Rather than rant about the hideous two hours I just spent chasing down an old debt (not actually ours) that it turns out has been fouling up one of my credit reports, I'm going to talk about something that is currently making me happy. Yep! Believe it!
I'm in the process of trying to sell my cello and bow (they're on consignment with Blackerby here in Austin) - that part makes me sad. But when I was cleaning out my cello case I found a handful of old strings, and decided to find out whether anyone out there can make jewelry with instrument strings. Luckily, I found Xavior Symown of Strings - and a Dare. I got in touch to see if she would be willing to take on a special order and make me something out of my strings if I sent them to her. She has been nothing but wonderful and gracious and agreed to work with me. She has created some sample designs for me to choose from, and I think I'm going to go with this bracelet design (this is just a mock-up, but you get the idea):
Really, the coolest thing about this has been the communication back and forth with Xavior and seeing what she has been able to come up with. I've never commissioned a piece of jewelry before, but I recommend it!
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