Simple Elegance

 

Just a quick post today featuring some new pieces I made this week, keeping the designs deliberately simple with scrumptious gems and rhinestones, while allowing interesting pendants and charms to take center stage...

 

 

Until next time...  :)

 

Transitioning

 

This time of year, as summer gives way to cooler and shorter days, it feels like a good time for transitioning.

 

 

I have been getting ready for a busy fall season ahead by reorganizing my home and studio, and streamlining some routines.  I always 'create' best when my life feels simple and tranquil.

 

 

I've also been playing with a mix of colours, combining soft pastels with vibrant tones of gold and coral.  Just like transitioning our wardrobes, this is a time for layering and resourcing both cool and warm elements.

 

 

As I watch my niece transition from baby to toddler, I am also reminded of sweet cherubs and offer a few of them here for you...

 

 

Isn't it romantic?

 

 

Have a beautiful week, mes amis!  :)

 

Vacation Memories

 

With summer nearly over and children heading back to school, most of us can say 'au revoir' to our summer vacations.  This week, I thought it would be nice to try and preserve these holiday memories with some travel-inspired pieces, and a few cheery earrings as well.

 

 

Have a great week, mes amis!  :)

 

Girls and Pearls

 

Years ago, when I fancied myself quite the 'mod' fashionista, I fell in love with a Mademoiselle magazine feature entitled, 'Girls and Pearls', and had cut all the photos out and taped them inside my closet to inspire me when putting outfits together!

 

 

I've since had a soft spot for the creamy white spheres, whether long and lean, like the flapper styles Coco Chanel popularized, or chunky and baroque.  Here I offer you my version of 'girls and pearls', including an old glass portrait...

 

 

garnets and cherubs...

 

 

sterling silver swans on a 'pond' of aquamarines...

 

 

a very special 19th century meerschaum...

 

 

and beautiful shell cameo...

 

 

I'm pretty sure pearls are a girls' second best friend!  ;)

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  <3 Robyn