Relaxing after digging for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Wearing Peacock earrings, of course. A girl's got to accessorize when camping!
Dearest Poppy Blog readers! I moved to Columbia three years ago and have enjoyed every minute of it. There is always something going on, and I really love being a part of the downtown atmosphere at Poppy. One of my favorite things to do at work is to make earring cards. It’s a little known fact that we make all of the cards for the earrings in the cases. My fine paper addiction began years ago, and I think that digging through our extensive paper collection to find just the right combination of colors and textures serves as a sort of therapy for me.
Getting to meet artists is another perk of being a Poppette, especially when I love their work. Local artists Karen Pritchett and Todd Shelby of Animalia Pottery frequently bring in their creations, and I always sneak into the back to take a peek before it all goes out on the sales floor. Their pieces are so vibrant and fun; I want to buy an entire set of these bowls for my own house. Here are two bowls that I bought my dad for Christmas. He was thrilled.
Bicycle by Animalia
I Prefer the Term Skanky by Animalia
I must be on a clay kick because I can’t get enough of Olaria Studio. Amy McClure creates her jewelry by pressing found objects into porcelain. The results are beautiful. I own her Peacock earrings in turquoise and would love to add something like
Chatham Batik Bibb Necklace by Olaria
