...Rasbarri in a boutique near you?

I am not thanking my lucky stars *just* yet, BUT Rasbarri has the opportunity to be sold at another boutique this upcoming week. My lips are sealed until the deal is sealed but I am SOOO excited!
Check back where you can pick up your own Rasbarri <3

You can currently get a rasbarri at www.rasbarri.etsy.com.

Thankful, BOLD..and a Delicate Soul.

I had an AMAZING night sleep last night.

Thank you, Acupuncture!

I've had a medical mystery for quite some time now

...and I am thanking the pretty Rasbarri gods every single night for Chinese Medicine.

I woke up early this morning and made sure I thought

about all the things I am thankful for...I have SO many!

I also slapped on one of my chunky rings today.

These rings make me feel bold and special <3

Yet..still gives off the simple, delicateness of the Rasbarri vibe.

Every facet of the stone reminds me of every facet of life

I am thankful for...the good and the bad.

GET YOURS! Seafoam green in silver or gold. $48.

Customizable to any size.

Simplicity.

"Every moment is a golden one for who has the vision to recognize it as such" - Henry Miller

I've been hearing all sorts of uplifting quotes these days...I guess I'm more susceptible to actually listening or paying extra attention to this sort of thing lately....

I'm learning to keep it simple.  What is really worth the headache of focusing on the negative anymore eh?!...I came home and made a few simple, delicate necklaces to further affirm my thoughts.

I call this one, "Pear of Love".... I love that Rasbarri is the epitome of all things simple.  I tend to complicate and over-analyze, focus on too much when I should be thinking lightly.  Rasbarri enables me to create what I want to see in myself...except in a different form <3 

Interested in a Pear of Lovey? Write me at rasbarri@gmail.com.  $58.

Taking the plunge....into Silver...

My style has changed so much over the years...I use to love only certain accessories, buy tons of black and gray...nothing else...I also thought yellow gold was the only type of metal that went with my complexion.

....as long as I'm tossing all types of baggage this year in 2010, emotionally and physically...I mine as well toss the yellow gold along with the rest... save it for a rainy day...

Sterling Silver won the hearts of almost every designer for Spring 2010.  Almost every runway showcased Silver as their upcoming accessory trend...  Muted Silver in particular....anything with a matted finish.

My silver Victoria Vie ring seems to be the most popular these days as well...hand-wrapped sterling silver wire formed into a slinky fashion..  I love this ring. Dainty...but still makes a statement.

...my new favorite song

Satellite Heart by Anya Marina <3

Girls night out time. Excited!

Interior Design by day.....Rasbarri by night..

I have always had an affinity for the arts and design...I anticipate the end-result and love the process of pulling it all together.

Thankfully, I have the opportunity each day to work in an environment where my creativity thrives and I can wake up and love what I do..every.single.day.  Staprans Interior Design is where my heart beats during the daytime, Rasbarri is what MAKES my heart beat when I get home.

In a few years..I would love a Rasbarri boutique...shoes, clothing, accessories....and of course, Rasbarri's to adorn the cozy atmosphere I picture in my mind.....I haven't yet checked this off on my list...and its the biggest goal of them all.

One of my favorites:

"Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead" -Louisa May Alcott

Rasbarri at the Blue Jeans Bar....

Yesterday was a big day for me <3

It's official. Rasbarri is now being sold at the Blue Jeans Bar on Santana Row in San Jose, CA

http://thebluesjeanbar.com/

Excited for all these wonderful things happening....despite a few bumps in the road, things are looking up and up and up every.single.day.

Off to work! I am a happy little clam.

Packing..shipping..special delivery!

I spent my lovely evening hand hammering, hand making, hand stamping...and finito. I am finally finished.


Rasbarri drop off tomorrow at a boutique in the Bay.  Excited!!!


<3

Color...and LOTS of it...

I spent my Sunday in Santa Cruz with the best company a girl could ask for....family-like friends <3 


Rasbarri inspiration is derived from many outlets...mostly photography and color.  I love deep color, bright reds, saturation, saturation, saturation...


Here are some images I captured in Santa Cruz.  These were my favorites from the day.

Much to be thankful for? Surely...

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step”

I truly believe that every new beginning is a result from some other beginning's end...

So much transition and change has happened since my last posting on October 31.  Every day is an opportunity to reflect, change, and take another step forward...I am happy in this moment.

Rasbarri has been the ultimate creative outlet, offsetting any and all negativity clouding my mind lately.  I posted many new items on my Facebook albums (www.facebook.com/rasbarri)....Enjoy!

Here is one of my favorites from my new collection. <3