Beautiful Art Benefit

My sister, Melanie, is working with the Beautiful Africa Campaign to care for children affected by HIV/AIDS between 0 – 5 years of age.  She traveled to Beautiful Gate in Lesotho last year where she served the children of Lesotho.  Early May this year, Melanie will be hosting a Beautiful Art benefit.  This is a silent auction to raise awareness and funds for the children of Lesotho.  Melanie has been working on several art pieces for the benefit in our Uncle Ron and Aunt Karen's loft-studio in Yucaipa.  I saw a few of her works when visiting over New Years and would absolutely love every one of them in my home!

Melanie bought an Anthropologie dress to wear to the event that will be held at the Mitten Building in Redlands, CA on Friday, May 7.  She asked if I would design a necklace for her to wear with her dress.  Below is a sketch of the dress and some preliminary  ideas for necklaces.  I'm excited to see what she decides on and then to see the whole outfit come together.