Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Armando in the Equinest Magazine


What a surprise when Paige emailed asking to interview Armando for a widely read print magazine for equestrians. When asked whether or not he was a horse lover, he responded that he became one vicariously after having met a million dollar black Fresian stallion in Richmond.

I think this interview about Armando's horseshoe nail jewelry sealed it!

www.theequinest.com/armando-suarez/

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Armando on YouTube

Busy, busy days - shows, travel, making jewelry stock!!!

Well, Armando finally made it on the tube and I don’t mean the tele. Internet jewelry radio talk show host, Mona Hair, spent an hour with him talking about everything from his hippy days on the art scene to why he named some of his pieces after a cat. Thanks Mona!

Check it out on:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWlAu6Orve0

Be back soon,
Koko

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Friday, December 19, 2008

The 'Fab' "O" Gallery in Onancock!

the O Gallery in Onancock virginiaThree amazing women: Roz, Phyllis & Rox, are behind the elegantly understated neon “O” that glows in the picture window at 8 North Street in Onancock. While it’s clearly meant to stand for the “O” in Onancock, it’s just as easy to see it as short for “Ohh!” or “Ooh” because that’s what everyone’s reaction to the place is. It is as captivating and charming as the 3 who run it and Armando is thrilled to have his work represented there along with so many other Eastern Shore artists and artisans.

Their hours are Wednesday – Saturday: 10-4 and Sundays from 12-4pm.
757-787-3136
Info@galleryonancock.com

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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

What is it with Armando and that 1979 Volkswagen Van?

Armando Suarez of Onancock virginia

A picture is definitely worth more than one thousand ninety seven words in this case. He thinks this photo was taken somewhere between 1974 and 1979 (he’s the one on the right in the beret, by the way.)
P.S. Armando still uses a coffee pot like this for his Bustelo coffee in the mornings. Some things really do never change!

A lot of people say that the 70s were the best of times for them and when he finally found the time to travel, that didn’t necessarily mean that he was determined to cross only physical borders. What’s wrong with a little time travel?

In honor of his new - old van, Armando has started on a new line of Peace Sign Jewelry. Come see it and celebrate your wild years.

Come see us with the new van at the shows,
KoKo

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Monday, December 1, 2008

Not Your Grandmother’s Brooch ...


Tis the season of conspicuous jewelry and more is more when it comes right down to it.

Worn in multiples (like 3 from Mom’s archives) or unusual placements - closing a cami or a wrap - these become instant outfit updaters.

OR …

Wear one important piece like Armando’s newest 'Koko' (see left) that, by the way, slips easily onto a chain to convert to a pendant when your mood swings

AND

then go crazy with a bracelet like 'Pastis' (see below).

Holiday Joy,
Koko


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