thank God for great friends

My two good friends Kristina and Amanda have been working on a few model photo shoots for my new website. Kristina is an amazing photographer and Amanda is a talented dancer.

One thing that is so important about selling online is the images. Photographing jewelry can be very tricky. It can also be hard for the buyer to get a feel for the scale of a piece or how it looks on the body.

Amanda is wearing the deco drop earrings. Stunning in black and white.


Amanda wearing my favorite hoops and matching pendant. Beautiful.

Much thanks to my girls! They are truly great friends.

so sad

This year we will not have a tree. :( We have both been so busy-we just don't have the time!

I LOVE Christmas though, and if I had a tree this year I would want these beautiful hand blown ornaments. So Fabulous!

Introducing....

Good news! lolojane.com up and running! Hooray!



Check it out! There's still time to shop before the holidays!

lolo in DC

I'm excited to announce lolojane jewelry will be featured at Gallery Plan B in DC!

The show opens this Friday but the reception with the artists will be Dec 6- so come hang out and shop for some fabulous handmade goods!

Wedding Gift?

So if anyone out there would like to know what I could use around the house... This would be it. I'm wondering if it's possible to register for it?

It's Coming!!!

Hooray! Halloween is fast approaching! Here we are last year. As you can see we aren't messing around.

I'm putting everything aside this week to get ready for our 2nd Annual Massacre in the Alley. Lots to do- pumpkins to carve, treats to make, costumes to finish and an alley to decorate!

Dogs Are Cute

I'm sitting here tonight catching up on my blogs, I'm reading my friend Arielle's blog- Couch Cubicle, and she's posted a picture of her dog Jack (who is super cute) laying on her lap/laptop. I notice that her photo looks a lot like what's on my lap too. =)

In other news- there is a new puppy on the block! Here's Otter checking out the new pup Brody (so cute it's ridiculous) They are already best friends!

Brody looks just like a stuffed animal here but I swear he's a real dog.

Hooray for Halloween!

If you know me- you know how much I LOVE Halloween! It's right around the corner!!! These guys are ready!

I know it's a little early, but fall is here and I need to start planning my costume now! I'm forcing everyone I know to come to my Second Annual Halloween Party. I love it.

It's Getting There...

Ta da! My friend Stas has been working on my website. Here is the page new page you see when you go to lolojane.com
It's a teaser page with my new logo and will direct you to my etsy site! More to come soon.

Congrats!

Congratulations to my good friend Annie of imogene! She was voted Best Local Jewelry Designer in this years Best of Baltimore!
I know this is sooo late- but better late than never right? Congrats Annie!

Super Cute!

How cute are these little rings?

I saw this on the Craft Stylish blog today. They are made out of shrink-plastic that has been stamped. A super cute DIY project! Jennifer Worwick shows us how- click here to check it out.

Mmmm Chocolate

I LOVE Chocolate!!! At our house chocolate rules! So I think it's only natural my wedding cake should be chocolate too! Mmmmm... I love the fresh flowers- simple yet so pretty!

Workin' It!

This week I've been inspired by my good friends Chris and Arielle who workout in the morning. Today is the first day of my new workout routine! I'll have you know I was up and at 'em at 5:15am! I recently joined a new gym and have been checking out the classes they offer. This morning was a weight training class. Which made me look kinda like this:Ok maybe not quite like that, but close!

wedding shoes

These are so pretty! But I'd want to spice it up with some color!

Just a quick peak at some cute images of wedding feet =)


I think I'd like pink shoes my self!

Ooooo...

I've already ordered my dress, and I love it but... just look at these from Posh Girl Vintage. They are sooo pretty- it makes me want two dresses for the special day. Hmmm...

love birds

I know I said no pastels, but I am loving baby blue lately.

Just look at these two. Little blue love birds from Cotton Bird Designs so cute!

Wedding Time

Wedding planning has begun. We have set the date and it's time to get crack'n! So for the next 275 days (I know this thanks to the knot.com) this will be a wedding blog too- just kidding, I don't have that much dedication to just one thing. So here is the begining of my wedding inspiration:

Paper Lanterns- love it!
And I love the fabric hanging from the ceiling! And the colors! No pastels in this wedding- just beautiful jewel tones. Ooo la la!

the new guy

So the other day I'm minding my own business watering my basil-Something looks a little strange, so I take a closer look- and see this!

Why hello little friend! It's so unexpected since I live smack dab in the middle of the city and the closest green space is three blocks away. This lil dude wanted some basil I guess =)

i'm a survivor

Just thought I'd let you know I survived Artscape! Whew! that was BRUTAL! Here is a image to help you understand what it felt like for three days. Pretty darn hot. On a lighter note I was glad to be a part of Artscape again this year. I did have a good time (in the crazy heat) seeing old friends, making new ones, selling some sweet jewelry, and will be there next year to do it all over again. =)

It would be great if JUST ONCE Artscape would feel like this:

Maybe next year?

people get ready

Artscape is right around the corner! (July 18-20- that's next weekend) Check out my table in the D.I.Y. section. I believe it is over by the DJ culture stage, so I'm hoping we'll be able to jam out while were chillin' in the booth. I always have a great time, super music, B-more's finest folks out n about and fabulous artists. What's not to love? Click here to see the D.I.Y. vendor line up.

been a while

Hello! I know I'm slacking on my postings- sorry! It's been busy lately. Had a lot of fun in Philly even though the rain took over the day on Saturday. I think I might have one picture I'll have to post later. Right now I'm getting ready for the Harbor East Music and Arts Festival tomorrow! Should be a good time people! Come visit me!

the line up

I've been in hardcore production mode the last few weeks. These pieces are in various stages of completion. Almost ready but still lots to do. Wish me luck this weekend!

aw shucks!

I'll have you know that I have the best fiance in the world. Period. Dustin had an idea a while back to make lolojane T-shirts. We've been talking about it for months and how cool it would be, and how they could say different things on the back...so when he got home today he had a special present for me! Just in time for Art Star this weekend.

front

back

Ta-da! AND it's with my new logo! We have my friend Stas to thank for that. Stas has been hard at work creating a new logo and web presence for lolojane . Next on the list: lolojane.com!

it's showtime!

It's that time of year again- show season! I've been a busy bee in my studio getting ready for Art Star in Philly! (May 31 & June 1 at Penn's Landing.)
Cross your Fingers for nice weather! And if you happen to be in Philly stop on by my booth!

new stuff!

So here is a lil peek at what I'm working on.

Pendants!
New bracelets!
New earrings!

look at them berries

Check out my lil garden! Everything is growing so fast. This is the first time I've planted tomatoes and strawberries. We'll see how it goes, so far so good!

Rosemary, a first.

Basil, keepin it real.
Coleus, for "instant impact"

Salvia, for decoration

My tomato plant is beefin' up, I suspect Otter is munching on the leaves a bit though.

Strawberries!!!

I'm Famous!

In this week's Examiner, lolojane is given a shout out!

I want to thank my girl Teri Kerns, who writes for The Baltimore Examiner, for mentioning lolojane in her article. Teri recently wrote a story on my neighborhood Butcher's Hill- the friendly neighborhood in B-more =) (which is true) The article was published last Friday, May 2.

Here's what it says: "Large spaces at affordable costs make Butcher's Hill a prime locale for artists...... For jewelry check out resident Laurel Lydecker's stuff at Nectar Boutique in canton Square or at lolojane.etsy.com."

Ok, so it's not a whole article on me but I totally appreciate Teri for including me and giving Butcher's Hill some love. Thanks Teri!

What's Up Now!?

It's Wednesday. My day off. Ahhhh, I enjoyed some coffee at my leisure this afternoon. I decided to "one up" my friends Arielle and Annie who always have awesome shots of coffee and delicious food on their blogs. Well look here girls!! I have a sugar bowl and creamer to match! Take that!

YUM

Today I tried a Cliff Z Bar. Thanks to my Friend Arielle, I have been transported into a whole new realm of snack bars! (that are good for you but you can't tell) I think you must go out at once and try one for yourself- immediately!

birthday girl!

I just want to take a moment to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my good friend Eliza! Here are some birthday flowers just for you! Eliza is a super-fab jewelry designer, check out her work!

action shots

Yesterday Dustin and our friends Adam and Remington planted two new trees on our block. Our block had nothing a few years ago and now it's almost completely lined with green! Here are some action shots!





Ta Da! One little tree ready to grow! Happy Earth Day!