Pam Branch Designs

I Found Inspiration Right Under My Feet

2011-03-11T07:28:00.000-08:00

As an artist, I get inspiration from many people, places and things. Carpets and wall paper have patterns, colors and textures that inspire me when I am designing jewelry. Usually, when I spot a carpet or wallpaper that has an intriguing pattern of swirls and curls, the first thing I think about is how I can sculpt a piece of wire to reflect the essence of the pattern.

I was intrigued by this particular carpet because it reminded me of some of my existing designs. Which of the curves and lines would you select from the carpet above to be made into a pair earrings? Here are a few of my favorites:

Pam Branch Designs - Vintage Inspired - Sculpted Brass Handmade Earrings #E313

Pam Branch Designs - Vintage Inspired - Sculpted Brass Earrings with Pearl #E311

Pam Branch Designs - Vintage Inspired - Sculpted Brass Earrings with Pearls #E314

Spring Has Sprung

2011-03-10T04:21:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about spring. It is getting dark a little later, the birds are singing and I spotted a butterfly a few mornings ago.

(Pam Branch Designs - Sterling Silver Filigree - Butterfly Necklace #N108)

While we don't get much snow, if any, here in Georgia, I am glad that the winter months are coming to an end. I am ready for a new season and welcome the change.

40% Off All Handmade Jewelry on PamBranchDesigns.com

2010-12-11T06:56:00.000-08:00

Pam Branch Designs at The Village Boutique

2010-12-10T04:43:00.000-08:00

Pam Branch Designs at The Village Boutique

Handmade jewelry by Pam Branch Designs will be sold at the Village Boutique in the month of December. You will be able to shop for our affordable, beaded jewelry as well as other designer merchandise being sold by Swankybuys.

Where: The Village Boutique, Birkdale Village, Huntersville, NC

When: December 2010

Pam Branch Designs Jewelry - Trunk Show at Sweet Grass

2010-09-15T09:35:00.000-07:00

Trunk Show at Sweet Grass!

Pam Branch Designs will be one of the designers featured in a trunk show at Sweet Grass. Select handcrafted earrings and handmade necklaces from Pam's jewelry collection will be on sale. Several of the designers' vintage-inspired necklaces will also be on sale. Be sure to "Like" Pam Branch Designs' handmade jewelry on Facebook as there will be a jewelry giveaway on September 18, 2010.

Where: Sweet Grass, 287 Williamson Rd., Mooresville, NC 28117

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pam Branch Designs to be a Vendor at Shaw Temple's International Festival

2010-09-15T09:15:00.000-07:00

Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church - International Festival 2010

International Month 2010 at Shaw Temple will culminate in an International Festival where there will be free food, music and entertainment from around the world. Pam Branch Designs is proud to be one of the vendors at this annual event. The designer will exhibit her handmade jewelry, which is currently being sold in 65 gift stores and boutiques. Ethnic-inpired jewelry from her Juanita's Journey collection will be featured as well as new afrocentric jewelry.

Where: Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Bertha Bray Hall, 775 Hurt Rd. SW, Smyrna, GA 30082

When: Sunday, September 26, 2010 after the 11:00 a.m. worship service (approximately 1:30 p.m.)

Pam Branch Designs is now available at Mitchell's Home Accent and Gift.

2010-04-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

Carrollton, Georgia is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Marietta, where I live. Today was a beautiful day to make the trip to Mitchell's Home Accent and Gift, where my jewelry is now available.

They are located at 551 Newnan St., Carrollton, GA

Become a fan of Mitchell's on Facebook.

Shaw Temple Business EXPO 2010

2010-03-29T05:46:00.000-07:00

The Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Business EXPO was a great success. Thanks to all who attended. Special thanks to my sister, Angie, who sat at my table with me.

Pam Branch Designs to Exhibit at the Shaw Temple Business EXPO

2010-03-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church Business EXPO

Pam Branch Designs will be exhibiting jewelry at the Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church Business EXPO. Not only will you be able to shop for our affordable, beaded jewelry, but you will also be able to learn about other businesses that are owned by Shaw Temple members. There will be refreshments and prizes.

Where: Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Bertha Bray Hall, 775 Hurt Rd. SW, Smyrna, GA 30082
When: Sunday, March 28, 2010 after the 11:00 a.m. worship service (approximately 1:30 p.m.)

Pam Branch Designs - Handcrafted Jewelry Seeks Sales Reps

2009-12-27T20:13:00.000-08:00

SALES REPS WANTED

Pam Branch Designs, L.L.C. is a growing jewelry business, based in Marietta, Georgia, outside of Atlanta. Our line of jewelry is currently being sold in 57 stores and in 11 states. We are seeking self motivated, reputable, driven, and experienced sales representatives and jewelry showrooms to carry our line.

Pam Branch Designs' handcrafted jewelry contains both wire-wrapped and soldered pieces. Some designs are adorned with gemstones, glass, wood, resin and other materials. Other designs have no beads at all and are created with wire coils, filigree shapes and other sculptural designs. We would like to expand our wholesale business to stores and boutiques nationwide and internationally, so salespersons from all states and territories should apply. Compensation will be commission from sales. Applicants must have established contacts with store owners, buyers, merchants, boutiques, etc.

Please email a resume and a cover letter, which details how your experience fulfills the above requirements, to pam [at] pambranchdesigns.com.

Visit us online to view our entire collection of handmade jewelry. See the ad here.

Pam Branch Designs Pounds the Pavement with Her Jewelry - Part 1: Connecticut and Tapestry Rose

2009-12-07T04:57:00.000-08:00

One of my first out-of-state sales trips was to Connecticut in June of 2009. My sister had to go there on business and invited me to come along. Before we left, I made calls to several stores in the Hartford area to inquire as to whether they would be interested in seeing my line of handmade jewelry. I was elated when several stores made appointments with me to view my jewelry collection.

Tapestry Rose in Rocky Hill was one of the stores I visited. The art gallery and gift shop is located in an old railroad station. During my appointment with the owner and founder, Sally Farrell, she invited me to look around her shop to see the type of merchandise she carried. I had a great time browsing in the relaxed atmosphere of this quaint, art-filled, gift shop.

Tapestry Rose carries a wide range of products including, but not limited to, ornaments, art, lotions, soaps, clothing, candles, and, of course, Pam Branch Designs' jewelry.

Take a trip to Tapestry Rose located at 240 Meadow Road, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. It is "the perfect shop to find a gift for that person that has everything." (Hartford Magazine)

Jewelry Sale, December 5, 2009 at Finders Keepers

2009-12-04T09:21:00.000-08:00

Trunk Show!

Finders Keepers Boutique

2130 N. Decatur Rd. Saturday

December 5, 2009 from 11:00 to 6:00

Sale on jewelry from Pam Branch Designs' catalog as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry.

Another Fabulous Window Display at Finders Keepers Boutique

2009-10-22T04:45:00.000-07:00

Casey Dunn at Finder Keepers Boutique in Decatur, Georgia gets lots (and I mean lots) of compliments on her window displays. Whenever I'm there for a trunk show, I hear comments about the clothing and accessories in the window.

Casey's eye-catching combinations of colors and styles have led many stylistas to arrange for Casey to personally assist them, at their homes, so that they too can put together the perfect looks.

I was quite surprised one day when I went to Finders Keepers and not only did I see Pam Branch Designs' jewelry on the mannequins in the window, but my name was listed as one of the designers featured in the display.

Needless to say, seeing my name listed there with Chanel was pretty exciting.

How Much is that Necklace in the Window?

2009-06-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

I went by Finders Keepers in Decatur, Georgia a couple of weeks ago and was so happy to see one of my necklaces on a mannequin in the window.

The necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece of costume jewelry. The ring is glass and the chain is aluminum. Here is a close up shot of the necklace.

I love making costume jewelry - especially when it is one-of-a-kind. I was so happy to see the necklace in the window,

I had to take another shot of it as I was pulling out of the parking lot. (You can see the reflection of my white car in the store window.)

First Friday at Joycine's Art, Attitude and Accessory Gallery

2009-05-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

Pam Branch Designs was

featured at Joycine's Art,

Attitude and Accessory

Gallery in Macon, Georgia

during the First Friday event

on April 3, 2009. My

handmade, gemstone

jewelry and several paintings

were exhibited during the

event. Ed Grisamore, who writes a column in The Telegraph,

a Macon, Georgia newspaper, had a book signing during

the event. He is pictured in between me and Barbara Berry,

the proprietor of Joycine's.

The store was originally opened by Barbara's mother, Joycine,

and now Barbara is carrying on the gallery's tradition of

showcasing fabulous jewelry and art. She and her husband

are very talented artists. Her paintings and his sculptures

are exhibited in the gallery along with the works of other

artists.

If you are ever in Macon on the first friday of the month, or

any other time, be sure to stop in. The gallery not only has

art, attitude and accessories, but also has a welcoming and

friendly atmosphere. When you enter the gallery, Miss Barbara

is sure to greet you warmly by saying, "I've been waiting for

you."

Pam Branch Designs' Fall 2009 Collection Coming Soon

2009-03-05T08:50:00.001-08:00

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

2009-02-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

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"

2008-12-18T16:30:00.001-08:00

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

2008-12-05T05:01:00.000-08:00

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!)

2008-11-23T09:04:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-05T00:35:00.000-08:00

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

2008-10-23T09:38:00.000-07:00

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.)

Pictures on the Porch

2008-10-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

Taking fabulous pictures of jewelry has been a major challenge for me. From lighting the pieces just right to snapping the pictures from the most flattering angle, I try very hard to make sure the images of my jewelry are beautiful depictions of my work. I've learned that the best pictures of jewelry are taken in natural light. The pictures below are my favorite. I laid them on my front porch, on a bright, sunny day, and snapped away. These pieces are from my "Solamente Silver" line of jewelry.

Atlanta International Fashion Week

2008-10-12T16:26:00.000-07:00

I was very proud that my jewelry accessorized the clothes of the emerging designers at Atlanta International Fashion Week. Here are a few pics that I took backstage.

So happy...

2008-07-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

I'm on my way to my family reunion in North Carolina. We are driving there from Georgia. There are 9 of us going all together. Five adults and four kids. We started out at noon in two cars and about an hour and a half into the trip, my sister's car caught on fire. No one was hurt, but despite the additional oil and antifreeze my sister poured into the car, it just wouldn't start. We had to get a tow truck to take her car away. We all had to pile into my other sister's car in order to continue the drive to North Carolina. It is now 6:00 and we still have a few hours to go. We are 9 people in a car built for 5. This has been a very trying trip and we aren't even close to being there yet, but I am happy.

When all is said and done and I get home on Sunday after this trip, I do not have to worry about trudging into my old office on Monday. I am so happy to be my own boss, to be independent, to be a designer. Yes, my office is now my bedroom. I don't have co-workers, and I don't go out for lunch, but when all is said and done, when I roll out of bed on Monday, I will be happy to be faced with tons of beads, wires and tools waiting for me to get busy instead of piles of files, millions of voicemails and impatient clients lined up outside my door. So happy, so happy...