studio flowers: snowdrop ‘Blewbury Tart’ + late winter flowers

15 Mar 2024•jewelry series, jewelry vignettes, Mechanical Garden, studio flowers, studio snaps

Double snowdrops in front of a worn wooden surface.
Double snowdrops in front of a small arrangement of late winter flowers in a handmade ceramic vase, on a worn wooden surface, next to pruners.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers in a handmade ceramic vase, on a worn wooden surface, next to pruners.
Cut flowers, including double snowdrops, evergreen huckleberry, winter honeysuckle, white flowering currant, and pale pink plum flowers, in front of a worn fence.
A white woman with purple hair and modern silver-colored earrings holding flowers in front of a worn wood fence.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers on a white desk, including double snowdrops, plum flowers, and evergreen huckleberry.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers on a white desk with reading glasses with a notepad and pen.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers on a white desk with reading glasses, earrings, and a bracelet.
A white woman with purple hair and modern silver-colored earrings holding flowers in front of a gray background.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers on a white desk with reading glasses, earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, a notepad, a pen, and two pairs of pliers.
A white woman with purple hair and modern silver-colored earrings.
A small arrangement of late winter flowers on a white desk with earrings, a necklace, and a bracelet.

Here’s a few quick glimpses from my studio, including this little studio flowers arrangement of late winter flowers and the Vine pieces I’ve been working on.

Vine Earrings / Vine Bracelet / Delicate Vine Necklace from the Mechanical Garden collection

Galanthus ‘Blewbury Tart’ is one of my fav snowdrops — my original plant came from Heronswood Nursery a couple of decades ago, and they’ve done so well ever since. To go with them, I picked some evergreen huckleberry, white flowering currant, pale pink plum blossoms, and a bit of winter honeysuckle for the scent. The little ceramic vase was made by my grandmother.

If you enjoyed this peek into my studio, you can find more of my studio flowers posts here!

six silver earrings for spring

9 Feb 2024•casual edgy chic style, Circling, classic edgy style, Mechanical Garden

The trend reports all agree: from fashion to home furnishings, silver-colored metals are back on trend this season! I love all the cool white metallics: chrome, nickel, aluminum, and of course the titanium and stainless steel I use in my jewelry.

Here are six pairs of silver-tone earrings I’ve been enjoying this spring!

A pair of silver-colored dangle earrings with three concentric circles, on a mottled blue background.
A pair of small silver-colored dangle earrings with three overlapping circles, on a mottled blue background.
A pair of large silver-colored dangle earrings with two overlapping circles, on a mottled blue background.
A pair of small silver-colored dangle earrings with spiky abstract floral designs, on a mottled blue background.
A pair of long silver-colored dangle earrings with spiky abstract floral designs, on a mottled blue background.
A pair of silver-colored dangle earrings with spiky abstract floral patterns overlapping a circle, on a mottled blue background.

L to R, top to bottom: the Concentric Ring Earrings, the Overlaid Earrings, the Overlapping Graduated Earrings, the Short Fuchsia Earrings, the Long Fuchsia Earrings, and the Rose Window Earrings. (Click to see them modeled!)

Have fun dreaming of how you might wear them as the weather slowly warms up!

studio flowers: salmon and pink ranunculus

16 May 2023•studio flowers

Salmon and pink ranunculus with drooping black and pale yellow tulips in a green ceramic pitcher, on a white desk with reading glasses and a to do list. The list reads: to do: pick flowers for studio; make earrings.

The tulips are fading, but these salmon and pink ranunculus are still in bloom! I’d honestly never thought of growing them until I read Erin at Floret‘s glowing recommendation. I’m so glad I tried them!

I’m using the same green pitcher that my grandmother made this week — I love how the rough deep green glaze tones down the ruffled pink a bit. I feel like they’re a bit more “everyday beauty” than “ultimate tea party” this way — perfect for my desk.

Salmon and pink ranunculus with drooping black and pale yellow tulips in a green ceramic pitcher, on a white desk with reading glasses, Wraptillion's Overlapping Graduated Earrings, pliers, files, and a notepad and pen with a list. The list reads: to do: pick flowers for studio; make earrings.

I need to make a few more pairs of my Overlapping Graduated Earrings — they’re one of my favorite everyday styles. A little bit edgy, but still classic. Large enough to make a statement, but so airy and lightweight they’re easy to wear. They’re perfect for a travel capsule wardrobe too, since they go with anything. One last closeup, then back to work!

Closeup of salmon and pink ranunculus with black tulips and choisya foliage in a green ceramic pitcher.

If you enjoyed this peek into my studio, you can find more of my studio flowers posts here! Hope you have a bit of beauty to enjoy at your desk too.

studio flowers: tulips, ranunculus, and anemone

11 May 2023•studio flowers

A glimpse of a bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

Taking a moment to look up and appreciate this beautiful spring, in all its slightly bedraggled glory.

A bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

The flowers are Anemone ‘Mistral Bordeaux’ (burgundy), Ranunculus ‘Salmon’, Tulip ‘Antoinette’ (yellow) and ‘Black Parrot’, with green Tellima grandiflora and white and green summer snowflakes.

Pitcher made by my grandmother, jewelry by me, flowers from my garden.

Closeup of a bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus, green tellima, and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher.

Now back to work!

A bouquet of yellow and black tulips with salmon ranunculus, green tellima, white snowflakes, and a burgundy anemone in a hand-thrown glazed ceramic pitcher, on a white desk next to Wraptillion jewelry in progress, with glasses and tools.

If you enjoyed this peek into my studio, you can find more of my studio flowers posts here, and explore my Mechanical Garden collection! Happy spring!

style sketch redux: Breakfast at Tiffany’s goes Goth

13 Sep 2022•classic edgy style, outfits, style sketches, Uncategorized

An animated gif of a style sketch, with a watercolor-style black mini dress with a high neck and short sleeves and a photo of a pair of spiky silver-colored statement chandelier earrings (the Garland Earrings by Wraptillion). Animated text on image reads: start with you fav black mini dress; add edgy statement earrings; + sleek black mules + sunglasses (or cat eyeliner) + messy updo = Breakfast at Tiffany's goes Goth; style sketches by wraptillion

One of my fav summer black style sketches — now in animated GIF form! Here’s the original — and here are more of my style sketches! Have fun planning some future outfit ideas!

Style sketch of a loose black mini dress with short sleeves and a high collar, paired with Wraptillion's spiky chandelier Garland Earrings. Text on image reads: + sleek black mules + huge sunglasses (or cat eyeliner) + messy updo = Breakfast at Tiffany's goes Goth.

(This style idea was inspired by Everlane‘s Shirred Mini Dress (sadly discontinued now), paired with Wraptillion’s Garland Earrings. When I’m sketching, I love using my custom croquis (a personalized fashion sketching template) from MyBodyModel to “try out” new outfit ideas!)