New Fall Gold, Red and Black Bangles and Earrings from YIKES! Studio

What's new at YIKES!? Here's a new bangle with a lovely autumn hue and an interior richly detailed with red and black.

I've been working with lots of red and black this fall, and I'm loving the combo. I think the gold really plays it up and makes it a perfect fall piece.

To go with the bangle, there are a pair of earrings in matching hues, in a new YIKES! Studio style.

It's a very contemporary design that combines intricate, traditional milliefiori-style polymer caning on the inside with a modern design overall-- really revving it up with that rich golden hue!

The ear wires are sterling silver. The earrings are approx. 4" in length.

Both of these newbies are available online from my YIKES! Etsy shop. Check out more views there. ❉


Suzanne Anderson is the creator of YIKES! Studio Jewelry. Suzanne has been busy creating for most of her life. After graduating with a BA from Maine College of Art, she worked as a graphic designer and a painter. Suzanne works to ensure that YIKES! Studio creates work that is fun, beautiful, always interesting, and adorns the wearer with joy. Catch up with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Etsy, or her website at www.yikesstudio.com.

September 5 is Fashion Night Out in Bar Harbor, Maine

Haus of Paradigm, who will perform at
D'Alessio Gallery for Fashion Night Out at 8:30 pm.

Would you like to get inspired by unique fashion, exciting bellydancing performances, and seeing a whole town come out in their fashionable best? Then the summer event for you is coming right up. It's Bar Harbor's Fashion Night Out, this Thursday, September 5 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

The whole of downtown Bar Harbor will be participating in this once-yearly fashion night, inspired by similar events in New York City and elsewhere.

Bar Harbor's interpretation of Fashion Night Out includes fashion shows on the village green, performance art, and many participating galleries, shops, restaurants and bars.

D'Alessio Gallery will be one hub of activity during the evening. I'm delighted to be showing my jewelry at the gallery throughout the evening.This is my third year showcasing my jewelry at this awesome gallery during Fashion Night Out. Stop by and say hello!

The night will also feature a performance by the fabulous Haus of Paradigm! This six member crew based in Bangor, Maine is comprised of performers and instructors.  They hail from an extensive background of different languages of bellydance from Egyptian, Turkish, American Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and Pirate Invasions.

Performances include many traditional and contemporary props like Isis wings, swords, canes, zills,  silk veils, silk fans, fire torches, fire fans and so much more.Catch their performance at 8:30 pm at D'Alessio Gallery-- they are spectacular!

A Sanctuary for Art (and Wildlife): Maine's Gilsland Farm Audubon Show

YIKES! Studio necklace

This year I'll be wrapping up my summer craft shows with the Gilsland Farm Audubon Show in Falmouth, Maine. I'll be showing the best of my summer collection, and I'm excited to share these pieces-- from earrings and bangles to showpiece necklaces with loads of beautiful detailed patterns and colors.

The show itself takes place this upcoming weekend, Aug 17 & 18, at the Maine Audubon headquarters, a sixty-five acre wildlife sanctuary on the Presumpscot River, near Maine's most populous city, Portland.  

The sanctuary is a hub of education and environmental advocacy, with programs to help protect and preserve a number of animal species in Maine. (You can find out more about getting involved with their very interesting tracking programs here!)

The sanctuary is not only a beautiful setting for a craft show, the Gilsland Farm Audubon Show is also raises money for the Maine Audubon. The small admission fee ($3/members, $4/nonmembers) benefits the Audubon's programs.

If you want to check out the rest of the sanctuary, you'll find that Gilsland Farm’s 2.5 miles of trails wind through meadows, in and out of woods, and along the shore of the Presumpscot River estuary. All of the trails are gentle with no steep grades.

Along the way, you might see meadowlarks, warblers, frogs, and red fox. It's the perfect chance to see some wildlife and some lush greenery before summer starts to slip away!

A print from 2013 Gilsland Farm Show artist Kathleen Buchanan of Grey Seal Press	A YIKES! Studio necklace headed for the show!

This juried show is in it's 17th year and presents only handmade items from over 70 craftspeople. The show will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, August 17 and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, August 18 at 20 Gilsland Farm Road, near Rt. 1 in Falmouth (see a map here) Catered food will be available and the walking trails will be open, so come by and make a day of it! ❉

Yikes! Studio Launches Online Jewelry Store for Maine Made Polymer Jewelry

Yikes!Studio is excited to announce the opening of our online jewelry store.

The online store is stocked with Yikes!Studio's vibrant summer line of polymer and sterling silver handmade artisan jewelry.

The online shop accepts debit and credit cards, processed securely by Paypal. I'm also excited to offer free domestic US shipping on all jewelry in the store.

The store currently offers handmade, one of a kind cuff bracelets, earrings, and bangles from the summer line in vibrant colors and exciting designs. More designs and colors will be added often, so bookmark and check back soon.