“I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.” – Titus Maccius Plautus
Circle earrings
Featured Friday – Watson Woodworks
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Watson Woodworks in Pueblo, Colorado. Shop owner Eugene Watson creates handmade wooden jewelry boxes using exotic and domestic hardwoods. His work is unique, creative, meticulous. My favorite item is the helical box in granadillo and curly maple. Simply beautiful.
So much better than Grumpy Cat
Spring 2014 Pantone fashion color report
The Pantone spring 2014 fashion color report introduces the top ten women’s fashion colors for this season. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director at the Pantone Color Institute, discusses the colors in a five minute video that is well worth your time. This palette inspires me to create some beautiful new jewelry pieces that incorporate my three favorites – radiant orchid, placid blue, and violet tulip. What do you think? Would you wear that combination? What colors would you choose? Please leave a comment below!
Where is the bacon?
A little springtime fun inspired by the upcoming Easter holiday …
State of the craft table
I took a break from jewelry this weekend to work on some sewing projects. Here is a peek at the craft table …
Art of conversation
Bright pink & fuchsia fitted bracelet
This bracelet is perfect for spring! It features rose and fuchsia Swarovski crystals nestled between long sterling silver curved tube beads. It fits snugly on the wrist and closes with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp. It is available for sale in my Etsy shop.
Featured Friday – Karen Faulkner Art
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Karen Faulkner Art in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Shop owner Karen creates original watercolor paintings and fine art giclee prints of colorful, abstract flowers. Her work is simple, clean, amazing. I simply cannot choose a favorite item from her shop, there are just too many beautiful pieces.