Capitola Girl Jewelry

I love the combination of black and gold jewelry, its so glam and dramatic. Jet black looks so much more sleek and stunning when paired with warm, classic gold...

I've been having such a blast this week. Who said unemployment isn't rewarding? Well, I can make a joke about it or be horrifically upset. But truly, I'm confident that any period of unemployment is likely to be just temporary and if its not, I'll adjust...

I've seen my jewelry mentioned in posts before, but not ever quite in the unique way that creative seller rikrak mentioned one of my letter necklaces on her blog. I think its a wonderful post and wanted to share it with my readers today.....

I love making and wearing big statement necklaces. I also recently got dumped pretty harshly and without notice, so in my post-break up stupor of a fantasy life, I sometimes have to suppress a desire for some not-so-nice revenge...

Instead of blogging this weekend, I spent my time getting my studio in order. Its not quite there, but I did happen across some beads that had been in hiding...

I just wanted to blog a quick note of thanks to PipingHotPapers who included my CTRL Key Ring in a treasury that made it to the Etsy Front Page today.That was an awesome treat!www.capitolagirl.com

I added some new options to the Silicon Gallies custom section of my online shop. Black, white and silver pendants are now available on Cable Choker necklaces with magnetic clasps. I've also added hairpins.Happy Monday!www.capitolagirl.com

The Devil Wears Etsy: In the PinkIt's been a few months since I've wrote one of my "The Devil Wears Etsy" posts...

I woke up this morning to clear crisp skies, turning leaves, and the gentle sound of wind rustling the trees outside. That put me in the mood for fall...

One of the things I've long wanted to do is to try to improve my ability to take photographs on my jewelry for my shop. This week, I had time to get a little more creative than I've been in the past...

A quick shout out of thanks to the folks over at Etsy.com for showcasing my Silicon Gallies QT pendant in "The Tech Lover" gift guides!www.capitolagirl.com

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Who Sparkled This Saturday?It's been awhile since I wrote a Saturday Sparkle post, but with Halloween only two weeks away, I thought it would be fun to showcase some creative Halloween themed pendants that were uploaded to the Handmade Jewelry: Saturday Sparkle group on Flickr recently.I love...

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