Behind the Scenes: Look Book Spring/Summer 2015

The last few weeks have been full of developing and producing the new honey my heart collection. A mix of minimal and major, gold lines and beads, and lots of love, the collection reflects me and life. In preparation for the reveal of the new collection at the upcoming shows, we shot the honey my heart Spring Summer 2015, and here are some behind the scenes photos!

Fresh purple blossoms I picked while on a neighborhood walk. I like forage gardening ;)

A few of my display components got a fresh coat of paint. I think the light lavender and deep gold/bronze colors work nicely with one another and complement my gold jewelry nicely.

So many earring pairs ready for their turn. Also some new rings and updated styles to current rings.

Playing with various wood pieces (panels, canvas, and cones) to set the scene for each mini collection.

My photographer, and cousin, Nicole Espina shooting the jewelry and teaching Hannah the fine art of photography.

I got a sneak peek of the photos and can't wait to share them all in our upcoming Look Book!

Afternoon at LACMA

LACMA is one of my favorite places to spend a sunny afternoon. Between Levitated Mass and Urban Lights, I am full of inspiration and absorb the very CA feel of the place. We recently got Hannah her membership, and had the opportunity to walk through some of the exhibits. Here are a few great sights during our visit.

I thought this piece looked like a "J" so we posed by it :)

Can't wait for our next trip to LACMA.

look book 2014-15

Happy to present the current honey my heart look book! These are our classic and new styles from 2014-15. Enjoy!! And there's a lot more to come.

Peace

Utterly and completely inspired from all the good things last weekend to bring more good things to this week! 

New jewelry styles are coming, Valentine's Day DIY cards to make, and beautiful places are out there to explore. Hoping to get this blog back into regular posting, too!

honey my heart: Ring Stacks

honey my heart rings are dainty and light. Their delicacy provides a feminine look, and allows for plenty of them to be worn together and stacked. I really enjoy wearing a few knuckle rings together for a fun look. But some days I like stacking them for a layered look. Here are a few of my favorite ring stacks.

Arc rings are premiering at the Summer shows!

Are you a ring stacker? Or do you prefer a more single, statement ring look?

hmh 2014: Sparks and Circles

 

Tiny Sparks and Free Circles come together for some goodness in the Sparks and Circles Collection. I am really in love with my two other collections, so why not combine them to make something soft and bright, free with a touch of color. The pendants add a small touch of shine while the stud earrings brighten and flatter. They're such great luxurious touches for everyday.

Garnet studs.

 
 

Sparks and Circles pendants come with labradorite, garnet, amethyst, and peridot gemstones!

Hoping these necklaces are well received by shoppers at Unique LA this weekend :)

hmh ss 2014: Free Circles

The soft shape of circles have always been a source of inspiration. Round and full, the shape can be wonderful and versatile. I like a circle as an individual piece, and I'm loving a cluster of circles. Either lightly connected or symmetrically planned, the Free Circles Collection is comprised of gold filled soft circles and balance.

 

 

 

Stud earrings to complement the necklaces.

Circles are my favorite now, and I'm excited to design more with them!

hmh ss 2014: Tiny Sparks

Gemstones are some of my most favorite materials to work with. Their natural feel and shine are great matches to smooth gold. I've made various necklaces, earrings, and bracelets with gemstones, but wanted to try my hand at setting and mounting gemstones. Gold filled rings are my choice pieces, so the set gems would be on rings and studs earrings.

Amethyst, garnet, and peridot are my current gems of choice. I chose a tiny gem size (4mm) for a sweet and understated look. Yet, their cut bring a great shine and sparkle. A tiny spark, if you will.

 

The Tiny Sparks Collection will debut at the Unique LA Spring Show this weekend!!

Semi DIY: HOORAY & hearts Cake Toppers

In preparation for Hannah's 1st birthday, I have been buying lots of party details like tassels, confetti, paper flowers, and cake toppers. When I saw the HOORAY Cake Toppers by Oh Joy, I knew I had to have them. The colors are so great, andI wanted to spice them up just a little bit more. I thought about dipping the bottoms in gold paint or doing glittered polka dots on the letters, but I was drawn to some pink heart confetti I purchased for a Valentine's Day project years back.

Glue was added to the bottom portion of the letters, then the mini heart confetti was generously sprinkled on, and then shaken off. 

HOORAY!!

Can't wait to add these to Hannah's dessert table.

Current Production: Rings and Rings and Rings

With Unique LA about 2 weeks away, I have carved out some time to spend on the bench and make some rings and things. Rings are one of my most favorite pieces to make. It's a routine of bending and heating and hammering and it starts all over again. And I love that gold filled and sterling silver wire can be formed into beautiful circles.

One afternoon and these were all made! Stacking rings in sterling silver, gold filled, rose gold filled, and gold filled twist textured. There are also various rings and studs and pendants included in the photo. All of which I'm so happy with. I am hoping to build up a nice inventory to carry me through the Spring and Summer shows.

Heart on Top Rings! Always love making these.

And love stacking them, too!

Hope your week is great!!

honeymyheart.com

 

I am so happy to announce the new honeymyheart.com!! Designed by DL/sh Designs, the site is a great mix of light and airy, strong and serene. It is a great welcome to my company and I hope everyone enjoys it.

Some Spring Rings

 

Spring is bringing some fresh rigs to honey my heart! Twisted rope textured rings, hammered rings, and a little silver leaf. I am really into gold right now, so these gold filled rings are filling my production list and will be at the Unique LA Spring Show!

The Silver Leaf rings will be available on sterling silver and gold filled bands. I love the silver on silver smoothness, but I looooove the mixed metal/tone on tone of the silver and gold mix. 

 

And my current ring stack for Spring :)