Fall is Here

I've been busier than ever trying to get the Fall line out. I do have more to add but I'm really happy about what's on the site now and I'm also in total love with these Jewel Necklaces. They are giant 1 1/2 diameter or so "jewels" on a long sterling silver chain. My favorite is the aqua necklace. They are faceted glass jewels and come in 5 different shapes and colors!

A Little Friday Press

The Daily Buss newsletter today mentioned the Viva Earrings as their Haute Sale of the Day!

Back To School Contest

If you make a purchase at Bonnin Designs between Aug 17 and Sept 17 you are automatically entered to win this Green Turquoise bracelet (retail value $40). Random drawing will be held Sept 18. The more times you purchase, the better your chances are to win. For more information, see our contest page.

A Little Friday Press

Today we got a little press from WAHM Spotlight: Friday's Featured Five blog. Thanks Marie!
Featured are Bonnin Designs Flower Filigree Earrings, now on sale at $35.20 pair.

Bonnin Designs in New Book

I am so excited to finally today, after over a year of wanting to spill the beads (I mean beans), announce the release of "Dazzling Beaded Jewelry (DIY): 50 great projects"by Lark Publishing. I have a project that was on the DIY show in this book. When I get ahold of a copy I can give more details as to which project they picked to feature. You can get a copy of it at any bookstore or online at Amazon.com . Yay, I'm published! See more at Bonnin Designs

July Contest Winner

We have a winner for our July contest. Congratulations to Kate D. from NY who won the Grape Leaf Necklace just for making a purchase at Bonnin Designs between July 8 and Aug 8. Stay tuned for our next contest which I hope to post by the beginning of next week. In the meantime, by subscribing to our newsletter you can receive the info first hand as well as private sale announcements and subscriber only discounts.

Our Jewelry Table

So far we've had a blast at the Barclay Theatre. Jewelry has been selling really well. I've made lots of new pieces especially for this show (lots of red and black jewelry) as well as many items from the website. My daughter has been an invaluable presence as she's been my assistant and is quite the sales girl. We've been able to see the shows and so far, Juana Amaya's company was incredible. They're all really nice people too! I've seen lots of old friends; many I haven't seen in years and have met some new friends as well. So it's been a memorable event so far, I'm always so full of excitement and anticipation when I get there and am looking forward to the rest of this week and weekend! If you're seeing a show, say "hi".

We'll be at the Flamenco Festival

I was just asked to be the jewelry vendor at the Flamenco Shop for the New World Flamenco Festival in Irvine. This will be for 8 shows and I will be selling my flamenco jewelry as well as my other jewelry. If you're there, stop by and say hi. I've always wanted to sell jewelry at a flamenco show, but I was always dancing at the ones I went to. Not this time. These are the quintessential Flamenco performers. I can't wait.