<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459</id><updated>2008-09-06T21:45:45.908-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Funkiness</title><subtitle type='html'>This is the official Classic Funk jewelry news and events page. We'll post all the exciting information to keep you in the know about all things Classic Funk. Occassionally we'll throw up some pictures and musings about works-in-progress, and maybe some other cool stuff down the road. Feel free to comment - especially if you wanna trade links.</subtitle><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default'/><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>11</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-116178670422110107</id><published>2006-10-25T10:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-10-25T10:31:44.233-04:00</updated><title type='text'>I saw my first Christmas tree</title><content type='html'>I feel like every year the store windows turn red, green, and gold much sooner.  This year, these colors have emerged even before Halloween.  Well, at least, the decreasing temperatures don't seem as painful when Santa Clause is smiling at you through the window.  And with the approach of the holidays, it's time to purchase gifts for family and friends.  So, even though I haven't been posting on the blog, I've been designed a ton of new pieces that I think you will enjoy.  So check back on the website soon to see these new creations!</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/10/i-saw-my-first-christmas-tree.html' title='I saw my first Christmas tree'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=116178670422110107&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/116178670422110107'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/116178670422110107'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115858926639132287</id><published>2006-09-18T10:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-09-18T10:21:06.413-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Thrifty Boutique</title><content type='html'>More press for Classic Funk! I hope you all check out the review on Thrifty Boutique--&lt;a href="http://thriftyboutiquejewelry.blogspot.com"&gt;http://thriftyboutiquejewelry.blogspot.com&lt;/a&gt;.  Also, more earrings and funky necklaces on the way!</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/09/thrifty-boutique.html' title='Thrifty Boutique'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115858926639132287&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115858926639132287'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115858926639132287'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115626472879221736</id><published>2006-08-22T12:32:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-22T12:43:08.940-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Indie Quarter Features Classic Funk</title><content type='html'>Hey everyone,&lt;br /&gt;I just wanted to alert you all to some press we've been getting over at &lt;a href="http://www.indiequarter.com"&gt;Indie Quarter&lt;/a&gt; .  Indie Quarter is a website/blog that is devoted to showcasing independent designers for customers who are looking for creative and unique clothing, jewelry, art and more.  Currently,  Classic Funk is profiled on their front page and in their blog.  Check it out!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amanda</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/indie-quarter-features-classic-funk.html' title='Indie Quarter Features Classic Funk'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115626472879221736&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115626472879221736'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115626472879221736'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115626240606600974</id><published>2006-08-22T11:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-22T12:00:06.103-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More new pics!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/picture15-727786.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/picture15-757468.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_03-731774.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_03-772441.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_02-779039.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_02-722437.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/more-new-pics.html' title='More new pics!'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115626240606600974&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115626240606600974'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115626240606600974'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115590816843457307</id><published>2006-08-18T09:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-18T09:38:18.173-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More Classic Funk Earrings On The Way!</title><content type='html'>There's more earrings making their way to &lt;a href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;the website&lt;/a&gt; soon, and I'll let Amanda tell you more about them when she gets a chance, but I just wanted to post the newest pic for all to see and get excited about. Another teaser, if you will. &lt;p&gt;Enjoy,&lt;/p&gt;Kevin&lt;br&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_01-782521.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/e_01-777578.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/more-classic-funk-earrings-on-way.html' title='More Classic Funk Earrings On The Way!'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115590816843457307&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115590816843457307'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115590816843457307'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115573662364720492</id><published>2006-08-16T09:36:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-16T09:57:03.680-04:00</updated><title type='text'>In the News</title><content type='html'>So, Classic Funk is beginning to gain some recognition as the word continues to spread.  We will be profiled on Indie Quarter's blog (www.indiequarter.com/blog) in the next couple of weeks.  Indie Quarter highlights independent designers and their work.  In addition, we were invited to participate in Style Bakery's Designers on the Rise issue in October (www.stylebakery.com).  Style Bakery will showcase a myriad of designers and their creations through March 2007.  I'll post more with the direct links but just wanted to share the news!</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/in-news.html' title='In the News'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115573662364720492&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115573662364720492'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115573662364720492'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115530844134281333</id><published>2006-08-11T10:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-11T11:15:49.366-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Mini-Preview</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/earring1-725086.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/earring1-701132.jpg" border="0" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Just wanted to share with you one of my newest creations. It seems that gold and circles are emerging as trends for the fall. So, I decided to dangle coral drops and gold-filled circles from spring wire. I like how the drops fit within the confines of the circle and the way the coral complements the gold. I might try the design with other colors, such as citrine and turquoise. Hope you enjoy them and check back for the launch of the rest of the collection!</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/mini-preview.html' title='Mini-Preview'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115530844134281333&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115530844134281333'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115530844134281333'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115461374830531508</id><published>2006-08-03T09:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-08-03T10:02:28.330-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Earrings Update</title><content type='html'>Hi all,&lt;br /&gt;Thank you so much for all of your feedback and support of the site over the past month. However, I've been sensing a high demand for earrings. So, they are under construction at the moment! Get ready for gemstones dangling from gold-plated chain, pearls suspended inside metal circles, chandeliers, and some simple precious stone drops.  Keep spreading the word!&lt;br /&gt;Truly,&lt;br /&gt;Amanda&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;www.classicfunk.com&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/08/earrings-update.html' title='Earrings Update'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115461374830531508&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115461374830531508'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115461374830531508'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115222758623798712</id><published>2006-07-06T19:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-07-06T19:13:06.240-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Classic Funk is live!</title><content type='html'>&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt;Click below to go to&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; font-family: georgia;"&gt; Classic Funk&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: georgia;"&gt; - Custom Jewelry Design&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.classicfunk.com/"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/uploaded_images/classicfunk-738289.png" alt="" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;and check back here regularly for news and updates! Spread the word - Classic Funk is up and running and open for business.</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/07/classic-funk-is-live.html' title='Classic Funk is live!'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115222758623798712&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115222758623798712'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115222758623798712'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115150141673940204</id><published>2006-06-28T09:27:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-06-28T09:30:33.596-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Greetings from Classic Funk</title><content type='html'>Hi all,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I just wanted to say hi and express my excitement for the upcoming weeks.  Hopefully, &lt;a href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;www.classicfunk.com&lt;/a&gt; will be launched extremely soon (thanks to our webmaster, Kevin) and I can’t wait to hear all of your feedback. As some of you know, making jewelry just began as one of my hobbies.  I’ve&lt;br /&gt;always had the urge to ditch the academic world (currently my studies in psychology) and invest in my creative side.  At first, I started to collect and accumulate different types of beads, gemstones, shells, pearls, and coral.  Working with various shapes, colors, and textures, I realized that the combining of these unique elements was the most thrilling and difficult part of the process.  I meticulously select each piece of Czech glass, each shell, each sea pearl, each Swarvoski crystal, and each piece of branched coral and combine them together in a way that enhances their beauty.  I try to individualize each piece as well, whether I add a vintage clasp or&lt;br /&gt;scatter Venetian glass beads throughout.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thus, these pieces that I’ve created blend precious, high-quality elements in an inventive fashion.  I’m psyched to share these little treasures with&lt;br /&gt;you.  Thanks for all of your help and support!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Truly,&lt;br /&gt;Amanda&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Classic Funk&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;www.classicfunk.com&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/06/greetings-from-classic-funk.html' title='Greetings from Classic Funk'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115150141673940204&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115150141673940204'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115150141673940204'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29990459.post-115127981274222223</id><published>2006-06-25T19:50:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-07-06T19:05:14.420-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Classic Funk - almost open for business</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style="font-size:85%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;Hey everybody, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;You've somehow ended up on this blog, which is quite an impressive feat if you did it on purpose.  I 'm assuming many of you clicked Blogger's "next blog" button thing.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;In any case, Classic Funk is a New York City -based  jewelry design company that specializes in awesome and fashionable beaded necklaces and other accessories.  Our website is under construction, and expected to go live within a few weeks.  So definitely make sure to check it out at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;www.classicfunk.com.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt; You'll be able to browse our pieces, learn about where we'll be showing them, and contact us about creating a design especially for you or as a gift for a close friend or relative.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;Thanks and keep on reading.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;Kevin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: lucida grande;"&gt;Classic Funk&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.classicfunk.com"&gt;www.classicfunk.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</content><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/2006/06/classic-funk-almost-open-for-business.html' title='Classic Funk - almost open for business'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=29990459&amp;postID=115127981274222223&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.classicfunk.com/blog/atom.xml' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115127981274222223'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/29990459/posts/default/115127981274222223'/><author><name>Classic Funk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17390464890059069424</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author></entry></feed>