Getting great jewelry shots has always been a challenge. Just when I think I figured out the camera, and the lighting, and I think my pictures are mint; something changes and Im back to square ...
Truth be told, I am a supply hoarder. I buys lots of stuff all the time - sometimes I know what Im going to do with a particular item - other times I see it and just "have to have it".&...
There are lots of ideas swimming around in my head right now. This just happened to the be one that was screaming the loudest - "Dipped Arrows".These are obsidian arrow heads that I hav...
This Christmas its personal! Celebrati ng a birth of a child? Your first home together, or a new move, perhaps? That first kiss as husband and wife? Remember it forever wi...
Last nights challenge on Project Accessory was to accessorize a swimsuit. The designers combed the beach and boardwalk at Cony Island for materials with which to create 3 accessories -- sandals...
Having trouble getting in the Holiday spirit? Or just want to feel like one of Santas elves? Get a Jingle Bell Ring and carry the magic with you.Wherever there is a temple, there is a bell; whe...
Show of hands - who watched Project Accessory last week? Who will be watching tonight?I love accessories! You cant spend 20+ years of your career in the Accessories Industry and not love them.&...
I had to stop what I was doing when this popped into my head. The gold coil was a leftover piece from a project that didnt quite work out like I had intended; the blue quartz was wrapped in a s...
Ive been working on expanding the bracelet collection by adding cuffs to the mix. As with mostly all MerCurios pieces - they are handmade and one of a kind. Created from stainless steel a...
I have a fascination with rings. Just one peak into MerCurios (my shop) will tell you that. As much as I love rings - and I DO love rings - Ive really been wanting to expand the other sec...
Thought you had toss your old, dried up metal clay? Think again! A few years ago at Christmas, my loving and oh so generous husband gifted me with a complete PMC Clay starter kit. It had ...
As you may or may not know, I ventured out the Henri Bendel Open See in March...again. You can read about the first adventure here. This time we showed our big, chunky bracelets and ...
A few weeks ago it was announced on the Etsy Facebook Page that MOO was giving away Free Custom Stickers to the first 1,000 Etsians to click. I found out about the promotion a few hours into it...
I just love mood stones, dont you? The sheer magic of the colors changing as if to predict or solidify what Im feeling at any given moment...thats what draws me in.This is mood jewelry for a new gene...
Do you carry business cards with you?Do you wear your own product?Are you comfortable and confident when speaking about your product?Well you should be, and heres why:I cannot tell you how many custo...
It was a long time coming and its finally here - the MerCurios Brand Stamp!The Future: Each and every MerCurios piece that leaves our studio from this point forward will have the mark. For two ...
I have become completely smitten with rose gold.Above are three NEW rings, though only one is currently available in the shop.Clockwise from the top: 1. Hot pink agate druzy two (2) finger ring. ...
Some random photos from the Fourth of July taken at West Meadow Beach. Enjoy!
Ive been a bit lax in keeping you guys updated, partly because Ive been (and am) inundated with custom work and partly because I really only write - even something as simple as an update - when Im in...
I dont usually design MerCurios by Collection. Pieces are created as inspiration strikes. This summer something changed and the Carnival Chic and Ocean Gypsy Collections were born.So thes...
The MerCurios Glow in the Dark 2 Finger Ring was the *Item of the Day* - Accessories Magazine, May 18, 2011.See the full article HERE! ...So maybe they spelled MerCurios wrong - still this is a...
Join MerCurios and several very talented Artists for all the all Female Art Show Femme Artem.The event takes place on Saturday, May 28 from 5pm - 10pm at SmokeSignals Cigar Lounge in the heart of Por...
Our "After the Rain" Rings for Australia (Helping Hand) were featured in the March 2011 issue of CLEO Magazine!I am so proud to say that MerCurios alone has raised almost $500 for the Queensl...
When epiphany strikes everything else stops dead in its tracks. If you are anything like me, that means you immediately stop what you are doing AND do what ever it takes to get that idea out of...
My June issue of In Style Magazine arrived yesterday and lo and behold Neon is "Whats Now!" From clothing to shoes to home furnishings the brighter the better!If you recall, MerCurios h...
"Distorted", the documentary of Artist/Painter David Gerena. ...Can you spot MerCurios?
Modern Primitive! Thats how Jewelry Designer Victoria Tillotson, a.k.a @chicmetal on Twitter describes MerCurios. Victoria recently wrote a guest post for Chic Galleria in which she featured a ...
Did you know at MerCurios you can design your own Jewelry? Perhaps you would like your very own custom agate druse two finger ring with skull accent? Or a chunky cathedral link bracelet wi...
It appears MerCurios has quite the admirer, and I must admit I am a bit flattered. On the left is a ring that just popped up at Banana Republic. On the right is the original MerCurios des...
Stracciatella SoupWhat you need:1. Frozen Spinach, chopped - 2 10oz packages - you can use fresh spinach, personally I find the frozen easier to work with.2. Garlic - about 6 cloves or so finely chop...
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