Honour, Strength, Adventure

Well, mes amis, I'll be leaving for Paris in just over a week, and have been busy in my studio creating new jewelry before I go. As my blog's tag line states, I am perpetually '...a girl dreaming of Paris', but now I may be musing over the city's offerings more than usual. I'm fantasizing about visits to the flea markets and Laduree, but am also a bit nervous about spending some time there alone. I'll be meeting my sister and in-laws for the first few days, then will be on my own, and navigating around a foreign land is intimidating. To acknowledge these feelings, I created three new necklaces entitled, 'honour', 'strength' and 'adventure' - things I hope to have with me in equal parts throughout my journey. I've also sprinkled in three new pairs of earrings, all of which are currently available in my Etsy shoppe.
























If you have any suggestions of places I should visit during my trip, please let me know! And I'll be releasing my new Red Velvet Collection upon my return. Thank you for stopping by! Au revoir for now! :)

Parisian Touches

With my upcoming holiday in Paris just a few weeks away, I've been getting in the spirit by sprinkling petit French touches around ma maison. Kitchy though they may be, it's fun to see souvenirs from your favourite places as a reminder of happy travels.


French toile, of course, never goes out of style!



I should really brush up on my conversational French and fashion histoire before my trip!


And I mustn't leave home without my map of this beautiful city!



A portrait of Marie Antoinette is always in good taste. :)


And most of you know how I love to collect turn-of-the-century French postcards!



I found this sparkly snow globe the last time I was in Paris - nearly eight years ago.


And now for the latest piece to come out of my jewelry studio, I call this one 'favourite treasures' and wanted it to feel like a collection of keepsakes someone might have gathered over the years.


This gold-filled heart-shaped locket can easily be removed and your own 'treasure' added for a different look.


And the necklace can be worn long and lean or asymetrically. The length is also adjustable from 15 to 18 inches. I just love the versatility of this piece!




Now if you'll excuse moi, I'm going to enjoy a fresh baguette.



Bon apetit! :)

Sweet Cameos

Classic cameos never go out of style and this week I wanted to offer some beautiful shell examples in my Etsy shoppe. This necklace features half a dozen cameos including a lovely bowed pendant from the 1940s, as well as Victorian and mid-century bracelet links.


Clear blue lolite and tanzanite stones accent the creamy colours.





I hung these upcycled clip-on earrings from sterling silver findings embossed with a regal profile.





Have an elegant week, mes amis! :)