buy handmade this Christmas... because you're worth it

 

 

Unique, one-of-a-kind and made with love...

a mendlbarr creation is sure to please!

 

HANDMADE...

because you're worth it

 

Sit back, grab a cup of tea and...

 

take a peek at our earrings, bracelets and necklaces...

 

enjoy! :)

 

 

The 6th Annual Deck the Tables & Holiday Tabletop Tour

 

Excited to be in the thick of preparing our Christmas table for Dauphin Sales, Inc... "The 6th Annual Deck the Tables & Holiday Tabletop Tour" at the Houston Design Center is a festive occasion for designers to create... this year we will be there :)

We've been planning this for several months already... shopping is almost complete... the antique Italian tole chandelier is getting wired... it's been Christmas in our home for a few weeks with all of the decorations and ideas!

Here are some of the pictures that made publication in the past... all gorgeous!

We will be installing on December 1st... pictures to follow...

Our jewelry making is also taking shape... we've settled in and are ready to do business... remember to buy "handmade"... because you're worth it...

perks to buying handmade...

 

 

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

 

 

Thank goodness for lean times... our home is becoming more spacious :)

Amazing what happens when you have extra time to organize and empty closets.

We managed to get thru more boxes of treasures... besides coming across some great old pictures, we stumbled upon more designer clothing & artwork just eager to go to new homes!  My buttery soft, purple leather pants just shipped out... feels good knowing they will be enjoyed instead of sitting in a box for another decade or so!

Not sure why I held on to sooooo much for sooooo long... guess I'm a sentimental kinda gal?

Life as an actress/ creative designer has its lean times but I'm thankful that our home is full of love and that we keep finding treasures to give back to the universe... people are enjoying rare vintage items and we get a little money in our pockets... yes, it's the little things! LOL! :)

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!

queen of hearts

it's that time again... love is everywhere! 

our "queen of hearts" earrings are made of oxidized sterling silver and the perfect cubic zirconia hearts... this shade of red is so unique... like a drop of tangerine and vanilla were mixed into that candy apple syrup for added interest :)

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...

50% off

our entire ArtFire shop

40% off all items in our Artfire shop...

Time to start a new collection of creations! This means it's time to make room... 40% off sale! Take a peek and maybe one of our designs will be just what you needed for that new outfit? Whether resort, zen or just plain fun... our passions are expressed in wearable art!

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!

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!

First SALE at mendlbarr... "celebrating the best month ever"... my birthday month!
************BUY 1 GET 1 HALF OFF**************
(difference will be immediately refunded thru PayPal or I can make a special listing for you)
Now is the time to buy yourself that special present :)

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stunning cubic zirconia...

not just in "clear" anymore... the refraction of light is stunning :)