Back to the Studio

That's right, the building I'm in has an amazing ceiling!
Some of the finished products...have been playing round with synthetic stones and loving the colour they bring to something simple...who knows where the year will lead but welcome 2010 x

Back to the coal-face, haven't been into the studio for a long time. But got some pieces cast last week and and ready to play again. Had such a great end to the '09 and have been looking forward to getting back into the studio routine.

Spoilt myself at the end of last year and finally got something to keep some drill bits in-love it!

You never know when a kebab stick will come in handy...finally got some of the rings that I've made over the last little while together and will try and get some pieces out into that big beautiful city.

Work Christmas Party

I finally had one of my staff Xmas parties in the last week...I'm always happy to drag these things out, because its always nice to get presents!! The only thing was, it was at the most amazing place I've ever seen, and the next time I do, will probably be after working for two years full-time and travelling to Europe- golly gosh...

The incredible kitchen/dining room where our hosts cooked up a storm to remember...who has a kitchen big enough to seat that many people?

And then...just outside the kitchen lies heaven....what a place!? I did suggest that this place should maybe become works HQ, long dinners with staff meetings and pool parties, but I think they are pretty happy to keep it the nuclear family home at the moment...sad face

Baby Shower

I would like to have been slow back into blog land because I've been on an amazing and rather long holiday, alas it has all been work, work, work...luckily though there has been a few fun things to keep me happy during the last few months.

Like the excellent baby shower we had for my sister, silly games, gorgeous friends and wonderful food.

I think we are all avidly watching as gifts are being unwrapped....and below is some of the super yummy food the ladies cooked up!

I woke up this morning and was wondering what the sound was coming from the living room...I found a little minor bird stuck in the house. I don't really want to make bird jewellery, but maybe it will influence something? Anyway we negotiated the space and it easily flew out a window into the yard, hopefully back to a family?!

ring a ding ding...

Wedding bells rang on my weekend...not mine, but two very dear friends tied the matrimonial knot and did it with rings that I made. They were the masterminds behind the designs, I was given a family diamond to incorporate into one of the rings and beautiful illustrations by the very talented groom (classic car/hot rod pin-stripper and graphic designer) and had an amazing engraving job done in town for his ring.
My fingers were crossed that on a sweltering day the rings would fit, and indeed they did, massive sigh of relief and a wonderful country wedding to celebrate with!!

Both these rings are sterling silver rhodium plated with a whopping diamond. My poor little friend didn't have an engagement ring for the big day, so two rings appeared for this lovely lady xx

Sorry about the flare on this pic, but she is so shiny and I ain't no Terence Bogue ;)

The groom designed this sterling silver ring which hinges open with 18ct yellow gold pins and has is a skull engraved on one side and a lotus on the other, significant images for the couple and they are surrounded by scroll work.

Craft Victoria Window Show: Sneak

Early next month (Nov) seven of my fellow graduates from NMIT last year are putting on a window exhibition at Craft Victoria, Flinders Lane.

The girls and I have been meeting every week for a few months to talk, eat and decide how and what each of us are making-in between much catching up!

I've been working away at my bench making these three pendants for the show and hope that you all come on down to see the show.

Sterling silver pendant with synthetic citrine and rubies


I have also be busy making wedding rings for two beautiful friends getting married next month- high school sweet hearts!! Gorgeous!!

These diamond studs where made for my sweet little sisters wedding early this year. There is also a hollow pendant that matches.

Hopefully I get into posting again, been chained to the bench.

Studio and...

Last night I noticed two well placed kicks..a meek smile and a button nose...nice after a long day working...
These are some new earrings that are being stocked at the gorgeous 'Five Boroughs' in East Brunswick, check out the shop at 345 Lygon St, and their cute blog at http://345boroughs.blogspot.com

And finally this morning a new snap of the creative studio HQ where all this fun comes from...