vintage girl

new vintage girl pieces available at

the collection

watchbands are so good as layered bracelets.

and i love using the watch face (what remains of it) as a cool pendant.

vintage pins and chandalier crystals!!

just amazing!!

i re-designed this necklace and love it more than ever.

it's so hard to part with....

using up my vintage pins gives me a good reason to go to the springfield extraviganza this weekend.

the treasures are overwhelming

and it's so so fun!!



spring changes

i love an afternoon rearranging. 
to mix things up and give the space a fresh look.

swapping furniture from other rooms and adding a few new things makes everything feel new again.

i'm hoping the boys will keep my message in mind next time they bring dishes into the family room...but probably not.

fabric from my last trip to ikea.

i added the chimney just for fun.

i think it also needs a few flowers.

everything looks a little more fun with flowers.

i like our home to be a place where change happens often...in the little things as well as home improvements.

but what i really like... is when the energy is

positive, personal and fun!

Crafty Chloe ( i.e. karla)

surprise!!!

i got this amazing book in the mail today!!!

and i don't know who sent it.

but they obviously know me very well!!!

this cracks me up!!

i know so many people that i'm sure think i'm completely crazy when i say i'm going to make something.

i just love chloe!!

she is me!

making things makes me sooooooooooo happy!!

 

so.....

who is the lovely person who sent chloe my way??

bling!

wanted to share last nights developments!

made with just a few things laying around the studio.

my favorite detail....

the little silver disk stamped using a vintage block found at a flea market last year. unfortunately i don't have a complete set, but the "b" will work for my bella creations!

i want to keep them all!!

~karla

outfitting

a new necklace that i am loving!

re-designed and just right!!!

turquoise love for sure!!!

one of my favorite spring looks....

white blouse,

turquoise necklace,

 denim jeans 

and sweet sandals

perfect outfit for just about anything!!

or any of the looks below.

 

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bella studio available at the collection!

bella studio....blooming at

THE COLLECTION in powell!!!



i'm thrilled to have my jewelry collection available at

the collection in powell!!

the store is a beautiful place full of amazing pieces.

grand tables,

parson chairs,

leather and cowhide ottomans,

lighting that really makes a statement

and tons of accessories to warm up any space!!

and now...jewelry!!!

a perfect combination for any shopping experience!



the space is amazing with the beautiful wide plank floors and

displays that truly inspire.

these trays are sending me over the edge!!

very hip and missoni-esque

and the prices....amazing!!

 i'm pretty sure the longer ones was $14.95

gotta have it!!

the pillows....

the wall of book pages.....

love it all!!!

located right in the heart of downtown powell, on depot street.

stop in soon!!!

~karla

back to basics

new jewelry!!!

it feels so good!

i've been floating a bit lately...a little bit of this, a little bit of that. not really sure what i should be making. 

in addition, i've been trying to get my studio in order so that i can work with a clear head. 

the jewelry table has been the last phase of the project.  it consists of two tables that have a lot going on!!

and i mean a lot!

bowls of vintage finds

stamping tools and disks

beads and findings

pieces and parts of designs i've been working on

vintage buttons

wire of all kinds....

the list goes on and on.

  usually, i just push things over and start working on a new design. 

but taking time to put things back in their place and creating little "stations" makes me work sooooo much better.

baby steps....

today has been a good day!!

~karla

bella!

pretty, pretty for a gloomy february afternoon
~karla

patchwork project of the day

an entire day in the studio yesterday....

a lot of cleaning and organizing had to be done before i could get to work.

i had some leftover leather from an earlier project and decided to see what i could do with it.

this tote is the result of those scraps.

i'm loving it!!

and today, my first compliment from a girl in the grocery store!!

i almost gave her a hug for even noticing!

i love people like that!!!

inside i attached a hook for my keys.

something i desperately need.

now the problem of the cel phone.

well...it's a work in progress.