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MTV Movie Awards GBK Gift Lounge Update

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

A week ago tonight I was feeling pretty anxious as the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge honoring the 2012 MTV Movie Awards had taken place, and I wanted to know how it went. This is was my first time ever participating in any big event like this where my designs would be on display, handled by celebrities, members of the press and many other people. It took me 6+ years to gather the nerve to simply get serious about my Etsy shop, so this felt like a huge step forward. I am SO THANKFUL I had the opportunity to participate in this event and am already seeing positive outcomes. A special edition of my Delgado necklace was on display. This one: http://www.saressadesigns.com/collections/necklaces/products/delgado-necklace-special-edition

Celebrities who attended the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge, and stopped by The Artisan Group's table were given a gift bag containing my rose gold hoops: http://www.saressadesigns.com/collections/earrings/mtv-movie-awards

Celebrities that attended the event were in large part young actors/actresses who are on the rise. Some of the attendees included:

Janel Parrish - Pretty Little Liars
Kevin Rahm - Desperate Housewives, Mad Men
Darcy Rose Byrnes - Desperate Housewives
Maira Walsh - Desperate Housewives, Switched At Birth (3 films in production)
Benjamin Charles Watson - The L.A. Complex (CW)
Janina Gavankar - True Blood, I'm Afraid Of Virginia Wolf
Camille Winbush - The Secret Life Of The American Teenager
Renee Olstead - The Secret Life Of The American Teenager
Iqpal Theba - Glee
Lauren Velez - Dexter
Steven 'Twitch' Boss - So You Think You Can Dance, The LXD
Nikki DeLoach - Awkward (MTV), Ringer (CW)
Jillian Rose Reed - Awkward (MTV), Weeds
Rico & Raini Rodriguez - Modern Family (Rico), Disney's Austin & Ally
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Autumn Reeser - The O.C., Hawaii Five-0, No Ordinary Family, Entourage, So Undercover, Last Resort (pre-production)
Tinsel Korey - Twilight Saga
Deborah S. Craig - Hart of Dixie (CW)
Camilla Luddington - True Blood, Californication

This is just a few from the list. 

Over the course of Friday-Saturday (June 1st-2nd), feedback started rolling in from Twitter. Here are some tweets The Artisan Group as a whole received:












If this wasn't exciting enough for me, I also received some personal tweets in response to the rose gold hoops:


      

     
 

I also had the privilege of receiving photos of the lovely Autumn Reeser and the adorable Raini Rodriguez modeling my Delgado necklace at the event! You can see the photos under the listing for that necklace. 
Needless to say, I am pretty excited for how things have turned out. I was hoping my work would be well received, but very honored at the unexpected response. There are other opportunities cropping up already as a direct result of my involvement and it has only been 1 week since the event. Many celebrities are so busy they haven't even had time to open their gift bags yet. I am thankful and blessed to be a part of The Artisan Group! I'm looking forward to what this Summer has in store for me and I love sharing it with you all. I'm so blessed :)

Posted in 2012, Artisan, Celebrity, Delgado, GBK, Gemstone, Gift Lounge, Gifting, Hoops, Horseshoe, Jewelry, Limited Edition, MTV Movie Awards, Necklace, Rose Gold, Rose Gold Hoops, Swag Bags, TAG, The Artisan Group

More Press For The GBK Luxury Gift Lounds In Honor Of The 2012 MTV Movie Awards

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

 Awesome! More press for the GBK Luxury Gift Lounge honoring the MTV Movie Awards. It's 2 Saturdays away and the press is beginning to build :) It is so weird and cool to see my name in there! I'm loving Kevin Nealon's pose in this picture.

http://www.giftsanddec.com/article/551623-The_Artisan_Group_Finalizes_Gifts_and_Accessories_for_MTV_Celeb_Swag_Bags.php


Posted in Artisan, Celebrity, Gift Lounge, Handmade, Jewelry, Kevin Nealon, Luxury, MTV Movie Awards, Press Release, Saressa Designs, Swag Bags, The Artisan Group

2012 MTV Movie Awards Update

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

It is surreal to me that it is only a matter of weeks until the 2012 MTV Movie Awards takes place. It seems like I just received the confirmation email that my jewelry would be included in 100 celebrity swag bags, and now those 100 pair of rose gold hoops are packaged and ready to ship to California tomorrow morning along with my special edition Delgado necklace. I will be holding my breath until FedEx confirms that my boxes arrive safely at their destination, and then I'll be able to relax for a few weeks until the gift lounge, hosted by GBK,takes place. It has been a long time coming and a lot of hard work to juggle this project along with a few others in the works, so I'm really excited and ready to enjoy this experience. 

Here are some images of the rose gold hoops the celebrities will receive in their swag bags, as well as a few shots of the outside packaging. There are 7 different colors, all available here at SaressaDesigns.com for purchase so you can have a pair as well! 


      

Here is a shot of the necklace that will be on display in the GBK Gift Lounge. It will also be available for purchase in the next few days here at SaressaDesigns.com and also on my Etsy site.

  

Posted in 2012, Artisan, Celebrity, Delgado, GBK, Gemstone, Gift Lounge, Gifting, Hoops, Horseshoe, Jewelry, Limited Edition, MTV Movie Awards, Necklace, Rose Gold, Swag Bags, TAG, The Artisan Group

Khloe Kardashian Final Design

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

Here is the piece headed to Khloe Kardashian! An oxidized sterling silver & black Spinel lariat, with raw brass lotus connector and sterling silver hand stamped heart charm. I'll have this design available for purchase on my site soon. If you can't wait, head on over to my Etsy shop: http://saressa.etsy.com.

On another note, Etsy has now set my shop up to accept 'direct checkout' using your credit card, no Paypal or 'other' necessary. Yay! More good news is on the horizon so stay tuned :) 


Posted in Celebrity, Checkout, Credit Card, Earrings, Etsy, Gifting, Jewelry, Khloe Kardashian, Lariat, Monogrammed, Necklace, Personalized, Saressa Designs, Spinel, Sterling Silver, Swag Bag, The Artisan Group

Saressa Designs + Khloe Kardashian

Posted on April 02, 2012 by Rachel Hughes


Yes, you read that right. Because of the amazing folks at The Artisan Group, Saressa Designs  jewelry is going into a swag bag headed for the amazing Khloe Kardashian. I am thrilled to be designing a piece for her! 

Posted in Celebrity, Earrings, Gifting, Jewelry, Khloe Kardashian, Necklace, Saressa Designs, Swag Bag, The Artisan Group

Drew Barrymore + Saressa Designs!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

I am so excited! Because of the wonderful people at The Artisan Group, a piece of my jewelry will soon be in the hands of Drew Barrymore! I have no idea what I'm making for her yet, but there will be updates as soon as details are available.  


Posted in Actress, Celebrity, Drew Barrymore, Fashion, Gifting, Jewelry, Saressa Designs, The Artisan Group

2012 MTV Movie Awards Update

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rachel Hughes

The Saressa Designs jewelry for 2012 MTV Movie awards swag bags has finally been decided. 100 pairs of my signature 14K Rose Gold hoops will be added to the swag bags in various colors. Right now you can purchase these hoops right here in Aqua Quartz, Olive Jade and White Jade. Four new colors will be added to the mix for a variety of 7 colors. These colors include some great additions for the Spring-Summer season including tangerine and mustard. All 7 colors will be available here at Saressa Designs in the coming weeks, so be sure to grab your favorite pair!

 The Artisan Group will also have a display table at the 2012 MTV Movie awards, where all artists contributing to the celebrity swag bags will also have one of their hand crafted items on display for celebrities to examine and enjoy. My Delgado necklace (Vintage Horseshoe) has been chosen for the display table, but it will be modified in a limited edition design in 14K Gold Filled, and made extra long for a bohemian feel. This necklace may be available for purchase as well on a limited edition basis, or while supplies last.  I will have more updates as preparations progress. 

 Overall, there is a lot of work to be done and I'm really excited for the opportunity to participate in such a major event. Thanks for following along with me and if you have any specific questions or inquiries, send me an email at info@saressadesigns.com


Love, Rachel

 



 


Posted in 14K Gold Filled, 2012 MTV Movie Awards, Celeb, Celebrity, Delgado Necklace, Display, Gifting, Hand Crafted, Hoop Earrings, Hoops, Horseshoe, Jewelry, Rose Gold, Saressa Designs, Swag Bags, The Artisan Group

 

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Saressa Designs features wire wrapped gemstone jewelry designed and hand crafted by Rachel Hughes. Her jewelry is primarily composed of precious/semi-precious metals & gemstones and also incorporates brass, copper, Swarovski crystal and glass. She strives to create quality jewelry that is both classic and contemporary; that you will wear time and time again. Whether you are looking for something unique, a way to update your wardrobe, or just casually browsing, we hope you find something you love.
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