inspiration from pieces you already own...

Remembered the other day how this all started... I had something in mind and I couldn't find it anywhere!  So I thought of making it myself :)

It's 1991, we're in a movie theatre watching "City Slickers" and I fell in love with this blue beaded necklace that Patricia Wettig was wearing... I ended up making one for myself... Oh boy!  The power that I realized I had... I was able to make myself anything I wanted!   So liberating! :)

I will try to locate a picture of that necklace and post it for y'all...

So with that in mind, I wanted to show you these earrings we designed to match two rings I purchased at ABC Carpet and Home in NYC many years ago.  I kept looking for the perfect earrings to compliment them but even in this large city, I never came across the right match! 

Take a peek at what I had in mind... they have now come to fruition!




picking the stones...

hand selected and ready to create...





the perfect match...

 

the ring is happy now...

 

If you have a piece that needs a mate-  we can create the perfect match just for you.

Handmade... because you're worth it!

charisma by mendlbarr...

We've started creating in "collections" and have enjoyed the process. There is a feel, an inspiration that will flow throughout the series but each piece will have a design all it's own... some exotic, others a bit more conservative and still more variations that will allow each of you to find your perfect match!

perks to buying handmade...

 

 

i just found this quote and had to share... how true it is :)

 

 

dreaming of a white Christmas...

Designing this mini collection for our client has been so fulfilling!  We usually create an item individually and when it's complete, we move on to something entirely different. 

For this collection, we imagined a cohesive grouping of bright sterling silver and ice crystals... the mood is so appropriate for this time of year... we're dreaming of a white Christmas :)

What a neat idea... offer up the gifts and allow them to pick their favorite... each similar in presentation but unique in composition... no ear wire or crystal is the same!  Enjoy!

our favorite time of year...

Back to school... leaves starting to turn colors... crispness in the air... the excitement of the holidays!

I've heard that one always loves the time of year in which they were born.   Maybe that's why I'm ready to put the fall wreath outside our door?    Then I'll bring out the Halloween decorations... which leads to Thanksgiving decorations ... which then leads to Christmas and New Years!!! 

I love this time of year!

The richness of coppers have become a neutral... wear them with anything... enjoy!

building a new website :)

Up early this morning and building a new website... out with the old and in with the new!   We are including "edible art" as part of our creations!  We are Southern and we do love to cook and bake... hence the cupcakery was born :)

Who knows where this will lead us... we enjoy creating and hopefully this new website gets the word out!  Enjoy!

"teal and aqua... oh my!"... a curated collection

"what fun to wear, look at and decorate with... teal and aqua invigorate..."

teal and aqua... oh my!

Curated By: mendlbarr

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Merry Christmas from NYC... hope you visit one day soon :)

Ahhhh!  Nothing quite like NYC during the holidays!

Sending blessings and graces to all of you during this magical season...

and in case you still need a present for someone special in your life...

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our entire ArtFire shop

copper... so many possibilities :)

We took a little break and now we're back!  Hope all of you have been well!

New designs were put on our ArtFire storefront... many more in the making!  If you have an outfit that needs a special necklace, earrings or bracelet... take a peek... you just might find that perfect piece!

12 yrs later... jewelry design inspired by NYC...

David and I moved to NYC in April 1999... we didn't know anyone here and were just going by instinct and our heart's desire.  The city has embraced us although teaching so much more than I had ever imagined!  First of all, my acting was immediately put on hold as I relied on my retail management experience to live the life we both were comfortable with... the thought of not having the security of a steady income and health insurance scared me way too much.  David was able to find work in the hospitality and architechtural glass industries. 

We had our "day jobs" and our creative souls were soaking in all of the energy of New York City!  Our jewelry design started in Texas with our desire to create what we just couldn't find in the small city of Corpus Christi.  If we imagined it... in a short time it was created!  We have friends who compliment us on our earlier works and say that those pieces still bring them much joy!  Thank you... that makes our souls smile!  :)

Moving to NYC was more than I could have hoped.  We are surrounded by the absolute best artists in many creative fields and their enthusiasm is contageous!  Our designs are constantly evolving because of the varied influences surrounding us.  We never know where our journey takes us... creating, I'm sure, will always be a part of it! 

May one of our creations become that "art piece" you can't live without and may you feel the energy of New York City each and every time you wear it!  

For a limited time... 30% OFF our entire store!

30% off SALE at mendlbarr

 

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our entire store

We have moved to a new site (ArtFire) and are celebrating with a SALE!!!

Now is the time to grab that item you've been thinking of... enjoy :)

love is in the air...

2011 color of the year... Honeysuckle!

"Pantone Color of the Year" is Honeysuckle!  Bold, so much fun and an all-time favorite of mine!  Last year's color was turquoise, one of my top picks as well... by the way, the two colors go beautifully together!

Happy Halloween... carnelian style :)

The leaves are vibrant with color and the temperature outside is dropping quickly! Stay safe and have a terrific Halloween...