This weeks inspiration was Monet's Water lilies. I just love the gentle colours and the lightness the paintings evoke. The soft blues and greens are a perfect combination of Amazonite, Aventurine, Kynite, Prehinte and Jade with just a hint of blush from Rose Quartz. Capturing the blush of pink from the water lilies in a lush environment of greens and blues.

Summer is ending here in Oz and the fall weather we are having made me feel light and free myself. I have to admit I did the necklace three times before getting it to fall right. But I think I captured the essence of what I love most about Monet.

soon to be posted here

I Dream Of:: A New Moon

There is something so special about a full moon over a silver sea. When I made this bracelet, that is exactly what was going through my mind. It is just the right amount of silver to light ratio. Not surprising, I sold it as soon as made it. I didn't even get a chance to put it on the inventory list! Wonder if I should do another with a necklace and earrings. Maybe a whole series of moon light inspired jewels....?

agate with quartz crystal and swarovski crystal

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I Dream Of:: Wedding Bells

Just working on a wedding commission and thought I would share my ideas with you all. The color is dusty rose. Very simple dress. I am thinking of stones in a variety of colors. Tourmaline colors to be exact, with contrasting pearls. I am trying something new too! A ribbon flower made from organza. It just sits to the side not in the center. A bit of color contrast, a bit of shine and a bit of luster. What do you think?

Sorry the photo quality is poor. I think my camera is on the brink of quitting.

I Dream Of:: Aching Fingers

Spent most of yesterday making lots of lovely gems. I will post even more in the next few days. After so much twisting and cutting and beading my fingers are a bit sore. I believe a feel a callous coming up on my pointer finger!

With all this work, I am off to the shop to purchase some beautiful ribbon for my new season of jewels. I mentioned them earlier and they are just about done. I created 4 necklaces yesterday and dreamt about a style of bracelet. Still working out the logistics of how it will wear. I am so excited about it. Maybe I will have them done today for my post tomorrow!

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I Dream Of:: Fresh Ideas

Unfortunately, my necklaces are on hold as I am waiting for the shipment of findings. So here are some lovely little things to look at that I did create...

This is the last necklace I created before my supplies ran out. I just love the neutral colors and the feel. The pendant is Serpentine with Yellow and Green Jade, Labradorite and Sterling Silver Chain.

I just love these bookmarks. They add style to any book and are a pleasure to use. Each bookmark is finished with a Stone charm, Sterling Silver and Tassel. Function and Form!

I Dream Of:: a line of sweet clusters

Today I started working on my new line of necklaces. I really enjoyed the necklace I sold this christmas and thought designing a few more would be fun.

As I woke up this morning I started taking down my christmas decorations and putting together colors and ideas. Yes, it is a bit bizarre to take down christmas decorations and create something at the same time. But De-decorating makes me sad and creating makes me happy ....

These are a few clusters that I came up with this morning. I also have a wedding order coming in July. Do you think she will love the pearl cluster? Imagine that on a white organza ribbon... Devine