http://www.leslielawton.com Designer Leslie Lawton creates limited edition jewelry for discerning women. Handmade designer necklaces, earrings bracelets. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:46:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Delisa Sage and I met over 20 years ago in a workshop about pursuing your dreams in life. Soon after that, Delisa brought her vast skills as an artist to the creation of Collage Gallery on Potrero Hill in San Francisco. This treasure trove has been featuring ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/dec-3rd-collage-gallery-celebrating-beauty-friendship/ Season Opener. Next weekend. Celebration of Craftswomen Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 11, 12th & 13th 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason Buchanan at Marina Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94123 Booth 415 This show is a Bay Area tradition and a clear sign that the holidays are now in ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/celebration-of-craftswomen-nov-11-13th/ Healdsburg is beyond beautiful this time of year. The vineyards are arrayed in fall colors; the light is soft and golden; and it’s usually a bit warmer than other parts of the Bay Area. I just took a look at the long range forecast, and the weather there looks lovely. ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/the-cool-factor-i%e2%80%99m-for-it-in-healdsburg/ I’ve been creating new work this summer. It’s a little involved, so here’s a picture. As many of you know, my designs can be complex. That string of white pearls just doesn’t do it for me. This new work combines a number of visual themes and techniques: Etching ancient and ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/showing-up-where-have-i-been/ We're participating at Marin Open Studios again this year. Starting this Saturday, May 7th - through Saturday, May 14th.  A great outing for Mother's Day, right in the artistic heart of San Rafael, three blocks from the Marin Arts Council Gallery.  Here's the scoop, in shorthand: Marin Open Studios Leslie Lawton jewelry ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/marin-open-studios-appearing-at-avalon/ My third grade teacher did it to me. She was impatient with my inability to comprehend long division. And then accused me of plagiarizing an essay about something, I don't remember what. I was innocent. Just a really good writer and thinker for a third grader. That was a long ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/learning-challenged-time-to-get-over-it/ We have a saying around our house. “Sunday is the new Monday.” Which means our weekends tend to be occupied with chores, errands, groceries and catching up on unfinished work. The only way we can get rested and refreshed is to get out of the house. Sound familiar? Here’s a ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/contemporary-crafts-market-get-in-here/ Just saw this term on Style.com.  Is the world of fashion completely out of touch, or am I? My "fashion moments" are few and far between: Appearing with my jewelry at art shows, occasional weddings, and parties. After that, I'm running errands, taking walks, dance classes and wearing grubbies to ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/fashion-moment/ Trying something new this year. And hope you will, too. What if you make Valentine's Day about celebrating your love for yourself? I personally don't think you can love anyone else, except possibly a cat, without loving yourself truly, madly, deeply. That's a tall order for most of us. Certainly ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/valentines-daylove-notes/ First and foremost, I'm thankful for all of you, the customers who buy, collect and appreciate my work. I feel so fortunate to be able to create with precious metals, magnificent materials and time-honored treasures. Over the years, I've bought a lot of beautiful things that have caught my ... http://www.leslielawton.com/blog/sustainable-jewelry-finding-the-beauty-in-what-i-have/