What's a Mother?

We love our mothers everyday, but tomorrow is a day of national appreciation to those ladies who dealt with us nurtured us into the wildly adjusted individuals we are today. There are plenty of sparkly (and not so sparkly) pieces here in the studio you could pick up as a gift, or you could give the gift of a workshop where she could learn to make her own jewellery. You could pick up some flowers or take her to her favourite restaurant, or do all the house work and leave her to solitude. But, I think the best kind of mothers day gift is just plain old fashioned love. I think Wendy Darling said it best...

~What makes mothers all that they are
Might as well ask, "What makes a star?"~

 

Ok, I'm done being cheesy. We love you mamas!!!
-Lauren

 

New Life Exhibition!

If you missed the opening of the New Life exhibition at Jewel Envy, do not fret! The exhibit will be up for the entire month of May. Join the jewellery crowd at the exhibition crawl during the SNAG conference on Thursday May 16th! Visit SNAG Exhibition Crawl for a complete list of the program that evening.

In the meantime, here are some photos from the opening night!

Exhibition wall

Someone made edible penguins for the opening! Olives, cheese, carrots!

Jewel Envy has a new summer intern!

Hiya everyone!

I am just completing my first week of interning here at Jewel Envy, and about to start my very first blog post ever. I guess it's time I introduce myself as the newest member of the Jewel Envy team! :)

My name is Taylor Norman and I have just finished two years out of three in the Jewellery Arts program at George Brown College. My education so far at George Brown has been incredible and I have learned so much, but the one think I felt was missing towards the end of second year was real-world experience. That is why I jumped at the opportunity to apply to become Jewel Envy's summer intern when the posting went up around our studios!

I have always had an interest in running my own business, but the thought of trying to start up a studio with only a few years of knowledge and literally no experience was totally terrifying for me. Gillian (owner of Jewel Envy and entrepreneur extraordinaire) has so far been an incredible mentor and teacher (and it's only been a week!!!)

Today, I'm learning how to gold plate! I can't wait for what I will learn over the course of this summer!

- Taylor

It's the time of the year for OCAD's grad show. I still remember how excited and nervous I was to show everyone what I had been working on for a year back in the days. It was a good memory. I can't wait to see  awesome jewellery art created by thesis students. Come support and get inspired! The opening night is on May 3rd and it will be on till Sunday from May 4th to May 6th.

New Life

Greetings everybody!!!!

Just a word to let you know about a new exhibit at Jewel Envy.

This new show is entitled 'New Life' and is perfectly themed for springtime (cold weather notwithstanding).  Fifteen past and present Jewel Envy will showcase their handmade and extremely fabulous pieces, each one a unique interpretation of new beginnings.

Please come by and join us for the opening reception on Friday May 3rd, from 5 - 10pm.  If you cannot make it for the opening, the exhibit will be on display for the duration of the month of May.

Hope to see you here!!!!

Sash

Jewel-ception

I can't get over how fitting these Jewel Envy boxes are! Take home a piece of jewellery packaged in one of these!

-Theresa

A Few of My Favourite Things...

Since Jewel Envy moved to lower Roncy I've been able to walk to work. I live in the High Park area so I typically take Parkside and then wander through the residential back roads. My walks sure have been getting a lot nicer lately. Today the sun is shining, it's about 3°C but I swear it feels like 10. I've ditched the winter coat and boots and the ever imposing earmuffs. Don't get me wrong, I love my earmuffs, I get compliments on them all the time, but my one gripe with them is I find wearing earrings soooo uncomfortable with them! Anyone else? Therefore, as the warm weather also demands the hair be put up, Spring and Summer are earring season. BIG ridiculous earring season...ok not that big if you don't feel like it. Here are some of my favourite Spring time pins from Pinterest to get you inspired, then come on down to Jewel Envy because we have pretty fabulous ridiculous (and simple and classy) earrings over here.

Follow me on Pinterest too if you like :) http://pinterest.com/toastisgreat

-L

Yes, that is gold leafed cake at the bottom.