Pursuing Passions: All That Glitters is Gold: Holiday Season 2011

Holidays usher in that time of the year when leisure replaces work as a priority. You are filled with a joyous exuberance to explore, travel and learn. So indulge in laziness. Spend time with your loved ones and let your heart dance. - Unknown

Happy Holidays! In the past few months, we've introduced several incredible new designers at Art+Soul for the Holiday Season. I wanted to share with you a few that have really caught the attention of our clients, my co-workers, and myself.

Adel Chefridi, a New York based designer, is a designer that we introduced in November and haven't been able to keep in stock since. It quite literally flies off the shelf as a result of the simple yet intricate designs that comprise each piece. We started off by introducing the silver line for the holidays, but will most likely move to the fabulous gold line after it's overwhelming popularity. Here are some images of my favorites from this line. View the entire collection at http://www.chefridi.com/.

Calleen Corderro is another designer that we welcomed to the gallery this fall with her stunning leather cuffs. Based in California, she is best known for her extremely recognizable shoe designs that feature luxurious leather with metal accents. Once we realized how exceptional her accessories were, we knew we needed to add her work to the gallery. I never thought I'd be one to love leather bracelets personally, although I often find myself admiring them on others. The moment I tried on a hand-made platinum metallic cuff with brass and nickel accents, I was in love. Her bracelets and cuffs are a statement piece that can be added to any outfit. Check out some of her designs below or on her website at http://www.calleencordero.com/.

Last, but certainly not least, are the truly incredible designs by Paul Morelli. Raised by a father who was a costume designer, Paul is an extremely artistic and detail-oriented fashion forward jewelry designer. Some may know him for his collection of "Meditation Bells", which are stunning bells available in 18kt gold and polished or oxidized sterling silver that can be added to your own chain or one of his chains that feature smaller bells evenly spaced around the chain. If the bells are not your style, you are still in luck. He has one of the most diverse and incredible lines of jewelry that I have ever seen. He truly does have something for everyone as a result of over 30 years of design. He also focuses on exceptional quality and all of his pieces are entirely hand-made in his Philadelphia studio. Feast your eyes on this stunning pieces below and check out his entire line on his website at http://www.paulmorelli.com/.