Friday, November 16, 2012

Join Me for 1 Last Class!


As many of you know, I have taken a step back from teaching to focus on my family.
However, at the insistence of the lovely Carole Tripp of Creative Castle, I will be teaching in LA in February!

Come join me:
 February 7 (Thursday evening) Dip Into Color seminar

 February 8-9 (Friday/Saturday)  Wander with Color workshop


 Sunday (February 10) Trunk Show and individual Color Consultations!

 
February 10-11 (Sunday evening/Monday) A Day at the Beach workshop


Registration opens tomorrow –
Call (805) 499-1377 to reserve your spot!

I look forward to seeing you at
Creative Castle
Newbury Park, CA

A side note: based on a burglary in our home this week, and the loss of almost of my work, my personal pieces, my class samples, this will be the last venue I will teach. So even if you can’t join us for class, I hope you stop by to say hi and goodbye!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Ways you can help...

So many of you have asked how you can help and I am honored that you care!

HERE ARE WAYS YOU CAN HELP ME!

1) A common way for thieves to sell beadwork is of course through eBay, Craig's list, etc.

Let me know if you would like to help me scan through listings posted on or after Nov 14 from the Seattle area

2) Another common selling venue is craft/holiday shows.
Here is a list of craft shows in Washington

Please let me know if you might be going to one of these shows this weekend (and weekends through the Holidays) and can be on the look out for my beadwork!

Here is a link to my missing beadwork. If you see suspect pieces, please take a photo of the piece and of the seller and send it to me or to the Kirkland police: plawrence@kirklandwa.gov Case#12-56377

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!


Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Please help me recover my stolen jewelry!


Here is a page of photos of some of my pieces that were stolen - if you see or hear of anything, please let me know, or contact the Kirkland WA police (425) 587-3480 Case#12-56377

 

My Jewelry was Stolen

A Call for Help!
Our house was robbed this afternoon, drawers emptied, piles in the middle of the floor...

They were after my jewelry - about 3/4 of all my pieces are gone.

Once I have sorted through the mess, I will post photos of what I

know is missing (you can see the type of pieces on my website: http://www.gilbertdesigns.net/home.html)

Please keep your eyes open for anyone trying to sell my pieces on-line, in jewelry shows, at pawn shops!

And please forward this message to anyone you know in the bead world

You can alert me or the Kirkland, WA police.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Color Inspiration - Red Leaf



One last leaf hanging on the branch. But with oh, so much brilliance! I too want to go out showing all my colors, no matter that my age spots are dark and plentiful, my edges a bit brittle, or that my hold is weak. When it is my time to let go, I hope I too will go with panache!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Leaves in our Fountain


Saturday, October 27, 2012

Color Inspiration - Magenta Hydrangea



The deep intense color of this hydrangea is made even more luscious by the background medley of shiny leaves reflecting the blue of the sky and the blurred bit of peach from a nearby flower.