Kate's Studio Flings Open Doors for First Opening of the Spring Season

Happy Spring...
Come out tomorrow, Enjoy a evening of art and fun with Kate & Karen at our first open studio of Spring 2013!

FRIDAY, APRIL 5th at 5-9p
1309 Whitehead Street - carriage house in rear of building

My ZKM quartz collection is bubbling over with brilliant shiny-ness -- something about the clear quartz really very special. Learn a little more about these amazing gems at the show.  Among the new jewelry, the ZKM Gem Sessions Quartz brochure and loose quartz gems will be available to get your hands into as well.

Here is an clip from the Key West Paradise today!! Kate's been busy creating new Peachey masterpieces as well.


Since you're already going to be downtown, LOOK at what else is happening at the Upper Duval Art Stroll:
- our friends at Cork & Stogie will have art, jewels and live music.
- SoDu's show "From a Women's Hand" 

- Gato Building for "The Connections Project" mosiac of the Keys

For event details CLICK HERE

In Health & Happiness,
zkm

WOW -- A Touching Gift was in my Mailbox Last Night...

Look what Shannon from 'One World One Canvas' brought back for ZKM from HAITI.

new ZKM materials for a One World One Canvas Collection

This past week a group representing One World One Canvas from Key West high school was in Croix-des-Bouquets helping a neighborhood by donating necessities to them, holding art workshops, exploring & learning about Haiti and the culture there too.


You see, I just met Shannon and told her how lately I've been drawn to earthy elements, so these will definitely be fun to create with...coconut, wood, coffee beans, shell - YEAH!

So I'll let you into the crazy Karen creative brain, so many ideas - all the time.  One idea I had years ago (and have chatted with a few special friends abouts) keeps coming back to me -- Create ZKM jewelry with a PURPOSE.  

This gift has just reminded me to nurture that seed within my soul.  Sharing my gift and sharing with others in a way to raise awareness around the good in the world, the things that touch our hearts and souls -- Art, Nature, Children, Exploring Places, New Cultures...you get it

So watch for a special OWOC collection created with these Haitian elements -- it will be filled with the beauty and energy in which they were gifted to me. Sounds like a fun late Spring Project for ZKM or maybe sooner who knows.

And the fun part...a portion of the proceeds will go right back to the cause that OWOC promotes: "...unite cultures through the language of art!" 


I am so grateful to have such amazing ZKM supporters...Thank You!!!

Check out, follow and support this cause..On the web: OWOC or FB: OneWorldOneCanvas

In Health & Happiness,

zkm


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Find ZKM around The Florida Keys: 

- Angelic Moon Holistic Day Spa, Cudjoe Key, MM23

- BluEye Images Gallery, 804 Whitehead at Petronia
- Out of the Blue, Big Pine MM30
- The Wine Cottage on Eaton, 930 Eaton at Grinnell
- Shakti Yoga, 1114 White Street
- Wanderlust, 310 Petronia

First Friday of 2013 ~ Meet Me at Kate's Open Art Studio!

Happy 2013 - Yippee!

Come celebrate the FIRST FRIDAY of 2013 with Kate and I at the southernmost art studio in the US.  

1309 Whitehead Street, Key West Florida
(carriage house in rear of building)

Click here for the facebook event.


We will have lots of great new works on display. ZKM will be kicking off a new series called Gem Sessions.  Come learn, experience first hand, enjoy the gems and treasures.  


* article: Paradise Magazine, 1/3/2013 p. 6

In Health and Happiness,

zkm

ZEN by Karen Moore jewelry can be found in Keys:

-  Angelic Moon Day Spa,  22982 Oveseas Hwy, MM 23, Cudjoe Key (link)

- Blue Eye Images Gallery, 804 Whitehead at Petronia (link)

- Out of the Blue, 29482 Overseas Hwy, MM30, Big Pine (link)

- Shakti Yoga, 1114 White Street (link)

- Stone Soup Gallery, 802 White Street (ZKM Sets Available) 

   * limited time exhibit of special zkm sets, each just $150 
- The Wine Cottage on Eaton, 930 Eaton at Grinnell (link) 

   * private appointments available daily in the Wine Garden, contact me!

- Wanderlust, 310 Petronia (link) 

   * click here --->>>  for peak at ZKM Collection at Wanderlust

Online:
Shop on-line at Etsy
facebook - ask me questions, view my latest creations, see friends interactions
zenbykarenmoore.com - zkm overview, collections, gem info
email: zenbykarenmoore@yahoo.com

* Recycle * Up-cycle * Re-Purpose * Re-Design *

…call it what you will -- It’s a form of creativity no matter what the material is, where it’s been, how you got it!  Most important is what you are doing with ‘things’ you’re holding on to. Do they make you feel good when you see them or wear them?  If not, get creative!

READ ON: The Story of Carved Conch Shell Roses earrings transformed to a one of a kind ZEN Wrap®

My latest re-design or up-cycled design was crafted together with the lovely, Jasmine. She had a pair of beautiful rose shape conch flower earrings that she wanted to redesign. 

Before: Conch Shell Earrings

At first all I knew was Jasmine wanted to add a classic round conch shell bead to a pair of sterling conch earrings.  I had no idea the FUN that was in store that Saturday afternoon.

When I saw these gorgeously carved conch shell roses she wanted removed from the earrings, my first inclination was these little treasures MUST be crafted into something better than ever!!

… what about a simple pendant? 

… what about this, what about that?

… then Jasmine, says “how about a ZEN Wrap”?

… DING DING DING!!! That was it.  Off we went on a custom design. 

Raw Design Components for ZEN Wrap ®

She instantly knew she wanted an OM charm on there, a strong representation of serenity and grace. Conch symbolizes clarity and growth in new endeavors.  Finally, we added the ultimate feminine gem, iridescent rainbow Moonstone.

This wrap embodies the true essence of Jasmine, her name is a flower, she loves flowers and now she has redesigned her beautiful rose conch earrings into a true treasure that is one-of-a-kind and 100% unique.

I thank my co-designer and creative visionary for this experience.  I absolutely love one-on-one work and designing with my clients. 

Jasmine's ZKM Conch Set: redesigned earrings, 3 Conch layering bracelets & her unique ZEN Wrap ® 

If you are looking for a way to bring that special something you love into your everyday wardrobe?  Come visit me at one of my events or contact me to schedule an appointment to custom design your own ZEN treasure. ZEN Wraps® are a great way to recycle that token of memories into something you will wear and treasure.

Find me here this season:

Come work one and one with me at any of my events or just call or message me!  I do LOTs of custom work via email and pictures.

• Meet Me at Kate’s Art Studio ~ First Friday of the Month
• Cowboy Bills Local Art & Craft Market  ~ First Sunday of the Month
• Trunk Show @ Sugarloaf Food Company, Summerland Key, FL ~ October 13^th and Dec. TBD
• Check “ZEN by Karen Moore” facebook page for more events

In Health & Happiness,

zkm

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It's that time again ~ First Friday in Key West, August 3rd 5-9pm

Happy Sunday ~ Is it really July 29th already?  Every day seems to be going faster than the last.  So why not, WELCOME in August with Kate Peachey and ZEN by Karen Moore jewelry at our fabulous First Friday Open Art Studio. 

1309 Whitehead Street ~ Key West, Florida
Friday, August 3rd @ 5-9pm
(art studio is behind the building, so come on back)

This month is all about BRIGHT, BOLD & BEAUTIFUL colors.  Come see our latest works.  Kate's featuring a new collection of "small works" - small in size that is, not in character.  I have a some really exciting new ZEN Wraps to show off, as well as a new mini ZEN gem collection.  Something for everyone.

Our first 20 guests receive a special gift...

More information and pictures, visit our facebook event, click here.

In Health & Happiness, zkm

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facebook - ask me questions, view my latest creations, see friends interactions
website - zkm overview, collections, gem info

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Hello June ~ First Friday Upper Duval Art Walk is Here

Come visit Kate and I at her her Art Studio tonight!!  

Friday, June 1st from 5-9pm 

1309 Whitehead Street (studio is behind the house)

between United and South Streets ~ right behind Butterfly Conservatory

I know, I know...the weather is looking like it may be a little interesting.  

To me a little rain is fun, but I will be asking Mother Nature for NO rain please from 5-9p :)

Please stop by and see our latest creations and share a little time in a very cool art studio.  

Hope to see you and your friends tonight :)

Click here for facebook event info

In Health & Happiness, zkm

Shop on-line at Etsy
facebook - ask me questions, view my latest creations, see friends interactions
website - zkm overview, collections, gem info

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Happy Sunday... Happy Full Super Moon ~ Let's celebrate with a Tea Time Trunk Show!

Did you see the moon last night?  WOW.  I watched it rise over on the beach with my hubby, it was so peaceful, yet powerful.  I love the moon and the cycles it's a constant earthly reminder to let go and bring in.  I practice releasing anything that does not serve me at the Full Moon, this gives space for bringing all that is of my highest and best good, i.e. receiving at the New Moon.

So with this Full Moon and all the special energy, I am so excited to be participating in this conscious women's event where we will be sharing stories and our creations today!  

(Key West Paradise newspaper, May 3, 2012)

I will be displaying my ZEN jewelry at the Yoga Sanctuary & Green Pineapple marketplace.  In honor of May and all the ladies out there, I have been creating a new collection with Moonstone and Labradorite!  Sister gems that are a delightful combination of iridescent shine & energy

LABRADORITE…a stone of Intuition, New Ideas & Protection
MOONSTONE… symbol of Feminity, Balance & New Beginnings

See you soon!!!

Wear in Health & Happiness, zkm

Shop on-line at Etsy
facebook - ask me questions, view my latest creations, see friends interactions
website - zkm overview, collections, gem info

email: zenbykarenmoore@yahoo.com