Tuesday, September 13, 2011

The Beautiful German Countryside...






Lunch with my adorable niece in the little village of Speicher...

...notice, she is as 'in love' with jewelry as I am!!!



my lunch...
...I just couldn't wait to take a slice!!!

My sisters backyard....




...and an "sehr fabelhafte" sunset...

Take care my friends! Off to London tomorrow, so will be back in a few days with some pictures
from my visit!!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Ready For Europe...

Bonjour mes amis!!! Well I must begin today by sincerely apologizing for not being more efficient this week on my posting....but, you know that thing I've been rambling on about for several weeks has finally come up. I travel this weekend to Europe and the excitement is almost unbearable! Getting ready for a trip this big, has been, well you know, a bit overwhelming, but I am happy to say, I am all ready to go! Today's post will be the last jewelry post for a while as I will be taking a short break so I can shop and photograph wonderful Europe. Please stop by and visit as I will continue posting during my trip. You can see all my stops as I experience them too!

Some of the pieces I have been working on this week before I hang up my jewelry making tools for a short while...


A vintage monogrammed special order bracelet...
...yes, I am loving my sweet little vintage French bows. I just can't seem to get enough of them!!!

Beautiful old sacred hearts with chippy old rosary pearls....



Rhinestone earrings with some Victorian flair...FAB...



Sweet little sterling cherubs with chains and faux vintage pearls...LOVE....






...and some gorgeous Georgian paste and blue gemstone earrings...FUN...




Also, I wanted to remind all of you about my giveaway I have going on. All you have to do to get your name in the drawing is leave me a comment anywhere on my blog about anything your heart's desire! If you have already left a comment since I begun the giveaway, you don't have to leave another, unless you want too :~)).
(I love your verbal thoughts!)

Take care my friends, and I will see you next week for that report from Europe!

Sunday, September 4, 2011

European Treasures...

Bonjour my kind blog friends! Lately I've been playing in my collection of yummy European trinkets and treasures and counting down the days until my trip (next weekend WooHooo). I'm getting inspired by my sweet little collection and will be on the lookout daily for more unique one of a kind pieces. If any of you have any special requests, feel free to let me know and I will be on the look out for it. But until the trip I must keep on creating...

An inspiring portrait piece from Belgium...

An antique French horse ribbon...will make for a beautiful bracelet...

a new French Medailles Series piece coming to Etsy tonight...



Rhinestone beauties inspired by the fabulous French city we all love so much...




Vintage medals from France along with iolite briolettes and the prettiest enamel discs...









and an Art Deco wedding party....



...all of these little gems are what's been keeping me pre-occupied lately. What have you been working on and what have you been inspired by lately??? See you in a few days friends for the last report before London!!!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mary and an Angel...

Bonjour mes amis! Along with gearing up for my exciting trip to Europe, here's what's been going on at the jewelry bench for the last few days...

...an old rhinestone crown...

...beautiful old Victorian buttons...

a glass encased Holy Mary image encrusted with rhinestones...

...a hand carved, mother of pearl lacy cross from Bethlehem...

 ...old Sandor flowers paired with gorgeous chalcedony briolettes..

...a rhinestone angel carrying vintage charm...

strands of old rosary beads and sterling hearts....



...vintage chains and an old gold heart locket...



...lots and lots of garnet...

...makes for one busy gal....

These pieces coming to Etsy tonight.
Au Revoir my lovely blog friends, thank you for visiting and see you back here this weekend for more reports from the jewelry bench! Have a beautiful weekend!!!!