Aquamarine was said to be the treasure of mermaids… a gem that was given to sailors as a promise of good luck while out on the sea and to ensure a safe voyage. I’m sure you’ve been fascinated with mermaids at some stage, perhaps as a little girl or maybe even more so as an…
“When I stand before God at the end of my life.I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left. And could say: I used everything You gave me.” – Erma Bombeck *Warning… long journal entry 😎Hey there, I thought it might be a good idea to start the new…
I’m in the business of getting my hands dirty… My nails chipped and ending up with a few cuts, blisters and bruises over time… for the love of being a passionate artisan. Since I’m mainly working with sterling silver these days, I thought I’ll share a couple of interesting facts – but first… Coffee….
Hierdie jaar vier ek Kersfees in Afrikaans, soos dit ‘n boeremeisie betaam. Vir my sê hierdie sterre alles oor Kersfees hulle gaan my kersboom versier. Dit is ook geskik vir gebruik as geskenk-etikette of tafel-sitplek-versierings. Dis bekikbaar in stelle van 6 of 10 en jy kan jou eie woorde en/of name gebruik om aan te…
I recently had the privilege to work with a wonderful couple who took my sidebar key tags to a whole new level by requesting me to add a soldered accent. They celebrated their 21st (copper / brass) wedding anniversary and they decided to secretly design a tag with a very special message for each other….
People often ask if I make my steampunk pendants with real vintage watch parts. Oh yes, I do. Some are polished to a beautiful shine & some are left rusty, adding to their antique charm. Each pendant is fitted with either a chain, an adjustable suede ribbon, braided leather or a combination of organza…
The beads used in these uniquely handmade diffuser charms are made from a porous material that can be infused with your own choice of essential or aromatherapy oils and even oil-based perfume. Each charm is fitted a clasp which makes it ready to hang onto any of your existing jewellery, whether it’s a necklace, bracelet…