Friday, October 23, 2009

For those who wanna see my mixed up dog!

Max my half chihuahua and half rottweiler


Just Born












Two years Old

New Earrings Added!

I have so much fun making jewelry, most importantly earrings. I've always believed that if you have to make a statement with jewelry, make it with earring. Earrings can take the place of necklaces and ultimately take your outfit to the next level. Especially when your hair is tussled or tied up, a bold pair of earrings lenghtens your outfit and face.

Here are some new pieces! Click on the name to take you straight to the shop!

Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Briolettes











The Raven, Nevermore.......











AAA Amethyst Wire Wrapped Briolette in Sterling Silver











14K Gold Filled Emerald Isle Briolette



Quick, easy, and healthy dish!

I work during the day for an accounting firm and from time to time I have to stay late. So my kids 12 and 13 come home super hungry. So it's now 6pm and they are driving me nuts for food! So I couldn't figure what the heck to make. Luckily I had some chicken breasts, whole wheat pasta, and canned garlic tomatoes. So here is my super quick 30 minute recipe.

Feeds 4 maybe 5       15 minutes prep 20 cook time

1box whole wheat penne pasta
1 1/2 lbs of chicken breast sliced thinly
1can diced tomato, garlic, and onion
2 tbs olive oil

Prepare water with salt and olive oil put the top on pot so it boils faster.  While the water is boiling, thinly slice the chicken. Slicing thinly helps the chicken cook quicker. I like to clean my meats with apple cider vinegar just a few dashes. After a few minutes, wash the acv off the chicken and set in a bowl. You can use whatever herbs you prefer for the chicken however, I like to sprinkle basil, garlic, and some pepper for a kick!  After you do that add the box of pasta in the pot, take your spoon or whatever and swirl the pasta around in the pot. Put the top back on. Put the flame on high and add 2tbs of oil, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink. Open the can of tomatoes and pour into the pan when the chicken is cooked all the way through.  Allow the mixture to simmer so put the flame to low and cover. Turn the fire off the pasta when soft enough but not too soft. Pour the pasta into a collander and wash with cold water.  Set this aside and check on chicken mixture.  After five minutes pour the pasta into the same pan as chicken and toss together.
Voila!

My kids loved this dish and it's even better when you make some garlic bread.  If you try out this dish let me know how it goes!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

What do you do when.....?

When you have all your materials (whatever you craft) and you just can't think of something to make? I was feeling this way the other day and it drove me nuts. For some reason I had no idea what I wanted to make, and the one idea I got didn't come out so good? So I have another hobby that came before jewelry, bath and body. I've gotten quite a few orders Moonstruckmagic Bath & Body so I've been busy doing body sprays and even thought up some new ideas for scents. I try here and there to make customized scents depending on what scents I have. So since that is done and the orders have been shipped, I can concentrate on what I'm going to make this week once my order comes. Be sure to check out KatDesignsnyc shop for new pieces being added for all the November babies. Citrine pieces will be added as well as bridal items.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Very busy time...

Well how are you all doing? Me i'm good just trying to advertise my butt off!  Of course everyone knows it's not enought to have a good product, making sure your pictures are pristine. Nope you need to advertise like hell! Well because I love what I do that is exactly what I've been doing. I found some really great places and some even cheap! Right now I've been working on some gold fille pieces and sterling silver pieces! I've even sold a few which is awesome of course!!

Right now I would love for all of you to check out my Greenhouse Effect Treasury

Visit Greenhouse Effect Treasury

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

New Pendants and Colors!

I was browsing threw some bead shops here in NYC. They are almost always more expensive and therefore I prefer to shop on Etsy. I found these beautiful beads and just imagined all the wire wrapping I could possibly do with it! I know I need help LOL! So when I got home, my best friend said you know that would look great as a pendant. It would be so eye catching and so here it is.






























I just love the colors in the pieces they really do just pop! I've also dabbled in mixing colors such as pink and green, pink and purples. Here are the beautiful pendants below.





























So please check out my shop to see the pieces and maybe buy one for a friend or keep it for yourself!

http://katdesignsnyc.etsy.com/

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Some Major Exciting News!!!

I'm sure all of you know about Etsy and just how wonderful it is! I'm also quite sure that you get their emails (if subscribed) and see the featured sellers for a particular weekend deal or special. Well I'm happy to say that I've been picked to be in the extended Labor Day weekend deals!! Here is a post from mary mary!

"I'm writing to inform you that this item has been selected to highlight your shop and promotion in our upcoming extended Labor Day Weekend Deals article to publish this Friday. There will be two editions of Weekend Deals publishing for the holiday weekend and yours will be featured in the Friday edition."

Check out my shop!    KatDesignsnyc

You cannot understand just how excited I am and how much I screamed along with my kids lol. I know those who have made it on the frontpage or was featured in the emails may not have been as excited. But, I am because my shop is pretty new as I've only started selling Jewelry since July.  Just so you know, my upcoming weekend deal is September 3-7. Get 10% off your order excluding shipping.  Just put weekend deals in the notes to seller and your done!