MEGAN AUMAN

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SheMakes Holiday Market

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On Saturday, I headed to New York City to participate in the SheMakes Holiday Market sponsored by The Daily Muse.

The space before set-up:  (As usual, I was freakishly early!)

A few shots of my tabletop display:

 

The view from behind my table:

my new favorite earrings

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A month or so ago, I headed into my studio with a little challenge – make some giant leaves and turn them into some really giant earrings.

Little did I know that this challenge would produce what have become my new go to earrings. After wearing them (CONSTANTLY) for over a month, I’m happy to announce that the Vivienne and Gabrielle earrings are now online!

And what better way to introduce them than with some new portraits!

Above: Tara wearing the Vivienne earrings in steel and gold-filled.  These are the biggest earrings I’ve ever made (well, for production anyway!) yet they don’t wear like giant earrings.  In fact, they’re really comfortable.

Above and below:  With no other model at hand, I guess I’ll just have to show off my new favorite earrings on myself!  The Gabrielle earrings are my new go-to earrings and are available in steel, silver, and gold-filled.  I’ve been wearing them with everything – they look stunning on their own but work just as well when paired with a statement necklace like the Maya.

And all the earrings are now available in my shop!

portraits: tara and lola

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I just got a beautiful new portrait lens for my DSLR, so you can expect to see a lot more portraits on the blog. (Oh, and if you come across my path off-line, don’t be surprised if I ask to take your picture.)

As my best friend, Tara gets the brunt of my new portrait excitement.

Tara is wearing the Maya necklace (with a few extra links added) and the Kathrine earrings.

And, I couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of Tara’s daughter Lola on a walk this weekend.  I mean, look at that face!

lazy Sunday sweater 10.30.11

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Nothing better for a lazy, snowy, post-birthday Sunday then a big cozy sweater.

Sweater from Target.
New earrings (available soon).
Small cosmos pendant.

Part of the style365 project – documenting what I’m wearing every day for a year.

And yes, I know this one looks a little like an awkward family photo.  I’ll work on that.

snow cozy 10.29.11

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When I decided to start a project* documenting what I was wearing every day for a year on my 30th birthday, I envisioned I’d be wearing something a little more fun.

But since the weather looked a little something like this…

… my plans changed slightly.

So this is my cute but cozy birthday outfit.

Cole Hann boots
Gap sweater
Handmade scarf that my friend Lily made me when I was in grade school
And my new favorite earrings (available soon)

*For the style365 project I’ll be documenting what I’m wearing every day for the next year.

Crafty Bastards here I come!

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I’m so excited to announce that you can once again find me and my jewelry at Crafty Bastards!!!

Join me Saturday, October 1 in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. (I’ll be in booth #125.)  I’ll have a wide array of new styles and classic designs. And don’t forget to bring the coupon below to save 15% off your entire purchase.

Can’t make it to Crafty Bastards this year? Be sure you’re signed up for the mailing list for access to a special, day of sale in my online shop!

this made me squeal…

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I’ve been invited to speak at Hello Craft’s Summit of Awesome in Baltimore this October. When I pulled up the speaker page today, imagine my delight to see my bio directly below keynote speaker (and Project Runway winner) Jay McCarroll!

A big shout out to the alphabet (and my family name) for making that happen. Now when people ask me why I didn’t change my name when I got married, I’ll just direct them to this moment.

peach + mango salsa

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I’m a bit of a domestic late bloomer.  So while making salsa without a recipe may seem like nothing to you, to me it was a MAJOR VICTORY in the kitchen!!!!!  Poor Joe had to listen to me talk about all through dinner.  (A dinner in which I served the salsa over fish with a side of rice and beans!  I expect the cooking channel will be calling any day now.)

This recipe is even better if you can still track down fresh, local peaches and corn.

Peach and Mango Salsa:

1 tomato

1 peach

1 mango

1 ear of corn, pre-cooked and cut off the cob

1/4 of a red onion

handful of cilantro

Dice all ingredients and mix well in large bowl.  Add juice from half a lime, plus salt and pepper to taste.

Great with chips, Mary’s crackers, or over fish.