5.31.2009

this weekend ...

Was filled with errand running (returns, father's day gift buying, groceries), cool weather, walks, laundry, eating junk food and feeding the ducks up the street. After the next few days of packing and doing last minute purchases, I will definitely be looking forward to our 4 days of relaxation in San Diego for our anniversary. It will be 4 years for us ... time has flown by! I never would have imagined the blessings we have in just 4 short years of marriage ... obviously, our daughter being the biggest of those blessings :) I hope you found some relaxation this weekend.

5.29.2009

inspiration ...

I took this (horrible) picture with my iPhone at Anthropologie in Fashion Island when I was visiting my mom a few weeks back. I LOVED the display they did with these vintage-y jam jars. Online they have an adorable picture with these hanging from a tree branch. They have such a seaside feel to them with the blues, greens and yellows. If only I had a room to do this ... or even a tree would be nice!

5.28.2009

learning to listen ...

Sometimes it is so hard to see something you want right in front of us and know that we can't have it. I would love to buy a house, I want to splurge on a $115 Fossil watch that I LOVE, I have a desire to buy Kylie something everywhere I go, etc ... etc ... etc. BUT, lately I have been practicing my ability to be still and listen to what God is putting on our hearts and recognize what His plans are for our life. It's hard because sometimes it's not what we necessarily thought we wanted for our life, but it's worth the sacrifice because we are choosing God's way and not our own, and with that comes His blessings.

5.27.2009

a couple more new designs ...

I have been busy creating some new designs. Mostly dog tags lately, but I have a new necklace to introduce to you as well! Other than making jewelry, Kylie and I have been busy with swim lessons, spending time with family, planning visits to see family, and learning how to walk!

Here are the new designs ...



5.22.2009

giveaway winner is ...

Our sixth comment on the giveaway post ... Susan D!!! Susan, email me your address and we will get this necklace in the mail :) Thanks for your comments!

Here is the giveaway necklace, once again ...

5.20.2009

join me on facebook ...


I just joined Facebook! If any of you have an account, I would love to see you on there. Send me a message and we can keep in touch! Hope to see you soon.

5.19.2009

can't wait ...

For summer beach days!

Sand tickling our toes, buckets and shovels, sunscreen, watermelon, searching for seashells ... yummy.

5.18.2009

swim lessons ...

Kylie started swim lessons last week! Stinky thing is she's the youngest one in the class ... by about 8 months ... so we are kind of on our own, doing our own thing. At least it's in a stinkin' cute pool! It's like a little beach ... and the best thing is the water is like bath water.

Off to swim ...

5.17.2009

featured on etsy ...

Cristina Ashley Designs has a "showcase" item on Etsy in the pet section for the "bad to the bone" dog tag!!! I think this will be a huge hit ... I got an order within a few hours of listing this item :) I love it!

5.16.2009

giveaway ...

So here we go! To enter your name in the giveaway, leave a comment at the end of this post letting me know which new design is your favorite and why. Winner will be drawn on Friday :) Come back and visit to see who won so I can get your name and address!

You can view all the new designs in the previous posts or go to my shops:
www.cristinaashleydesign.etsy.com
www.cristinaashleysilver.bigcartel.com

Here is the giveaway necklace ...

5.15.2009

more new designs ...

I have been having fun creating some new designs these past few days. I bought the supplies necessary to start soldering a few months ago and it is so fun to see how much more opportunity there is to get creative!

Here are some of the new designs ...



Come visit tomorrow for a giveaway!

found it ...

Dont they say that guys are usually the ones who cant find something that's right in front of their face? Well, this time it was me! My husband was able to find my camera cord so I could upload my pictures.

I have more new products coming, but here are a couple new necklaces! I think the "dream" one would look so cute with a child's name on it.

5.12.2009

those days ...

Do you have those days when you can't seem to find anything you need. I am trying to be productive by adding a couple new items to my shops and I can't find my camera cord to upload the pictures. So frustrating!!!

Check back soon for a giveaway and some new necklaces :)

5.01.2009

seasons ...

I am in the "busy" season of life right now ... if there is such thing! With business being a little slow right now (thanks to the stinky economy) I have been focusing a lot of my attention on completely re-organizing my home and devoting lots of time to Kylie. She just turned one so she is experiencing lots of new opportunities! She finds everything fascinating, she is almost ready to walk, we are about to start swim lessons, she loves to dance and listen to music ... eager to learn in every area and I am loving the attention she is craving. Except when I am trying to get one last load of laundry done or empty the dishwasher :)

Hence my absence on the blog front and lack of new jewelry designs. I have been drained, creatively speaking. I am hoping to learn how to conquer both areas! I would like to get back to doing regular giveaways and debuting new designs every month. Hang in there with me ... I'm hoping to get there soon!

This is going to be a super busy Summer for us ... traveling to see family and an anniversary trip to San Diego! Woo-hoo :) What are your plans for this Summer?

I'll leave you with a picture of Kylie getting into my spice drawer ... this is a regular occurrence! Kinda cute, kind of annoying :)