The wonderful world of Louise Douglas

What should I find in my inbox this week but a collection of GORGEOUS, and I must stress, absolutely stunning, jewellery. I haven't come across the work of Louise Douglas before, but now that I have, I am head over heels for it. Anybody who loves the seashore will understand where this brilliant designers' inspiration comes from and the best part... Louise is based in Nelson! I can see this jewellery at a beach wedding for sure. My pick is the sea lace collection in gold. 

Please visit her website, linked below, to see more of this amazing collection. Also check out her fantastic blog.

+643 744 3143

info@louisedouglas.com

Look Book- Wedding Necklaces

Oversize necklaces are a big trend at the moment.  If you are wearing a simple wedding dress, it leaves lots of room to play with your jewellery. I spotted most of these gorgeous necklaces on etsy ( yes the first one is a head peice but it's so pretty!), which is a great resource for weddings. Numbers 2 and 3 are from NZ . You can find them here and here.

#1 etsy, #2 Tutta bella- (Ackl),  #3Clara Jewellery- (Chch), #4 etsy, #5 etsy, #6 crystabelle (uk), #7Unknown,  8 and 9 wedding obsession , #10 the knot,  #11 wedding obsession

Wednesday Feature

"Relique - (Frenchified spelling of Relic) something that has survived the passage of time, cherished for its age or historic interest. An object kept for its association with the past; a momento."

Ok it's supposed to be Friday feature but this couldn't wait!

I am pleased to present to you the wonderful local jewellery designer of Relique Vintage Jewellery, Julia Banks.

Julia is the the arty, crafty, creator of Relique Vintage Jewellery. She gained her certificate in Visual Arts studying at Christchurch Polytechnic. Being a passionate advocate of continued learning, she thrives on developing different abilities and techniques, studying many facets of art. Working out of her villa home studio in Christchurch, New Zealand she also paints in oils/mixed media collage and draws inspiration from living in a vibrant, cultural city. The Art Deco & Art Nouveau movements are her main influences which encourage her to constantly evolve her designs.

The Designs-

Antique and vintage treasures transform into a beautiful range of vintage inspired & contemporary jewellery. Each piece is created with a passion for art and design, to re-invent & re-cycle. Handcrafted and truly unique, no two pieces are exactly the same. Stand out from the rest ~ be original and unique!

What wonderful wedding day pieces for the bride who wants to be unique and one of a kind. I know my husband would have been thrilled to wear cufflinks like these. The brooches are perfect bridesmaids gifts and the divine earrings should be a treat after all your wedding planning stress!

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

1 &2 Cufflinks, 3 &4 Cleopatra Earrings & Dewdrops- silver, 5 & 6 Moulin rouge brooch Daisy chain brooch, 7 & 8 Illusion locket & The tempest 9 &109 Twilight teardrop earrings and pendant & Gift wrapping

Relique offers:

Artistic brooches- Funky, artistic styled button brooches using recycled vintage & antique buttons. Original and unique creations for a splash of difference.

wire-wrapped earrings- Contemporary and elegant wire-wrapped drops to dazzle your ears using Victorian & vintage glass buttons.

Lockets- Vintage inspired creations with distinct Art Deco/Art Nouveau influences. Each piece unique to the wearer and handcrafted to keep your special memories in.

Cufflinks- Cufflinks using recycled components and vintage bases to create fantastic conversation pieces.

Visit Relique...

On Facebook here

At her Blog here

Adornments.

First of all, Sorry Laura, for dropping the blog on you this week. I feel stink for that, but you provided some wonderful eye candy!
I am back! Slightly better. Bit of a troublesome cough, though.
And I am keen to get back into this blogging malarkey!

As I said the other day, my parents returned from England, and along with the laryngitis and flu, I also received a much better, much prettier gift. It is kind of known within the family that my grandparents are not coming to the Wedding. Which is a shame. My Dad's parents have both passed, and my Mum's parents are at that age where a 28 hour flight will be too much. So my Grandmother sent my Mum back with a set of her Pearls - for my something old.

It is a gorgeous 3 string of pearls, in a champagne/peach colour. SO vintage and SO yummy. I am in love with it!

I hadn't even thought about jewelery until I received the pearls.
Not for myself, nor for my Bridal Party! So I have been browsing the inter-webs, and have found some delectable accessories to share with you!
I find myself once again, in awe of all these creative people on Etsy and Felt, making necklaces and headpieces and earrings, and you name it. Not to mention all the wonderful vintage items for sale. I mean, just look at the 1930's engagement ring.... Shame I've already got one.

1930's engagement ring, pearl cluster necklace, leaf and bird necklace, headband, leaf brooch, freshwater pearl bracelet, polka dot stud earrings.

hair pins, tangerine stud earrings,  bracelet, spoon ring, leaf choker, cameo brooch.