Oh Alright, I'll Make Some More Then!

Armed with my new found knowledge from my American Indian friend Tony, from Burslem, I set to work. I had bought some lampwork glass beads from Rob Johnson ages ago but couldn't think what to do with them at the time. Now with my holiday photos as inspiration, (older post), I knew exactly what to do with them. I let Rob's beads do the talking as they are so attractive with that turquoise flash so reminiscent of summer sky's and the pale sand colours of the beach. Not bad for my first attempt! I purchased these beads in several colourways but they didn't even have a chance to make it to the website and were snapped up! Oh well I'll just have to make another batch! It's all good practice and I need no excuse at all :-D

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Rock On !

We visited the Rock and Gem/Gem and Bead Show in Staffordshire on 21st June and what a revelation that was. What an amazing variety of gemstones, ores and crystals there were and a wealth of information to go with them. I was on complete overload with many types of stones on display that I hadn't even heard of! Of course I was in my element and wanted everything I saw, a bit like a child in a sweetshop really. Some things I just couldn't resist purchasing particularly the unusual stuff and even when I got home I still kept taking the gemstones out of the bag to look at them again! Yes I have a hopeless case of the gem and bead bug which once you have contracted you have for life I'm afraid.

Continuing my quest to learn how to make my own jewellery, I met a stall holder at the show who kindly offered to give his time to teach me how to make earrings. He and his daughter were really helpful and let me use their tools and findings. I don't know what his name was but he looked like an American Indian with long hair and has a lapidiary shop in Burslem. He also invited me to his shop where he said he would teach me to make bracelets next time! What lovely people I meet on my travels.

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Sunsets on Cornwall

I can't believe how long it has been since I blogged but I will try to do better. In May we had our holiday in Cornwall at our usual fantastic location overlooking the sea. The views are spectacular and the photo opportunities are endless. We go as a large family group, ten in total, my family, my sisters family and our mum. I can understand how the local artisans obtain their inspiration as it is everywhere you look. From the turquoise sea to the deep blue of the sky and from the rock pools to the amazing sunsets. I had decided before the holiday that now was the time I would start to learn how to make my own jewellery. I still love the work of others as I think it gives variation of styles to the web shop but there is just something inside me that wants to create. I'll keep you posted on how I progress (baby steps of course)!
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A Friend For Rosy Posy

This pretty commission piece is definitely one that I didn't want to part with. But Rosy Posy Bangle needed a friend, so I had to let her go. The main thing is that the lovely lady that ordered this gorgeous necklace was absolutely delighted with her :-)

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Mellow Yellow

Not since the 70's when I wore high canary yellow platforms did I think we would all be wearing yellow again! But everything goes full circle and oh yes, it's back. Ok so not everyone looks as fantastic as Cheryl Cole in these summery hues, but we can all do our bit for fashion with a shade of yellow in our wardrobe. We can try an accent of yellow in our accessories too, like lemon quartz or citrine which look fab with black. There are also some bright funky sherbert lemon lampwork beads around, so if you are still in doubt, give it a shot. Wish I had kept my canary yellow platforms.......or perhaps not!!

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Sheer Elegance

It is that time of year again when wedding events and bride shows are springing up everywhere ready for stunning summer celebrations. There are some superb designer dresses out there on the cat walks of which versions are already filtering into the shops. I noticed a change in some of the styles of designers Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Oscar De La Renta and Elie Saab with the emphasis being elegant floaty sheer fabrics in straight and long designs with fluid movement. Colours are also still in vogue too with dresses of all imaginable hues gracing the aisles and shops for brides and bridesmaids. The last wedding we had in our family, the Bride Ann, wore a stunning black wedding dress and looked amazing!

Bride photograph courtesy of Emma Bray, http://www.captureit.org/

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Spring Has Sprung!

Pete and I had a nice walk in our local park on Sunday, it was wild and windy! The displays of early spring bulbs was so pretty we couldn't help but take a quick pic. It prompted us to think of Mother's Day which is on 22nd March and an appropriate image for the website.

We purchased a colourful sunflower bird feeder for the garden and filled it with nuts. Within no time at all we had gold finches, green finches and the resident squirrel family all tucking in!

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