New Year Treasury

Treasuries are showcase lists of Etsy goodies from various shops. They are artfully put together by members of the Etsy community. As always, I am grateful to have been included.

So this is the first treasury to feature my work in 2014:

'Round and Round' by lynncorr

Anyone can participate!Enjoy and Join in!1. Pick an item from my shop and one from this treasury to create a new treasury2. Fill the treasury with other Etsy artisans3. Copy these instructions and pay it forward(I received from craftcrazy4u)

Copper Celtic Spiral Penannu... ArachnesThread... $35	Pink Sky Acrylic Crown Jewel... craftcrazy4u $39	Childs Roll neck sweater. ch... JaminaRose $28	Button Fun Barrette MsLOLLYBEADS $18.5
Crochet Collar, Peter Pan St... evefashion $12	Stained Glass Sun Catcher Be... greenleafvinta... $15.99	Leaf Green and Ecru Crochet ... NutmegCottage $12	The California Scarf - Teal ... elsahats $25
Gramophone - ORIGINAL ARTWOR... ArtElem $10	Crocheted Womens Hat The bic... earflaphats $29.99	Wool dryer balls, large, set... feltinga $18	Round Mosaic Keepsake Box PiecesofhomeMo... $32.2
Sea Driftwood Round Cut Slic... CodettiSupply $9	Vintage, Large Silver Plated... oldandnew8 $10	Wedding Lace Coasters - wed... ShopGift $15	Blue Eyeglass Leash. Beaded ... HandmadebyAmor $9.75

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Thanks Lynn for the multitude of beautiful treasury features in 2013 and for this, the first of 2014 to include one of my listings, the beaded eyeglass chain. Much appreciated!

Black Jewelry: Hit 2 Trends in 1: Monochrome and Downton Abbey

Monochrome continues to be a hot trend for the start of 2014 and when it comes to accessories, every woman should have the black staple pieces in her jewellery box. If you go for black and silver, you gain the monochrome look without limiting your choices to black and white outfits only.

Agate slice pendant, 'Midnight in Dublin'

When it comes to statement pieces, this black and white agate slice pendant really packs a punch. Cut on the cross section, you can see the gorgeous banding of the sleek stone. I decorated it with a simple, sterling silver swirl, a nod to ancient Celtic design. A modern classic, you can wear this piece long after monochrome takes a break from the cat walks.

chunky onyx bracelet, inspired by Downton Abbey mourning jewelry

Just like the LBD a black gemstone bracelet is a long-standing must-have in every woman's wardrobe. This chunky onyx bracelet is teamed with pre-oxidised sterling silver for a classic feel.

I was inspired to make it after catching up on missed episodes of season 1 of Downton Abbey over Christmas. The mourning jewelry worn by the Grantham ladies after the death of Lady Mary's first 'betrothed' on the Titanic has fired my imagination into overdrive. Watch this space for some exciting pieces in 2014.

      

     

May 2014 Be A Gem of a Year

Happy New Year 

to all my customers, friends, blog readers 

and those who have just dropped in

May 2014 be a gem of a year,

filled with sunshine and light

Winter Solstice Honey Agate, Celtic Pendant