Here is my first attempt at a video from the Manic Trout studio! A peek at the progress on the upcoming Bridal Line. Please excuse the learning curve here as its the first try.
p.s. if you cannot see the video, click to watch it on youtube.
Feb 032012
Feb 012012
Three colors from the Bridal Line!
Another Bridal Line peek
Dinner out with friends...we were waiting for them and decided to have a photo shoot
We tried the Bone Marrow at dinner
Who says Fruit By The Foot is for kids? (or that Adam isn't a kid?)
One of my favorite Manic Trout Necklaces...The Little Secrets Necklace
I started creating Adams "Man Space" as he has moved in with me
To deal with insane population growth, Austin keeps building the roads up higher and higher
It's so easy to get cupcakes in this town that I had time to walk up to the Hey Cupcake trailor and score this beauty while Adam was at the bank
I realized this week that I am walking distance from both Hey Cupcake and Big Top Candy Shop. Kinda scary as I ordered my wedding gown already and have to fit into that size. No yummies unless I walk there!
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Jan 242012
Date night! (adam's taking the photo...next time we'll make sure to have the waiter do it!)
Uncle Adam!
Pretty little flowers from a yummy brunch
Materials for consideration in the Bridal Line
The very first necklace from the Bridal Line!
Testdriving the second necklace...I took it to lunch
The breathtaking view of Lake Travis from our table...it was a gorgeous day!
Lisa put her soap skills to work and made lunch prettier!
A sketch of the third necklace from the new line!
The past two weeks have been filled to the brim...lots and lots of studio time, but tons of fun fit in there too!
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The perfect summer necklace…
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Jun 302011
Coming next week to Manic Trout, Vintage Scarf & Shell Necklace!!
Make sure you're on the mailing list to be the first to know when they arrive as there are only a handful available! Simply enter your name and email below...
Apr 212011
The newest line in the Manic Trout collection will debut on May 1st and I am super excited about it! The bulk of the line are necklaces that I personally have been living in for a couple of months now and I am quite smitten.
I even for the first time in years packed only those necklaces for my trip to Austin a couple of weeks ago, and they took me from brunch to picnics to nights out on the town with ease.
The secret to the awesomeness of these necklaces is that they are available in 6 lengths ranging from choker to extra, extra long. I personally have been wearing them in 3's and as I wear a lot of v necks, they fill in the neck area perfectly.
The basic pattern of silver chain and gold rings are alternated with metal dots, gemstone chips and colored pearls. They not only layer with themselves, but mix and match beautifully. However, the strands look just as perfect on their own as they do with a group.
Perfect for summer, essential for packing and elegant enough to be versatile...I am thrilled to be introducing these new designs to Manic Trout!
Apr 202011
The Early Summer line will be out on May 1st (pause to absorb this awesome info...) however, it has been designed for ages now and I have been working on some summer inspired pieces to debut a few weeks later when Summer has hit. So here is the first sample...carved, lace like shells hanging from a vintage chiffon scarf.
I really wanted to modify the scarves for this line...make them a bit less polished for easier summer looks. I used larger pieces of scarf and left the ends open, to highlights the colorful rolled edges. Both ends of the scarf are tied, making the necklace adjustable to allow wearing at many lengths.
Any thoughts or comments on the design so far?
I have been such a quiet blogger this week...posting photo after photo...no time to type. I have a great excuse though...I have been working my tushy off on the summer line!! I am loving the designs and have been enthusiastically getting the samples made, but have reached a dilemma and I need to ask your advice. I asked on if gold or silver was preferred for jewelry this summer and learned that many of you prefer gold. I agree that gold against sun kissed skin is lovely but I really like silver with a tan as well. Luckily there will be a mix of both in the line...in fact, I use both together for one necklaces in particular that I'm really excited about!
The question I have is about these earrings...
I had designed them with silver and keep in mind here that they will be available in not only the aventurine shown, but rose quartz and serpentine jade too. Also note, they are clip-ons as the stones are a tad heavy and I have a fear of stretched lobes.
Well, after the facebook question, I thought I would make them in gold and see what I thought. Well...now I'm stumped, as I like them both.
So I turn to you and ask which you prefer...Gold or Silver? Or do you want both? I fear that may be overwhelming to shoppers though.
Would LOVE your thoughts please!!
All work and no play…
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Jan 112011
new necklaces in the works from Manic Trout!
Ah the life of a workaholic. The holiday shopping season is barely behind me and I am full speed ahead towards Valentines day and spring already. Sometimes the whole new year thing gets me all sorts of revved up and I have been tackling projects with Manic Trout, the restaurant and at home with great enthusiasm. It could be that I had noticed a slump in my mood so I revved up my exercise level to generate more energy...I think its working. I also have started to sleep well again after a 2 week bout with insomnia...which let me tell you, little sleep does not make me a happy camper!
Its not all work however, I have been doing a bang up job of balancing work and play and last night after the monthly Millbrook Arts Group board meeting, I had a wonderful time chatting away the hours with two friends of mine who are a poet and a philosopher. We spent most of our time arguing about politics and books and it was simply blissful. I'm all sorts of ready to conquer the day!!
Speaking of play...did I share this:
Manic Trout in Las Vegas Bride, February 2011
Yeah baby.
This may be cruel to tease you with…
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Nov 082010
Perhaps it's a bit unfair to show you this 7 weeks before you can buy one...but I think its something you'll want to take a peek at...you see, I was busy this weekend...I made all 28 samples of the Bling Rings in Peacock Blue...
Special Edition Peacock Blue Bling Rings available January 1st, 2011
They actually came out better then I even hoped! They are totally rad and you would be silly to not grab up one for every finger!
The full collection of will be available with limited edition Peacock Blue settings for the month of January, 2011!! (is anyone interested in a pre-order situation? Comment below if you are)
Game Night Collection: Last Sneak Peek!!
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Aug 132010
With great excitement, i give you today's final Sneak Peek at the Game Night Collection...why the final you ask? Because it DEBUT'S on MONDAY!!! If you are not already signed up for the mailing list, make sure you do so on the blog, or (join my list tab) page so you are one of the extra special first to know!!
Gamblin' Man Necklace
Monte Carlo Tumbling Dice Ring
Circus Circus Tumbling Dice Ring
Mirage Tumbling Dice Ring
Annie (Duke) Gamblin Man Necklace $60
Vintage Game Pieces & Chips in Assorted Colors and Materials*.
Gunmetal Aluminum Chain, Wire & Toggle Clasp. 19”/48cm
[Named for song: Gamblin Man by Woodie Guthrie]
Each Necklace is named for one of the Worlds Best Women Poker Players
*Other Colors Available
Monte Carlo Tumbling Dice Ring $30
Vintage Dice - White with Black Dots Wrapped with Silver toned wire* 5/8”/1.5cm
[Named for song: Tumbling Dice by Linda Ronstadt]
Each ring is named for a Casino
*Other Colors Available. All colors available in all 3 wire tones
Circus Circus Tumbling Dice Ring $30
Vintage Dice - Red with White Dots Wrapped with Gold toned wire* 5/8”/1.5cm
[Named for song: Tumbling Dice by Linda Ronstadt]
Each ring is named for a Casino
*Other Colors Available. All colors available in all 3 wire tones
Mirage Tumbling Dice Ring $30
Vintage Dice - Yellow with Black Dots Wrapped with Gunmetal toned wire* 5/8”/1.5cm
[Named for song: Tumbling Dice by Linda Ronstadt]
Each ring is named for a Casino
*Other Colors Available. All colors available in all 3 wire tones
Game Night Collection available at August 16, 2010
