Something different for me....

I'm one of those rare people who doesn't really care for purple of any shade, or roses for that matter! But as soon as I saw these pearls, I new that they had to be together. The Brair Rose necklace was listed for a total of 10 minutes before someone had reserved it! To say I was surprised would be a gross understatment! So it got me thinking about purple, as long as it's not over the top, I think I can handle it! I'm off to find some more pearls...

Briar Rose - Triple strand pearl necklace

something else new to me....

I've been hesitant to buy Sterling silver chain as it's so darn expensive, but I found some at a what looked liked reasonable price and took the plunge. I've had it sitting in my chain draw for a few weeks, too scared to touch it, not wanting to wreck it! I finally plucked up the courage and took the cutters to it....only a little bit, but it's a start! I'm pretty happy with the result, it looks really cute on and has a nice weight and movement to it.

Summer Rain
Mixed stone and Hill Tribe silver beads with Sterling silver 3mm flat oval link chain.

Rainy Day
The matching earrings.

my new favourite thing....

For the past couple of days, I've been trying to figure out how to knot 1mm waxed cotton with beads that have a 1mm hole, which in theory sounds simple enough. But, after several trails resulting only with my frustration, I gave up using the waxed cotton and brought out the Silkon .5mm nylon thread. Success! I'm pretty pleased with the results, (and I think I've found a new obsession). I'm really loving the fluidity of movement using thread brings to the piece. It moulds to your shape beautifully, very comfy.

Natural 12mm Fossil beads were used with chocolate brown thread, one carved wooden feature bead set asymmetrically, and an interesting vintage olive green button I found in my local op shop.

I'm not sure weather or not to list this in my Etsy store...I think i'll do a couple of bracelets and list those...I'm a bit partial to this one so it might have to stay here with me :)

what a way to start the day....

After an awful night of trying to keep cool, failing, and getting about 2 minutes sleep, husband gets me up at 5:30am to take him to the train station. I grumble incoherent ramblings the whole 10 minutes it takes to get there and back (....how could he not have made me a coffee? Not even a lukewarm sip from his black tea...I can't believe it's already 25 degrees outside....BLAH!). What a way to start the day!
So I'm trudging to the kitchen, passing the study...then I get this odd feeling...could it be? I find myself getting a little giddy while checking on my emails....Ah-Hah! I'd made my first sale! No longer needing my caffeine hit to keep me going, I've been convoing, twittering, plurking and texting my excitement for about 2 hours now. Yes, I'm a dork, you were bound to find that out sooner or later.

These are the earrings that a lovely lady in the U.S bought today. They're part of my "simple" series of earrings that I listed only the day before.

my preciousss...

"At Night" Larvikite Ring in Argentium Silver by MsRose

I've had this gorgeous thing in my favourites for a little while now, every time I see it, it just draws me in with it's flashy grey goodness. Finally I could resist no longer, it's on it's way to my right hand ring finger and should arrive in a torturous 10 business days. Until then, I will gaze longingly at this one.........what's that? Husband needs to be fed? Just a few minutes more.........

Next on my want list, this stunning Kyanite one.
For more beautiful things from MsRose check out her Etsy shop here.