Eccentricities to Treasure

Friday, February 18, 2011

My Studio / Room of My Own

here is my studio, a boudoir when I want to feel fancy but in reality its just a room of my own.
here is where I read my mags , get ready in the morning and most importantly it is where I design my jewelry.

 
beads and treasures abound in these nifty organizers picked up at thrift shops.

      never ever this neat but drive myself crazy trying to

       note : cloche hat to inspire the flapper in me


 research material: go ahead, judge

my personal jewelry collection . here is one of my favorite pieces by ruth easterbrook


mexican basket weaved jumbo beads = most fabulous xmas present from my tia patty in mexico. she made it just for moi

a nora aoyagi print


most recent "up-cycled" dresser

inspiration board i call "gothic sweet noir"

recent creations

although my studio is quite small and dark, its really cozy and inviting.
weird things happen here...


Sunday, January 30, 2011

child at heart : Still enjoying my xmas presents

so my dad still thinks i'm a little girl. you see, i used to collect dolls and nightmare before xmas stuff. i'm just glad my man knows i'm a WOMAN... Here are a few of my xmas presents ...
           present from my boyfriend

from dad
from dad
from my brother at my request

from me to me : purchased at the seattle trading post
its all in the details 

Saturday, January 29, 2011

joan of arc

i often feel like joan of arc fighting for a lost cause. if i can only look as good as she did while i jump over pot holes in this wet and soggy city... here are some of my favorite pieces inspired by treasure of the middle ages . they are ancient designs.