:: fashion mix :: nautical ::

Sail away my little sail ! by Trissh featuring Marni shoes

Gold Nautical necklace by me! $18/ £12.15

Linen-blend striped tank, $90
Cotton-twill blazer, $209
Emma twill pleated shorts, $158
Fashion Shoes - Designer shoe store, $248
Christian Louboutin Mini Loubi python clutch NET-A-PORTER.COM, 695 EUR
Stephen Webster Scale Bracelet With Mother Of Pearl Inlay, $2,418
Alexander McQueen - 215556AB80Y (Grey) - Accessories, $194
Vogue UK January Catherine McNeil by Patrick Demarchelier Fashion...
Rectangle Frame Made My Zerin Sara <3
Bone Background Paper - $24, $39.14, $72 Photography Seamless...

:: work in progress ::

I would like to say a huge thank you to one of my customers who insired this necklace.
(You know who you are!).
Over the last couple of weeks I have been toying with the idea of having a couple of charms on a chain. I tried different ways of combining them but each time I felt they just all clumped together. I don't know why but I just didn't think to layer the chains as well!

So here is one of my latest designs, available in my Etsy shop, "Lucky Charm Necklace".

I love the idea and symbolism of lucky charms. When I was small I would carry a little pebble or stone in my pocket for luck. There is something very comforting about the physical reminder that luck or love is on my side.

For this necklace I have chosen a star, a key and a closed circle. The star charm has great meaning to me because of the words sung by Jimminy Cricket "when you wish upon a star..." and also one of my favourite childern's books "Laura's Star".

The key is a symbol of everlasting love, and for me that powerful feeling gives me the strength to give things a try.

The closed circle is a symbol of karma and love. Remebering how my actions affect others on the solid, closed circle of love remind me of my family. I feel their support when I hold this charm.

Do you have a lucky charm? Do you have little trinkets that hold meaning to you? I would love to hear about the little symbols you have, if only to not feel like a looney for carrying stones in my pocket!

:: Monthly Goals :: June 2010

It has been a long time since I last joined joined in with the Monthly Goals girls, but I have my act together now! If you would like to join in pop over here to the main blog page and have a look at some of the crew.

My business goals for this month are:

1. Make another "Let me tell you a story" video.
I had such fun making this one, and would love to have one for each of my jewellery collections.

2. Finish working on new packaging.
I would like to have some sort of tag or card to include with each package, telling the little story behind the piece.

3. Design and list range of greetings cards to sell along with my jewellery.

4. Make up and list a new design each weekday from now ( 7th June) for the rest of the month.

5. Finish reading "Idea Virus" by Seth Godin.

This is a great book I found after reading "The Purple Cow". It helps you understand and work out how to create your own business talking point.

:: inspiration ::

1. Paper boat pendant, 2. Paper Boat Acquarelle, 3. Paper Boats, 4. Paper Boat Garland, 5. Paper boats, 6. 99/365 : Paper Boats, 7. Paper Boats 1, 8. Paper Boats, 9. paper mache boats made using Ann Woods tutorial

:: day of diy :: Let me tell you a story

Let me tell you a story

"Anchor your dreams..."