Sunday Lazy Picks

Hello!

So today is Sunday and I am starting this new section in my blog whereby I select some pretty things I like. Today will be about things that I've had my eye on for a long time and that are on my list of purchases for when I am richer.

This first one is possibly the top of my list, they are lovely Mottled Brass Earrings  by Lila Ruby King.

Her things are amazing and she has been featured on etsy this weekend. You can see it here. What and honour! Congrats Anna!

I also love all of the Scandinavian Matryoshka Dolls by Ravenhill, but those colourful ones are one my very fave ones because they bring so much cheer and they are the cutest.

This is the Just a little boudoir mirror .... by Pamela Angus. This is very cute and almost irresistible. It is out of a fairy tale and very romantic with lovely soft colours and flowers, which are my favourite thing!

There are so many talented people out there creating really unique, beautiful stuff! It makes me happy to think there are people that are not affraid to use their imagination!
Well that's it for today, I hope you have enjoyed it!

Swop Shop, Curved Street Cafe Market and Maybe TV3??

Hello!
Long time no posted, sniff sniff. But someone has to finish this bloody PhD and it better be me!

Anyway! Cool news, I am going to be selling some of my stuff at a Swop Shop in the Loft at the Powerscourt Center in Dublin and it's organised by Rough Gem "a new and vibrant collective, based in Dublin. Made up of bloggers, artists and musicians, it aims to bring fun and fancy to the Dublin arts scene"

more info in their blog

http://roughgempresents.wordpress.com/


On top of that at the end of the month (Nov 29th) there will be the usual Curved Street Cafe Market located on the first floor of Filmbase and this time there will be loads more stalls including things for the male couterparts! Will be posting the poster closer to the date!

Finally, I can't believe this! The stall-holders in the Curved Street Cafe Market will possibly set up the stalls in the studio of IRELAND AM in TV3 an Irish Television morning program! Exciting or what!!
We don't know it for sure bit fingers crossed!

Botany

Plants are probably my first love. I suppose being born in a plant nursery had something to do with it. However, during my teenage years I became a little rebellious affirming that I would have nothing to do with plants in the future but later succumbed and finished a degree in Biology then a masters in plant taxonomy and currently I am in the final stages of a plant taxonomy and systematics PhD.

And all of this for what? Well, my second love for crafts has always fed from this enthusiasm for nature in general and plants in particular. I think they are a great source of inspiration with infinite colours and shapes, they are just marvelous.

Here are some fantastic items made by crafters inspired by plants:

these utterly gorgeous Ginkgo biloba earrings by esdesigns are simply stunning.

these botanical drawing-style tags by SugarStreetCafe are a treasure for plant and vintage lovers alike

this delicate and tasteful candle holder by botanicraft is a feast for the senses

And with these few fabulous items I wrap up and would like to remind everyone of how vital plants are for the planet: they give us oxygen, they feed us, they dress us, they house us, and not only they are crucial to us "self-centered" human beings but to all creatures on earth.

Surprise Supplies!

How fantastic it is when you get something special through the post. It is always such a thrill to receive a jiffy full of goodies among the usual utility bills. Mailing is such a forgotten occurence in this increasingly digital world, but of course these lovely beads cannot be sent through the internet!

So this week so far I got two parcels: one with fantastic tigger ebony beads from eandebungalow and one with rare and old vintage beads from blacksheepbeads. They are just so amazing and I do not want to use them because they look so pretty as they are. I'll wait for inspiration to come!

Poor Blog

I must admit that I have been neglecting my blog and of course it is due to millions of excuses I could narrate here but I guess I can only promise that I will write more often. Now I feel like when you are a kid and you skipped a few days on your diary and don't know what to say!sniff

Making Jewellery

I have started making jewellery relatively recently. Since last October if I am not mistaken. If I have to be honest it's an addiction at the moment. I get such a good feeling out of it!! That's my main reason for doing it but also quite surprisingly I have been selling pieces to people I know. So it is also quite exciting when for the first time you show your creations to somebody other that the people at home and you get a positive response.
Anyway I started because I did a course in wirework. Using this technique you can create fabulous jewellery. You can use any kind of beads you want and combine different shades to create gorgeous effects. Depending on the colour of the beads and the wire you can create understated pieces or else really exuberant showy ones. In my opinion they are great to dress up with and give an edge to any outfit. I also think they look great on ladies of all ages. I have sold some to people ranging from 12 to60's.

Just click on the brooch to see a catalogue of examples.

I will be writing about other creations of mine in another blog.