Pam Branch Designs' Fall 2009 Collection Coming Soon

Pam Branch Designs' collection for fall 2009 will be available soon.   Our fall collection, tentatively called "Juanita's Journey" is inspired by the designer's Aunt's love of travel.  It is a mix of richly colored, semi-precious gemstones as well as earth-toned, glass beads.  The designs are based on Pam Branch's interpretation of "tribal" jewelry and her own vision of the jewelry she would encounter if she traveled around the world .  

Pam Branch Designs' Jewelry and Two Paintings Available at Joycine's

Last week I drove to Macon, Georgia to meet Barbara Barry, the owner of  Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery.  The purpose of my trip was to show Ms. Barry my jewelry, along with a couple of the paintings I had painted a few years ago, with the hope that she would want to sell my work in her gallery.  I expected to get there, talk business and then get back on the road, but I got much more than that.

Joycine's has been in business for longer than I have been alive and after meeting with Barbara, it was very clear why.  She treated everyone that came in the store like family and they all embraced her as if she were their favorite aunty.  She introduced me as her "new artist" to everyone that entered the gallery, including the mailman, who talked to Barbara like she was an old friend.

While we chatted over pizza, Barbara told me about her own work as an artist, gave me some sound business advice and motivated me to paint more.  She told me that she was going to feature my jewelry and paintings during the monthly "First Friday" event that takes place in her gallery.   "You can bring more paintings when you come down for your opening." she said, with a southern accent as she looked at my work.  I was motivated to get back into the groove of painting.

Since getting back from my road trip to Macon, I pulled my easel out of the garage and have taken stock of the canvas that has been waiting patiently for me to use it.  I guess making jewelry has been at the forefront of my artistic priorities, but now, I am going to make room for my other passion - painting.  Stay tuned to my blog and the News and Events page of pambranchdesigns.com for information on my art opening at Joycine's Art, Attitude & Accessory Gallery.

"Sunset on 17""Meeting in Pink"

"Pam's Pods"

My Spring 2009 collection called "Pam's Pods" is now available on pambranchdesigns.com. While there are nine pieces available as of today, there is more to come.  New additions will be added over the next several days, so be sure to check back. Here are a few images:

Spring 2009 Collection - Coming Soon

Vibrant beads, elegantly nestled in sculpted, wire pods.  Be prepared for the admiration and the interrogation.  Questions about who, what and where are sure to follow when you are spotted wearing jewelry from Pam Branch Designs' Spring 2009 collection.  "Pam's Pods" will make them stop and stare.  Be ready. 

 Available December 15, 2008 on pambranchdesigns.com.   

Trunk Show at Finders Keepers Boutique (Yes, another one!)

My trunk show at Finders Keepers Boutique was so successful earlier this month, they invited me be back to do another one.  It will be another ladies' night with great deals on designer clothes and major markdowns on my jewelry. Come get a sneak peak at my designs for Spring 2009. The collection is bold, stunning and sure to turn heads.

When:  December 12, 2008 from 3:00 to 8:00. 

Where: 2130 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033

Why: More great deals on designer clothes and jewelry!

Fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association

Both of my parents are diabetic. They continuously fight the serious health-related battles that diabetes wages against them. In 2008 alone, my father endured three operations on his foot, an operation on his leg and two operations on his eye due to the debilitating effects of diabetes. My parents are strong, but it pains me to watch them suffer as a result of this affliction.  Pam Branch Designs, L.L.C. has pledged to take part in the fight to eradicate diabetes.

From November 8, 2008, which is my mother's birthday, until December 25, 2008, Pam Branch Designs, L.L.C. will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of jewelry from the “Margaret’s Garden” collection to the American Diabetes Association. The Margaret's Garden line is named after my mother. It is a delicate line of jewelry whose colors are reminiscent of those found in my mother's flower garden. I hope to make a significant contribution to this cause that has such personal significance to my family.

"Solamente Silver" - The Movie

This is a very short movie of my "Solamente Silver" line of jewelry. (I don't know if I am prouder of the fact that I made these great pieces or that I finally figured out how to use Photoshop.)