Gems and Minerals

I've always been entranced by the Gems and Minerals Exhibit at the Natural Science Museum. There's something magical about stepping into the dark hall with glowing vitrines filled with sparkly and colorful treasures...somehow reminiscent of Superman's world ;)

My latest designs are fashioned and inspired by these museum exhibits and to me, manage to be both elegant yet easy to wear. For example pair one of these necklaces with a plain white tank to add some fun eyecatching contrast. Or you can glam up that little black dress to make it gala worthy.

ENJOY!

What I did this weekend...

Besides dork out on the computer....post-pone going to the supermarket for another week...hang out in my p.j's with the hubs and the guaps (my boston T-dog)... IT WAS COLD AND DARK OUTSIDE :(

Anyways, HAPPY MONDAY!

Bad weather aside I was a little productive....
I figured since I've been making nature and animal related silhouettes I should try my hand at some nouveau inspired silhouettes. A while back i had drawn out this lady from a doily my grandmother gave me... and designed some cards with this graphic.

I decided I would use this as my lady silhouette for a new pendant. Check it!
I'm planning to learn how to enamel. I think this design would look great in a celadon blue or bone colored enamel. Can't wait .

Of course I also had to delve into some quirkiness : I made some "moose ears" ;)- Little copper moose antler silhouettes on sterling silver ear wires. As well as a sterling and copper antler necklace.

I then played with a collection of lush and bright gems for some elegant and colorful compositions

.... click on the pic to enlarge the images and get a better look at my weekend :)

Lastly, on the brilliant recommendation of a customer ;) via my online survey, I've re-organized my website.

I have "Collections" now in both my earrings and necklaces sections.
i.e. Fossils, Hearts, Gems, and of course Silhouettes.

I hope this will make things easier for everyone when browsing through. Feel free to leave a comment for fill out the survey if you have a bright idea you'd like to share with me.

ENJOY!