sasha + max studio

Some little treasures from this weekend's beading table efforts. A weekend of beading, friends to dinner, quality Main Coon cat time, and some gardening in our new courtyard as we recently moved from an apartment to a townhouse (my new project- the courtyards are very grey, think prison exercise yard aesthetic! Need some TLC and I think I need to hire a landscape designer). The necklaces are in the Sasha + Max Studio Made it store I'm "modelling" them with my new fake suede top from David Jones's Studio W label- it was a total bargain and will be a steady favourite this spring. Reminds me of Labrador puppies.. weird I know. Cactus bead is from the very talented Nancy of Round Rabbit.

Simple, bold, colourful, affordable..great gifts.. meet Geo. They can be found at my Madeit store Wont be making too many of these as everyone else seems to be doing some variation of the bib necklace.

I've developed an obsession with Nepalese Samunnat beads, These beauties are hand made polymer hand painted beads made with such dedication by Nepalese women who have sought refuge from difficult vulnerable living and domestic situations. No two beads are alike, so if you want exacting perfection, these are not for you. I love the variation and the odd finger print. I find that simple is best when designing with these to let the beads speak for themselves. You can buy the beads from Antelope Beads in the US. The earrings are listed in the Sasha + Max Made it store

Sasha and Max Studio (big cartel store only) has 2 specials running to help you stock up for Christmas Choose either 20% off, or Free shipping , for purchases $AUD50 and over when you enter the codes at checkout. Stop by our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/sashaandmax (and hey, why not like our page whilst you are there) and grab the codes. Happy weekend!

A few new pieces using very special (aka I've been hoarding) copper pendants from Daisy Chain Extra and Jade Scott. Ring Ring Ring Ring Summer Summer Foxy Foxy

I placed my first order with Gracefulwillow beads, and Cindy very generously sent me a bonus set of beads, which Ive used to make these quirky earrings. The detail is lovely, the hand painted stripes and the very unusual cone shape make me smile. Reminiscent of Jean Paul Gaultier's 90's outfits for Madonna? Bicone crazy. Coney island Coney island Coney island

I love chunky beads, and you can't beat black and white, such a classic, yet back in style this year. Great with a crisp white shirt or hipster all black   Geo Necklace Metro Necklace