Greetings charming people,

It's been awhile... and I've missed you guys. Lots of news to share.

I've been busily acquiring discarded found objects to incorporate into my work... so, along with the usual vintage glass and early plastic beads and chains, you'll see a range of other industrial detritus including metal plates (as pictured above from the ROCKSTARS collection), watch innards, hardware and other trash-I-mean-treasures.

CUSTOM sterling silver charm bracelets remain the most meaningful of my projects because of the partnerships and friendships that develop as the process unfolds. Pictured above is Blooming in Noir, designed for Joan, a writer, tour guide (through some of L.A.s most noir places), and collector of vintage cosmetics, among other fascinations. The piece is not yet posted to So Charmed but you can see great detail pics on my BLOG from this and another gorgeous recent custom bracelet for Rebel Mom, Jen.

I love collaborating with other artists--this time with Amy of Societysedso on ETSY. Find necklaces incorporating her brilliant tentacle charms, including Nu Wave Squid pictured above, in just about every COLLECTION on the site.

SHOP IN GOOD CONSCIENCE AT MyRight2Write.com

I've saved the most EXCITING news for last. My daytime company, graphic design studio DESIGNFARM, has just launched MyRight2Write.com. Visit us there to find the most adorable one-of-a-kind handcrafted journals, made from old fashioned black & white marble composition books, at irresistible prices (under $10!). AND, for each journal purchased... we donate an unadorned composition book to a school kid in need here in the DC Metro Area.

NOW, For those of you who are still with me (I know, WHAT a blabbermouth!), be one of the first 6 people to shop at SO CHARMED between now and March 15 and receive a FREE googly-eyed Monster Journal with your purchase (we'll choose a cute one for you! And YES we'll also donate on your behalf).

BELATED love,

Jodi "every day is Valentines' Day" Bloom