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Jessica Josafat is a self confessed vintage junkie. She’s been creating her sometimes quirky, sometimes romantic jewellery for many years, long before the current trends. Her work has graced the pages of online and offline publications including Elle, Cosmo, InStyle and Vogue.
Lots of nostalgic trinkets, charms and treasures to be found. Go[.....]
With the days growing shorter and autumn just around the corner, we’ll soon be spending much more time inside. At this time of year my thoughts usually meander over to the house and getting everything ready in time for Christmas. Take a look at these beautiful homeware items from Julianna Grove Presents. [.....]
When I look at something that someone has made from scratch I often wonder what makes that person tick and where they get their ideas from. For Mary Mockus of MaryMo Handmade her inspiration comes from ‘grandma’s linens, the smell of lavender, old books, rain, good wine and a compliment from a stranger’. [.....]
Terri Walton’s vinyl collection was languishing unplayed on the shelf. One Jim Croce album later, a few beads, findings, charms and a dash of paint and voila, Groovy Vinyl was born.
Find quirky pins, earrings, necklaces and bracelets at groovyvinyl.etsy.com.
Terri is also known on Etsy as Impybat. You can find more of her jewellery[.....]
This week’s posts have centred around ‘the unusual’ and today’s feature is no exception. Each of the above is made from paper. Hence the name, Paper Jewels.
Each design is sketched by designer Jennifer Lownie. Additional paper is added for strength and the most delicate pieces have a ‘metal armature’ –[.....]
I’ve fallen in love with these beautiful dolls and figurines by Janet Cooper. They remind me of the old Metz advert. Do you remember the Judderman? Or maybe a Tim Burton film? But Janet Cooper’s dolls and figurines have such an endearing quality about them that I just want to buy[.....]
Today’s theme is ‘the unusual’. Because I’m in that kind of a mood. As you probably know by now I’m a big fan of collage and mixed media art. I came across Wynter Whiteside’s work a little while ago and I’ve been dying to share it with you. In Wynter’s[.....]
Tiffany Lee’s KidViskous jewellery line marries edgy streetwear with high-end couture. Lucite pendants are mixed with charms, chains, pearls and beads in unexpected combinations. Take a look at the silver toned rosary necklace. Look a little closer and you’ll notice that the beads are tiny skulls.
Current influences incorporate Soviet military,[.....]
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