Sherlock Holmes 2009 movie I can't wait

Expect to see me at the movie theater Christmas Day. I have loved the Sherlock Holmes stories since I picked up my first Sir Arthur Conan Doyle book at 10 years old. There is something magical about the time period that fills me with excitement and a little fear too. I'm sure that this along with my love for Vernian works has helped to steer me towards the steampunk side of my creations. How thrilling it would have been to have been alive in what I believe is the most important time for the inventors of the world. My great great grandfather was also an inventor and had a couple of pieces exhibited in London museums. His speciality was steam power. I may not be an inventor... yet, but I certainly let my creativity drive me.

Also if you are interested my pieces are for sale at www.lunetmuse.etsy.com

My favourite design so far

I was pondering for a long time over what to do with this beautiful piece of antique gold plated brass I had purchased. It was such a beautiful classic art nouveau design that I didn't want to detract from. The poppy looked so beautiful by itself but it needed a little something more. Finally I figured it out. See the result in the picture. If you wish to purchase it go to www.lunetmuse.etsy.com it is in my store right now.

I've been reading

So for me reading is a fun yet dangerous. I often get swept up in whatever I have read and then the creativity happens. My latest read was just an innocent magazine I picked up at Indigo. Then it happened. I found an article on glass etching. Any sane person would go to the craft store in a week or two to check out what was available, but being me I had to pick up my supplies immediately. I have now purchased a bottle of etching fluid, stickers and a practice pendant. I am so excited I am going into the kitchen after I finish writing this and I will let you know how it went. I found the idea in handcrafted jewelry but they got the idea from a book called Custom cool jewelry by Melinda Barta. She is the editor of beadwork magazine. I can't tell you the amount of times I have walked past the glass etching section but it never occured to me to use it on pendants. Thank-you Melinda especially if it turns out wonderfully.

Inspiration

I couldn't find the exact image I wanted but I need to put you in my frame of mind right now while I am creating my newest pieces. Think the Orient meets Paris. Turquoise, gold, silver, greens, pinks. Ornate patterns and luxury. I hope you love them as much as I do. Above is one picture that helps illustrate what I am trying to create.

bridal additions

I decided to add bridal jewelry to my Etsy site. Other than being really pretty I love pearls, silver etc. Perhaps I'm just a Chanel classic at heart. Here is a picture of my precious cargo piece it comes in silver sparrows with a pink freshwater pearl handpicked by myself, or vintage brass sparrows with a white freshwater pearl. I hope to work in sterling next.