An Etsy purchase has landed on my doormat; another occasion when just coveting wasn't enough ... And it is perfect. A ring that I can't take my eyes off, and that has received many admiring comments on its first day out. Here it is: Mod Flower Power Porcelain Ring, by Round Rabbit Jewelry (http://www.roundrabbit.etsy.com/).



The photo doesn't do justice to the craftsmanship or the sheen of the light celadon glaze. So beautiful.

Today I have learned about silver clay, at a class held at the wonderful http://whitehousearts.co.uk/ here in Cambridge. The cheerful and informative Melanie Blaikie (http://www.silverclayworkshop.co.uk/) has inspired me, and now I want to make more. At least I know what to request for Christmas ...

'Silver and concrete leaf necklace', by Lulubug Jewelry (http://www.lulubugjewelry.etsy.com/).

'Sage' pendant, by Wickwire Jewelry (http://www.wickwirejewelry.etsy.com/)

'Eye spy sage' earrings, by Silver of the Valley (www.silverofthevalley.etsy.com)

I've been getting a little obsessed by letterpress work: I love the clean lines and simplicity. Here are some beautiful examples.

'Euca', by Dozi (http://www.dozi.etsy.com/)

'Something borrowed, something blue', by Sunlit Letterpress (http://sunlit-letterpress.com/)

'Peacocks in chocolate and curry', by Michelle Brusegaard (http://www.michellebrusegaard.etsy.com/)

'Holiday bird and foliage card', by Satsuma Press (www.satsumapress.com)

I am a magpie: I can't resist beautiful things. I'm starting this blog to save me some money: I can't buy everything I covet, so here I will accumulate virtually, and share the my favourite things with anyone who wants to come on in and take a look!

I might also write on occasion about my own work: I make jewellery, mostly by crocheting and knitting wire with beads, but I also dabble with silver. This is me:
http://www.tilia.etsy.com