Wishing all a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Eclipse: Have you seen it yet???
Have you seen it yet, I haven't but plan to. I will say I am getting a little tired of all the hype of the Twilight Saga, even Burger King is offering Twilight prizes in their Kid's meals, where next will we see Twilight Saga merchandise? But I will say Go Team Edward!
Loretta Lam Jewelry
Work from the Loretta Lam studio
has delighted us for several years.
Hand-sculpted pieces made with polymer
combine many different effects in her
creation of uniquely contemporary jewelry.
Each of her creations are
sophisticated, versatile, and at times,
thought provoking.
Of all the many pieces of jewelry
that Loretta creates we most admire
her Inros.
An inro is defined as
a small, usually ornamented box
that is hung from the waist sash of a
Japanese kimono and has
compartments for holding small objects
such as cosmetics, perfumes, or medicines.
Over time inros have evolved from
strictly utilitarian articles into objects
of high art and immense craftsmanship.
Let's take a look at some examples
of her sculptural art to wear.
Here is another inro.
Here is one more example.
We are inspired by Loretta's
wonderful sculptural jewelry
and her detailed craftsmanship.
Using color and form she creates a
visually-stunning display
of dense richness and complexity.
We find Loretta's work to be
inspiring and imaginative.
Let us know what you think.
There's A New Sheriff in Town.....
Have you seen Toy Story 3 yet? We saw it last week in 3D. I especially loved the Barbie and Ken scenes!
Same Chair Same Boy....
Will June 2006
Will August 2009
Will June 2010
Same chair just a big boy now! (The chair actually got stained this year though .) In a blink of the eye Will is no longer a baby, the baby face is gone. But I love seeing him do new things and conquer things he was once afraid of like climbing really high playground equipment and swimming in the lake.... I just wish it could all slow down a bit. Maybe if as parents we had a pause button that we could use just on occasion I wouldn't abuse it:)
New In the shop... The I Love You More Each Day Necklace and Double Stacked I Love You To The Moon
The Double Stacked I Love You More Each Day necklace is a special necklace for either a new bride or a anniversary present, the bottom disc has the wedding date hidden.
The Double Stacked I Love You To The Moon And Back is a hybrid of two of my most popular pieces. This piece is customized with names and has I Love You To The Moon And Back stamped around the outer edge of the disc.
Both of these pieces are hand stamped sterling silver and can be fully customized. You can find my entire collection at Kristen's Custom Creations.
Happy Monday!
Davina Romansky Jewelry
Jewelry made with mixed metals
sometimes cause mixed reactions -
both metallurgically and emotionally.
Davina Romansky creates jewelry
by mixing metals, precious gems,
and other items of interest.
Starting with natural shapes, many organic in style,
the combination of metals creates energy
within each piece.
Simple pieces become more layered
and dense. They seem to create more energy.
We always have a positive reaction
when we see it.
Here is a piece called Silver and Gold Bangle
that includes black diamonds.
This ring is called Cactus Pearl - it's made with
copper, silver, and a pearl.
Our favorite piece is her
Caged Feathers Necklace.
Made with fine and sterling silver wire,
it features an abundance of Peacock Feathers.
We are captivated by her asymmetrical designs
that meander and build upon themselves.
They inspire our own strong, positive reactions
and we enjoy that aspect of wearing
handcrafted jewelry.
What do you think?
Are you inspired by this work?
We'd love to know.