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! :)

Running Off to Join the Circus

When life gets stressful with work demands, trying to run a business on the side, and news of the economic downturn and raging storms, I sometimes think I might just run off and join the circus!



Life would be so happy there, with cotton-candy colours and tiaras.





My circus would be in Paris, mais oui! A French Circus!




I suppose it is this fantasy that inspired my recent jewelry designs. Creating these pieces really is an outlet for me, an escape from dull daily realities to a magical place in my imagination...


filled with mysterious girls carrying flowers








and bearded gun-slinging heroes.







Where I would be queen of it all!







Won't you come join the circus with me?

Special thanks to my dear friend Sharon for sending me the adorable 'circus bird' card you see in the earring photos.

These designs will be available in my Etsy shoppe this week. Please stay tuned for my 'Red Velvet' collection, coming soon for fall! Merci beaucoup!