pulling on the past...vintage finds

These new designs are inspired by vintage pieces that needed - screamed for - recoupling with other "mature" pieces. I rewired them into cuff bracelets, a funky cocktail ring and a glorious bib
necklace that just kills on the decolletage. This winter why not engage in some warmed up history?

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blown...and forged...

I have had these beads festering in my imagination for some time...they come from the Netherlands froma very cool Etsy dealer called Sunyno (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5146806&ga_search_query=sunyno&ga_search_type=seller_username) (sorry about the long link...no time to shorten it). I finally saw my inspiration ear wires on another Etsy maven of style: betsy3 (htp://betsy3.etsy.com) (that better?). She had a pair of similar wires and it made me think: "I can do that", or at least I can try...so I did. I'll be listing them soon - but they are here first.




I used gold filled, steel and sterling silver to make the earwires and findings. The sterling, where it is oxidized - is done so by using the egs from my flock of organic, city-dwelling laying hens. It's better for all of us (except the eggs perhaps). I love the contrast of the gunmetal and the clear glass.

STRUT Fashion show!

This year I was invited to decorate the ladies at the Sweet Lady Jane French Connection Trunk Show here in Burlington on October 1. It was a helluva night:




The ladies were just amazing! The clothes divine. And the decorations hung just right...


















The Assemblages...














The rings...























The strutting mavens of style...wearing esightler Design

Fashion Shows...Fall 2009

I was recently invited to show my jewelry in two fashion shows here in the Biggest Little city that Could: Burlington, VT. The first one was the South End Art Hop: STRUT Fashion Show. the biggest event of this annual Art Hop. It was two live shows with 10 designers. I collaborated with Josie Furchgott-Sourdiffe..and exquisitely charming and talented frock designer. This is what we did.