blogs & jobs

so i'm super excited about the new chrystalyn jewelry blog here @ blogger. it'll have pictures of events, updates on pieces, mastermind marketing ploys, and maybe even a joke or two. ok, so maybe no jokes... but the rest is feasible for a link devoted to my jewelry, don't you think?

anyway, check it out. you might like it...

in other news, i'm currently looking for a job that will carry over into the summertime. i'd like something enjoyable. no taking out the trash in heels, preferably. however, i don't mind the smell of fish. of course, i don't know if it's better or worse in dry heat vs the humid heat of texas. anyway, i'm looking for a job.... referrals or recommendations?????

xoxo

trunk show @ monica's

so i had a lovely little trunk show @ monica's last weekend. it was jampacked w/ good conversation, high spirits, extended hours, and beautiful jewelry! i just have to say that redding, california is such a warm town. i'm glad i'm here...

looking forward to more good times like this in the future!

on my heart...

so there's been alot on my heart right now, but it's been so hard to verbalize it all b/c it's been mixed in w/reoccurring sick days (again!) as well as ridulously busy weeks of conferences, homegroups, and working through my issues (grrr). so, while i could not sleep on this bright, beautiful thursday morning, i figured i'd make myself useful and get to typing.

i just got this new book from a friend last week called "the new mystics" by john crowder. it's this huge medley of amazing god-lovers past and present that were known for being his friends. you should read it. it'll make you utterly unsatisfied w/ what you've seen yourself and completely compelled to host the presence of god as never before. it'll cause you to explore the mysterious and hidden rooms w/in your spirit that confirms the breathtakingly odd part of who our god is. it will jumpstart a motor in you that has a built-in propellor, probably. try it, you may like it...

on another note, i'm preparing for some new approaches to the jewelry line. i have these great, oversized postcards that i'm very psyched about that i'm sending out to hip boutiques that i feel could appreciate what i do. i used to do a email newsletter, but that was almost exclusively for my direct clients. i feel, though, that god may be causing me to branch out into some previously feared territories. please pray for me as i move forward in approaching shops to purchase my pieces wholesale.

also, there's such a freshness to life right now. here in norcal, the sun is shining and the brisk breeze is blowing like crazy. everyone i know is just itching to get outside again and go exploring through this lovely part of the country. likewise, i'm feeling a resounding hope rise up out of me that god is good and sovereign and exactly who he says that he is. may faith and expectation likewise bubble up out of you as the winter slinks away and spring bursts forth!!!

one more thing, if you've got problems w/ your complextion... i've got something i've been using for a week now and it's cleared me up beautifully. ask me about it if you like....

drawings

here are some drawing from when i first started doing prophetic art. i did one for each person in the house one night a few months ago and stuck them all on the fridge. i then made everyone guess who's was who's. can you guess which one is mine???

in case you're curious, i did the drawings w/ this crazy pencil that you can smear w/ water and it winds up looking like watercolor. it's amazing....!

results of the trunk show

the show went well. i had a great time and met some fantastic women. i sold a bit, but was very encouraged b/c everyone ADORED my work. in fact, it made me feel a bit @ home like the days when me and my favorite fashionista friends did all sorts of wonderful fashiony things in uptown dallas! the evening of red wine and good conversation was much needed.

thanks to the honey for cutting down the beautiful blossom branches on such short notice! (-;

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xoox