There’s nothing quite as much fun as having a bunch of gorgeous jewelry over for a party.  I mean, a bunch of gorgeous friends!  Tonight, in the tradition of “home parties” with a shop local twist, I hosted my talented sister She Does Create for a “trunk show” in my minimally impeccably clean home.  We had snacks, warm cozy festive bevvies and the chance to visit and shop for Christmas gifts and ourselves.

"Creator Behind Creation."
“Creator Behind Creation.”  (setting up for the party)
I selected my denim sheath on purpose - it looks good with ALL accessories, but on its own... meh.
I selected my $11.90 denim sheath on purpose – a little meh on its own but looks good with ALL accessories.  (*Someone’s* dog is a photo-bomber.)
I wore a current fave - my  antique metal build-your-own pendant...
I wore a current fave – my antique metal build-your-own pendant…
And I *might* have picked up another chain in silver and one or ten charms to go with it.  :)
And I *might* have picked up another chain in silver and one or ten charms to go with it. 🙂
I warmed this pretty cobalt statement piece up for another shopper.  You're welcome.
I warmed this pretty cobalt statement piece up for another shopper. You’re welcome.
I call this my "Shopping and Snacking" ready position.
I call this my “Shopping and Snacking” ready position.  Striped tee $3.50 and She Does Create vintage button earrings and bracelets.
I offered to store all the leftover pieces in my closet in exchange for the leftover snacks.  Not exactly a fair deal, according to *some.*  FINE
I offered to store all the leftover pieces in my closet in exchange for the leftover snacks. Not a fair deal, according to *some.* FINE.  (Looking at all this gorgeousness, you can’t blame for trying.)

Most of us have been to our fair share of home parties and I think it’s great to support your friends and women entrepreneurs, but when you host a local designer and support her business, there’s no middleman.  It’s a transaction between you and the artist and somehow it is just more intimate and meaningful, at least IMHO.

And there's also vodka.  Marshmallow vodka to be precise!  That doesn't hurt matters either!
And there’s also vodka. Marshmallow vodka to be precise! That doesn’t hurt matters either.

Christmas shopping season is not over and I encourage everyone to continue to shop small and local, whether that’s at a store, a market or a home party like mine tonight!  Thanks to my friends and family and sister for a great evening!  Now, I have to go plan which dress I’m wearing tomorrow to go with my new necklace!

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