Sticky jaw toffees

After attending the wash-out school fete last Saturday afternoon I suddenly remembered the sorts of treats we used to have as kids.  Sticky jaw toffees, loaded with sugar, sugar and errrr more sugar, I looked up the recipe and made a batch for my girls.  These little sweeties took me back to a place where the sun always shone, at least in my memory, the southern shores of Sydney.  But when I came to taste them, they didn't seem as good as when I was a kid, eeek!  Too sweet for me, but the kids loved them.

Along came Amber

All too often, I am disappointed to receive an item purchased online which literally didn't measure up to my expectations, all because the picture didn't show anything to measure it up with, even though all the measurements were given.  It's actually quick hard to work out how big something is, like jewellery for instance.

At least when I'm madly scouting the net-a-porter sale, I can quickly gauge the size of an item before seriously considering it, because they always show accessories on a model.  So I thought, what a great idea!  Perhaps I should do the same.

Then along came Amber!  My latest model and friend.  I saved her from some very dull industrial unit, where she was literally chocking in bubble wrap.  Ha, hum (and actually between you and I, hoping she could surprise me with a good sort out of my very messy work desk whilst I'm sleeping).

I had to pierce her earlobes, so that I could thread earrings. A little more crude than they do in Claire's Accessories with my pedestal drill, made a little bit of a mess of the backs, but she didn't complain.  And every now and again, I will be detaching her arm so I can photograph some bracelets, but I promise to be gentle.

No doubt you will be seeing a lot more of this bubbling blonde modeling my jewellery, as I slowly update all the pictures on my website.  I am sure she will be a great guide to purchasing from now on....

Star design

It's been such a long time since I blogged that I can't believe where the time has gone other than making so many lovely customers happy with their purchases.
And of course, soooo many new designs, when I'm not making good order, I just don't know where to begin..

flip to gold or silver, can be personalised

I am loving stretching what is fast being my signature style of mixing gold and silver in new designs and there are certainly more to come this year. For this coming Christmas I released the new star charm on bangle which quickly got snapped up by the Huffington Post Fashion writer Sarah McGiven and here it is in the 4th of July celebration peace.  She's a great blogger too!
In seeing this feature in the Huffington post, Laura my 7 year old fashion girl picked the hot pants and sleeveless star top, just her style!

Ever since I designed this flashing silver and gold star bangle, I have not only received great reviews, but I have worn it myself (whenever I'm not in my studio working) and even had ladies stop me at the airport whilst on a quick break in Portugal!  I pair it with the new gold heart on sterling silver bangle and large hoops with gold heart earrings for great movement and a flashes of light.  Now all 3 new gold/silver designs are available to purchase on my website.