It is with a tinge of sadness that I read about my town, the city of Vancouver, legislating the humble doorknob out of existence. This beautiful piece of decorative jewellery for the home has been ubiquitous since the time that doors were first made. As a child, I was fascinated by the jewel-like cut glass … Read More
Inspiration
Inspiration is free and it’s all around
Does inspiration come to you or do you have to go looking for it? I am one of those people who see beauty in everyday things, take this cobweb – a close-up shot captures the dewdrops clinging on to one of nature’s cleverest traps. Imagine these dewdrops transformed into a necklace made of pearls with … Read More
Pantone Fashion Colour Report for Spring 2014
Fashion and jewellery go together like peaches and cream, and twice a year Pantone debuts its Fashion Colour Report. Selections in Pantone’s spring 2014 Colour Report serve as a jumping off point for designers’ colour choices in new clothing collections. Jewellery can follow suit and use beautiful coloured gemstones to match the new clothing colours … Read More
Custom designed jewellery – dispelling the myth of expensive
Many people believe that if a piece of custom designed jewellery is crafted then it must be costly. In my experience, my clients’ time is precious and running around from store to store looking for that “perfect something” can lead to frustration and hours of wasted time. I will work with you by telephone, e-mail, skype or … Read More