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06 Nov in Music | Comments (0)

Miike Snow – must have song – A horse is not a home.

Briolette Drops

10 Oct in Jewellery | Comments (0)

I’ve made these briolette drop earrings using the same pale faceted Smoky Quartz briolettes as in my post from yesterday – I’ve wire wrapped them on gold filled 14ct gold. They are soooo difficult to photograph though….. You will just have to take my word for how stunning these stones are! Perhaps I need to read that Canon manual!

Briolette-Drops

Briolette Cluster Earrings

09 Oct in Jewellery | Comments (1)

I’ve just finished making these Briolette Cluster Earrings. I bought some exquisitely faceted semi precious stones on my way back from our Paris trip and have been keeping them to myself for a little while! These earrings are a combination of pale Smoky Quartz and the loveliest faceted Aquamarine, perfect winter colours. I wish my photographic skills were better because this photo actually doesn’t do the stones justice!

Briolette-clusters

The Shirt Company

04 Oct in Links | Comments (2)

The-Shirt-Company2 I’ve had my eye on this exquisite shirt from The Shirt Company for some time now. They design a range of white or black shirts, with a emphasis on fit and attention to detail.

A good quality white shirt is a wardrobe essential and I could never be without one. Should this gorgeous one come my way for ….say…my birthday……or Christmas ……or even my birthday and Christmas combined, then I am sure I would wear it constantly. I would probably take it off to wash and iron it, but then it would go straight back on again!

Image courtesy of The Shirt Company

Just Launched – Twinkleberry Brides

02 Oct in Brides | Comments (0)

Much Excitement!

I’ve just done my first 2 posts for my new site – Twinkleberry Brides!

Twinkleberry-Brides

I am often told of little gems by clients who commission bridal jewellery from me and for some time now, have wanted to compile a resource of wedding suppliers. So take a little trip around Twinkleberry Brides and let me know if you know of anyone who you think might like to be featured!

Charlotte Casadéjus

30 Sep in Links | Comments (0)

Tessa and I both have birthday’s in October and so our house is abuzz with birthday celebration excitement. I normally keep sites I really like bookmarked, that way when the question “so what do you want for your birthday?” comes around, I can hand over a neat and tidy list! I have seen Charlotte Casadéjus at various fairs and love the cushions she makes using vintage and monogrammed linens. I am a linen junkie, I can never resist old, white damask linen, so browsing her site is always very tempting. Charlotte’s range has increased and she now makes bridal and evening wear, lavender bags and other accessories – these belts look fantastic and I would love one!

belts

Image courtesy of Charlotte Casadéjus

The Kite Flyer

26 Sep in Links | Comments (0)

I love the new sculpture that marks the entrance to Parchment Street in Winchester. It’s called The Kite Flyer and it was commissioned by the businesses in the street and made by Marzia Colonna. Parchment Street is a treasure, little independantly owned shops among which are 2 of my favorites – Boudoir Blush – for the nicest selection of underwear and Forme, which is a treat to browse in as they always have plenty of wantable stuff and their gift wrapping is an art form! I think The Kite Flyer is a wonderful addition to the sculpture in this beautiful city.

the-kite-flyer

Peacock Pearl Earrings

16 Sep in Jewellery | Comments (0)

I’ve just finished this pair of Peacock Pearl Earrings. These pearls are not perfect, but they have a really stunning colour, the most beautiful iridescent blue and I’ve topped them with a little brushed silver disc which is angled at the edges.

peacock-pearl-earrings

Harry Patch (In memory of)

11 Sep in Music | Comments (0)

Radiohead have produced a song in memory of the World War One veteran, Harry Patch , who has died. Thom Yorke was inspired by an interview he heard in 2005.

You can download the song from the Radiohead website for £1.00 – the proceeds are donated to the Royal British Legion.

What my patient daughter eventually asked……

10 Sep in Brush Cottage | Comments (0)

After our 5th hour of walking The Louvre, Tessa turned to me and asked “Mummy, do you and Daddy ever get tired of looking at paintings?” We don’t really, David and I both love museums and galleries and we have always tried to instill in Tessa a love of art and things creative, but I think that after another full day of art the poor child had had enough!

We had started our day at The Orangerie, which is where Monet’s Waterlilly paintings are housed, 8 massive paintings hang in 2 specially built oval rooms, with natural light from skylights – it is the most incredible sight. I love the waterlilly collection, the colours and story behind them are inspirational and when you are in this space, surrounded by the paintings, you feel as though you are almost in them. Absolutely worth going to see!

waterlillies

After The Ogangerie, we walked up the Champs Elysees to see the Arc d Triomphe, and watch the seemingly chaotic traffic which whizzes around it. And then – on to The Louvre. We went to see Michaelangelo’s Slaves, all the Leonardo’s and of course, the Mona Lisa, the Rembrandt’s, it’s a real who’s who of art ! and impossible to see everything…..

I LOVE I.M. Pei’s glass pyramid, the juxtuposition of the modern glass and steel structure and the incredible architecture of the old buildings is inspired! As we were leaving The Louvre at 10pm ( they stay open late on a friday night) the moon was rising over the building – it was magical.

Louvre

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