Sunday, March 4, 2012

Special Orders...

Hi Everyone! Hope you all are having a lovely week and did not get any of the really bad weather some of the Midwest was experiencing. If you did happen to get some of that horrible weather, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I took advantage of  the bad weather this past week, stayed inside and worked on a few special orders and some wholesale pieces. Here are a few pictures of my accomplishments...

..."La Musique Deux"

...a piece special ordered to resemble the original from my French Medailles collection 
going to California.


...and "Le Fleur et Dove", another custom piece going to Tennessee...






...Mary and Holy Child Cross and Chains Necklace...


...and remember my sparrow and watch fob medal brooch?


...here she is all dolled up as necklace...



...I am finding these brooches are making fabulous necklaces. How about that for dual purpose pieces!?!

...and last, a necklace inspired by Annie Oakley.

...I really loved that old rifle medal and just had to create something fun with it!


...and look what I scored at this past weekend's antique show...


...a gorgeous old Art Nouveau glass beaded tassel necklace. I am keeping this one and using it as inspiration for some up and coming designs. Expect to see a tassel collection coming soon!

Well until next post, see you next time. I will post a big new brooch collection I am currently working on. Take care my friends, and have a great week!!!

Sunday, February 26, 2012

In Love With Brooches...


Bonjour blogland!!! Lately I have been obsessed with making brooches. It all started a few weeks ago when I was looking for something to pair up with a black blazer I wanted to wear. I wanted to grab a fabulous old and unique, over the top brooch to wear with it. The only problem was, I hadn't made any yet. So that got me on this roll with brooches. They are fantastic in the fact that they are so versatile! You can wear them anywhere and they look good on anything!!! Unlike necklaces or earrings, brooches can be pinned anywhere for an instant upgrade to any outfit, handbag, or coat. They can also be turned into a centerpiece pendant for your favorite vintage chain. What fun and endless possibilities brooches provide for the everyday attire. Here are a couple I have finished working on...









...and some pieces I am currently working on....







War Horse has been so well received, there are more pieces dedicated to him also...






...and I have some more earrings coming to Etsy this evening...






...stay tuned...will post more on the brooches in the days to come. I'm having so much fun making these little baubles and will show you here first my newest designs from the my latest and most current obsession!
Au Revoir for now!!!
;~)


Friday, February 17, 2012

Beautiful Mary...

...a turn of the century European meerschaum...



...a Georgian paste, hand-painted relic...




...a vintage time-worn leather coin purse...




...antique silver scroll embossed chain...



...vintage holy Mary rosary centers and brass Victorian watch chain...




...an antique souvenir Notre Dame brooch found in Belgium...

...old, old wooden rugged crosses...

...garnets and rubies....



...a nineteenth century enamel French communion cross...


...a beautiful and well-loved crucifux...




...an antique petite silver padlock...



...Art Deco rhinestone clasps...


...ancient wooden rosary beads...



...a dancing cherub...





...and some cool and fun new brooches...







...coming to Etsy this evening!!!
Au Revoir mes amis, thank you for stopping by!!!