A Lover's Eye...

Hello blog friends! I've been staying busy this past week designing a new collection of Georgian Era inspired Lover's Eye pieces....and I have to admit, this collection was so much FUN!

For those of you not familiar with Lover's Eye jewelry...these were pieces of jewelry designed and created during the 1700's for sentimental reasons of spouses, loved ones, or children and were worn as brooches, pendants, lockets and rings to commemorate or celebrate that special loved one. The elaborately painted eye also symbolized the watching over of the wearer by the eye of whom the piece was depicted of. They were usually always hand painted on wafer thin ivory in watercolor by very the talented artists of the day. There is so much symbolism in this antique style of jewelry which makes it so very special and coveted. I have 

now re-created some pieces in my latest collection at some obtainable and affordable prices.

Here's a sneak peek...

Most of these pieces will be available in my Etsy shop later today...

Some have already been spoken for so if something catches your "eye" feel free to reach out to me and check on it earlier than my shop update!

And coming up next weekend....some Lover's Eye necklaces and maybe a ring or too!

See you soon!

Creative Healing...

My beloved Bear passed onto the Rainbow Bridge this past Monday morning...

my heart is so broken!!!

He was a major part of my life for 17 years and 8 months...and I feel as if I've lost a part of my heart. 

I do want to thank you all for your kind comments and prayers via Instagram and emails. Your kind words and thoughts have meant so much to me and have helped brighten these past several days. Another thing that has helped during this heartbreaking time, is still being able to create.

Art really does SAVE my friends!!!...

I have been able to create a few things this past week and it has helped keep my mind and heart busy without doing too much 'dwelling' on the heart-wrenching reality of my loss.

Here are some new pieces I have to offer for this week's shop offerings...

See you back here very soon with an Etsy shop announcement.

Etsy is in the process of changing some things, and I don't like it!

Be back with some news about it soon.

My Sweet Bear...

Hi jewelry friends...I have been on a real emotional roller coaster these past few days as my beloved Pom, Bear has had a series of debilitating strokes over the course of the last few days. I am so saddened in the fact that he may be headed to the Rainbow Bridge very soon.

No new jewelry designs today, I will try to be back soon. Be sure to hug your fur children with extra love for me today....and cherish every precious moment you have with them!

Be back soon.

A Cameo Bounty...

Bonjour mon amis! I'm bringin' on the cameo game strong this week!

I have three new/old necklaces that feature some real gorgeous (and exquisitely detailed) cameos coming to the shop today. I am serious...these cameos do not disappoint!!!

...I'll also have a new pair of earrings in  the shop today too..

 These new pieces will all be available early today sometime right after lunchtime.
Come see more photos of them in my Etsy shop.

I'll also be showing what they look like on the neckline.

Happy Sunday everyone and hope your week ahead is full of the good stuff!

Memorial Day Salute...

photo courtesy of theforgivenessfoundation.org

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! Let us not forget while we are caught up in our daily lives, the heroes that have fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. We live in the greatest country in the world because of  them and their selfless fight to keep us free....Thank you military heroes, for our freedom and giving all for our country!

I will not be posting any new pieces tonight in my Etsy shop. But, I will be back tomorrow night with a few jewel boxes and a couple of other new surprises. Come join me there and until then... have a safe and wonderful Memorial weekend everyone!

Fairytales At The Workbench...

Who enjoyed watching the fairytale yesterday? I sure did....Harry is not really my most favorite royal...but he and his new bride really had a spectacular, modern, very inclusive, and memorable day. 

So hip hip hooray for them!

I was also able to create a few new pieces whilst being swept up in all the pomp and circumstance...

As of blog publishing time...the birdbath necklace has sold...but the other two, "Fetch Boy" and "The Stag" are still available. Come see more pics of them later today in my Etsy shop.

Happy warm May Weekend everyone!

Bracelet Stacks...

Coming today to the shop....

Petite little antique/vintage bracelets and bangles that are perfect for the stacking!

Come see more of these very soon today in my Etsy shop!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our beautiful mom's out there. 

We celebrate you today and everyday!!!