06 December 2011
An Agoura resident and entrepreneur literally makes heads turn at the
farmers market with her dazzling, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
On her first day at the Agoura
Farmers Market, Agoura resident Shirley Brown already knows how to
stand out and dazzle. After all, she is in the jewelry
business.
The owner of BeDazzling
Jewelry makes every piece by hand, using colorful semi-precious and
natural stones from all over the globe.
Topaz from Germany, citrine from France, jade from Peru and pearls
from China have made their way into her creative hands. She also uses
jasper, amethyst and turquoise from the U.S.
“No two pieces are alike,” said Brown, describing her array of
necklaces, bracelets, earrings, jeweled bookmarks and jewelry cases.
An interior designer in her native Scotland, Brown signed up for
jewelry-making classes after migrating to the US.
“I’ve always had it in me–this being creative,” said Brown, who is
also a district trainer at the Michael’s stores in Westlake Village and
Moorpark.
Everyday is a “creative day” for Brown, whether she’s at home,
teaching a class or training others to be as equally creative. “Colors
and texture inspire me,” she said.
A perfectionist, Brown spends hours fashioning every single piece of
jewelry in her collection. “If it doesn’t feel right, I won’t hesitate
to take it apart and do it all over again,” she said of her “labors of
love” which are in the $40 to $150 price range.
Barbara Stern has purchased several jewelry pieces from Brown over
the years and considers herself a regular client of the Agoura-based
business.
“I love the variety and you can choose to dress up or dress down with
her jewelry,” said the Oak Park resident.“She really puts her heart and
soul into every unique and hand-made piece,” said Stern.
Brown will also customize jewelry for bridal showers, weddings and
other special events. “If you find, say a necklace that you like, I can
also make you a matching bracelet or earrings,” she said.
For the holidays, Brown has earrings resembling round, shiny tree
ornaments, in red, green, silver and gold.
“I try to make something new for the major holidays, so people will
have something to look forward to,” she said.
The Agoura Farmers Market is open from 9 am to 2 pm every Sunday
at 5835 Kanan Rd.
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