News & Updates

Saturday March 22, from 11-3
Join me at MaMa Jean's Market 65807

Women helping women event

All proceeds go to the local 'Safe to Sleep' organization
288 W. Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65807

Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm

December - March
(weather permitting) Check on my Facebook or Instagram pages for updates.
2144 E Republic Rd Springfield, MO 65804

Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm

April - October
231 E Commercial St Springfield, MO 65803

A small selection of currently available items...

Below is a gallery of sold items. If any of these designs appeal to you, and you would be interested in purchasing a particular item, I can usually make something similar but not exact, as all are one of a kind.

Fingerless/Driving Gloves

I start my fingerless gloves on a vintage Singer knitting machine. It does require alot of hand manipulation, but the results are a uniform textile and allows me to save some time and finish a pair in about 1 1/2 hours as opposed to 7 hours. I can then merely charge for the materials and not for the time. Win/Win

February 2021

In my mind it's not too early to begin thinking of...

With thoughts of warmer days I began working on lighter, softer colors that remind one of Spring. I started with a couple pair of earrings, and will share more as I finish them.

January 2021
A universal collective sigh of relief. We have a new Prez and Vice Prez. All of a sudden I am hopeful.

Today with a lighter heart I was able to truly get back to creating.

I focused on whimsical plantsy stuff today.

November 2020

Using textiles gives a truly one of a kind and soft touch to my designs.

Setember 2020

These past weeks I have been working on some minimalist jewerly. Simple, sleek, silver and brass, and totally personalizable earrings.
Just slide on a new set of beads to mix and match your dressy or casual outfit. These will be your new "go to" earrings! Check them out below.

August 2020

These are some crazyass times. But on the other side of that, there has been a wonderful, safe, and nice respite from all the isolation this season at our local City Market. Our Market patrons have demonstrated their very best during these most trying times and have shown up and embraced the shop local spirit, everyone wearing their unique and personal masks and face coverings, practicing safe distancing and respect for others. Their support has kept a lot of us small local biz's above water, and we are so truly thankful and appreciative.

So, in that spirit and keeping up with demand, here are some of this weeks offerings.
Be kind, be well, and stay safe.

From recycled liter bottles to indoor/outdoor hanging planters. $8 each

Handmade bracelet with a cluster of mixed unique shaped subtle creamy white and off white glass Czech beads, strung along a silk ribbon and woven through a leather strap band. Size S-L with extender chain. Breezily fresh . $11.00

Handmade bracelet with a cluster of mixed unique shaped subtle green glass Czech beads, strung along a silk ribbon and woven through a leather strap band. Size S-L with extension chain. Casual charm. $11.00

Handmade bracelet with a cluster of mixed unique shaped turquoise glass Czech and crystal beads, strung along a silk ribbon and woven through a leather strap band. Size S-L with extension chain. Bluesy appeal. $11.00

Handmade bracelet with a cluster of mixed unique shaped coral glass Czech beads, strung along a silk ribbon and woven through a leather strap band. Size S-L with extension chain. Peachy keen. $11.00

Handmade bracelet with a cluster of mixed unique dusty rose glass Czech beads, strung along a silk ribbon and woven through a leather strap band. Size S-L with extension chain. Playfully warm. $11.00

March 2020

Being lucky enough to be a work at home biz, this allows me to be able to continue to create, grow, plant, and do all that I normally do. It is very therapeutic for me getting lost in the creative process and especially now, during these unknown and difficult times. Keep on keeping on...

Making and growing so that others may be able to enjoy a little bit of pretty in an otherwise not so pretty situation. Here is the current progress on my new line of affordable handmade earrings. Below are just a few finished items...

These all silver ear wires have been antiqued a warm dark patina, and are totally interchangeable! They can be mixed and matched with any style bead or bobble. So I will leave with you just a small preview of some of the styles of ear wires and a few of the bobble options. Much more to come... Be well all.

February 2020

I am very excited to be bringing to the 2020 market season some brand new lines of products. One line will be a "build your own affordable earring collection", and my other product line will be homemade planters for both inside and out.

I will be updating with more information as I finish developing.

For a sneak peak...

Fresh off the soldering block are copper, silver and brass shapes, posts and ear wires that will be part of the "build your own earrings" campaign. I will also be introducing handmade ceramic and enamel beads.

Stay tuned...

Progress in the "build your own earrings" campaign, below are some finished earring components that were made from the peices that are shown above.

2019

To start off my 7th season at the C-St City Market and beginning with the first C-St City Market day on April 6, 2019, A bit Boho is excited to be sponsoring a Giant Titan Sunflower growing contest. "Who can grow the largest?!" A FREE packet of seeds will be given out during the month of April, or as long as supplies last to anyone who wishes to participate. You must stop by the market to obtain your seeds. Sunflowers are easy and fun to grow! There are no official rules, but we do ask that you use the Giant Titan seeds that we have given out so all have the same advantage.

For the contest, at the end of the growing season contestants will take pictures of their sunflower heads and post their "final submission" and submit pictures to the C-St City Market page between September 25th - 28th, 2019. Winners will be announced on the C-St City Market page for first, second and third place winners for whomever grows the largest Giant Titan sunflower seed head. Prizes will be available the following Saturday October 5, 2019 for winners to pick up. In case of ties, the first posted ones will be chosen.

Keep us updated on your sunflowers progess and share with weekly pics to our Facebook Page and to Instagram with the hashtag; #cstreetsunflower, and do make sure to take clear pics with a ruler or yardstick and title your final contest post with; "C-St sunflower final submission". Happy growing!

1st place - $25 Market bucks
2nd place - $15 Market bucks
3rd place - $10 Market bucks

March 2019
Spring is just around the bend and Market will start soon but meanwhile........I am gearing up for this years 39th St. Patricks day event and parade happening this Saturday the 16th, and woot, woot, happily the weather looks like it is going to be grand!

A bit Boho will have your back if you don't wear your green this Saturday with unique handmade and just a bit snarky "Pinch Proof" pins aplenty. Stop by my booth and purchase your "Pinch Proof" pin and get a free strand of "Green" parade beads!

The day starts with vendors being be set up by 10AM and you'll get a sneak preview of some of this years awesome City Market Vendors! Come early and hang out until the parade starts and get a good sidewalk spot, or stay and shop after the parade. We'll be set up from 10-4.

The Irish Pet Contest starts at 12:30PM @the Jefferson St. Footbride, and lastly the parade starts at 2:00PM @Benton and C-St then goes on to Boonville and disperses at Elm St. Hope to see all you then!

February 2019
I am off and running this year with some Czech glass beaded post earrings, leather statement bracelets, some Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day goodies.
In the next few weeks I will be adding some new food items as well.

Valentines day is a day to share your love with friends, family and even co-workers.

These mini handmade fabric pocket hearts are perfect hand outs that come with a peice of candy. A mixture of fabrics can be for gals and guys.

The "Pinch Proctetor" pins are a must for those who want to proctect themselves from the pinching predators. They will get the message! NO Pinching!!! They measure 3" round with a beaded pin, your unique message on an ultra light tag.
A good luck horseshoe is a lucky bonus!

Rich colored, unique shaped glass beads exclusively from the Czech Republic make up these everyday simple post earrings.
Stainless steel posts.

Show your uniqueness with these expressive statement bracelets, or request an order for your own statement, name or message, as they can be personalized.
These are made with ultra soft natural deer lace leather, hand cut tin plates with fabric labels. Stainless steel clasp and a varity of accent beads

December 2018

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July 25, 2018
From the work table this week a few more Tillandsia plant holders. These will be available Saturday at the C-Street City Market. Come early before they are gone. Or message me and I will invoice you and ship you your choice.

July 20, 2018
Colorful wooden, hand painted zentangle design spoon and fork tillandsia plant holders. Also a new style of earrings made with Japanese glass tila beads.

June 14, 2018
My bad. Since the holidays and then downsizing and moving and a this and a that......... it has been a while since I had time to post. But, now my studio is finally set up, and we are somewhat settled in the new abode I can finally get back to full time Bohoing. Here we go. This weeks jewelry offerings include Argentium silver and brass earrings. Argentium silver has less copper in it than Sterling which makes it much slower to tarnish.

10.06.2017
Time ran out and I had to take some "group" pictures of all my new handmade earrings, leather and beaded bracelets, Tillandsia wall pocket holders, and grapevine Tilly holders. All will all be at Pumpkin Daze in Republic 10.072017. Check them out!

08.10.2017
This week brings a mish mash of stuff. I really like working with the enamels.
I did copper hand cut and enameled focals in basic colors with stone and glasss beads on leather strap bracelets. I will be able to do more colors when my white enamel arrives. Hard to mix colors without basic white.

8.04.2017
Quite a productive week with relativley few mishaps which resulted in fewer swear words for a change.
I had a run on earrings last market day so I had to stock up. Worked with enamels, resin, metal formation and colors.

7.29.2017
Worked with a new to me medium this week. Enamels!. Cut up some copper peices, molded and added holes and then torch fired with powdered enamels. I like the look that I acheived. More to come soon!
Also made a couple of bracelets.

7.11.2017
Started out with beaded bracelets and finished with some new Tillandsia plant holders.

Tillandsia Planters are hand painted and wire wrapped

6.28.2017
This week I have some unique jewelry pieces, along with home grown druzy rocks to display these adorable Tillandsia plants. The rocks are from our local Ozarks, just a bit south of St. Louis in an undisclosed, hush, hush, top secret area.

I have also acquired some little darling hand made ceramic Tillandsia plant holders. These irredescant gems are made by a local potter specially for A bit Boho. For more on her pottery work click here www.etsy.com/shop/Afromationpottery

6.21.2017
More earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

A week of Necklaces, and a bracelet

Missouri Druzy rock with hand formed copper wire and leather cord necklace

This necklace is made with turquoise blue glass crow beads, silver metal etched spacer beads, feather pendant accent, hand formed steel wire accents strung on a leather cord.
Complimentrary earrings with handmade silver french style ear wires.

Boho envy green bracelet. Natural jasper, glass beads, Czech beads, leather and brass make this a very organic bracelet.

Earthy, Boho, free form patinaed Copper and Leather necklace. Organic and lightweight.

A coordinating pair of earrings is also available for those who like sets.

Some new handmade adorable glazed pottery Tillandsia plant holders. Hand stamped and glazed in warm organic colors and shapes that will compliment most decors. They can hang in a window or on the wall. The plants and wire work by A bit Boho and the pottery was made by local Ozarks potter Lee Ann. Check out her other beautiful handmade pottery @
www.facebook.com/handcraftedbyleeann/?ref=br_rs

These are available at C-Street City Market Saturdays 9-2 @
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=114356688581907&ref=br_rs

or contact A bit Boho for ordering @
www.facebook.com/A-bit-Boho-209247245780724/?ref=page_internal

Too cute hand formed and glazed small Tillandsia table top or window sill original designed planters in soft pastel tones which are made by Denise, another talented local Ozarks potter. Take a look at all her other beautiful handmade pottery designs @
www.facebook.com/Afromationpottery/?ref=br_rs

Available at C-Street City Market Saturdays 9-2
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=114356688581907&ref=br_rs

Or contact A bit Boho @
www.facebook.com/A-bit-Boho-209247245780724/?ref=page_internal

For The Birdz

Bird nesting material baskets are Ideal for bird watchers, knitters, sewers and nature lovers. And birds!

Birds are wonderful scavengers and make use of many different materials to build their nests. You could also fill your basket with pet fur, (not treated with flea or tick chemicals), human hair, cotton balls, straw, pine needles and sticks. Be creative!

Also new for this season are these original, practical and too darn cute Tillandsia plant holders. I have taken some plain old suction cups and put a little greenery on them to disguise and pretty them up. Now you can have your plants in any room with a window! These would be marvelous for a small apartment, dorm room or an RV which all have such limited space. These are also great for people with cats who like to play with the Tillies - now they can be out of reach!

Other new designs for this season are these handmade beaded wire earrings on posts. For those who do not like to wear the fish hook style earrings.

Leather and beaded multi wrap and single bracelets all handmade!

This winter I have been working on some new scarf designs. These are a few of my keepers. Self fastening triangle shaped scarves in many textures and colors.