Lucy's happy place...

Hello people!!
So once again, this post isn't about my own jewellery, but I've been quite busy lately what with finishing projects for college and what not. Besides next week is half term, so I shall be holed I my room for the most part making things. 
But that's the future and this is now. Yesterday I went to Brighton, the most fantastic place for fashion, jewellery and vegetarian food. So for me it is heaven!! There are so many wonderful independent shops, so of course I had to spend all my money there to support them. One of the best shops I found was called Porta, an independent jewellery and accessories shop near The Lanes. Unfortunately, I found this shop on my way back to the train station, so couldn't actually buy anything, as I spent all my money on moustache tattoos (cos you need them). But the owners were extremely kind in letting me take pictures of their wares to show all you lovely people!!

I literally could have spent hours and hundreds of pounds in this place. I particularly loved the silver gift bow ring, which came in gold as well. So sweet!! I also love the tiny people necklaces, I wanted all of them. There was so much unique and original jewellery in this shop, I can't wait for half term so I can get making again!!
There are loads of great shops like this in Brighton but another thing it's brilliant for is flea markets. There is one in particular aptly name the indoor market which is literally a maze of shelves and cases stuffed with interesting bits and pieces. The jewellery in here was great, but a tad out of my price limit as most of it was antique. But it was just nice getting lost among the sparkliness (I think I just created a word....).

So that's my trip to Brighton. I always come back with some wonderful stuff, and I hope I can go back soon!! 

So that's it for a bit until I've made some more jewels. I have plenty of ideas!!

Lu X

'A dreaded sunny day'

Prada's new jewels!!

Hello!!
Now I'm not usually one for designer labels (mainly due to lack of money...) but I am absolutely in love with Prada's new jewels. And when I say in love, I mean get married, find a small house in the country and grow old together kind of love. Oh yes, they're that good. All pictures are courtesy of The Prada e-store.

If you've been following me, you will know that I adore flowers and all things nature. So for me these pieces combine that wonderful mix of class, and pretty flowers. My favourites are the red rose earrings as they look so elegant. But I adore the lime green ones as well with their light pink diamonds. I especially like the fact that the green roses are patent rather than plastic resin like the red ones. They're all just so beautiful!!
I would love to own one of the pieces, but I have neither the money or the social life for them. Hopefully one day I will.
Until next time!!

Lu x

'Diamonds are a girls best friend'

An Abundance of Bluebells...

Hello!!
Spring has sprung!! This is my most favourite season, just becuase of the wonderful colours nature has to offer. Then again, I feel exactly the same about Autumn. But thats another post for another time.
Now this time of year is absolutely perfect for my second favourite flower. My first favourite is Sunflowers, but there aren't many of them knocking about at the moment. But there are simply hundreds of bluebells!!

Now it's for images like this I wish I was a poet. These were taken at a wood near us, aptly named the bluebell wood. As soon as you walk into this place, you eyes are met with a sea of blue and lilac, as far as you can see. I've always loved the contrast between the blue flowers and the green stalks, it just makes the whole place seem so magical. With things like this, its not difficult to see why I adore Spring. But these pictures aren't just for me, they're mainly for my Auntie Sue, who I know loves bluebells even more than I do. But alas she lives in Australia, a country without these beautiful flowers. (But they do have kangeroos, which are pretty awesome so it balances out). So this is for you Auntie Sue!!
I also just wanted to share this with you as it is so wonderful. Well to me anyway. Now I not only love jewellery (Which I am still making, I swear!!), but I am really getting into glass. I would like to thank my dear old Pa for this, as he is an avid collector/seller, and has also been teaching me about it.

Now this beautiful glass flower basket is by a company called Davidson, who operated mainly at the end of the 19th century. It is made from uranium glass, which glows under a UV light. (Sorry about the rubbish photo). The milky effect round the top is known as pearline glass, which was achieved by just leaving the top of the mould uncovered whilst it was being fired. I just thought I would share it as it is so pretty sitting on my desk, and it is a subject that I'm growing more interested and passionate about. These little beauties are also availabe in blue glass, which glow under UV as well, and I'm desperate to get my hands on one!!
Well thats about it for now. Don't worry I am still making jewellery even though I haven't posted about it in a while, I've just run a bit low on cash to find my ideas. Roll on payday!!

Lu X

'Under a sheet of rain in my heart'