Busy bee..

I am currently changing the look on the product pictures in the shop, doing almost everything all over again. I want the background to be slightly darker than before, more rustique, matching the shop banner. The tiny shabby cupboard I bought at a flea market a couple of weeks ago is doing the job just fine!

Down on the farm

I've got a new tripod for my camera. So far I have'nt used it that much, mostly for taking pictures of the items in our shop. However I've discovered that all the crap that I keep in my office can come to use after all..

Got me a rack!

Yesterday I went for a long walk and got me a jewelry rack! It sure makes taking photos of earrings a lot easier. And speaking of earrings, this lot will soon be avaliable at Everyday Glory.

It all of a sudden hit me that I've been ordering a lot of jewelry supplies lately, which will soon arrive.. and I still have a LOT of supplies here in boxes and drawers that I need to make use of. So please; if you see anything you like in the shop, and would like it just a tad different, don't hesitate to let us know! Chances are that we can make it just the way you want it.

More jewelry on it's way

This weekend I managed to take 100's of pictures of new jewelry for our store, and some of them turned out quite good..

Wuthering Heights

Last weekend I went to visit one of my dearest friends who live on the south western coast of Norway, close to Stavanger. This year they have had more winter than what they are used to, and the result of that is breath taking. The beatifully curved landscape has put her winter coat on, and everything looks so serene and calm, and fairytale like..

Beads and more

I made these pretties a couple of weeks ago, and after snapping picures of them all separately, I took a family photo of them all. Look good together, don't they?? For sale at Everyday Glory.
Ah.. the colours and the shapes... sigh!

By Japaneese fanatics..

Just saw this sign and thought it was funny.

Easter finds

I spent a couple of days at my parents house during easter. The attic there is amazing. It's full of treasures (-and crap) from the past. These have been dusted off and are currently living with me

A set of fancy dessert bowls from the 70's. My parents got them as a wedding present.

A large Norwegian designed porcelain mug, not sure when it dates from, but it used to belong to my grandmother. The small one, also Norwegian designed porcelain, just came with the house.

A happy mix of old plates, will do nicely as props for photographing jewlery.. maybe.

This one I did'nt bring home with me, it just looks interesting. It belonged to my older brother, and has been dismantled..

Once again my cubbards are full for sure, and I'm happy!

Snapshots of Oslo

On Sunday I went for a walk. I brought my camera.

On our neighbour block there's a second hand shop with all kinds of things. It's a small shop, but every corner of it is filled with stuff. It has the oddest opening hours.. How about a cow skin backpack??

A mind fish.

Now that has to be reversed psycology..

Luckily there's a lot of concerts and shows in this city. Looks like they all came and went..

Number nine.. Or 9th of April if you like.

Sunglass escapades in the sun!

Yesterday we had sunny blue skies, and we (the girls at work) took this opportunity to try out our eyewear...
Tv-host and Queen Of All That's Funny And Weired; Marta, Project Manager, Text Operating Manager and now Jewelrist: Sigrid, and our Boss (not so bossy, actually) and Manager Of All That's Economically Possible; Hanne.

Proof of there actually being sunny blue skies..

The very serious, and punktual Marta... with newly bought EXTRA LARGE sunglasses... for EXTRA bright days.. My favorite quotes in the whole world is that of Mr. Evil in Austin Powers, when putting on his sunglasses "The future is so bright, we have to wear shades, Minime!"

Luckily I managed to capture a photo of myself as well in Anita's (The Allmighty Booking Manager) "The Fly" shades.. She too looks extra proffesional and maybe a little Jackie Kennedy on speed..?

A peaceful start

On my way to work I had to stop and take some pictures. The last 200 meters or so runs along a large lake and some railways. It was so peaceful and pretty. Early morning. Just me and some early birds..

Frozen lake..

A springy look

I took some more photos this morning, having the day off. This necklace is currently one of my favorites. I love the big polkadotted bead, and the rich, brown color on the bead caps compliments the brown dotts on the bead in a perfect way..

Is it any wonder?

-that we are inspired by frost, ice and snow in our jewlery making?

Photographic adventures

Big parts of the day today was spent tutoring myself in photography. The one advantage of having to work on Saturdays is that I usually have my Mondays off. A day all to myself! Yey!! I was really inspired reading this article on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5806845 on how to present your stuff in words and pictures. The thing is, once you get started editing texts, taking new pictures, cleaning up.. -you can't stop! It's really adictive. I have to stop now, or else I'll have a hard time falling asleep tonight, which is what happened last night, because I was geeking out infront of my pc until late..

I LOVE the mornings when our livingroom is filled with beautiful daylight, and I can fire up the SLR and take good daylight pictures of my jewlery. I guess that's why I haven't made myself a lightbox yet. I enjoy the whole setting with natural lighting too much, even though that's a rare luxury in winter wonder land at this time a year.

This day went too fast!

Anja