Winter into Spring in the Mechanical Garden

Late winter into early spring is such a tricky season… Still cold, still dark, but part of me yearns for the first glimpses of color. It’s so beautiful in my garden, though. I couldn’t resist bringing that botanical inspiration into my studio for some Mechanical Garden collection jewelry photos. shop the Mechanical Garden collection After… Continue reading Winter into Spring in the Mechanical Garden

studio flowers: paperwhite narcissus in bloom

The paperwhite narcissus bulbs I’ve been growing inside in my studio this winter are finally in bloom! Not only are they brightening up my workspace, they have the most amazing scent. What a lovely little project this has been. See more about these paperwhites: For more sneak peeks into my studio and the simple flowers… Continue reading studio flowers: paperwhite narcissus in bloom

studio flowers: paperwhites in bud

Today’s view from the desk in my studio: the paperwhite narcissus I planted last month are in bud now, hooray! (Well, except for a couple of bulbs that are lagging behind… Pretty sure I’ll appreciate those studio flowers in January, though!) (Shown with the Trellis Earrings, Garland Earrings, Rose Window Earrings, and Wisteria Bracelet —… Continue reading studio flowers: paperwhites in bud

studio flowers: choisya & forcing paperwhites

This week’s studio flowers are fragrant: I’m enjoying the Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom) now, while I wait for the forced narcissus (paperwhites) that are slowly growing for later this winter. (Shown with the Trellis Earrings, Garland Earrings, Rose Window Earrings, and Garland Bracelet I’m working on today.) It’s such a beautiful vignette — I… Continue reading studio flowers: choisya & forcing paperwhites