2019-03-28 18:27
You may not be obvious, but I have some deep sci-fi geek/fangirl roots. Conventions I have been to: Star Trek, X-Files, and the mother of all conventions, Comic Con in San Diego. Some of my… Read More
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The blog of handmade jewelry designer Peggy Li. Small business tips, insights into design and jewelry making.
2018-07-30 20:29
It's always an honor to be recognized by fans or the jewelry industry, so it was amazing to see my Cornered Geo Earrings in the latest email blast from Accessories Magazine. The earrings wer… Read More
2018-05-24 01:50
Yay it's here! I've revamped and relaunched my website https://www.peggyli.com and I can't wait for you to check it out!Here are some of the updates and new features:1) New browsing and… Read More
2018-03-19 22:37
Change is scary... I'm still recovering from losing my Mom earlier this year. She was ill for the last few years and it's a weird feeling to have "more" time to refocus on things like my bus… Read More
2018-01-23 17:46
When I think of my Mom, I think of her laughter. She had many laughs - a large, open mouthed laugh where her eyes would crinkle shut. A smaller, secret laugh, "heh heh heh" that sounded like… Read More
2017-12-29 05:59
For some reason, Riverdale seems to push peoples buttons. Why? Is it because the cast is impossibly good-looking? That they wear miniskirts one minute but heavy winter coats the next? Based… Read More
2017-12-14 13:00
Ah, the holiday season is upon us! There's nothing better than curling up by the fire with friends or loved ones and catching the avalanche of delightful Christmas movies that hit the airwav… Read More
2017-12-04 03:33
When I saw an ad that Heroes and Villains Fan Fest was in San Jose this weekend, I decided last minute to jump on it! After all, the main stars of Arrow, Stephen Amell, Emily Bett Rickards a… Read More
2017-11-21 13:00
Three seasons and many specials later, The Good Witch returns for a magical fourth season on the Hallmark Channel! Before we get to return to Middleton and the lives of Cassie Nightingale (C… Read More
2017-11-14 06:05
I'm so lucky to work with amazing costume designers who support my small business of handmade jewelry, Peggy Li Creations. Woke up one morning to the amazing surprise that Emma Roberts will… Read More
2017-11-07 13:00
I'm so lucky to have awesome relationships with costume designers, many whom I've worked with for many, many years. It's always thrilling to get a text with a request for a a piece of jewelr… Read More
2017-10-31 12:00
You've seen it - from headphones to iPhones, "rose gold" is popping up all over the place! Rose gold, otherwise known as red gold, pink gold, or more romantically called "blush" is an alloy… Read More
2017-10-24 11:00
Hallmark Christmas movies are a great new tradition for the whole family. I love working with actress Rachel Boston on her productions (which she often also produces!), creating handmade jew… Read More
2017-10-17 12:00
Happy birthday October babies! One of the easiest ways to grab a gift for your favorite October birthdays is to get them some birthstone jewelry. Ok, so what are your options? Traditional ci… Read More
2017-10-12 03:59
You may not be obvious, but I have some deep sci-fi geek/fangirl roots. Conventions I have been to: Star Trek, X-Files, and the mother of all conventions, Comic Con in San Diego. Some of my… Read More
2017-10-06 16:17
I can't believe that iconic TV show Pretty Little Liars is ending after seven seasons! While we wait until April 18th for the final episodes, here is a sneak peek of what's going to happen t… Read More
2017-10-06 16:16
Did you binge the whole series of Famous in Love like I did? Peggy Li Creations jewelry was featured in the entire first season of Famous in Love starring Bella Thorne! Bella is crazy g… Read More
2017-10-04 11:00
How about this for a throwback? In 2005-2006 the WB TV show "Related" had an awesome pedigree - "Friends" producer Marta Kaufman and "Sex and the City" writer Liz Tuccillo. Together they cre… Read More
2017-09-27 10:00
FXX show "You're the Worst" stars Aya Cash, Chris Geere, Kether Donohue, Desmin Borges and Janet Varney as a group of friends navigating love and life in Los Angeles. As you can tell by the… Read More
2017-09-25 00:04
Only a few episodes left of Pretty Little Liars and Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale) has been playing for the A.D. team in an attempt to get out of the game. In the latest episode "The Glove that… Read More
2017-09-18 20:46
Pearl jewelry is making a resurgence, it is not just a gemstone your Mom or Grandma used to wear! With fashion icons like Veronica from the hit CW TV show Riverdale to Kate Middleton wearing… Read More
2017-09-06 14:00
I'm so lucky to work with amazing costume designers who support my small business of handmade jewelry, Peggy Li Creations. Woke up one morning to the amazing surprise that Emma Roberts will… Read More
2017-08-31 06:43
I've always loved mysteries! I read Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle voraciously as a kid. Some of my favorite books of all time are hard-boiled detective n… Read More
2017-08-15 13:00
Do you love minimalist, feminine yet modern jewelry? Are you a fan of great fashionable TV shows like Scandal, Elementary, Jane the Virgin or The Bachelorette? Or maybe you're a huge fan of… Read More
2017-08-04 21:49
When Instagram first burst on the scene, I must admit I was pretty much thinking "Ugh, ANOTHER social media platform to work on?!". As a small handmade jewelry designer, doing social media f… Read More
2017-07-28 18:19
Another season of The Bachelorette is almost complete and is possibly the-most-dramatic-ever! I've really admired Rachel Lindsay and how she has carried herself this season, really cutting t… Read More
2017-07-16 23:42
Another season of The Bachelorette is almost complete and is possibly the-most-dramatic-ever! I've really admired Rachel Lindsay and how she has carried herself this season, really cutting t… Read More
2017-07-14 00:57
It's always an honor to be recognized by fans or the jewelry industry, so it was amazing to see my Calder Earrings in the latest email blast from Accessories Magazine. The earrings were a pa… Read More
2017-06-03 00:12
Only a few episodes left of Pretty Little Liars and Aria (Lucy Hale) has been playing for the A.D. team in an attempt to get out of the game. In the latest episode "The Glove that Rocks the… Read More
2017-05-23 15:00
I'm often completely focused on cranking through my designs and fulfilling my Peggy Li Creations orders. Packing up the orders is my LEAST favorite activity. But that step after the order is… Read More
2017-05-05 19:54
I can't believe that iconic TV show Pretty Little Liars is ending after seven seasons! While we wait until April 18th for the final episodes, here is a sneak peek of what's going to happen t… Read More
2017-04-18 13:00
This past season has seen the return of a 90's favorite - the choker necklace! Maybe you want to rock them at Coachella or Burning Man, or just to your local coffeeshop. Either way, you don'… Read More
2017-04-11 04:38
All good things must come to an end... including the heartfelt family drama Switched at Birth. The final episodes have been a great look back at past storylines plus setting up the exciting… Read More
2017-04-04 14:00
I can't believe that iconic TV show Pretty Little Liars is ending after seven seasons! While we wait until April 18th for the final episodes, here is a sneak peek of what's going to happen t… Read More
2017-03-29 18:53
Elementary, the CBS show featuring a contemporary Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and his co-detective Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) continues to go strong. Here at Peggy Li Creations, I feel so… Read More
2017-03-16 06:09
The last episode of The Vampire Diaries series has come and gone and I have finally dried my tears! Whether you loved or hated the ending (were Delena and Stelena fans satisfied?) I will say… Read More
2017-03-08 15:00
Jane the Virgin season three has been a season of change, including the SPOILER ALERT death of Michael #TeamMichaelforever *tears*. After this huge shift, the show jumped three years into th… Read More
2017-02-22 15:00
Sometimes I wish I could create the most elaborate, bejeweled and bedecked designs possible. But then I remember that creating simple pieces is often more challenging. Voila, my Basic Beaded… Read More
2017-02-15 20:57
Another great year for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition magazine, featuring not one but three Kate Upton covers for 2017! I remember when Kate Upton wore Peggy Li Creations jewelry the fi… Read More
2017-01-31 15:00
So fun to have my handmade jewelry appear in the feature film Middle School: The WORST Years of My Life, based on the best selling novel by James Patterson. The movie is about middle schoole… Read More
2017-01-17 15:00
Another exciting season of Arrow has begun and Peggy Li Creations jewelry couldn't be more thrilled that costume designer Maya Mani has selected PLC pieces as part of the wardrobe of the sho… Read More
2017-01-08 00:24
Another year has gone by and what better way to start 2017 than with a sweet Hallmark movie starring Rachel Boston? The actress known for "Witches of East End" stars as Andy, the plucky daug… Read More
2016-12-05 18:05
I've long been a TV fan, even before I started making jewelry and having my pieces seen on TV! My favorite shows as a kid was original Star Trek, classics like Gilligan's Island, and yes, I… Read More
2016-11-09 19:08
Sneak peek! I couldn't wait to share the news - Peggy Li Creations jewelry will be seen on the upcoming season premiere of Famous in Love starring Bella Thorne! Bella is crazy gorgeous and c… Read More
2016-10-27 00:40
Fall is my favorite time of year. The weather in San Francisco turns warm and mild, with crispness in the air and great holidays just around the corner. Also, of course, Fall means TV return… Read More
2016-10-07 23:26
Thought it would be a good time to update what I have at my bench! I'm not getting any younger, so work friendly tools are getting more and more important for my handmade jewelry business, P… Read More
2016-08-16 14:00
Cult classic Prison Break returns to TV and stars Wentworth Miller and Sarah Wayne Callies are reprising their roles!I was so excited to hear that Ms. Callies needed a second Mini Tusk Neckl… Read More
2016-08-06 03:47
It's been awesome watching the journey of a little indie movie called Seoul Searching and helping one of its stars, Jessika Van, dress up for the screenings and press tour!The movie is a qui… Read More
2016-06-22 00:47
I love working with Rachel Boston - she's an actress and also a producer, and she always has a point of view about what she likes and wants. It's always fascinating to hear her character bre… Read More
2016-05-24 16:24
Today I bring you a little Q & A from an artist I have been admiring on Instagram, Abigail Kramer aka Twigglings on Etsy. Her eye catching sketches and prints of gemstones and minerals a… Read More
2016-04-27 03:09
C'mon, admit it. Sometimes you watch TV just for the fashion! Television has been influencing fashion for decades - think Dynasty, Friends - and so are shows today like Scandal, Elementary… Read More
2016-03-02 01:01
I can tell you the moment I got the email - I was sitting in a darkened room at the San Diego Comic-Con, waiting for the pilot screening of Supergirl, when I got the email from costume desig… Read More
2016-02-24 23:07
Another stunning issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 is now available, featuring not one, but THREE beautiful cover models; Ashley Graham, Rhonda Rousey and Hailey Clausen. I love havi… Read More
2016-01-20 15:00
Second Chance debuts tonight 1/13/16 and stars Dilshad Vadsaria as Mary Goodwin, the female half of a genius pair of twins who create company Looking Glass. In a mysterious side project, Mar… Read More
2016-01-14 18:37
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've been able to blog. A lot has happened between 2015 to 2016...Middle AgeMy business has reached a 15 year milestone. While not all of those years… Read More
2015-11-18 22:07
Okay Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans! I've had the chance to catch up with the amazing costume designer for the show, Cynthia Bergstrom. Her resume not only includes Buffy, but the first "Scre… Read More
2015-11-17 16:54
Ever since my jewelry on fan-favorite TV show Buffy, the Vampire Slayer hit the airwaves waaaay back in 1999, people have asked me for the designs used on the show. In fact, the pieces on th… Read More
2015-11-03 16:45
Here at Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry, I have trays and trays of jewelry in my workspace. But storing them for your own use and organization is a different challenge! It's inevitable f… Read More
2015-10-19 16:00
Revised and reposted from 2009(!)I've had Handmade Jewelry by Peggy Li Creations for over 14 years now and there are questions that I am often asked about my business. I'll try and cover one… Read More
2015-10-13 06:10
Today I have an awesome guest blog post from Debra Haas, long time jewelry lover. I asked her to talk about Fall colors and jewelry and here she is! Thank you, Debra! You can also follow her… Read More
2015-09-16 17:10
I love technology and of course fashion, so I try and keep my eye out for new metals, materials and techniques. One of the most exciting recent breakthroughs is affordable 3D printing. These… Read More
2015-08-18 17:28
I love movies and TV! Part of the fun of running my jewelry business is getting to work with amazing people in the film and TV business. For example, my journey when I got the call from bril… Read More
2015-08-18 17:28
I love movies and TV! Part of the fun of running my jewelry business is getting to work with amazing people in the film and TV business. For example, my journey when I got the call from bril… Read More
2015-07-07 19:16
This season of The Bachelorette has been the most dramatic ever with controversial bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe. Kaitlyn stirred things up by letting in a late entry to win her heart (ahem… Read More
2015-06-24 17:11
ABC Family TV show Melissa and Joey is a quirky, funny family sitcom featuring two of TV's most likable stars, Melissa Joan Hart (of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch fame) and Joey Lawrence (Bloss… Read More
2015-06-18 17:53
I've always got my eye on what's going on in fashion here at Peggy Li Creations jewelry. From red carpet looks, to unsuspecting paparazzi shots, celebrities always step out looking effortles… Read More
2015-05-29 23:45
Nurse Jackie is an ensemble show starring Edie Falco, but who it really stars is an ensemble of amazing women including Emmy-winner Merritt Wever as Zoey Barkow, Betty Gilpin as Dr. Carrie R… Read More
2015-05-27 12:00
Every year, as Spring turns to Summer, students turn into graduates. It’s the long awaited and well deserved break many of these hard-working pupils have been working towards for years… Read More
2015-05-21 16:51
What a thrill to spot TV and music star Jennette McCurdy on the Nylon Magazine red carpet wearing a Peggy Li Creations necklace!Jennette is best know for playing Sam Puckett on TV show iCarl… Read More
2015-03-30 19:01
The ear climber trend continues! Here at Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry, I've boiled down this trend, taking the elaborate jeweled pieces seen on the red carpet and translating them int… Read More
2015-03-16 03:03
The first season of Jane the Virgin is the breakout for star Gina Rodriguez. Playing Jane Villanueva, Gina has won a best actress Golden Globe for musical or comedy. Jane is a bright, ambiti… Read More
2015-03-15 07:23
The only rules in fashion these days is that there are no rules! That even goes for bridal and bridal jewelry, especially at Peggy Li Creations jewelry.Alternative engagement rings allow the… Read More
2015-03-15 07:22
As the business owner and artist for handmade jewelry by Peggy Li Creations, one of my priorities is to always continue to learn and grow. Developing new jewelry skills is not only fun and e… Read More
2015-03-15 07:22
It's an amazing honor to have jewelry in the latest issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition 2015! The theme is "America the Beautiful" and as always, SI features many home grown bea… Read More
2015-01-05 23:38
Minimalist jewelry is all the rage right now, but Peggy Li Creations has been loving light, delicate and dainty jewelry forever! Looking for stacking rings, layering necklaces and tiny… Read More
2014-12-08 20:20
Holiday shopping is in full swing here at Peggy Li Creations http://www.peggyli.com. Choose from handmade personalized necklaces or maybe a piece of jewelry seen on TV sh… Read More
2014-11-27 04:05
The best part of having Peggy Li Creations jewelry on Arrow is that I am truly a fan of the show! Arrow, starring Stephen Amell, Emily Bett Rickards, Katie Cassidy, Colton Haynes and Willa H… Read More
2014-11-04 18:36
It's been a few months since my web store on website Boticca has shuttered, but I thought I should let my customers know that I loved being a part of the Boticca community! It was/is such an… Read More
2014-09-24 03:24
I did a double take when I saw this photo of the lovely actress Jennifer Lawrence at a Hunger Games: Catching Fire press event. Not only was her new, choppy haircut amazing, but she looked f… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Late-night drama Dallas returned to TV on cable channel TNT bigger, bolder, and brassier than ever. Filled with past cast favorites like Sue Ellen and Bobby, the rebooted show also intr… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I've been watching American Idol for countless seasons, so I was thrilled to have my work accepted by the stylist for the show and boom! So excited to see contestants Jessica Meuse, Jena Ire… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Detangling Your Jewelry TipsWe've all had the experience of reaching into a jewelry box for the necklace we're in the mood to wear, and finding the chain tangled and knotted up with other pi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the biggest media events of the year is the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. The reasons are obvious -- babes, bikinis, beaches and... jewelry? YES! This years' 2014 Sports Illust… Read More
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