Handmade Crocheted Irish Rose Necklace

Prototype for my handmade, crocheted Irish Rose Necklace is finally ready. It took me a little bit to figure out the vessel I had to build for holding the roses. The center of the flower had to be see-thru, plus add a little more weight to the crocheted part.

I could just picture myself out and about on a windy day with the beautious necklace flapping at my face... but wait...

We might have a winner here, the vessel is copper, sturdy but not heavy and I like the way you can see through the roses. I'm very pleased how this is coming along. Brass is an option too for the vessel, back to the drawing board... need more flowers.

PS. Went out on a stroll, 25 miles per hour wind and lookin' good... necklace tested & seal of approval given!

Irish Roses In Bloom

Hot, hot, no rain in weeks... my tiny backyard has turned into a Zen garden. None of them April & May showers brought any fabulous flowers to my garden.

Problem solved. I spent some time in making my own indoor garden of Irish Roses. Did I tell you already (=again) how I just love color. I have a couple of ideas brewing, once there are enough roses... Stay tuned!

Facial Scrubbies in Delicious Colors

100% Cotton crocheted face scrubbies, all handmade and packed in a set of four, available here. Tested & approved by friends - and Charlie - a mutt, who thought it was a snack. More color choices coming up shortly.

Washed Ashore - Frosted Green Ear Goodness

Copper parts are all hand forged, etched and antiqued to match the green lampwork beads I made the other weekend. The color of this Moretti glass reminded me of beautiful seaglass washed ashore. One of a kind pair of earrings available here.

Lampwork Earrings with Vintage Coke Bottle Glass

The seafoam color of old soda bottles is such a soothing color. I have to say that lampworking with a HotHead on hard glass was a challenge and they were not joking when saying hard glass explodes very easily... I had a couple of small shards in my arm, before I got the hang of it. But here they are, almost straight from the oven. Adorned with hand forged, antiqued copper findings. One-of-a-kinds.

Hand Forged & Etched Brass Daisy Beadcaps

These babies took me awhile to make. Cutting, etching, antiquing, forging... Sometimes I'm thinking I must be insane, girl... why don't you just buy them... but the whole process of turning a plain piece of sheet metal into Funky Daisy Bead Caps feels really gratifying and I am very happy of the way they turned out. And the best part of it - they are unique, one of a kindies : )

Peony soaps are ready!

Ahhhhhh!!!!! Can't get enough of their wonderful scent. The way they look makes me wanna eat them. Get yours here.

My Newfound Friends

Every day 6pm sharp, my friends arrive for their evening snack. Two beautiful wild parrots. I finally had a chance to capture them and share with you this special moment. He is eyeballing me suspiciously! I had no idea how much joy it brings, birdwatching.