$9 Book Sale!!!

Hello, readers! I am so sorry for my absence of late. Time has run away with me and left me with little to spare in the last few weeks. I have recently been very inspired by a blog called Rowdy Kittens and am in the process of streamlining my life and belongings. I started with purging old cards and pictures, some furniture, clothing, and am now moving onto books. I have many books, due to a long book-buying phase, and yet, I never read a book twice. I am ready to get rid of (most) of my books now, and clear some space in my life.

All books listed below are $9 (including shipping in the U.S. only). All are used, but in great condition. If you are interested, email me at chandler.catherine (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. I will keep this open for two weeks, until December 8, before giving them to goodwill.

Special Occasions by Martha Stewart (Great ideas for DIY special occasions)

Yoga for Women by Shakta Khalsa

Salad Days by Marcel Desaulniers

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (Words cannot express how good this book is. It struck me on so many levels.)

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy

Holy Cow! by Sarah Macdonald (Fantastic true account of an Aussie's journeys within India, and could make a great travel guide)

Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Unknown Errors of Our Lives by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (Amazing story by one of my all-time favorite authors)

The Vine of Desire by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Of Marriageable Age by Sharon Maas (Another amazing story of Indian culture in America, by an astounding author)

The Speech of Angels by Sharon Maas (one of my absolute favorite books. Absolutely beautiful and heart breaking)

Peacocks Dancing by Sharon Maas

Red Azalea by Anchee Min

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (incredible historical fiction set in China)

The Body, Photographs of the Human Form by William A. Ewing (Fantastic book full of historical images and eras in Photography)

The Tahoe Sierra by Jeffrey P. Schaffer

Desolation Wilderness and South Lake Tahoe Basin by Jeffery P. Schaffer

The Yoga Deck

The Pilates Deck

Eco Chic by Rebecca Tanqueray

Detoxify or Die by Sherry A. Rogers, M. D.

The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh


Please email me at chandler.catherine (at) gmail (dot) com with any questions!

Weekend Deals Sale! 10% Off!

This weekend I am participating in a 10% off Weekend Deals sale along with many great shops from EtsyMetal! Head over to the EtsyMetal blog for all the details!

EtsyMetal Project Runway Challenges!!!

Australia Necklace

This is a necklace that I made for the EtsyMetal Project Runway Challenge for Season 6 Episode 10, "Pick a Place!". It is inspired by Australia, with the modern aesthetic of so many designers there, as well as my deep love for the very odd plants in all shapes and sizes. The empty spaces in the large links represent silhouettes of seed pods and fruits from the rainforest.

Moonstone Charm Necklace

I created this necklace as part of the EtsyMetal Project Runway challenges. This one is for the Season 6, episode 11 challenge "Create a Companion Look". While the companion was not for one of the challenges, this goes perfectly with the necklace I made for my friend, Saskia Moes.

Amethyst Petal Earrings

These earrings were a commission for a friend, and they definitely take me away from my normal style. I had a lot of fun making these because I had to alter the settings for the stones, which is always good practice. The stones are 5mm square Amethyst, and the earrings hang about 2" down from the ear. They are very light and fun!

New project in the works...

This is for the next EtsyMetal Project Runway Jewelry Challenge...you can read more about it here.

Process shots

I've been working on some earrings for a friend's sister in law, and they're turning out really well. I'm using 5 mm square Amethyst for the stones, and apparently it's next to impossible to find bezel settings for them, so I had to modify some settings by cutting out the backs and fitting the stones in. My fingers are sore from all the small detailed work but it's good practice.

Wheels For Henry

I am currently participating in a Benefit Bazaar from October 18-31. 20% of all sales until October 31 will go to Wheels For Henry. Please read more about it on the website, and check out the other vendors as well. All proceeds go to a great cause!