Dreaming of summer? I’ve been sketching some new outfit ideas, mixing new pieces with wardrobe staples and classic earring designs from my Circling collection. Here’s what to wear for a weekend brunch, to a summer art festival in the city, and out for a date night on the water, whether you’re headed to your favorite… Continue reading modern classic: 3 style sketches for summer
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studio flowers: star jasmine
I wish you could smell the star jasmine I cut to enjoy in my studio this week. Its gorgeous, haunting scent makes me think of evenings in California (where I grew up), lush and lovely as gardenias and orange blossom, but much easier to grow in my colder Seattle-area garden. I love the spiky, delicate… Continue reading studio flowers: star jasmine
Vine, Fir Cone, and Tendril Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection
Looking for delicate botanical-inspired earrings that are sleek and modern, but still sinuous and organic? These little dangles will add a touch of edgy style to your look without raising any eyebrows in the office. Above, the Vine Earrings, Fir Cone Earrings, and Tendril Earrings, from from my modern botanical-inspired Mechanical Garden jewelry collection. Above,… Continue reading Vine, Fir Cone, and Tendril Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection
Fuchsia, Hops, and Laburnum Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection
Here’s a few more earring photos from my modern botanical-inspired Mechanical Garden jewelry collection, taken with this gorgeous orchid in my studio workspace! Above, the Short Fuchsia Earrings and Long Fuchsia Earrings are delicate little abstract floral dangle earrings, while the swinging, kinetic sculptural Hops Earrings and Laburnum Earrings have a bolder, edgy feel. Somehow,… Continue reading Fuchsia, Hops, and Laburnum Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection
Poppy, Scarab, and Lotus Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection
Next up: the Small Poppy Earrings, Large Poppy Earrings, Scarab Earrings, and Lotus Earrings from my modern botanical-inspired Mechanical Garden jewelry collection! These delicate, intricate designs look like filigree, but their shapes come from the modern chainmaille techniques and engineering components I use. (Who says STEAM can’t be beautiful?!) Above, the Small Poppy Earrings —… Continue reading Poppy, Scarab, and Lotus Earrings, from the Mechanical Garden collection