Inspired by Ellie

Who is Ellie? She is the beautiful new baby girl of Jamie, former 55 associate, and proud papa, Eric. I got to hold her for about 2 hours the other day as she dreamt and made precious baby gurgles. stefanie

Inspired by Patty...

Too busy to blog!

Original Florals

Precious

Earthy

Whimsical

Although this isn't made with flowers, it's a recent creation...

Epic

Cheeseburger in Paradise

Long time 55 fan-atic, Juli, came in a few weeks ago with a bead that her teenage son Cole had created. It was a cheeseburger-- yes, a cheeseburger clay bead complete with condiments and even sesame seeds atop the bun! She left it for me to d0 as I pleased and hinted that there may be more where that one came from... A week later the perfect idea came to me! With the addition of some colorful vintage parrots it became The Cheeseburger in Paradise Necklace! I knew that Cole's wacky mom would love it (as you can see above--click the photo for a larger view), but will Jimmy Buffet fans line up for one? Hmmmm....
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New jewelry designs!

A lepidolite drop, vintage glass, and fresh water coin pearls with a sterling clasp...

awe-some!

Molton amber and vintage crystal is dramatic and fun all at once! stefanie

Sign tour of 55 WEST & Co

Inspired by a grandmother's Christmas tree "art", I invested many hours of my life putting this together!

Burt's Bees-how can you not love it?!!!!!!

The second story is definitely worth checking out! stefanie

2nd Floor

The latest and greatest...

This awesome window painting went home with Joanie, a long time fan of 55! One of my favorite stories is the time that Joanie and her crazy sister bought a huge shelf and jammed it into the back of a tiny Mazda convertible. The 8 foot shelf towered over that little car, and the girls giggled hysterically as they pulled away! Hope you love your new painting, Joanie!
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Where the magic happens...

The fabric studio--where "messy" and "inspiration" meet.

New handbags and Patty's awesome 55 pillow...

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Rocker Attitude

As I create each piece of jewelry, I like to imagine the person who will be wearing it. Some designs are simple and delicate for the quiet, subtle types, and some are earthy for the hippie chicks of the world. Pictured above is my "rock star necklace". As I made it, I knew that someone with a rock star attitude would end up as its owner. Local hair designer Casey Shultz proved me right!
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Box Lots

Tom, one of my "pickers" (lingo for - person who goes to auctions and picks things up), brought me 4 boxes of hats and vintage aprons, and about 25 pounds of miscellaneous costume jewelry!


After these girls spent an hour in our vintage catwalk, I surprised them with first dibs on the new collection of jewelry. They dug and sorted for $1 treasures for a good bit of the day!
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June's Garden

I usually prefer to paint whatever it is that I'm feeling at that time, but sometimes a custom order will take me in an enjoyable new direction. This garden scene is painted on a window from Bowling Green resident June's family homestead.
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Summer inspiration

Log Furniture

55 now offers handmade log furniture by Seth Coldwell of Whispering Pines Log Furniture. He really does some beautiful work! Each unique piece of timber is put together with his artistic eye to create the best look. He also boasts that no metal is used in his designs--every joint is cut to size and glued with wooden dowel pins. Orders may be placed at 55 and usually take 2-6 weeks for delivery. Coming soon... beds, dressers, and dining room tables!

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Newest Garden Stones

A few of the stones that I gathered this round worked well as vases! This orchid looks as if it were meant to grow here! stef

Busy Bee

55 is in a constant state of evolution!The vintage catwalk is really beginning to come together...

complete with a collection of antique ties. The smoking jacket is soooo Hugh.

New jewelry designs have been flying out of the store.

I love the pieces with the vintage fruit and daisy beads!

I've been painting everything in sight! From vibrant colors to metallic glazes, my latest furniture make-overs really make a statement! stefanie

Playing in the windows

The front display windows at 55 can sometimes be a distraction to passing motorists;

I wonder why...

Reworking the front display windows is always fun. A more subtle, antique collection balances the entry. Like my new signs hanging near the ceiling?

Below are some of my latest paintings...

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