Toast to a special friend ... an Irish Wedding

A dear friend of mine will wed her sweetheart today in Ireland at 1:00pm.  Unfortunately I couldn't be there but will be there in spirit.  In honor of the special day, I made her a cuff to wear so in a way I'll be there physically.  Maj and Loman - best wishes to you today.  xo


The Irish Wedding Song
Here they stand hand in hand
they've exchanged wedding bands
Today is the day of their dreams and their plans,
and all we who love them just wanted to say.
May God bless this couple who married today
In good times and bad times in sickness and health
may they know that riches are not needed for wealth
and help them face problems they'll meet on their way
Oh god bless this couple who married today
May they find peace of mind comes to all who are kind
May the rough times ahead become triumphs in time
May their children be happy each day
Oh God bless this family who started today
As they go may they know every love that was shown
And as life it gets shorter may their feelings grow
Wherever they travel wherever they stay
May God bless this Maj and Loman who married today  xo

Emerald Isle

"We will watch the sun set again many times - and perhaps we'll see the Emerald drop, the green flash that brings good fortune ..."  ~ -Jean pseudonym of  Ellen Gwendolen Rees Williams Rhys (Wide Sargasso Sea pt 2)

A few weeks ago, I showed you a colour swatch containing vintage emerald montees.  The cuff is now complete (including unique detail on the reverse side to compliment the overall design).  The vintage beads are spectacular - the colours of this cuff just shimmy on your wrist! This is ready for that special occasion or with Christmas coming up - stand out in the crowd! 

Design:  Caron Reid of Caron Michelle
Materials:  Vintage Emerald Baguette Montees. Swarovski Crystals, Miyuki Delica and Toho Seed Beads.
 Technique: Erin Simonetti

Emerald Baguette Colour Swatch

"A livelier emerald twinkles in the grass ... a purer sapphire melts into the sea" ... Tennyson

I have a quest.  My quest is to discover unusual beads and stones that you will not source through the normal bead suppliers.  I was delighted when I recently discovered these vintage emerald baguettes!

My warp is loomed and I am incredibly excited to commence on another loomy journey.  The colours are incredibly inspirational and I can't wait to create a new design with the baguettes as the centre focal of the next loomed cuff.


Colour swatch which has already changed slightly  ... stay tuned for more pics soon!

For Sale ....

"Whatever you believe with feeling becomes your reality" ... Brian Tracy 

Drum roll ... I am thrilled to announce that I will be selling my loomed beaded cuffs!  

I recently applied (and was accepted) to sell at the super cool Incube8r  Gallery.   (http://www.incube8r.com.au/)  

Incube8r is a local gallery that supports artists - it is located in the hip Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, Queensland - check out their website for more information about Incube8r and see what the other wonderful artists are doing!


Stay tuned for the unveiling on Friday. I am very excited to be embarking on this journey, it is an incredible opportunity and one I am grateful.  I look forward to meeting the other fabulous artists and participating in the activities organised by Vicki (the owner) .


I am setting up my "cube" on Friday.  Here is one of the cuffs that will be for sale - it is a Champagne Pearl Cuff - created with Miyuki beads with the focus on the delicious Swarovski pearls and Swarovski crystals. 

For those who are not able to access Incube8r - I am available for commissions and will soon be launching my online store.