Amaria Studio

Bellaire Arts Festival April 17, 2010

2010-04-12T07:33:00.000-07:00

Come on out this Saturday to the Bellaire Arts Festival in the Bellaire Town Square from 9 am to 5 pm. Amaria will be out there once again this year. Looking forward to the new location! Hope to see you there!

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Cross Creek Ranch Arts Festival in Fulshear, TX

2010-04-05T05:59:00.000-07:00

Escape the city this weekend! Come on out to Fulshear and see all 70 artist & artisans that will be present for the first Cross Creek Ranch Arts Festival. Amaria will be one of the artisans there! Come on out! Can't wait to see you!

Event: Cross Creek Ranch Fine Arts Festival
When: April 10, 2010 - open 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 6450 Cross Creek Bend Ln Fulshear, TX 77441

www.crosscreekranch.com

Spring 2010 Gifts Galore

2010-03-25T11:07:00.001-07:00

It is that time of year again for Gifts Galore.....AMARIA will be at this event outdoors on Saturday. Come on out and support education and your local artists and crafters!
Located at Dickinson Elementary School at 7110 Greatwood Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Here is the info:

Saturday March 27th

9:00 am to 3:oo pm *FREE ADMISSION* *STROLLERS WELCOME*

Over 100 indoor booths with unique items!

Handmade Jewelry, Handbags, Note Cards

One-of-a-kind Yard and Home Décor

Monogrammed Children and Baby Items Easter and Mother’s Day Gifts, too!

A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFITS

LAMAR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FOUNDATION (L.E.A.F.)

Amaria donation benefitting HAWC

2010-02-15T07:53:00.000-08:00

I have finally completed the necklace that I will be donating for the Houston Area Women's Shelter Event called Toast & Treasures. Toast & Treasures is the Official Kickoff Party for Race against Violence that is being planned by Vida Events & Marketing benefitting the Houston Area Women's Shelter on February 25, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:00 pm at Ruggles Grill. The actual race is on March 6, 2010 at 8am at Sam Houston Park @ Bagby.

INSPIRATION: The piece is called Bat- Eli Hebrew name for "Daughter of my God". Turquoise is believed to bring happiness and good fortune to all. A master healing stone that promotes spontaneity in romance and stimulates the initiation of romantic love. It balances and aligns all chakras and subtle bodies and can bring all energies to a higher level. A highly spiritual stone, yet grounding, it brings soothing energy and peace of mind. It brings strength, wisdom, protection, and positive thinking.

DESCRIPTION: The necklace is made of 14k gold fill crimped chain with wire wrapped faceted turquoise briolettes and 22k vermeil circle twisted links. The necklace measures approximately 18" with a 2" chain extension.

SUGGESTED RETAIL: $ 475

Come on out February 25th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Ruggles Grill, Hope to see you there!

New Year, New Projects

2010-01-21T08:17:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! I am a little late in blogging cause I had technical difficulties with my blog. This month has been pretty busy so far. I have been planning for the spring season and really the rest of the year. I have several projects in the works but one that is most dear is Toast and Treasures Official Kickoff Party for Race against Violence that is being planned by Vida Events & Marketing benefitting the Houston Area Women's Shelter on February 25, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:00 pm at Ruggles Grill. The actual race is on March 6, 2010 at 8am at Sam Houston Park @ Bagby.

I am designing a special necklace for the silent auction and will be at the Kickoff Party. As soon as the necklace is completed, I will be posting on my blog. Stay tuned!

Please come on out and support this very important cause. I personally believe that if the woman is not a pillar of strength in the household, the family falls apart. We need to help this wonderful organization that supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as provides prevention education to youth and the community. With these economic tough times, this organization has seen an increase in the number of women needing their support and the decrease of donations. Start out the new year giving to a great cause!! Hope to see you there!

Thank you for supporting a great cause!

2009-12-07T19:00:00.001-08:00

Bling on the Holidays benefitting Recipe for Success, originally uploaded by Amaria Studio.

I am so thankful to those of you that came out this past weekend to support Recipe for Success at Sheny's boutique. Even with the snow that fell in Houston, some of you braved the cold weather & came out. Thank you once again!! And remember to support your local charities!!

xoxo Ana Maria

Bling on the Holidays

2009-12-02T09:28:00.000-08:00

Sheny designs in hosting a shopping event benefitting Recipe for Success. Featured designs by Amaria, BluGrn design and Sheny designs. 10% of all purchases will go to Recipe for Success. Please feel free to read the press release for more information. Hope to see you there!

Artisans of Houston: A Fair to Remember

2009-11-12T08:08:00.001-08:00

As a member of Artisans of Houston, Amaria will be participating in this Fair on Saturday.
November 14, 2009 Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Bethany United Methodist Church (610/Buffalo Spwy/S.Main)
3511 Linkwood Dr.
Houston, Tx 77025

Three beautiful baskets filled with the Artisans creations will be raffled, with proceeds going to Bethany’s youth programs.
There will be no charge for entry.

Come on out and support your local Artisans!

Fall 2009 Gifts Galore at Greatwood

2009-10-28T06:42:00.000-07:00

I will be participating in the Gifts Galore at Greatwood on October 31, 2009 from 9 to 3 pm. Come on out and do some shopping directly from the artisans! I will be in booth 30 inside.

It will be held at Dickinson Elementary 7110 Greatwood Pkwy Sugar Land, TX 77479-6275 and some proceeds will be benefitting the LAMAR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FOUNDATION (L.E.A.F.).

Over 100 booths with unique items!
Handmade jewelry, candles, note cards, One-of-a-kind home & yard décor, handbags, belts, baby & children’s items, embellished clothing, toys, food items & MORE!

*Lunch & snack items available for purchase*

*FREE ADMISSION* *STROLLERS WELCOME* *RAIN OR SHINE*

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Sheny Designs Grand Opening benefitting Pink Ribbons Project

2009-10-20T06:39:00.000-07:00

Sheny Designs grand opening weekend event will benefit the Pink Ribbons Project on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. & Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 12 to 6 p.m. at 1740 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005. Artisan designs from Sheny, Blugrn designand Amaria.

There will be a silent auction that includes two custom Milagros necklaces especially designed to honor miracles of those touched by breast cancer and a group wine tour donated by Messina Hof Winey and Resort, Bryan, Texas. Sheny Designs will be donating 10% of sales during the grand opening hours to Pink Ribbons.

The event will include pink iced cupcakes, strawberries dipped in pink chocolate and wine and cheese throughout the weekend. Pink ribbons pins adorned with a Milagro will also be sold at the event. One hundred percent of all from the Milagros necklaces and pink ribbons pins will benefit Pink Ribbons Project.

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Bellaire Arts Festival Oct. 17 2009

2009-10-13T08:36:00.001-07:00

Amaria will have a booth at the festival this Saturday. I am excited and hope to sell a lot of my goodies!! I always love to see who ends up falling in love & purchasing each piece. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather! I heard it will be in the 70s and sunny! See you there!

My famous friend - MinnaK

2009-09-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited for my designer friend Minna Kao! Her business has been featured in the latest Brides magazine pg. 240!!!!!! Check it out! Minna remember the little people when you are rich and famous!!

Being green

2009-09-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

My hubby and I are trying to slowly transform our house to be "greener". This past weekend we installed a rain gutter to the side of our house and made a rain barrel. He took a 55 gallon drum, painted it green, cut holes in barrel, set up barrel & modified downspout and assembled the parts. Here is the link we used to guide us. We just got another drum and will be working on attaching it this weekend. We hope to be watering our lil' garden with the rain water we collect. Go Green!!!

Creative friend

2009-09-03T12:55:00.001-07:00

I love surrounding myself with creative people! I feel that we all feed off of each other's energy and inspire each other to create some amazing things and ideas. I was invited to join a friend Rosa at her house for cafecito (coffee) and enjoyed her homemade bread and blueberry tart. Rosa is an incredibly talented person. She bakes amazing goodies and also specializes in cakes. She also showed me some of her amazing little girls dresses that she has handmade with smocked detailing and embroidery. I am on a mission to introduce her to Etsy and see if she too can set up shop.

The September Issue

2009-08-31T14:13:00.000-07:00

I want to see this documentary! I am a recovering fashionista but I need a fix!

DuBuhDuDesigns art prints

2009-08-31T12:25:00.000-07:00

I am so excited that Christine Alvarado has decided to sell prints of her art dolls. She is an incredibly talented artist and photographer. I have tried many times to purchase a doll of hers and as soon as she announces on her blog that new dolls will be posted in her shop they are GONE! This might be the closest I can get to owning an art doll by DuBuhDuDesigns. Check out her prints....

High Fashion Finger Puppets

2009-08-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Returnees and Spoofs ( New York Times )
Jenny Dyson, the publisher of Rubbish Magazine in London, is introducing a collection of finger puppets in their likenesses as a sort of tribute to famous fashion figures around the world.

Texas Etsy Treasury

2009-08-27T06:02:00.001-07:00

I was pleasantly surprised this morning to find a message saying my Agotyo freshwater pearl rosary necklace was being featured in a Texas Treasury! I absolutely love being featured in Etsy treasuries! Check it out!

Handmade purchase from RN & TN Studio

2009-08-19T14:34:00.000-07:00

My most recent purchase from a husband and wife artisan team RN & TN Studio based out of the small city of Lamphun in Thailand. I absolutely love their handbags, Ipod holders, & wallets. I love that they design from nature- using symbols for the sun, flowers, and the look of wood in their products. I asked them to make a custom business card holder for me. When I received my card holder, I loved the look of the packaging and my little leather key floral accessory given as a gift. From one artisan to another, I thank them for the presentation and quality of their work. Check out their website!

More seashell jewelry

2009-08-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

I have been tinkering with all the new seashells I aquired. I have been hesitant to use my drill for these delicate seashells so I have been selecting the ones that naturally already have holes in them. My good friend Lucia from blugrn design gave me some seashells from her trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica. They are a bit smaller than the ones I found on the Sta. Teresa beaches, BUT they are so much more colorful! I just started playing with them so I will start sharing the pieces as I complete them. Hope you like them!

MinnaK

2009-07-09T07:52:00.000-07:00

Here is the designer in a fabulous black hat! So stylish!

I want feature my great friend Minna Kao's business. She designs wedding gowns, evening gowns, and ready to wear under her label MinnaK. She also works with clients to do custom designs. Her gowns are definitely for the modern bride. She is currently working on her upcoming collection for Fall 2009 Nolcha Fashion Week . I am very proud of her and hope that the show will be a success! Go check out her designs at Minnak.

NOLA

2009-07-03T11:06:00.000-07:00

Last weekend my hubby and I headed out to New Orleans to celebrate his B-day! I have to admit that the first time I went to NOLA I did not care for it at all. I wanted to give the city another try, so road tripping we went. We only spent a day and a half there but I enjoyed walking in the french quarter, eating beignets at Cafe du Monde, listening to jazz as walked down Bourbon street. I have to say I want to go back. I want to attend a jazz fest there and eat their wonderful food. One thing I learned was not to order a bloody mary unless you are prepared for the HOT factor. Man, did I learn my lesson.....Tums was my buddy....

Happy Monday

2009-06-22T09:56:00.000-07:00

Just want to share the new stones I purchased at the gem show this past weekend. I bought some iolite and labradorite. I can't wait to design some new items for my shop this week. I already had a great start to the week with a sale online last night.
It is also my hubby's bday weeks! I will be putting my party hat on for the next 2 weeks. We usually celebrate with birthday month and I think we started with a big bang---- Costa Rica! So Happy Monday everyone! Have a great week!

Seashell jewelry

2009-06-13T15:21:00.001-07:00

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday! The creative juices have finally been flowing as of last night! It took a week to get inspired after having been on vacation to Costa Rica. I cannot complain but I was wondering what was wrong with me! So today my hubby has been helping me go through the seashells my friend and I collected on the Sta. Teresa beach. He has been drilling holes in the shells that I want to design with. What a great day! I already had a sale on an item I designed last night! Thank you! Happy day, happy day!

Costa Rica

2009-06-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

Arenal

Santa Teresa

La Fortuna Waterfalls

We are back from our trip to Costa Rica. I swear I should have read this Costa Rica website prior to going for packing info. Amazing website with great tips on what to pack. I found it late while we were waiting for our flight to C.R. Check it out if you are heading to Tico land.
I want to share a couple of photographs from our amazing trip. We took 7 days and drove to various parts of Costa Rica. We drove to Arenal, Monteverde, Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Beautiful country! I am so glad we were able to join our good friends for this amazing road trip! What an adventure! You can check out more of our photographs on my flickr set.

I think next trip might be to Guatemala with some other friends. I've been once before but fell in love with Guatemala and want to go back!