Sisters, sanity, and the bead cap.

Fall is in the air- leaves are turning red, the lake appears darker blue, and hair color is back to brunette. I'd like to say that the air is crisper, but this week's warm spell has turned Isabella HQ into a working sweatshop. As the temp hits 85, Sarah and I work with fans on high speed with a deadline quickly approaching.

We are 10 days out from our first show and have a 'to-do' list as long as NY Fashion Week's runway. Amid the chaos we have found some things to keep us sane; Our sister Caitlyn (well technically Sarah's sister, but we're pretty much blood relatives..) came into town from Boston for a quick visit! Along with Erica, our other sister, we made time for catch-up over a bottle of vinho verde and a delicious pesto torte while enjoying this freakishly warm weather.

Another aspect of Isabella that has maintained my sanity might be God's greatest gift to jewelers-- the bead cap. Many of you may not be familiar with bead caps; Sarah and I were just introduced to them at the beginning of our Isabella adventure. The beauty of the bead cap is that they can turn any ordinary bead into an exquisite masterpiece. Look forward to seeing many bead caps in our line of necklaces and earrings- they'll be the little pieces of magic adorning our beads that resemble little hats.

We are rejuvenated with positive feedback from the pieces we've made so far, the ongoing support from family and friends, and the fantastic colors and styles we're playing with!