The Girls Are Back

Well, after a nice wonderful weekend full of laughs, sun and much Diva'ing....we are back to our real lives. What a fun time Kim, Zonda, Stacy & I had.......I couldn't have asked for three better friends to have spent a beautiful girls weekend with!

I love this little winery......Peninsula Cellars. Their tasting room used to be an old school house and then it was an art studio of some friends of Ben's family before becoming part of the winery......they even use chalkboards inside to write "I will not drink bad wine", awards, promotions, etc.....so cute!

This is me & Stacy.....don't you love the views of the East Bay of Lake Michigan in the background at Brys Estate & Winery.......We have our special "Diva's Uncorked" glasses that they gave us at our first stop and then they added a cute wine charm at each one that we visited ......I am thinking my charms will make an adorable charm necklace for all of us....don't you? I will show a picture of it when it is complete, promise!This is Stacy wearing our Pink Lemonade necklace isn't it just too cute on her! Course she is adorable and yes I am completely biased, LOL!!
Diva Z was loading up on some of her new favorite's!!!

2 Lads winery is just fantastic and has hands down the BEST view from a tasting room with beautiful views of Lake Michigan from every angle......they are the newest winery on the peninsula these days and are rapidly becoming known for their sparkling wines and reds! Here is the gang! Diva Kim, Diva Zonda, Diva Stacy & Diva June course we are all wearing some cute new Beach Haus Designs jewelry while we were doing our sampling & food pairings.......honestly there was some amazing food samplings like an artichoke spread that was out of this world from Bower's Harbor Inn ( Ben & I got engaged at this fabulous restaurant)

Kim getting off the phone with her adorable little girls.......She is the owner of Girl Party TuTu's that I have told you about in the past!! Nice to put faces & names together isn't it??? LOL!!

Can't tell we are having a good time , can you???

The 3 Diva's enjoying themselves!!

Chateau Chantal was our last stop for the evening before heading back to the cottage for a beach fire. Chateau Chantal has the best view of a sunset and the whole setting is just beautiful so it was fitting that we ended our Diva's tour here.
The rest of our weekend was spent sitting on the beach, the deck, checking out some great little restaurants ( discovered that I liked baked potato pizza, who knew!) and we got in a little shopping and even went to a Daylily & Iris Farm that Kim fell in love with.......

All in all it was fabulous, relaxing & just what we all needed and now we are looking forward to our next adventure in the fall as well as doing "Diva's Uncorked" on Old Mission again next year!

Sparkling Cheers To Everyone!!!
June

Arte y Pico Award

I am blushing to be honest here........but I had such a nice surprise yesterday ..and I want to share it with you!

Gabriela Delworth has honored me with the Arte y Pico Award!

I am flattered beyond words that she thinks that much of my jewelry! How thoughtful! Thank you Gabriela so very much! Sparkles to you my friend!!

So here is a bit of history on this award.............The Arte y Pico Award was created by Ana, a very talented artist from Uruguay. Visit her blog and admire her work.

Here's the deal:
When you receive it, you need to pass it to other five bloggers who in your opinion: contribute with the blogging community, provide interesting designs and creativity.

I am passing the Arte y Pico Award to:


1-Deb from "Hummadeedledee & Retreat", an amazing designing lady & dear friend who is such the inspiring design expert, fun blog and fantastic artist.... as well as creates just beautiful things. She is such fun! Visit my dear friend!

2-Tracey from "A Cottage Industry", a very talented artist who always has beautiful creations. I love her blog, designs and her cupcakes well...they are just the icing on the cake! Definitely check her out, you'll be glad that you did!

3- Amy from "Inspire Company", an artist, blogger, and inspired friend who always surprises with her own inventive creations as well as I love her magazine where she features other fabulous artists. Visit her if haven't already!

4-Tammy from "Tammy Gilley" a such an amazing fabric artist, who make such beautiful pieces. Her work is colorful, happy, definitely inspired and inspiring! Visit Miss Tammy!

5-Jerusalem from "Storia di Vita", an artist who makes the most amazing banners & so much more. Visit her & her beautiful world!

Sparkles to all of these fabulous artists!!

June

Girlfriends & New Beach Friend Links

This weekend is going to be a bit of a re-charge as I am heading UpNorth with some girlfriends for a fun girls weekend! YIPPEE! Don't you think we all need one of those? A think a bit of re-charge is in order.....just think of all of the new creative ideas that will be popping out, at least that is hope, right? LOL!

But first I want to leave you with a few new things as well as a couple of links.....

You know me, we have to do "beachy" designs here & I love our new starfish in black lava stone with turqoise & Swarovski crystals!!!

Blue Italy is so light & airy but the Murano glass twist pendant is so beautiful when you can see the gold & white through the glass.......

Candy Jade, Mother of Pearl, Swarovksi crystal & sterling silver.....simply sweet & beautiful!

I think this necklace hits just the right note of sweet & fun, what do you think?? Again, light & airy but still colorful with all the mother of pearl & swarovski crystals

This is a bit of a fall preview so don't get too excited yet.........but I love this necklace full of Smoky quartz crystal pendant, handblown glass, 14ktgf, and vintage carnellian....striking & beautiful!Course I know you are not surprised at all that I have shells in my collection at all, are you? I love abalone shell and this one is double sides so it doesn't matter which way you wear it, perfect!!!

So I am going to start spotlighting on our blog once a week some of
the Beachy Links & Friends that I love so here we go........

I am also very excited to say a dear friend is about to be a grandmother.......Lidy at FrenchGardenHouse!! Congrats! She is in for more fun than she can even begin to imagine. Check out her shop she has beautiful sparkly crowns, gifts and more beautiful things than I can mention here.....

Also, check out Girl Party Tutus for the cutest tutu's for your little one......I just gave one to a friend of mine for her newborn for some adorable baby pictures!

If you are in the market for some fabulous tea you must check out Dori at Island Tea House! She has the yummiest tea and I just love reading the descriptions alone.....

Gina at The Nest has some of the cutest aprons around in her beautiful shop in Eureka Springs.......I love that cute little town so does Ben....it has such good memories for us!

Gabriela Delworth is just a treasure & her one of a kind crowns are well just that as well!!! I am going to have her make one for Little Assistant #1's upcoming birthday party......I will tell more about the theme & such later.....(Hint: going to be VERY girly this year!!)

I will have more for you next week.....off to the beach's of Lake Michigan!!!

Hope you have a Sparkling Day!!
June

New Designs Part II

Oops, sorry if you got an earlier post....wasn't finished & it got sent out.....forgive me. UGH!!!

Been a busy week here at the Beach studios! Lots of thing bubbling but some that I can't share although I will share some new designs that are HOT off the press.....would love to hear your thoughts........I love feedback on designs!

So I am loving this adorable necklace! Full of color and it just makes me smile looking at it!

This is a newer style that we have been doing, a bit more vintage in its feel.....I love this & think it is a great transition necklace for the seasons as well as a great throw it with a tank & jeans, off you go you gorgeous gal!

White Turquoise is one of my new favorite stones and here it is in a classic, simple yet Fab necklace! Love the sterling & wood pendant, don't you?

One of our new bridesmaid & special occasion designs. Full of pink & hot pink Swarovski crystals....simple yet plenty of sparkle!

Course those of you who know me well know that I LOVE vintage and this necklace is full of vintage flowers & pearls but updated to look at bit modern & fun with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls & sterling silver.Let's do the twist! So a little throwback there for you but isn't this necklace fun! The pendant is Murano glass done in royal, green & red......we added beautiful sterling silver, lapis, turquoise & of course our favorite Swarovski crystals!!! Cool, light, sassy & fun....can you ask more from your necklace?

Well, that is it for today......off to the studio!

Have a Sparkling Day!!
June

Women Take Wing Feature

I am a charter member of a great group of women that you really need to get to know!
The group is called Women Take Wing and to say that they are a unique, talented, diverse group is quite the understatement!

They have been profiling all of the members for months now and there are some fantastic members as well as stories. You should check out the other profiles if you have the chance......So yours truly was profiled quite while back but thought I would share it with everyone in case you missed it before.....as well as take a moment to toot their horn a bit!

So here it is.........

Life's A Beach!

Posted Oct. 11, 2007

Women Take Wing! is pleased to feature our Charter Members.This is our chance to shine a spotlight on some remarkably inspiring & creative business women, who have taken flight with their dreams and are building businesses that reflect their values, talents, and passions in life. Their belief in themselves and their visions, combined with hard work and innovative thinking, bring them satisfaction each day as they pursue entrepreneurial success. They serve as inspirational beacons to women everywhere who feel a stirring to start a business of their own. We'll be featuring one Charter Member each Thursday. This week, we introduce you to beautiful jewelry designer June Beach...

Featured Charter Member: June Beach
Beach Haus Designs

Beach Haus Designs by June Beach is a fabulous collection of limited edition jewelry & accessories. Based in Michigan, but having grown up in the South, June tries to bring her Southern heritage to everything that she designs - as well as interesting perspectives on design and color combinations.

Beach Haus Designs is a unique company that is building its national reputation on unique, innovative and stylish designs. Selling from their website, http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/, they reach retail customers on both a national & international level. In addition, June designs & sells exclusive wholesale jewelry collections to specialty boutiques, salons & galleries across the country. She is well known for designing custom one of a kind jewelry for weddings and special events via the June Beach Couture Collection.

June has worked as a successful designer, manager and buyers for apparel and accessories, as well as having worked with some of the country’s top retailers. This hands-on education helped to shape her design philosophy before launching Beach Haus Designs, The Bella Dog Boutique, the June Beach Couture Collection and soon to be launched, the Beach Princess Jewelry Collection for the little princess in your life.

June says “I truly hope that the women who wear our designs realize they are as artful, unique and one of a kind as the jewelry they wear. We can’t ask for a better gift than that to and from our treasured customers!” Beach Haus Designs jewelry - for all of the special moments in life.

Her influence exceeds fashion jewelry, too! Though it truly has no connection to her, June has been 'honored' here in Washington state, with a road named 'June Beach Road' on Whidbey Island!

Visit June’s Women Take Wing! Charter Member Bio page:
http://www.womentakewing.com/MemberBeachJune.html

Visit June’s website: http://www.beachhausdesigns.com

Again please check out this fabulous group of ladies at www.womentakewing.com. Having started with just 14 charter members, they now have 42 members and growing daily! Members are from the USA & Canada but we are excited that we will soon have members from other parts of the world!

I love having my own street sign!!! I think that is just the cherry on the top of the cupcake, don't you!!!

Happy Beach Sparkles!
June

Summer Fun

Can you believe that summer is actually here!??!!! I can't but I am SO happy as I love it so much......course Spring is I think my favorite season as I love watching the flowers bloom & the new leaves appear on the trees...such an inspiring rebirth every year.

Ok, well on to some new things finally! I am back in the studio & working hard to get tons of new things listed in the store.

So these two necklaces are some of my new fav's! We are calling them Pink Lemonade
& Sassy Palm Tree! Bet you can't tell which is which.....LOL!!! They are our new featured necklaces in our new ad for Southern Lady Magazine

This adorable bracelet is from our June Beach Collection & about to be a give-a-way next week on Friday Findings on June 13th at Capitola Girl & Posh Mama.

I will post the link for everyone when it goes live next week so that you can enter.....
maybe you will be the lucky winner!

Off to the studio to work and get ready for a show next Wednesday in Birmingham, MI! I am doing the Women of Bloomfield art show and there are just some great artists there every year. Worth checking out if you are in the area........
I will have lots of one of a kinds there just for the show!

Happy Summer Sparkles!
June

Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day for reflection and honor for those we have lost in the numerous battles that have been fought for our freedom here & abroad.... To all of those men & women we salute you today & everyday for what you do.

I always love seeing the American flags everywhere on Memorial Day, it makes me smile to see our beautiful flag and know that everyone is remembering our servicemen & women!

Course Memorial Day is like our official kick-off for Summer too.......I thought I would share some more Northern Michigan pics that bring some smiles to my face and hopefully yours. This is one of the first sailboats on the water right outside the cottage........I love seeing the sailboats, so graceful, quiet and just gliding through the water like it was on glass. A geat way to spend a leisurely day, don't you think?

I love this little barn & how it has been painted with the chickens! Adorable....I can't help but smile everytime I drive past it. Could you???

One of our favorite cherry & fruit stands in Old Mission! They have maple syrup out right now but soon there will be quarts of fresh yummy cherries. I can't wait!!!!

This is the roof of a barn on the peninsula that they redid last year....Love the colorful stripes. I always know I am almost to the cottage when I see the colors of the roof when I come over the hilltop, off to the left as you are driving you can see the West Bay of Lake Michigan and cherry trees everywhere! Beautiful sight.......

Wishing everyone a very safe & blessed Memorial Day!

Red, White & Blue Sparkles!
June