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Locket Love

Jan 11

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New for Spring… Wearable Art

Vintage 1960’s lockets are screen-printed with various nature inspired motifs.  Each one opens to hold two special photographs, pressed flowers, secrets…

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Available for purchase here.

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days like these…

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Autumn Inspiration…

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So, here’s the thing…

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It seems that I’m much better at reading blogs than posting on my own.  It has, after all, been absolutely amazing weather here in Portland.  Hot, yes.  Actually, sweltering the past week.  But I’m not complaining.  My days have been spent at the river, pool or with my bare feet in the sand on the back patio of Casa Naranja (my new favorite hangout).  The summer is flying right before my eyes and I’m relishing in every moment of it.

I have, however, managed to bust out some new jewels.  I’ve recently come into some really cool moveable sterling silver charms.  These little guys are tough to find, but so interesting and different.  I’ve always had an affinity toward miniatures – I was more obsessed with Barbie’s shoes and dream house furniture than Barbie herself.  So, you can imagine my delight at finding wearable miniatures.  I’ve also been experimenting with some of my coveted vintage lockets and recently learned how to apply a hand patina to brass.  These items and more are available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

 

The back of this tiny sterling silver camera actually pops open - just like the real thing.

The back of this tiny sterling silver camera actually pops open - just like the real thing.

 

These little sterling silver scissors move in a cutting motion.  But don't worry, they won't really cut you.

These little sterling silver scissors move in a cutting motion. But don't worry, they won't really cut you.

 

This gorgeous little sterling sea shell opens to reveal a fresh water pearl.  A tiny picture could even be inserted on the opposite side.

This gorgeous little sterling sea shell opens to reveal a fresh water pearl. A tiny picture could even be inserted on the opposite side.

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Voila!

 

I was so inspired by the sterling sea shell that I decided to create my own.

I was so inspired by the sterling sea shell that I decided to create my own.

 

I created The Pacific Ocean Necklace using vintage brass shells and a vintage fresh water pearl.  They are strung on a gold filled chain.

I created The Pacific Ocean Necklace using vintage brass shells and a vintage fresh water pearl. They are strung on a gold filled chain.

 

This necklace was created using leftover pieces of gold filled chain from various projects.  I connected the pieces by wire wrapping them together with vintage turquoise.  The tiny brass birds have been given an antique patina by hand and the rose is sterling dipped in 22K gold.

This necklace was created using leftover pieces of gold filled chain from various projects. I connected the pieces by wire wrapping them together with vintage turquoise. The tiny brass birds have been given an antique patina by hand and the rose is sterling dipped in 22K gold.

 

I've expanded the Pockets Full of Lockets necklace into earrings.  Each locket in this trio opens to hold two small photographs.

I've expanded the Pockets Full of Lockets necklace into earrings. Each locket in this trio opens to hold two small photographs.

This brass butterfly was recycled from another necklace.  It was a pendant, but with a little work, I managed to flatten it out enough to compliment this vintage locket perfectly.

This brass butterfly was recycled from another necklace. It was a pendant, but with a little work, I managed to flatten it out enough to compliment this vintage locket perfectly.

 

 

Stay tuned for more updates.  In the meantime, enjoy this incredible weather!

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New…

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You can find these pieces at Idom Boutique

You can find these pieces at Idom Boutique 827 NW 23rd Portland, Oregon

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