My Persimmon

And she dances...

2011-12-07T16:57:00.001-08:00

I've been very inspired lately by my daughter, Ava who had her first parade performing ballet folklorico. I loved the way these bright colored dresses twirled around. Ava says the parade was a lot of fun and cool! These beautiful photographs were taken by wenonacole.com

*All photographs by wenonacole.com*

In Memory of Gracie

2011-09-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to make a memorial piece for a mother, who lost her 17 year old daughter to cancer. I was given a few blogs to read and then asked to design something simple. It was a pleasure reading about this amazing young girl named Gracie and heartbreaking reading about her fight with cancer. I learned she loved fashion, her best friend Zoe and God. I meditated on Gracie and this information for several days. I really wanted to connect to this piece in hopes of bringing the slightest comfort to her mother. I felt honored I was asked to design a piece of such significance and I felt challenged because "simple" isn't something I can do easily. After a few days of meditation, I realized I was focusing on clouds a lot at home. I was drawing them, painting them, adding happy faces on them but I felt something more was missing; then, I was given a lead that Gracie loved ladybugs.

I designed this piece in her honor. The cloud represents heaven and happiness and the flying ladybug represents Gracie is set free. Gracie passed away at the young age of 17. The wings of the ladybug include 17 spots representing each year she gifted the world with her life.

It was a pleasure reading about such a beautiful soul. I hope heaven is a giant play ground for Gracie.

Making beads and jewelry out of recycled plastic.

2011-02-24T11:04:00.000-08:00

I taught a Valentine Jewelry class at WAL
earlier this month. We had a great time. Lots of mothers and daughters attended. We made jewelry from plastic lids, berry containers from the market and disposable party trays. This was a great introduction to the kids to be creative with our scraps, instead of filling up or landfills. I was really blown away by their creations. Here are photos of a few of them...

Done by the lady of WAL, Abira

Artist Gracie Miller

Eliza The Great

Prior to the oven

Eva is a fantastic designer!

Luciene in gorgeous shades of blue to match her beautiful eyes.

Ella hard at work

This beads says I <3 The Beatles

The Artist Ava Miller

I love her drawing and thick choice of chain.

The Artist Diane Micheali. Designed for her mother and included all of her families initials.


This design was illustrated by Eva Lindholm. Her, plastic scroll joined the chain and vintage beads together.

To make these pieces at home. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Have a spatula and oven mitt handy. Cut out your desired plastic. I recommend #1 or #6 but all plastics work. Take a piece of sand paper and lightly rub the plastic until its dull and has no more shine. Sketch your design in marker or pencil. Use a whole punch to put a whole in your piece prior to baking. Then place your bead on the foil wrapped cooking sheet and put it in the oven for a couple of minutes to shrink. If your plastic curls, use your spatula to gently flatten it out. I do recommend using a toaster oven outside or a well ventilated area in your kitchen. Please be sure to air out your oven after each use!

Handmade Holiday

2011-01-13T14:33:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! I hope you all had wonderful holidays! Our family really enjoyed each other, the rain and all the yummy food to eat! We had a mostly handmade Christmas this year. It was lots of fun!! We made marmalade from organic home grown oranges.

We baked and decorated lots of mini cakes and cupcakes!

We made ornaments for friends

I made our nieces felted and embroidered necklaces

A Japanese bunny for Sammy

A frog in a scarf for Falyse

A little girl mouse for Chayla

A Flash Dance Panda for Roxie

Our 7 year old Ava, handmade gifts for all of her family and friends. She even wrapped them herself. This was one of the best parts of Christmas.

Here is what she made me! :)

I love it! She also made me a felted envelope bag, glitter trees, a jewelry box and clay sculptures. I was very impressed with the thought and time she put into each gift. May everyone have a prosperous healthy and happy New Year!

What Happened With Barbie

2010-11-24T10:43:00.000-08:00

Our daughters are obsessed with Barbie right now and finding all the little parts around our house has me inspired. Here is sneak peak at my new collection called Shoe Fight. Persimmon Jewelry is taking some shoes back from Barbie. Why should she have everything?!?!

~All pieces and more are currently being listed in my online shop. Enjoy! ~

Don't Buy Silver Cleaner Make Your Own.

2010-11-17T13:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a simple video for you visual learners. Make sure to use tweezers or fork when removing your items from the hot water. If you are cleaning silver jewelry, use your own discretion if stones are attached. You can also boil the water in a small pot and clean your jewelry in that same pot instead of using a bucket.

*Do not put pearls in boiling water.*

Zombies Wear Persimmon Jewelry

2010-11-07T08:36:00.000-08:00

And you can too! Hello Love Earrings By Persimmon Jewelry

=-=-=- How To Give Life To The Dead -=-=-=-=

2010-10-27T13:44:00.000-07:00

First I draw the skull on a sheet of sterling silver.

Next I saw out the image and drill holes where I need to saw out small pieces.

Then I mark and hammer the skull with details.

After I solder on any extra pieces, I file and polish the edges.

And then I ship it to a happy home to begin it's new life.

The End

Happy Halloween

How To Beat The System and p.s. {{I ♥ You Maaan}}

2010-10-20T08:47:00.000-07:00

Customer Appreciation Sale is happening NOW!! Earrings as low as $13.50!! For the best deals, go to Persimmon Jewelry under my Featured Items you will see a Sort By section on the left. Over to the right are tabs Most Recent | Lowest Price | Highest Price, click on lowest price to get the best deals and stock up on your holiday gifts!!! This sale ends Halloween night at midnight. Get your loot before its all gone! Happy Shopping!!!

And The Winner Is.........................

2010-10-15T15:45:00.000-07:00

Liz Villa!!!!! Who just happened to give birth to her first baby girl. Good luck Liz and congrats!!! Please email me your address so I can get your jewelry to you and please stayed tuned for future giveaways!

{ It's GIVEAWAY Time!!! Isn't this what you signed up for!?!? }

2010-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

In this economy, who doesn't need a throw back of some bling, ice, or rocks!?!? That's right, this is my giveaway.........Ice Ice Baby! You get this stunning http://www.etsy.com/listing/44762859/baby-ice-necklace?ga_search_query=baby%2Bice&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5292026 Baby Ice Necklace AND...... this pair of Ice Earrings to match! http://www.etsy.com/listing/36517706/ice-earrings-acrylic-diamonds-on mmhmm that is $72.00 worth of FREE jewelry!!! Let's all hear an Oprah roar......you get some ice! and you get some ice! I ♥giveaways!

Here’s how to enter to win:

1. Leave a comment on this post = 1 entry.

2. Tweet about this giveaway on twitter, sharing a link to this post = 1 more entry. Be sure to add @mypersimmon so i can follow you! (Leave a separate comment with your twitter name.)

3. Share this giveaway on Facebook, with a link to this post =1 more entry. (Leave a separate comment with a link to your facebook.)

4. Blog about this giveaway, with a link to this post = 2 more entries. (Leave a separate comment with a link to your post.)
That’s a maximum of 5 entries per person! Under those terms (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.) but.............

if you want even more entries… All purchases made Persimmon Jewelry between October 6 – October 15, 2010 will earn extra entries as follows:

Spend $20.00 – $30.00 = 1 entry
Spend $31.00 – $40.00 = 2 entries
Spend $41.00 – $50.00 = 3 entries
Spend $51.00 – $60.00 = 4 entries
and so on...

The giveaway is open through October 15, 2010. One lucky person will be selected at random and announced on this blog on October 15, 2010.
Good luck everyone! ♥

Meanwhile, here are some new items for fall! All available in my etsy store persimmon jewelry

Be sure to sign up for the persimmon jewelry newsletter, under "email sign up" at my facebook fan page Persimmon Mailing List to keep updated on future giveaways and events! :}

Los Angeles Hitting The Streets

2010-06-25T09:48:00.000-07:00

Persimmon Jewelry has paired up with a graffiti artist beebles from Brooklyn, NYC and together we have created these one of a kind pieces. Contact me (info@mypersimmon.com) if you want one before they go public all over LA! Each piece is made on sterling silver accept number 2 is on jewelers silk. Ive used semi precious stones and vintage glass beads. Each piece is signed by beebles and numbered by me.
Number 1 Orange Creme

Number Two Pretty In Pink

Number Three Hot Air

Number Four Show Me Love

Number Five Paper White

Number Six Garbage Pail

Number 7 Love Is In The Air

What's Next.......???? EARRINGS!

All I Want To Do Is Fly Around With You!

2010-06-21T12:53:00.000-07:00

Persimmon Jewelry by Gracie Miller

Collaborative Art with Ruby Lu

2010-04-19T22:24:00.000-07:00

Ruby drew the spider and I embroidered him onto this fabric. It's called "Spider In Your Garden". The first drawings are always exciting. I am currently working on embroidering a few.

~~~Traveling through Spain with filigree~~~

2010-04-14T20:47:00.000-07:00

Available at http://www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com

Nepalese Marigolds

2010-04-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

I was commissioned to add jewels to this vintage French chain. An orange flower was suggested but I was encouraged to use my inspiration. I added the marigold and wire wrapped on 2mm faceted bronze glass rondelles. This gorgeous necklace is not for sale. The last two are inspired from this piece and are for sale. Enjoy.....

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44514230

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44314687

Meet Ruby Lu

2010-03-30T20:38:00.000-07:00

Ruby is three years old but if you ask her, she is six and a half. She has "loose toothes" and has all ready lost her first tooth, "it just grew back at the same time". Ruby is hilarious, clever, adorable and so easy to love! She has style! We call it Hobo Chic, she doesn't like anything to match, she likes mismatched shoes, mismatched socks, tights and layers. She loooves layers! Ruby loves accessories. She always wears jewelry and loves to wear hats and scarves. You will always find Ruby with bags of stuff. We try to limit her to one but sometimes she manages to get three different bags out the door. One on her back and one in each hand. Ruby loves her baby dolls and animals. She adores her big sister, Ava and loves her family. Ruby is determined. She is sensitive. She doesn't accept "no" for an answer. She is always willing to negotiate a better outcome. Ruby is very amused by fart, poop and pee jokes because of this, she and her daddy have a tight connection. Ruby is small in size and big in personality.
Often Ruby tells me she talks and plays with my dad. One day she caught me in tears and said "It's ok Mama, Papa is in my room all the time. He'll be back tomorrow." I do believe Ruby talks with my dad, she knows too much about his favorite things. I beam with love for my little passionate baby. Look out world. Ruby Lucille is here!

Did I mention Ruby runs the show?

Meet Ava Mae

2010-03-24T23:11:00.000-07:00

I've decided if I am going to blog to you about my jewelry. You should now a bit about my inspirations, my daughters.

This is Ava, she is six and a half and missing three teeth. She is in first grade and is doing really well. She is in a dual language program and is learning Spanish. Ava is a ballet dancer and practices Yoga. Aside from many play dates and frequently reading, Ava enjoys being a Queen Alien and a Fairy. She is a very loving big sister and friend. Ava has a gentle heart and a very deep understanding of humanity and compassion. Ava is a wise girl, loves learning, creating and imagining. Ava is very fond of books and shoes, she is confident and inspiring. I learn from my children everyday. Ava inspires me to see the best in everyone and reminds me that every being is worthy of love.

For Kate In Memory of Baby Noah Joel

2010-03-07T20:37:00.000-08:00

Kate found me through my online store and asked me to recreate one of my rings for her. This week is the due date of her son who didn't make it into this world. I'm honored that she chose me because its my hope that my jewelry lives on for generations with meaning. Thank you Kate. Here is my work step by step and a picture of me so you can put a face to my work. Throughout the entire process I kept a healing candle lit and his name on my work bench. Much love and many healing vibrations to you. xoxo

Made of sterling silver, and etched with details and imperfections to represent life. This raw organic ring has Noah Joel hammered inside as well as his expected date of birth 03.12.10. and his birthstone, aquamarine set in the center.

The Mondrian Collection is growing and new colors are coming!

2010-03-04T14:18:00.002-08:00

Bling It!!

2010-03-01T23:34:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pieces from my Ice Collection that is making a very strong come back!
www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com

Fly Away With Me

2010-02-27T10:55:00.000-08:00

All pieces are available at http://www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com

Crazy For Filigree!!

2010-02-15T13:36:00.001-08:00

Sneak Peek Pink Loves Red

2010-02-09T18:09:00.000-08:00

Please take the time to look at my Valentine Shop. The trend seems to be that husbands are not wanting to go through the trouble of opening and Esty account. Can you blame them? Just so you know, your man is always welcome to email me and we can do business off of Etsy too. That seems to be the pattern with most of my male customers. Enjoy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/persimmonjewelry?section_id=6747523

Ava Mae Designs

2010-01-21T22:40:00.000-08:00

Ava, my six year old, loves pipe cleaners. Can you blame her? She made this necklace during her holiday break and other other day I saw this come up on and Etsy Gift Guide. Ava did it first. :)

The best customer email of 2009!

2009-12-30T21:42:00.000-08:00

Now this is the kinda feedback I like to hear!!!

Sent by xxxxx on December 30, 2009:

Ever-so-lovely Gracie,

A happy New Year to you & yours! May your 2010 be blessed!

I thought my 2010 was looking good . . . until I saw this ring & realized that I needed it. Not want. NEED. MUST HAVE. Would SHANK a b*tch for. Vaseline & razor blades territory, I'd take out my earrings & everythang.

My ring finger is a seven, my middle an eight. What have you available? If it is only for the tiny, I have no problem with a pinky finger, mafioso-stylee statement piece. I am flexible.

Anywho, get back to me when you can, I am in no crazy rush. But I do require that ring, dang it all.

Best,
Laura

Listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25244622

Where its at this weekend!!!

2009-12-09T20:05:00.001-08:00

Persimmon Jewelry will be at two places this weekend!!! Come see me at The Bust Craftacular or Come see Christy at Los Feliz Arts Charter Boutique! Both places are going to be packed with Persimmon Jewelry and introducing the brand new 2010 line!!

Felty Feelings.....

2009-11-28T09:22:00.001-08:00

I am warm and fuzzy about felt!!

This is me, Gracie. I create and design jewelry and he is with me.

2009-11-23T21:15:00.000-08:00

Etsy Front Page 10/16/09 OhMyAmpersand

2009-10-16T22:38:00.001-07:00

Etsy Front Page 10/16/09 OhMyAmpersand
Originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers

Here is a screen shot of my Etsy front page today! Thats my necklace, right in the middle!!

Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-10-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

I love these costumes! I hope I win!!!

Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland Costume Set GIVEAWAY!!!!

Muertos Con Leche

2009-10-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Celebration Reception: Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7-10 pm.
Location:
131 North Avenue 50
Los Angeles, CA, 90042

****I will be selling my jewelry and I have a special Dia de los Muertos collection. Please come check it out!***

Please feel free to dress in your favorite DOD attire

The satire that has sprung from Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada's work can be seen in the Dia de Muertos folk art of today. Please join us in our 2009 Dia de los Muertos celebration exhibition featuring the following contemporary artists:

Joe Bravo
Lalo Alcaraz
Gomez Bueno
Pola Lopez
Douglas Alvarez
Stuart Rapeport
Kay Brown
Ronald J. Llanos
Isabel Martinez
Mavis Leahy
Mario Torero
CJ Metzger
Ms. Mindy
Heather Hoggan
Patricia Krebs
Jennifer Gutierrez Morgan
Jose Orozco
Kelly Thompson
Olivia Sanchez-Brown
Dan Van Clapp
Ricardo Duffy

Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present a fun and satirical exhibition for this year’s Dia de Los Muertos. Once a year during harvest time, we pay homage to Death. At harvest, while crops die, they give back life. This is the spirit of Dia de Los Muertos ~ through death there is life.

Dia de Los Muertos is a pagan celebration to the Dead. We offer up candies and flowers and images to keep the Dead happy. This Dia de Los Muertos we’ve asked our artists to feed Death’s belly with laughter. Through laughter, he will pardon and overlook our trespasses, and open a window to the underworld where we can communicate with our loved ones. Let us feed the demon Death with sweet life. And through those spoonfuls, keep the living alive. Let us laugh and celebrate life. This Dia de Los Muertos, we hope to keep you entertained in honor and celebration of the duality of life.

Cantinflas Altar by Ofelia Esparza

Pasadena Art Walk and lots of New Stuff!!

2009-10-03T11:30:00.000-07:00

Come see me and Persimmon Jewelry at Common Thread Studios, Pasadena Art Walk today! 5 to 10 p.m. 1011 A Mission Street South Pasadena 91030

Even in the heat and the smoke......

2009-08-29T20:53:00.000-07:00

Thank you for those of you who came out to see me today, what a great sale!!

Ava and Ruby

2009-08-27T23:52:00.000-07:00

My girls Ava and Ruby did a little modeling this summer. You can check them out at

www.mishlulu.com Karen, is an incredible designer and very nice too!!

Fall is coming

2009-08-20T22:17:00.000-07:00

Lot and lots of new stuff at www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com and www.thejewelrybailout.etsy.com Mention my blog thru August 31 and you get a $25% refund!! Thanks for following!

Up Up and Away

2009-07-23T00:11:00.001-07:00

I made this necklace about a month ago and dedicated it to my father http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27219988 I've never had a piece get so much coverage. In one month its been chosen for two treasuries, its had two blog write ups and the sales have been great! Please join my facebook group to be a part of the July's giveaway. Guess what I am giving away.......... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Persimmon-Jewelry/100421474714?ref=mf

Two Blog Write Ups Two Giveaways, don't miss out!

2009-07-17T00:29:00.000-07:00

please check it out and enter to win your free jewelry! don't forget to click the link to become a fan on facebook. I do my own giveaways!

http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-persimmon-jewelry.html

http://etsyfix.blogspot.com/2009/07/persimmon-jewelry-giveaway.html

Statement Treasury

2009-05-20T21:47:00.000-07:00

Klee necklace, Persimmon Jewelry

Ice Treasury

2009-05-20T21:45:00.000-07:00

Ice Bracelet in the second row by Persimmon Jewelry

Let The Sunshine Treasury

2009-05-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

Persimmon Jewelry in the center bottom row.

Aquamarine Treasury

2009-05-20T21:38:00.001-07:00

Thats my bubble ring in the center.

I've been selected in a new treasury today!!

2009-05-07T08:47:00.000-07:00

go to my stores announcement and you will find the link to view it. www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com

Persimmon is now being sold at......

2009-05-07T08:46:00.001-07:00

Flock Shop in China Town, its a good store people!! Live.Wear.Play @ Flock Shop! 943 N. Broadway, #103, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hours Wed - Sat 12p - 7p, Sun 12p - 6p | 213.229.9090

Etsy Front Page 4/30/09 Admin

2009-05-01T13:04:00.001-07:00

Etsy Front Page 4/30/09 Admin
Originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers

I'm very proud to announce another front page on Etsy, yay PersimmonJewelry!!!

Etsy Front Page 4/15/09 theshadesofgreen

2009-04-16T08:54:00.001-07:00

Etsy Front Page 4/15/09 theshadesofgreen
Originally uploaded by Etsy Front Pagers

This is from my baby line. It made the front page of Etsy on 4/15/09. :D!!

Come on out to Ghettogloss!!

2009-03-31T22:40:00.000-07:00

SILVERLAKE ART CRAFT AND VINTAGE is moving to
Micheltorena Street Elementary School.

EVERY SATURDAY from 10am - 4pm in the HEART of Silverlake.

Indie crafters and local artists are mixed in with the best of vintage collectibles,
vintage clothing, and retro furniture. Did we mention plants, succulents, antiques, Tarot cards and palm readings? What more could you ask for?
Support the local indie vendors this season.

At Sunset Blvd and Micheltorena Street,
SATURDAY April 4, 2009 from 10a-4p look for the freshest flea market in town.

--If you love shopping and dig the classic New York style flea markets,
then Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is right up your alley--

Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is located at
Micheltorena Elementary School
1511 Micheltorena Street.
Los Angeles CA 90026
SATURDAYS

Please Come see me this Sunday at Ghetto Gloss!!

2009-03-25T22:22:00.000-07:00

SILVERLAKE ART/ CRAFT & VINTAGE

What? There was never a flea market in Silver Lake?
You gotta be kidding me.
Well, there is now.

Ghettogloss produces SILVERLAKE ART CRAFT AND VINTAGE.
In the Citi Bank parking lot at the corner of Silver Lake Blvd. and Glendale Blvd...
SUNDAY, March 29, 2009 from 9a-5p look for the freshest flea market in town.
New vendors every week serving up the best in Art/ Craft & Vintage.

Indie crafters and local artists are mixed in with the best of vintage collectibles,
vintage clothing, and retro furniture. Did we mention plants, succulents, antiques, Tarot cards and palm readings? What more could you ask for?
Support the local indie vendors this season.

--If you love shopping and dig the classic New York style flea markets,
then Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is right up your alley--

Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is located at
2450 Glendale Blvd LA CA 90039
in the CITI BANK parking lot.
SUNDAY, March 29, 2009

Open Studio

2008-12-12T21:26:00.001-08:00

This Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 10 to 5.
My House
6148 Mount Angelus Drive
LA, CA 90042

Please come check out my new designs and have some cookies!

New Store in The Hood.......

2008-12-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

Orecul77 is the new bright colored store on York Blvd. I'm finally local and have my jewelry in my very own zip code!! I'm very proud to say my jewelery is in this new boutique.
Orecul77 is filled with handmade goodies. The owner Tawni, is a clothier, business woman, mother and a wife. She makes awesome handmade recycled clothing as well as allows you to bring in your own clothing and she will change it up or add to it for you! Your clothes ends up as functional art. Brilliant!!
I was in there today and she showed me this gorgeous red fleece dress she made. The dress had a ruched over sized hoodie and a strappy waist for only $68.00. Also in the store you will find, silk screened ties, handmade dolls (!!), hand painted messenger bags, handmade baby items, feathered headbands and clips, mens clothing, women's clothing and PERSIMMON JEWELRY!
Please go and visit the store, check out my jewelry and meet Tawni, she is a rock star! We want stores like this to stay in Highland Park. Remember to shop local!!!

Orecul77
5159 York Blvd.
LA, CA 90042
323-254-2600

www.orecul77.com

Los Feliz Village Street Fair

2008-06-05T18:58:00.000-07:00

Hi all, I'll be at the los feliz village street fair this sunday from 11 to 8 p.m. I've got tons of new goodies and I'll be sharing a booth with Natures Ransom. Come check us out!!!

Thats Maceo and Ruby at their sisters nursery school. Thats half of the babes of Persimmon and Natures Ransom.

Etsy

2008-05-15T20:44:00.000-07:00

It's be an little hectic for me but needless to say, I am back to work! Come check out my new stuff on Etsy! Theres lots to be seen!

www.persimmonjewelry.etsy.com
and
www.ladygracey.etsy.com

Let me know what you think!

Baby Its Cold Outside

2008-01-09T21:33:00.000-08:00

This is what my indoor studio and mini torch look like..... :)!!