
Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturday 10am-9am
East End School
195 North St Portland 04101

Wednesday Dec 10th- Wednesday Dec 30th
Artascope Holiday Show & Sale
9am-7pm daily
Artascope Studios
352 Cottage Rd South Portland 04106

Friday December 11th
Histen Holiday Open House
6:30pm-9:30pm
Deborah Histen’s Home
7 Sunset Rd Scarborough 04074

Sunday December 13th
Maggie Style Home Show
Sunday 2pm-6pm
Maggie & Greg Bokor’s Home
36 Columbus Rd Cape Elizabeth 04107

Contact Maggie for more information
207-899-5939 info@maggiebokor.com

More Beautiful Leaves

2009-10-19T14:28:00.001-07:00

Aspen symbolizes Victory, Transformation & Vision.
Lacey Oak symbolizes Strength, Stability & Nobility.

Waynflete Silent Auction Piece-Full Moon Maple Pearl Necklace

2009-10-19T05:15:00.000-07:00

You are all invited to the Hands to Art Silent Auction being held at the Waynflete School in Portland on Friday November 13th. I have donate a new 16" fresh water pearl necklace-The Full Moon Maple Pearl Necklace. The beautiful silver elecroplated maple leaf was one of my Whole Bead Show finds. It's a beauty!

Zaz and Moe and Friends Studio Show- November 20-21

2009-10-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to be invited to join these very talented ladies for two terrific days of Holiday Shopping! So mark your calendar and plan to visit Sue Hellier's beautiful home Friday November 20th and Saturday November 21rst. There will be wine and goodies, music and amazing handmade, unique works from my local artist friends-Sue Hellier of Zaz and Moe, Kendra Haskell, Sue Drown Trout, Lisa Gent....just to name a few....and of course....ME!

Beautiful Fall Rainbow in Portland

2009-10-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

Check it out! There was an amazing rainbow perfectly arched between Portland and South Portland on Monday October 5th. I was driving home from teaching the metalsmithed ring class at Casco Bay High School and found this treasure as I was driving on the Rt 77 bridge back to Cape Elizabeth. Everyone was stopping to take a look. Wow.

Whole Bead Show-Providence RI 2009

2009-10-01T07:08:00.000-07:00

New Finds at The Whole Bead Show in Providence RI. The show was held at the Convention Center in Downtown from Friday Sept 23rd- Sunday Sept 25th. I caught the last two hours of the show on Sunday between my visit with my grandfather who is turning 96 years old on Sat Oct 3rd and heading back to MA to visit my folks and our dear friends in Newton. A full day.

This was my first time at the Whole Bead Show in Providence. I was hoping to get to the larger one in New York this fall, but my schedule won't allow it. I found some great new silver beads, beautiful pearls and some lovely metal leaves to play with. Check out my finds!

Accepted into the Holiday S.E.A. Show

2009-09-25T13:27:00.000-07:00

Very excited about my second year at the S.E.A. Holiday Show! Last year, I teamed up with my friend Liz Prescott to do the MECA/SEA Show. This year, the shows have parted ways. I will be at the SEA show held on the first Friday and Saturday in December (4-5) at the East End School. I am pretty sure I will have my same sweet spot in the kitchen area against the glass windows looking out onto the bay. Show bliss!

Cape Elizabeth Labor Day Show and Picnic Show Follow up

2009-09-16T05:08:00.000-07:00

Two whirlwind Weekend Show to share with you:
Labor Day Weekend Show at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth: What a day! There was a soft breeze sailing in from the shore as we set up our tent. (Thank you Judy) The weather was simply perfect. This was the 42nd anniversary for the Engine 1 Labor Day Art Show and the 1rst year for accepting crafts and wares into the collection. Great day, great people and a good crowd. I will definitely be keeping this as one of my regular events for sure!

Picnic Music and Arts Festival: Shared a space with my friends, Lea Cyr and Deb Freedman. We had a prime location on Pearl Street. The Picnic Festival took place at Lincoln Park at the intersection of Congress St and Franklin Art in Portland. The clouds moved in pretty quickly and we were very glad that we had shielded the sides of our booths by the time 1pm rolled around and the skies opened up. It was a fun event and lots of interested buyers. The rain wasn't a plus, but I know next year will be even better. Looks like they will be investing in a holiday show this December, so stay posted!

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2009-08-25T06:14:00.001-07:00

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Thai Pearl Pendant and Earrings Commission Finished

2009-08-10T11:25:00.001-07:00

Recently sent off my commissioned Thai Pearl piece down to my client in DC. This piece was requested from a dear friend for her sister's 40th birthday. The Thai pearls were given to her in Thailand and are very dear to her heart. This pendant and earrings came out of a collaborative design process between myself and my client. So glad she is enjoying the piece.

The Thai pearls were quite a fun challenge for me. No holes and too tiny for standard bezel cups. The pearls nest inside the etched pendant. Played with copper, brass and sterling silver. Very happy.....

Ripple Effect Continues

2009-08-05T12:09:00.001-07:00

So....I haven't had a chance to photograph the latest ring classes due to weather and forgetfulness. Needless to say, each week has been extremely entertaining. Two weeks ago, POD CYAC (Cool Young Adults Club) endured a very wet Friday ring making class. Water was actually dripping from the ceiling onto the metalsmithing station I set up in the window sill between rooms to assure for the best light. Good thing I brought my head lamps from home. Thanks to Chris for letting me borrow his! Every little bit helped! Not a single complaint from our POD CYAC group. Their lead guide, Ashley, played this great ring game while we diligently soldered our talisman rings and waiting for the acid to do its job.

Last Friday, POD SURREAL, rocked the metalsmithing studio. Our 7 girls led by Lily were very talented, patient and creative with their rings. Although we did have a few sizing issues, I think it was a successful class for sure. When we talked about the best part of their week, a few girls talked about the ring class being it! Yeah!

Ripple Effect-week 2- Pod Rasta

2009-07-17T13:07:00.000-07:00

Week 2 at Cow Island. On my own for the first time and figuring out all the ins and outs of working in the old island bunker as our metalsmithing studio. Brought the tank on the boat in the morning and set up shop.

POD RASTA showed up around 9:30 raring to go! Quite a lively group and lots of fun. They made some excellent rings which they are sporting in the photo above. After class, they were gracious enough to help me find my way to the the killer solar power kitchen on the other side of the island and asked me to eat with them. It was a great way to start my solo teaching.

Ripple Effect- Week 1 - Pod Fire

2009-07-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Susan Bickford started a wonderful ring making class on Cow Island with the Ripple Effect Youth Summer Programs. She has been heading over to Cow Island every Friday morning to teach teens the art of ring making as the final piece to their week long journey on the island. The teens need to come up with a word for the outside of their ring that will represent their "pod" and remind them of the team they created all week long. Inside, everyone gets to put a personal word to remind them of a challenge they faced or something that will remind them about their unique self.

This summer, Susan called me up and asked if I would like to become the next ring teacher with Ripple Effect. She has moved over the past year and has a busy life getting ready for a performance/ installation art piece she is creating. This program is very dear to her and I am so very grateful that she has asked me to carry on the tradition!

I started two weeks ago on July 3rd with POD FIRE!!! They rocked! We braved some pretty heavy rains that day and they hadn't seen the sun over the entire week. But not one person complained about the conditions. It was smiled all around. What a great way to start my new Ripple Effect adventure!

Chris, one of the senior guides and boat captains, was gracious enough to get me back to the shore by 11:30am so that I could get to my noontime Nia class at the Bay Club. The rain gave us a break while we coasted back home, only to start back up again through the rest of the afternoon. Brave souls on that island. So glad to be one of them!

Summer Visits with Family

2009-06-12T09:09:00.000-07:00

Our niece, Lauren, graduated from Clarksburg High School on Monday. We were so proud to be able to be present at her ceremony and celebrate this momentous occasion with the Bokor family. We took Lauren kayaking on Sunday for her graduation gift. Tried to kayak on the Potomac with no luck. The heavy rains have caused closed to flooding conditions down in DC, so we headed back to Boyds to paddle around Black Hill Lake. Lots to explore. Great day!

After our whirlwind trip driving down to Maryland on Saturday with an early return Tuesday morning, we were surprised to find out that my aunt Mary Jo was coming to the east coast this week. A very rare experience not to be missed. It's been nearly 20 years since I have connected to Mary Jo. So there was no way we were going to miss the occasion.

So Greg and I took the trip down to Massachusetts yesterday afternoon to make dinner with Mary Jo and friends. We had a wonderful time and only wish we could have visited longer. Looks like we will have to find ourselves in Indiana one of these days, so that we can connect again with my brilliant, inspiring aunt.

Mother of Pearl Summer Collection

2009-05-13T05:45:00.000-07:00

Check out some of my new work! I am playing with Mother of Pearl and fine sterling findings. You can see my work at Artascope Studios and Healthy Body, Fit Mind locations in South Portland.

Reiki Testimonials for Maggie Bokor's Treatments

2009-05-07T10:58:00.000-07:00

"I wish I could have a Reiki treatment everyday from Maggie. She creates a welcoming and sacred space during each session. Her touch is gentle and warm as she intuitively scans the body for blockages, sweeping over the sore spots and clearing away all the debris. At the end of my first session with Maggie, I felt a wonderful tingling at the top of my head; afterwards, I felt balanced, cleansed, and energized. I whole-heartedly recommend her work to anyone lucky enough to live near her."
-Teri Gullickson, Iowa City, Iowa

"I have benefited from Maggie's reiki treatments before and after major back surgery. Reiki helped bring me a sense of harmony and balance, allowing my body to heal faster and more easily. Maggie's expertise allowed her to treat me from a distance and to gear her treatment to my specific condition and circumstances."
-Deborah Amylon, Providence, RI

"When I was going in for a biopsy, Maggie sent energetic healing to me long-distance. She used a proxy (in my case a little stuffed lamb, which still brings me a sense of peace) - and visualized the area of my body that was to be operated on. I experienced the palpable healing energy of Maggie's caring and compassionate heart and felt carried by the breath of universe. Through Maggie, Reiki is a powerful instrument of connection and healing."
-Kathy Hickman, Attleboro, MA

What is Reiki Healing?

2009-05-06T12:29:00.000-07:00

Reiki (pronounced RAY-key) means universal life energy in Japanese. The art of Reiki is a system of gentle vibrational healing that was established by Dr. Usui from Japan in the late 19th century.

Reiki can greatly improve health and well-being by working on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level at the same time. This healing modality treats the whole person, revitalizing the body's own healing potential by restoring greater balance and allowing the natural life force to flow more freely. Reiki is practiced with gentle hands-on, or by simply working the energy above the body, while lying on the massage table wearing loose, comfortable clothing. As the energy flows through the practitioner’s hands to the client, the client may perceive a pulsing or tingling sensation, a feeling of warmth and comfort, or a sense of releasing previously-blocked emotions. Reiki can be used to reduce physical and emotional pain, to calm the mind and experience deep relaxation on all levels as well as improve immune and nervous system functioning. Reiki is widely used in hospitals and birthing centers to aid in the healing process and provide relaxation to the recipients.

Reiki

2009-05-05T06:49:00.000-07:00

I am now seeing Reiki clients in my home in Cape Elizabeth. It has been a real pleasure to start my practice back up full time and I am so grateful for the interest in my work.

Some of you may know that I am a Reiki Master. I have been practicing Reiki for 6 years, specializing in treatments for relaxation and whole body healing. I have had great success with long distance pre-op treatments for major surgeries and was blessed to give Reiki to a dear friend during the birth of her first son. I am looking forward to finding new ways to help people balance, heal and harmonize their bodies, minds and spirits. Feel free to call me at 207-899-5939 to learn more or email me at info@maggiebokor.com

A Moment in Time....Jewelry Event

2009-05-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

A Moment in Time for Yourself

Join us for an afternoon of indulgence

Shop, snack, sip and socialize

Saturday May 9th
3pm-7pm
326 Spurwink Ave
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

featuring my glass and pearl jewelry. Should be a wonderful afternoon event. Please feel free to call me at 207-899-5939 for more information.

Earth Day April 22, 2009

2009-04-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day to everyone! Hope you take a little time to give back to your planet today. Whether you plant a tree, clean up your city or get involved with the green movement...every little bit counts. Take a moment and meditate about the wonders of this world and send out some love!

North Carolina-Here I come!

2009-02-28T13:14:00.000-08:00

As I listen to the weather report for the upcoming week, I can breath a sigh of relief. For I will be leaving the snowy shores of Maine for a few days to take care of my niece and nephews in beautiful Charlotte, NC. I don't care if it's 50 and overcast, I will be soaking in the warm soil and celebrating spring. Should be an adventure for sure. Can't wait to see my family!

Sucess vs Perfection

2009-02-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

I ran into a quote today that I thought was worth sharing:

"Aim for success not perfection.Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person."

I find the challenge of being an artist is to figure out how to stay true to myself while I find ways to market a business that reflect my talents and offers something wonderful to the world. I used to spend days walking the streets of Providence while I was at RISD trying to figure out what I should be "making" that would be something that everyone needed and desired. It's been 14 years since I graduated and my path has been blessed with many adventures and lots of lessons about what is really important to about making art and sharing my work.

The passion lies within me and I can always see how people respond to work where my heart is really present and the goal for selling is not existent. So I shall aim for success in myself and share myself through my work. Perfection will have to wait.

New Bridal Jewelry

2009-01-12T06:37:00.000-08:00

The Maggie Style Wedding Line

Maggie Bokor is inspired to create beautiful things. She has designed a fabulous line of bridal jewelry made especially for you.Create custom wedding jewelry that you and your bridal party can wear for years to come as a tribute to your special day.

Each piece is hand crafted with the finest Sterling Silver, Fresh Water Pearls, Tumbled Glass Beads and Lucite Flowers. Each original design is either one of a kind or a limited edition.

Consult with Maggie about your wedding day desires. Create a special line for you and your bridal party including the mother of the bride to the flower girl. Colors coordinate jewelry for your entire Bridal Party or design unique pieces for everyone.

Maggie offers a free 30 minute consultation at her home studio. Discounts offered to everyone purchasing multiple pieces. Make your appointment today.

info@maggiebokor.com

207-899-5939

Savvy Women Wedding Expo-This Sunday!

2009-01-05T05:34:00.001-08:00

One stop shopping for all your wedding day desires!

I am showcasing my bridal line of jewelry at the SWWS Bridal Expo this Sunday! Come check out my new work!

Date: Sunday January 11th 2009
Time: Join us from 1pm-5pm
Where: Make Thyme for Dinner
Fabulous Benefit Raffle:items and services from all of our Savvy Women! (all proceeds go to The Family Crisis Center of Maine)

check out http://www.savvywomenweddingsource.blogspot.com/ for info

Artascope Studios Annual Holiday Show and Sale

2008-12-10T09:31:00.000-08:00

'Tis the Season for holiday shopping and this show will definitely not disappoint! This is my third year participating in the Artascope Holiday Show and Sale. It holds special significance for me as I step down from my stewarding duties at Artascope to pursue my business full time in conjunction with working with my husband, Greg, on our design-build company, Matrix Construction. I am looking at staying on as a teacher at Artascope, but will miss my weekly blogging and other interactions at this fantastic art center. Now back to the show....

Our opening is this Friday night, Dec 12th, from 4-8pm. There will be wine and goodies to share as you peruse the goods and start making your list of items to purchase. I am a big believer in buying local and very grateful to be a part of another great local artist event. The show is up from this Friday through Dec 23rd. We are open daily from 9am-7pm. Christmas Eve, you can shop from 10-2pm for any last minute treasures. So come join the fun, share a drink and say hello! I will be there all night Friday! Cheers everyone!

MECA/SEA Show this Weekend-New Work

2008-12-03T13:06:00.000-08:00

It's finally here! The MECA/SEA Holiday Art Show starts this Friday from 6-9pm....an evening of shopping not to be missed. Liz and I will be in the cafeteria along the window, so we'll have a very pretty view. Please stop by and check out all our wares. The show continues for a full day on Saturday from 10am-6pm and we will be there again on Sunday from 11am-4pm. I hope to see you all there celebrating the season and seeing what the creative community of Portland has been up to....

I am excited to be showing some of my new fresh water pearl jewelry. I am preparing for the Savvy Women Wedding Source Wedding Expo that will be happening on Sunday Jan 11th, 2009, but that just feels too far away! I have been really enjoying playing with pearls. Here is one of my new designs.....just to entice you a bit.

Upcoming Shows and Jewelry Events

2008-10-25T11:50:00.001-07:00

MECA/SEA SHOW!
I am so excited to announce that I will be participating in this year's MECA/SEA Holiday Show the weekend on Dec 2-4th! I will be sharing a space with a great artist, Liz Prescott. I am looking forward to having some new items to share with the shoppers of Portland! The MECA/SEA Holiday Show is held at the East End School and to say it gets busy in there would be an understatement! So excited to get a chance to share my work!

PRIVATE PARTY!
Bonnie, a good friend of mine, has been kind enough to host a Maggie Style Jewelry Party at her home for her colleagues in mid November. Should be a great time for sure. As I begin to write about all these events, I realize that I have a lot of work to do!!!

WEDDING LINE!
I am one of the organizers for a local Maine Women's Wedding Expo that will be held in January. I have been asked to create bridal party gems for an upcoming wedding, so I have decided to expand my line to include some new fantastic tumbled glass and fresh water pearls jewelry perfect for any wedding day.

2008-10-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

The LocalMotion Show was a great way to get me motivated to start finding venues for my work. I showed two paintings at the Meg Perry Center in Portland for the event. There were performances all night. I wasn't able to make it through the whole night because of an oncoming cold that seems to be running rampant around these parts.

The piece shown above is called "Eye on the Prize". It's another in the series of home ownership in these tumultuous economic times. So often do we block out the ugly side of owning a home to keep our vision clear on the possession of something we can call ours.....or the bank's....if you really think about it long enough!

So my next deadline is October 31rst for the RISD New England Biennial. I am excited to get to work on some new pieces for the show!

www.maggiebokor.com

2008-10-02T08:10:00.001-07:00

The website is up and running. You can check out my latest paintings and jewelry creations. I am still working on the bio and links for Nia...so stay tuned! This has definitely been a labor of love and I am so excited about the look of the new website. I designed the tree myself. Thanks for the inspiration from my friend, Catherine. I love the idea of roots to define where I started, the trunk of the tree swaying as if dancing through life and the limbs all bearing the fruit of my ideas. A little hoaky for sure, but it works!
www.maggiebokor.com

2008-09-29T08:48:00.000-07:00

It's all coming together nicely. The website will be up within the next week. I have an opening this Friday, so I have to get back to the studio to finish my work for the show. There's an opening at Magnolia's Cafe where I have some of my glass jewelry, so I owe Catie a visit to stock up before her event.

It's been a busy time. The sun is up and the possibilities are endless! Think I am finally starting to embrace fall!

Maggie Bokor Website update!

2008-09-24T05:08:00.000-07:00

The final layout is coming together nicely for my website. Thank you Angela Smith! She is doing a killer job and I am so grateful to be working with her. You can check out her other work at http://www.angelskill.com/ . Very cool indeed!

A song with Sean Mencher and the Rythm Kings

2008-09-22T09:25:00.000-07:00

Saturday night, I had the honor to sing a Patsy Cline tune called " Gotta lot of Rhythm in my Soul" with my friend Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings at the Bramhall Pub in Portland Maine.

If you have never been to the Bramhall Pub, it's a treat. It's located on Congress under the Roma restaurant. The shows always start at 10pm after the restaurant ends their dinner service. There's a great bar, pool table and pub atmosphere down at the pub. Sean Mencher and his Rhythm Kings are absolutely fabulous and I was honored to share the stage for my song. Check out this great rockabilly band at www.myspace.com/seanmencher.

A day of photographing work

2008-09-19T06:27:00.000-07:00

I have to admit that I have been avoiding photographing my work, but as the reality of my website draws near....I know it's time to get to work. I have been looking for some lighting solutions at home and finally found a system that works.

Last weekend I participated in the End of Summer Sale at Artascope Studios in South Portland. It was great. I shared a table with Sue Drown Trout which worked out fabulously. She was able to man our booth in the morning while I taught Nia and I came in for the afternoon. It was a very successful day. You can check out the blog I wrote about the event at http://www.artnightout.blogspot.com/

In any case, I designed a new display to show off my wares using lots of beach sand and a little imagination. After the show, I wasn't sure how I wanted to store the display. So it's in my studio and I decided to try it out as the background for my jewelry and val la! Pure magic! So glad I am able to be self sufficient and get my jewelry on the web and finally into my etsy store. Patience is definitely a virtue I am still reaching for. Thank goodness for resourcefulness!

Localmotion Art Opening: October 3rd

2008-09-17T14:07:00.001-07:00

I will be a part of the LocalMotion Art Show: Performance during First Friday Art Walk in Portland this October.

"LocalMotion is a ‘mosaic’ of Maine artisans exploring the social, political, cultural and personal aspects of everyday life in the 21st Century as influenced by the interweaving of global and local issues. It will feature sculpture, craft, apparel design, painting, prints and photo. We will be raffling off artwork. Performance starting at 8pm will feature Port Veritas Poets, lots of local writers and musicians, an Add Verb Skit about gender awareness, dancing, drag, and more. This show is in conjunction with the Tina Smith Beacon for Change Campaign. Tina is a Green candidate for City Council At-Large."

Sounds pretty interesting and I am glad to be a part of it. I am submitting a few paintings. I have already decided on "Stilts" as one of my pieces and I am deciding on using an older painting that would work well with the theme of this event called "Neighbors". My goal is to get into the studio over the next week or so and start the second painting in the home series.

Friday, October 3, 2008
5:00pm - 10:00pm

The Meg Perry Center
644 Congress St Portland, ME

www.maggiebokor.com website update

2008-09-17T14:07:00.000-07:00

It's all coming together nicely. With the wonderful assistance from graphic designer, Angela Smith, I am finally getting ready to launch http://www.maggiebokor.com/. My next step is to get my etsy store up and running. With upcoming shows and submissions, I am staying busy. This has been a labor of love and I will be so grateful to see it come to life! For now, you can check me out at http://www.maggiestyle.com/.

Color revisited

2008-09-16T05:18:00.001-07:00

Playing with color and clouds these days. Fascinated by creating movement with paint and capturing a vision from my mind's eye. There is a real freedom in working with the sky because of the steady change in nature. Unlike copying a photograph or imagining a single moment in time, the constant tiny shifts work like my brush stroke across the canvas.

September-Studio redesigned!

2008-09-15T13:42:00.000-07:00

Summer has been extremely busy up here and we are finally starting to see things slow down a bit with visitors to our home. Over the past few weeks, Greg and I have been redesigning the rooms to create a better home office and completely empty my studio of anything not pertaining to paint or metals. It feels absolutely wonderful.

My dear friend Celia was able to visit twice in the past two weeks and witness the transformation. I owe my new found energy to finish each room to Celia and to mother nature. A flood in the basement a few weeks ago allowed us to reorganize. It's ready for clay when I say go.

Been working on a new series of paintings depicting my relationship with home. This one has gone through a few major shifts and I feel good about the end result. I call it Stilts. I will be putting this into my next gallery opening in October in Portland. It talks to me about the precarious nature of home ownership. There is a tricky balance between what we desire, how much it may cost you in time, money and resources and the real need of shelter.

Silk Tie Necklace Line is ready!

2008-07-30T08:07:00.000-07:00

I was so inspired by the lavender silk tie necklace I made for Sheila in the last posting, I immediately starting playing with color combinations and adding large fresh water pearls to a few versions. It's a blast looking for the right cast glass piece to stack. Each tumbled glass bead has irregular edges, so it's like putting a delicate puzzle together as I line up my glass. I finished these necklaces off with a jump ring so that the silk tie can be replaced with another chain. The ties are versatile and can be worn as a choker, a longer pendant necklace or even a bracelet wrapped around your wrist a few times. I spent time finding the right tie-dyed silk tie for each necklace that would reflect the strength of its color and create a finished piece. Now I will need to photograph them for my etsy page.....it's all coming together.

Silk Ties

2008-07-28T05:31:00.000-07:00

Silk Ties:
Sometimes it takes an event to help you become inspired again with your work. I made this stacked glass necklace for my friend Sheila's birthday....which is today! I was excited to start working with an alternative material to the silver chain and experiment with color. These hand dye silk ties come from a vendor in California. Their ties are beautiful. I have already made another 10 stacked necklaces to match up with more ties. I designed the glass pendants with a closed ring so they can slide off the silk tie for cleaning or for sharing with other necklace options. I am excited to add this to my line. Thank you, Sheila..and Happy Birthday!

3 Pears ready to be framed

2008-07-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

I have fallen behind with my blog and decided it was time to commit a little time to my life at the studio and share where I am. I posted a picture of the 3 pears a while back while they were still in process. Some good friends of mine asked to purchase the piece for their anniversary. I was able to hand deliver the final rendition last month during a visit down the coast. It was wonderful to see how much they liked the image and I have already received reports about the framing decisions. Can't wait to see it framed!

I have been working on painting daily. My current studio doesn't have the best light and also home to my computer which can act as a big distraction, so I am working on another temporary solution while we design and build the final studio in the garage. Learning lots about patients through my paints and my dreams of the garage studio. It will happen soon. I would love to be able to open it up for studio visits and studio shows. All in good time.

Tumbled Glass Jewelry Line Expanded

2008-04-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

My "Maggie Style Jewelry" line of tumbled glass is growing. I have continued to refine the look while having some fun with color combinations and playing with pearls and matte silver beads as accents with the beautiful glass. Summer is upon us and it's time to get outside and celebrate by wearing some great color and soaking up some sun. Although the sky is overcast while I write, the weather is always changing and warming up each day.

So I wanted to introduce some new bracelet and earring ideas I have been working on. I started with the nugget series shown plus my teardrops and loops, but I have recently expanded my earring collection to add the stacked pearl drop series. I am having a ball playing with the colors and shapes of these organic cut glass beads. There is an interplay with the free handed geometry of the glass with the delicate pearl. They are the smallest and lightest of all the earrings and have a delicate feel to them. I like having a variety of colors to choose from on a daily basis and now with the four designs, I feel confident to start marketing a more complete line.

Toggle bracelets are another great addition to my collection. I love the weight of the bracelets with all the lovely tumbled glass beads interwoven with freshwater pearls. They are fun, funky and versatile. There is something very satisfying about sensing what you are wearing. I feel very snazzy some days when I have on a new necklace or bracelet. Looking forward to getting my new work to the shops. I call this one the "Fire & Water" bracelet.

Birds and Pear Paintings in progress

2008-04-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

Working with pears over the past few weeks. Lots of play with color and form. The canvas I chose is 8" x 16". I like working on the elongated rectangular form. Still working on building up volume while capturing the characteristics of each pear. This piece was create on the last day of my acrylics class over at Artascope Studios in South Portland with Liz Prescott. She is a fantastic teacher and I have learned so much in such a small amount of time. I look forward to the weekly critiques and dialogue about the work. I am looking forward to building my studio where I will have space to work on a few pieces at a time and go bigger!

The birds painting started as a still life of the same pears painting shown above. Pears with stacked books. My still life was edging on realism and not very interesting, so I let go and started painting from the gut and there you have it.

Tumbled Glass Necklace

2008-04-04T14:00:00.000-07:00

I have tumbled sea glass on my mind. Working on my new line of sea glass jewelry over the past few months. Working on the final details to streamline my pieces and get ready for shows. I am investigating local galleries that may be a good fit with my work. I am interested in finding out information about the right shops down the East Coast. My full line of necklaces, earrings and bracelets would work well in any coastal area. The glass is gorgeous on and works well for dressy occasions or a fun day on the beach. I love the translucent quality of the tumbled glass. I have been wearing my work every day to get a feel for it and start to sense a response. This piece above was especially made for a good friend. Can't wait to see it on!

The tumbled glass comes in all different shapes. I carefully choose each piece to respond with the adjoining glass. The silver spacer beads are cast sterling silver. Each one is individual cast and adds to the unique nature of the necklace. My chunk chain is a alternating 8mm and 11mm hammered diamond link and the square toggle at the top adds to the playfulness while keeping the necklace feeling sophisticated and sensual. I love the weight of the glass and the lightness of the chain. I love its overall versatility.

Rock Painting March 2008

2008-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

I am having a great time working with acrylics these days. This is my latest creation. It's a good break from my daily grind of marketing and jewelry business madness. There is a real process to painting that involves layering and letting go. You will find you will love the piece and before you know it, the details or brush strokes that you thought were so important will be covered up with a new color. You can give in to frustration or casually go with the flow. You will always find your way back to the aha! moments! I will have to add this one to the maggiestyle.com website once I know I am truly finished.

Etched Copper Fresh Water Pearl Earrings

2008-03-06T05:38:00.000-08:00

Working on some new ideas for my etched copper line. This delicate pair of earrings was designed to match a beautiful copper moon pendant necklace that I sold at a home party in February. The copper dangles offers a faded image of branches topped off with a fresh water pearl. I will work on another pair this week to start to play off the texture and color of the copper. Oxidizing my work can add depth to the copper, but I sometimes like to stay with the original shiny surface and allow the natural patina to take place.

I am getting really excited about branching off with my etched copper pieces and working on refining my line of tumbled sea glass as well. Looking into upcoming shows to enter. Looks like I will head down to the Rhode Island School of Design alumni sale in the fall. Should be full to back there after all these years. Looking forward to seeing what everyone has been working on and celebrate my new lines!

March in like a lion, out like a lamb? One can only dream

2008-03-01T06:17:00.000-08:00

I must admit that I do like watching the snow flakes fall outside my window. The winter landscape is truly breathtaking, so serene and peaceful. With that said, March 1rst has shown up with all the signs of a never ending winter in Maine and I can only dream of the days of green and growth, flowers and spring. March is a tricky month in the north. The saying goes, that if March show up like a lion, it will leave like a lamb.....intriguing concept....will have to just wait and see. Unpredictable as it may, there is a need to embrace the change and use the time to go inward.

Feeling bummed that that there is no Nia today. I can always count on Nia to rebalance and energize me through these dark times. I am so blessed to be teaching this movement and would recommend everyone to find a studio offering this barefoot experience. http://www.nianow.com/.

Working on my studio today. My husband has moved his shop to the garage, so I am commandeering the office for jewelry production. I am branching out to http://www.maggiestyle.etsy.com/ and will be selling my new pieces within the week. I have found some fabulous tumbled sea glass to work with and the colors are outstanding. I have been working on etching some new copper pieces and I am just waiting to combine them with the hand dyed silk ties I found over at Artascope Studios yesterday. Looks like the Jewelry trip to Tuscon was a big hit. http://www.artascope.com/ Great resource for materials, art classes and amazing workshops. I may be a little bias since I am a steward and teacher over there, but so be it.

Looks like the snow is slowing down. Wonder if my snow dog is buried in the front lawn. Now that was a fun way to play in the snow!