Back in action on Planet Joy

You may or may not know that my studio flooded this year in January (again). I've been dealing with insurance adjusters and contractors to get the renovations completed. Finally last week, I finished painting the floors and touching up the walls and moved my equipment back inside.

Demolition phase

As much as I love the look of my studio when it is empty, it is idle, it calls for the creativity!

Fresh new floor surface. 

Now, happily, there is life and creativity afoot! The muse has enjoyed the rest during renovations, I've been germinating new ideas and custom orders are underway once again. 

Peacock feather motif in production

I will be very busy during the rest of April and through the month of May catching up on production for the Santa Fe Opera gift store and some very special orders for clients out east - it's wedding season you know!

Custom jacket for a wedding.

I will do my best to write for Planet Joy, but if you want to keep up to date with day-to-day studio happenings and activity, please join the fun on Facebook!  Feel free to comment or contact me to create and design a custom silk wrap for yourself or a friend!

Spring Update

I have very good news ~ the studio is ALMOST READY to work in again!!!!! I'm super stoked because I have a dozen special garments to create during June!

The paint on the new floor is curing, There will be new lighting, counter top, perhaps new shelving. . .
It's been nearly 2 months since the flood caused the damage to the studio on April 9th, I am so ready for it to be finished and to get back to work!

I wish it was ready ALREADY!!! 

Meanwhile, in our Etsy Boutique, save 20% on our scarves and one of a kind fashions during June, specify coupon code JOYFLOWER at checkout. All proceeds benefit the fund to refurbish the studio. A heart felt thanks to all who supported our LIQUIDATION SALE! Thus far your purchases have raised half the money required to complete the repairs.

Yellow & White Iris

Prettiest Iris

On another note: the cool weather and rain has made for perfect growing conditions. The iris are glorious! I am harvesting the first of two successive plantings of peas and salad greens in this years garden patch. The raspberry bushes seem to be coming along well. I'm looking forward to warmer temps and more sunshine!

Spring vegetable garden

Purple & White Iris

Happy Spring to you and yours!

In Studio Photo Shoot - Daylight

Hand Painted Silk Purple Peacock Feather Ruana

I continue to apply myself to taking better photos. Here is my latest attempt, these were shot indoors in natural light. This is a preview of Joy's Late Winter Collection. These will shortly be listed for sale in my Etsy store. If you would like to reserve one of these beauties for your very own or commission something special,  please leave a comment.

Peacock Feather Silk Ruana

Available for purchase at Etsy

The beauty of the ruana style is its versatility. Wear it full length for special occasions over a black dress or pants suit for its full dramatic effect OR gather it and drape it around your neck for everyday comfort in cool weather.

Tobacco, Bronze, Magenta, Silver Ruana

Now Available for Sale at Etsy

Depending on how you drape or tie the ruana you can highlight the various colors in a different way each time you wear it. A ruana can also be folded in half and worn like a shawl.

Tangerine Ruana - SOLD

Thanks to my friend and neighbor Brian Devin for his assistance setting up the shoot.