baubles and art...

so last nite i had two functions to attend...the first of which was a reception honoring my good friend shelley bond and her eclectic, unique and beautiful jewelry...

newly opened...avenue art is a collective of professional bay area artists making original and unique creations:

photography, oil paintings, digital imaging, acrylic paintings, fiber art, sculpture...AND beadjoux custom jewelry by the lovely shelley bond...


shelley and i have known each other for years...she always says to me..."you are my sista from another mother" =) we love the same things...beautiful baubles...and handbags...and most of our conversations include one or both of those topics...

i love shelley's work in that it is one of a kind...which is what i adore...having that one piece that speaks to you...and that no one else will have...

avenue art is located at 60 e. 3rd ave #110, in san mateo, california...open tuesday thru sunday 11:30 to 7:30
bonus: if you would like to meet shelley in person...she is there every tuesday from 3:30 to 7:30...all i can say...is that she is a hoot...and you will instantly love her!


i tried to take some pictures of her work...but i didn't get shots that truly showcase the beauty of her pieces...




so last pic...shelley and i outside the reception...i have to say...i got lots of compliments on my vintage coat...i got this lovely gem from cherie at shrimpton couture...it was part of my latest vintage splurges...


what i love about this coat...
as i mentioned at the beginning of this post...i had two functions to attend...one was pretty casual and the other pretty dressy...so...
to the first i topped my jeans and silk top with the 50's vintage coat...i then rushed home...and put on a gold sheath dress and topped it with the same 50's coat...did i mention how much i love versatility??

that to me is a great purchase!