BeckR

I work in an engineering dept. but on my free time I like to work on chainmaille jewelry and developing my etsy shop where I sell the sparkly things I've made

I'm from/currently living in Upstate/Central NYS.

I live with my boyfriend and his twin son and daughter.

I have a very large family, so I enjoy having lots of friends and relatives over to entertain.

Mostly Rock, but I grew up with country. I also enjoy listening to Jazz, Blues, Classical, and old folk rock when I'm working on something. I think I have almost all styles covered in my iTunes library. My favorite band these days is Enter the Haggis. I try to go see them live anytime they are even remotely close to me :).

Predominantly chainmaille jewelry

Recently I've been doing a lot of sewing - mostly bags, but some quilty type items. I'm learning more every day.

I also enjoy crafts involving paper - origami, stamping, scrapbooking, & photo pages. I dabble a little in taking photos, but I'm just a novice at best.

I like woodwork - I have a 4 year degree in interior design, and I was always most interested in furniture, but I love actually BUILDING it myself. I guess it comes from having so many carpenters in the family.

I do a little painting -pictures, home decor/accents, and spaces when I get the chance. (see above- I love doing makeovers).

My mom once tried teaching me crochet, but it didn't stick. Never attempted knitting.

I take pictures but I'm a novice. I would love to learn more about this area.

Old classics, musicals, dramas, rom/com, sci-fi, as far as actual movie titles, all time fave is Empire Records, others that get top billing are the LOTR series, The Matrix.

Colors: Jewel Toned, Teal, Burgundy. I wear mostly black, white, grey, teal/greeny-blue, purple, and I love neon green. I dont wear or like yellow or orange for clothes.

My favorite print is houndstooth. I like some of these things too - skulls, ravens, old architecture, urban exploration, downton abbey, Tula Pink Fabrics!!!,

I collect/love amber jewelry (on silver - I dont wear gold), and moonstone jewelry.

Anything with stars, crows,...tbc

Art influences: Indian, "Gypsy", Japanese (classic, not anime/modern), Art Nouveau, French-influenced, Victorian, Medieval(sp?)/Renaissance.

Fancy writing implements (calligraphy pens, quills, etc. - My favorite writers are actually pigment liners and Pentel RSVP fine point, oh, and Papermates Flair pen/markers :) )

I love notebooks and paper and stickers and such. I'm sort of becoming a planner nut this year. I love a nice calendar.

Anything Coffee/Tea related - I love coffee and drink tea often, too. Teapots, pretty mugs, the whole shebang. Any flavors really, no lemon or mint please - vanilla or spiced flavors are best.

My favorite candies are York patties, Lindt truffles, Smarties, fruit slice gummies, PEEPS and Red Vines. During the fall I usually 0-d on Candy Corn & candy pumpkins . :)

I like spearmint flavors in mints.

I like every season but winter. I hate snow & cold. Though I do love Christmas, and giving gifts.

Lip Smackers/Lip balm - I'm addicted! My favorites are vanilla-y or coconut and sweet flavors.

First, to explain the difference between this and the section above- "things I like" is just general info. "things I'd like to have" is for any swaps that might require this type of information...I guess? haha...I'm newly returned to swap-bot and getting back into swapping, so I'm sure i'll be editing it often. Please be patient with me, I'd love to have happy swaps with people!

Anyhoos, things I'd like to have:

Pen pals! I love writing correspondance and being able to use the nice stationary and things that I have. I truly do heart mail! :)

On that note...Writing & paper implements - pens, notecards, stationary, etc.

Chainmail supplies, especially: clasps, wire, & rings/ jump rings.

Fabric and sewing stuff is also welcome for sewing swaps. I love Tula Pink, Alison Glass, Anna Maria Horner, & text fabrics.