Busted Heart - Mended Heart
Or burstin with love; you choose! Copper and Brass Sorry, this one's sold. If you'd like a similar one
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
I am taking a short break to spend time with my family and will be back in the New Year!
I am taking a short break to spend time with my family and will be back in the New Year!
Tania Clarke Hall Jewelry
Leather.
Supple, pliable, soft.
We're all familiar with leather when it's
used as stringing material for a pendant
or a bracelet. But it's when leather
becomes the main attraction
that we sit up and take notice.
Jewelry created by Tania Clarke Hall
is worth taking notice.
It can make your heart melt.
From the dainty, wispy little
curlicues found in her
Falling Circles earrings
to the high-necked corsetted
collars in her Slash series,
each is a show stopper.
Tania uses many techniques
in her work, such as tearing,
slashing, molding, painting
and laser-cutting the leather.
The effects range from sweet
to dramatic.
Here is her striking
Slash High Collar.
Supple, pliable, soft.
We're all familiar with leather when it's
used as stringing material for a pendant
or a bracelet. But it's when leather
becomes the main attraction
that we sit up and take notice.
Jewelry created by Tania Clarke Hall
is worth taking notice.
It can make your heart melt.
From the dainty, wispy little
curlicues found in her
Falling Circles earrings
to the high-necked corsetted
collars in her Slash series,
each is a show stopper.
Tania uses many techniques
in her work, such as tearing,
slashing, molding, painting
and laser-cutting the leather.
The effects range from sweet
to dramatic.
Here is her striking
Slash High Collar.
and a necklace called
Black Twist
Black Twist
and this collar is called
ZigZag Pink
ZigZag Pink
This piece is called FreeForm Circles.
We love these sweet tendrils of leather and
how they seem to float around the
model's neck as though they're lighter than air.
how they seem to float around the
model's neck as though they're lighter than air.
Impeccable craftsmanship and strong
design come together seamlessly to
create jewelry with flair and drama.
Now it's time to find a worthy
event to wear these.
design come together seamlessly to
create jewelry with flair and drama.
Now it's time to find a worthy
event to wear these.
The right idea....
I am pretty sure these two are not stressing about getting everything done in time for Christmas. They do this often and every time it makes me smile.
Naughty or Nice?
Have you been Naughty or Nice this year?
Isn't this mug cute? I got it at Pier1 and the other side says Naughty.
Isn't this mug cute? I got it at Pier1 and the other side says Naughty.
The To Do List...
Christmas tree up... check
Christmas presents purchased...well most
Christmas cookies baked....not yet
What is still on your to do list?
Christmas presents purchased...well most
Christmas cookies baked....not yet
What is still on your to do list?
You Capture: Get outside
Last weekend we attended Holiday Nights at The Henry Ford. The weather was perfect for strolling through The Henry Ford. It was packed with Christmas cheer so if you weren't already in the Christmas spirit you would be now. That night the snow started falling and the next day we had our first big snow of the season. It made for a perfect night. I still can't believe Christmas is next week! Are you ready yet? I am not I still have so much on my to do list.
Ready to ship...
A few of my bestsellers are available and ready to ship just in time for Christmas. I made some extras a while back for those last minute shoppers. There are just a few in each available so once they are gone they won't be available until after the new year. Happy Shopping and you can find them HERE.
I need a cat nap...
Things have been so busy and I really wish I could take a nap like this, but the only one getting naps is our kitty. I am in the home stretch of working on holiday orders and am really looking forward to things slowing down a bit and soaking up some family time. Sometimes I wish I was a cat.Santa is scary....
Will has always been afraid of Santa but each year he is a little less afraid. This year he actually smiled for the picture. We didn't intend on seeing Santa but when there wasn't a line at our local museum we seized the opportunity. I am a bit disappointed that Will wasn't dressed up but he does have his favorite shirt on. I am pleased that Santa told him to brush his teeth, clean up after himself and listen to his Mom and Dad. All I need to do is remind him of our visit with Santa when he starts to protest and it stops, I will take this as long as I can!
Are you kiddos scared of Santa?
Nutcrackers....
I collect nutcrackers and right now I have 37. One day I would like to get a really large one like the one below. What do you collect?
Isabelle Posillico Jewelry
Sometimes it's all about gorgeous gemstones.
Gloriously-colored jewels set in a matrix of metal.
And while often the metal matrix
can serve as mere background,
easily ignored when compared
with the richness of the gem clusters,
at other times the metal is just as
spectacular and multidimensional
in impact as the gems.
The total effect can be
symphonic.
We admire works of art created
by Isabelle Posillico specifically
because they are composed of many
luscious gems each harmoniously
punctuated by equally strong notes
of 14k, 18k and 22k gold.
We see her work not only as having been
created by a jeweler but as having been
composed as though by a musician.
She handcrafts these wearable treasures
using precious and semi-precious
stones and pearls with accents of gold
that all seem to play together as a symphony.
For us, each precious gem represents
a note in a musical composition
and each harmonizes with the others
for balance and depth. Like notes in a melody,
she creates music in her work and each
piece presents itself as a
variation on a theme.
The artist has several series that are
dynamic and composed of melodious
elements with staccato rhythms.
Here's an example from
her Conga Line series
made with pearls, tourmaline,
chysocolla, blue topaz, diamond, opal,
and various karats of gold.
And while often the metal matrix
can serve as mere background,
easily ignored when compared
with the richness of the gem clusters,
at other times the metal is just as
spectacular and multidimensional
in impact as the gems.
The total effect can be
symphonic.
We admire works of art created
by Isabelle Posillico specifically
because they are composed of many
luscious gems each harmoniously
punctuated by equally strong notes
of 14k, 18k and 22k gold.
We see her work not only as having been
created by a jeweler but as having been
composed as though by a musician.
She handcrafts these wearable treasures
using precious and semi-precious
stones and pearls with accents of gold
that all seem to play together as a symphony.
For us, each precious gem represents
a note in a musical composition
and each harmonizes with the others
for balance and depth. Like notes in a melody,
she creates music in her work and each
piece presents itself as a
variation on a theme.
The artist has several series that are
dynamic and composed of melodious
elements with staccato rhythms.
Here's an example from
her Conga Line series
made with pearls, tourmaline,
chysocolla, blue topaz, diamond, opal,
and various karats of gold.
and here's a pendant from the same series
As a counterpoint to all that syncopation,
we adore this necklace featuring a solo
performance of one kunzite stone.
Supporting players include diamonds,
pink tourmalines, pink sapphires, garnets and gold
accompanied by pearls.
we adore this necklace featuring a solo
performance of one kunzite stone.
Supporting players include diamonds,
pink tourmalines, pink sapphires, garnets and gold
accompanied by pearls.
We also enjoy her Dance Partners series
featuring asymmetrical designs yet
perfectly balanced compositions.
This is one of our favorites.
Made with pearls, aquamarines, pink & green
tourmalines and various karats of gold.
featuring asymmetrical designs yet
perfectly balanced compositions.
This is one of our favorites.
Made with pearls, aquamarines, pink & green
tourmalines and various karats of gold.
And this pair features
garnets, chalcedony, pink sapphires,
and tanzanite with various karats of gold.
There is so much to admire in this work.
We admire the magnificent gem choices.
We admire the fact that
the metal is not subservient to the
intensity of color and
preciousness of the gems.
We admire the
tempos and rhythms of
each composition.
Each piece is a performance of
timeless grace and beauty.
They hit the right note every time.
Aurora Plush for the kiddo on your holiday list!
I don't know about you but I find all of Aurora's plush are simply adorable. I have featured their plush many times and think they make the perfect gift for any kiddo big or small on your holiday list. Let me introduce you to just a select few that I think are sure to please.
Cheeky Charlie™ & Carmen™
These little monkeys are loaded with personality, lovable smiles and signature banana in the tail. Cheeky Charlie™& Carmen™ have three newer styles in the line also which include Cheeky Charlie “Rock Star” which features Charlie with a Mohawk, Cheeky Charlie Zoo Keeper, Wrangler Cheeky Charlie, and Carmen “BFF” are some other top items in the line. Each monkey’s Velcro hands make “hanging out” easy! Ages three and up. All “14.5 inch” Cheeky Charlie & Carmen styles retail with a suggested price of $17. Visit Aurora online HERE.
Aurora’s international toy phenomenon YooHoo & Friends™ aims to please kids and collectors with the release of super-hip YooHoo & Friends dressed in 60s, 70s and 80s retro styles. The collection is fashioned after some of the most famous pop culture icons of those decades (think Elvis, Madonna, Travolta from Saturday Night Fever etc.). The medium sized, five inch “retro” YooHoo & Friends are available in seven styles including 70s Love, Punk Rocker, Pop Singer, Vegas, Flash Dancer, British Rocker and Disco Dancer. The larger, eight inch versions include Punk Rocker, 70s Love, Flash Dancer and Pop Singer. Both sizes make sounds when squeezed (MSRP: medium-$8.99, large-$14.99) you can find them online HERE.
You can also find Aurora plush at most fine gift shops. Happy shopping friends!
Melissa Huff Jewelry
Enamel is a remarkably versatile medium,
and there are so many different ways
that one can approach it.
In champlevé the metal is etched and the
enamel is inlaid into each recessed portion.
When fired, the effect is bold and direct,
and that's what we love about the
art jewelry created by Melissa Huff.
There are many variables to take into
account when working with enamels,
such as stress factors between the
hardness of the glass and
the softness of the metal. Combine these
variables with other stress factors in the
layering of each color of enamels which
can often crack or otherwise refuse
to bond and one begins to understand
just how intricate and elaborate
the process can be.
We find Melissa’s explorations of color
range from subtle to intense and each piece
is strikingly beautiful.
We love the nuanced gradations of colors.
The combinations create specific palettes
of color that we find very satisfying.
It’s apparent that the time, focus and energy
devoted to each piece must be immense.
Her mandala series of brooches are
especially interesting. Based on
cross-sections of roots and stems
each features a multitudinous
riot of recessed cells
that unite as a cohesive whole.
This one is called Orchid Mandala.
Here's a piece called Core Mandala
and here's one called Flow Mandala
We enjoy how this artist can stretch
the boundaries of jewelry
into pure art.
Each piece is geometric yet flowing,
meticulous yet relaxed.
We admire it all.
Enjoy!
You Capture: Kindred
If you look at this tree really closely you will see that there are initials carved all over the place, they are even around the back side. It symbolizes past, present and future loves and there is surely something kindred about it.
Giveaway: Nestle Holiday Gift Pack
Hooray a GIVEAWAY FROM NESTLE!!! This giveaway will help you kick off the holidays. NESTLÉ Family wants to help you and your family with your holiday preparations by providing you with all the products to help with your holiday needs. The giveaway prize will include:
A copy of the newly released cookbook, Southern Plate: Classic Comfort Food That Makes Everyone Feel Like Family, from Christy Jordan, blogger at southernplate.com. It will also include a mix of free coupons from CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, TOLL HOUSE® Morsels, TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Cookie Dough, JUICY JUICE® and STOUFFER’S® for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking.
The cookbook alone is simply fabulous and there are so many delicious recipes to try! Would you like to enter?
One lucky reader will win this fabulous gift pack.
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