Sunday, September 29, 2013

Toluca lake Art Festival November 2-3

Stoked to be part of a this great show! 
Booth #96 


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Love, greatest gift of all....Champagne bottle engraved.



“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up.” 
― Neil Gaiman 
Engraved Champagne bottle Andre my favorite inexpensive brand! Beautiful inscription❤️ The holidays are round the corner.....



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Dragon Fly Ellipse Bowl

I must admit am in love with Dragon flies...they are absolutely my best seller as well. Latest Dragon fly craze for me is on an ellipse bowl. The flowy organic shape for anything but ordinary. I have engraved both sides of the bowl creating a 3D effect! Hope you enjoy it...


Thick-walled teardrop glass bowl with wavy rim.  This bowl measures 
Ellipse Large Bowl. 13.5" dia. x 3.5"H.   
Dish washer safe, made in Germany 

Monday, September 9, 2013

Candles holidays shimmer fragrance and more!


Had a great weekend with friends and family and the weather was just perfect! My newly designed business cards come out today and I can't wait to receive them...hope they turn out well! 
Finished engraving a pair of candle sticks by Oleg Cassini about 6" tall. Make your home sparkle with these beautiful Oleg Cassini clear pure crystal candlestick holders. Each features a simple yet ultra sophisticated square shape which reflects light. Each clear crystal candlestick holder measures 6" in height, 2.5" square on top, 3.25 square on the bottom, and 1" diameter for a candle. Crystal, Heavy. 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Champagne bottle engraving, celebrating birthdays!

Celebrated my birthday at the end of August with a quiet evening with my family. They made it really special, funny how bday gifts have changed over the years:) Spent a perfect evening at Javier's  with one of my girlfriends....she celebrates her birthday today. Happy birthday Charis❤. Hope you have a wonderful grand day as you are super special! I engraved a bubbly bottle from Piper  Sonoma  for her! Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Ouch kinda day! Butterflies and more..


4th day of September...started out quite well...realized at midday that I had missed a deadline for a show I really wanted to get into!!! That was a big ouch moment for me....oh well! Next year I will give it another go. My little one went back to school this week, miss having her home now. Engraved a set of candlesticks with butterflies.  Have included some pics for you to enjoy! 



Overview

Cubist candlelight in brilliant lead crystal with polished, beveled edges. Modern architectural candle holder stands strong alone or clusters beautifully.akokoart.com
Oslo Small Candle holder. 2.5"Wx2.5"Dx2.5"H
  • Lead crystal
  • Cut and polished edges

Monday, September 2, 2013

Welcome September!!❤

 

Wow, can't believe it's September, seems like only yesterday was New Year's Day! How time flies...
Art A Fair show closed yesterday! I did have a amazing show. This was my second year and I had so much fun, met really lovely people and made new friends! Looking forward to new adventures the rest of the year! 
Below is a champagne/ ice bucket I had engraved over the summer and it has this amazing African Elephant on one side and a Giraffe on the other side. I have included all the pictures including some sketches...hope you enjoy! 




 
This last three pics are my initial stages in the process...