Pages

.


What do you think of these solution?

.


Rosanna Raljević Ceglar Jewelry

We are always enchanted by artists
who take an idea to new heights.
One jewelry artist we have recently
become aware of is
who is noted for using a mundane material
and transforming it with
contemporary fiber art techniques.
 She creates exquisite work using
colored copper wire.

The creative shapes and rich textures are
are just the beginning.
What appears at first to be symmetrical,
constrained and precise design
becomes, upon further inspection,
a dense canvas overflowing with
 a bewildering jumble of
crisscrossed and entwined wires.
When combined with luscious colors
all that energy brings a sense of exuberance.

It's especially noteworthy that she
describes her work as "tidy chaos."
Truly, it is chaos captured in pieces
of graceful beauty.

There are so many pieces in her collections
that we adore. Here are some
of our favorites.




And this cuff is awesome.




The inclusion of materials such as recycled rubber
produces creations that are evocative
of otherworldly plants and things found in nature.
This piece features silver wire and gives a
superb view of the work involved in her creations.





Her work ranges from strong and powerful
to delicate and sweet.






Gotta love earrings that are vivacious and bright.






Veins of wrapped wire provide a strong visual
framework for this piece. 





This artist designs wonderful statement pieces
by using a non-precious material in
an innovative way.

Her random-looking knitting process
is actually a systematic method
of interlacing, wrapping, and plaiting wire.
The results produce pieces that are vibrant
and filled with texture.

We'd love to own one of everything!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

More New Spring Earrings

Everyone looks forward to spring and seeing all the flowers, blossoms, and new leaves on the trees. So of course, artists are inspired to express their passion for the beauty that is seen this time of year. Here are some earrings that express my delight in seeing all the colors in nature this spring. Look for these and other nature inspi

red designs at upcoming shows.
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Free Gift With Purchase





Hurry Mother's Day is May 8th!



Don't worry we have m
any Ready to Ship items available in the shop. Ready to Ship items ship within 2-3 days or less.



Free Gift: With the purchase of any Ready to Ship ite
m you will receive a FREE pair of beautiful flower earrings. These earrings are so cute and add a pop of color to any outfit, Mom will love them. At checkout please leave a note saying "FREE EARRINGS" supplies are limited and you will receive a random color, but leave your favorite color and if it is available you just may get it. Offer valid until May 1st and not valid with prior purchases.





Click here to see the Ready To Ship items available.








reade more... Résuméabuiyad

You Capture: PInk


Pink happens to be my favorite color and I especially love pink roses so this weeks photo assignment was an easy one. Happy Capturing!


Photobucket

Remember Mom this Mother's Day!

La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Mothers Day Heart Workshop

Mixed Metals & Cold Connections can it get better than this? 
A gift from the heart -
Make a heart of mixed metals with hand stamped design and rivets to hang as a pendant and a small version as a charm for her cell phone case, purse, jacket zipper or key ring.

Work in Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass with hand stamped designs - see examples below
No previous experience necessary
Thurs April 28  and Friday April 29 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

at R and B Expressions 183 King Street East Gananoque 613-382-4111
or email randbexpressions@bell.net



reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Copper Ruffle Ring

Hammered sterling shank, burnished copper ruffle set with turquoise coloured stone.
Size 8 to 8.5 please
Email for Detail!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Meditation Spin Ring

Lovely chunky hammered and burnished copper Meditation ring with
sterling spinners Size 9 and 3/4 inch wide!


Please
Email for Detail!
regarding purchase information

Come see me at the 19th annual Up The Garden Path studio tour Victoria Day Weekend and the Following weekend http://www.tiarts.org/tour_gp/index.php
Then click on a studio, then on the photo's! Download the brochure and map!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Reiko Ishiyama Jewelry

We love to be surprised. 
Reiko Ishiyama creates jewelry
that surprises the viewer
both in terms of the materials she uses
and the manner in which she uses them.

  In her current collection, she hammers thin
sheets of silver and manipulates them into
small works of sculpture that seem delicate
enough to be easily damaged.  They almost
look like they're made of paper and it's
disconcerting to realize that they are not. 

She describes her work as follows:
My work has an almost fragile quality, stressing lightness and mobility. By shaping paper-thin sheets of silver, I can house space itself. When people hold my work in their hands, they are often surprised by its delicacy and lightness. There is an evanescent, momentary quality that I hope people can truly savor when they wear my pieces.

It's intriguing and pleasantly surprising.

Here are a few of our favorites.





We just can't get over how much it
looks like paper.




It all seems so fragile.
But that's just the illusion.






 

These pieces have so much texture
and layers of interest.

 





We love the delicacy in each piece.






 
It makes you want to gently tap it
to orient your senses. 
It's all so paradoxical.
Seemingly tenuous or flimsy they are sturdy.

The shimmer of light and shadow
combined with the artist's sculptural skills
to create a three-dimensional shape
 from two dimensional material
is simply inspiring.
 
Enjoy!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Real Life Farm






Over Spring Break a friend invited us to join them at The Real Life Farm. What an experience! Will was able to ride a horse, feed a baby goat, milk a cow and go on a hay ride. What fun and what a learning experience. I felt sorry for the cow that had to be milked by the kiddos.
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

And the winner is....



The winner of the Mother's Day giveaway is Lee of Creative 2 X Mom. Lee said if she won she would select the A lot of love for Mom necklace. Congratulations to Lee and a special thank you to all who entered.

Don't forget Mother's Day is May 8th, why not select something special for Mom.

La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Don't Forget....


Mother's Day is May 8th

Make Mom smile with a custom hand stamped piece of jewelry but hurry time is running out for custom orders!



La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Favorite vacation spot...


We didn't go on Spring Break but I really wish we had. I am dreaming that we are at my favorite vacation spot Anna Maria Island, Florida. Of all the places we have visited it is my favorite and we hope to return soon.

What is a favorite vacation spot for you?

Make Mom smile this Mother's Day!

La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Pamela Pereyra Jewelry

We admire work created by
metalsmith Pamela Pereyra.
Her intensely personal approach to design
is accentuated by the distinctive
handmade mark of the artist.
One gets a sense of motion
in many of her pieces.
 And each combination of
 shape, contour and texture
 seems like a little
piece of wearable modern sculpture.

As an example, we love her hammered
necklace and earrings.
Graceful yet intense at the same time
they're visually and tactilely intriguing.
And filled with energetic motion.



Here's the necklace from that series.



One of this artist's signature looks is the
lotus flower with layered petals.
It's especially noteworthy because it
features moveable parts.
Again, we get that sense of motion in her work.
It's simply elegant.


And we really like this piece from her
Kinetic series - the wearer can decide
 how she'd like to mix and match
the pendants each time she wears it.
It can be worn with
all the pendants together,
a few at a time, or just one for
a simpler effect. Each variation
is proportional, balanced and harmonious.

 

We admire the natural organic textures
of each piece and how each of the simple pieces
becomes more layered and more textured
 to create more energy.

Enjoy!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

My new favorite comfy shoes



I have been meaning to write about my new favorite comfy shoes for some time so let me introduce you to my TOMS.

I have had my TOMS shoes since Christmas and every time I wear them I get compliments even from kids. They are very sparkly so you must like bling to appreciate them. What I love about TOMS shoes is that for every shoe they sell they give a pair to a kid in need. These shoes come in just about every color you can imagine and are available for kids and men. To me they are just fun and make a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt a bit less boring. Comfy and for a good cause what could be better?

Shop for Mom this Mother's Day!

La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Mother's Day Giveaway Kristen's Custom Creations Hand Stamped Jewelry


In honor of Mother's Day lets giveaway something special for Mom.

One lucky winner will win either the A lot of love for Mom, Grandma or Nana necklace.

Product details: Make Mom smile with one of our A lot Of Love for Mom pieces.
The "A lot of love for Mom, Grandma or Nana" necklace is a 3/4 inch sterling silver disc that has been hand stamped with my fancy lowercase script font and includes a simple sterling silver heart charm. All charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver bead ball chain.




To Enter:
Leave a comment and tell me which you would select the one for Mom, Grandma or Nana and if you are the lucky winner that is the piece you will win.

Extra entries: {leave a separate comment for each entry}

Like us on Facebook and also leave a comment that you are stopping by for 3 extra entries click here

Tweet about this giveaway for 2 extra entries {can be done daily}

Follow my blog for 2 extra entries.

Good Luck!

Shop for Mom by clicking on the below image and don't forget Mother's Day is May 8th!



La Dolce Vita

Contest will close on April 24th at 11:59 PM. Please leave a valid way to be contacted. Winner will have 48 hrs. to claim their prize once selected.
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Something I use to hate...


When I was a kid I hated wearing any type of boot but my Mom would make me wear them. Now I welcome any opportunity to put on a pair of boots. Give me rain boots, snow boots or cowboy boots and I will find an occasion to wear them even if it is just running errands.

Tell me something your Mom or Dad made you do as a kid that you hated but now you totally love it or get it?

Shop for Mom this Mother's Day

La Dolce Vita
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Martha Collins Jewelry

Woodworker Martha Collins has spent the
majority of her woodworking career in
some form of furniture making, from
cabinetry to yacht interiors.  

Along the way she has turned her attention
and prodigious skill to the art of
jewelry making. Each of her wooden bracelets
and earrings are created from
domestic and foreign hardwoods with exotic names
like Brazilian Rosewood, Lacewood, Zebrawood,
Obeche, Satine, Chatke Viga - just the names alone
evoke images of romantic and mysterious locales.
Each type of wood is carefully chosen for its
natural color and texture then accented
with hand-dyed veneers.
Martha's work is easily recognizable for
its impeccable craftsmanship and
attention to detail. These pieces truly are
three-dimensional works of art.
We are especially enamored with her bracelets.
Here's an example of what the artist calls her
 Simple Series. We love the soft sheen of the wood
and the eye-catching color selections.
It's made with seven different species of woods
and comprised of 26 individual pieces.

 

Her Brilliant Mosaic Series is made up of relatively
thicker pieces of wood arranged in symmetrical yet
complex patterns. This series typically
uses 400 to 550 pieces in each bracelet.
Here's an exquisite example of
her meticulous work.




We consider the pièce de résistance of this artist's
repertoire to be her Jeweltone Mosaic Series.
These are typically made with up to
1000 pieces.  Featuring deep, rich earth
tones and beveled edges, the overall effect
is soothing and luxurious.



 This exceptional jewelry
showcases the intricate detail and
superb workmanship this artist
brings to her craft.
The process is detailed and exacting.
It's beautiful work and we'd each love
to have one of everything!
reade more... Résuméabuiyad

You Capture: Smile




We were all smiling since the sun came out.... a bit of sunshine can make any day better. It has been a very long winter in Michigan. See we are all smiles!


Photobucket
reade more... Résuméabuiyad