Published in Irish Brides

Aside from jewellery, another of my great passion is flowers. I love arranging and making different combinations and colours, much like putting pieces of jewellery together I guess! I was delighted when a wedding I did the flowers for was published in the summer edition of "Irish Brides". Check out Adrian & Helen's beautiful wedding in Christchurch Cathedral, reception afterwards at Number Six, The Royal College of Physicians, Dublin. Photos can also be seen here

This is my latest fav piece of jewellery. This pretty eyecatching necklace is made with tiny red bamboo coral stones, carved bone filigree and a blue lucite flower. The colors work together beautifully. It is finished with a small extender for the chain and this is completed with 3 pieces of red bamboo coral.

Summer sun; warm, sandy beaches are just some of the images conjured up when looking at red bamboo coral. Red bamboo coral is still used today as a protective talisman against evil spirits. It is often worn by children to prevent accidents and falls. It is said to bring luck to the home, and used as a protector for those who work on or near the water. It can be worn to banish fear, nervousness, anxiety and even nightmares.

Love it!

Blogs - Some of My Favourites

Over the years I have come across some fabulous blogs. I find these everywhere, magazines, radio, web etc etc etc. Below are some of my favourites across different categories including; fashion, interior design, food and listed either Ireland, UK or world.

Fashion Blogs - Irish

Style By Numbers
A texan lady living in Dublin. "I’m an ordinary girl who likes to be pretty and thrifty. Looking good doesn’t have to take a lot of cash. Style comes with creativity and ingenuity. I’m always on the look-out for new trends and fashion ideas, but love classic and timeless styles often found in vintage and thrift stores. Being a frugal gal, I ‘ve learned lots of great ways to keep my wardrobe fresh and pretty without a huge investment."

Blanaid
Blanaid Hennesy a Kilkenny native is a designer, stylist, writer and DJ. A typical outfit posts sees her mix vintage with high street and the occasional splast of designer.

BeckyDazzler
Becky Gray, a creative 21 year old from Avoca. Lots of great accessories and basic pieces get covered.

Whisty Blog's Dublin
Laura's blog has a high fashion slant.

Blog Award Shortlist - Ireland

Lots of great Irish blogs listed here in the blog award shortlist.

Irish Blog Awards

Nice Food - UK

• David le Bovitz

• Gizzi Erskine

Nice Food - Ireland

• Donal Skehan - The Good Mood Food Blog
  

• Cheap Eats
  

• Ballymaloe Cookery School
  

• I can has Cook

Techie Blogs - Ireland

• Teic.ie
  
  
• Sinead Cochrane
  
  
• Pat Phelan

Exercise - UK

This blog/site is managed by a cook who likes exercise - very healthy and great recipes. Go faster Food

Makeup - Ireland

• Makeup and Beauty
• Beaut.ie

50 of the worlds best design blogs

Lots and lots of blogs to browse, lots of ideas. You will dream and dream and dream ;o)

Best Design Blogs- Times Online

Mix Blogs - UK

http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/
http://lobsterandswan.blogspot.com/
http://www.decorativecountryliving.com/
http://www.pheasantmailorder.co.uk/
http://www.paleandinteresting.com/collections/jewellery/vintage

Stock pic courtesy of the FREE stock photo site www.sxc.hu

New Treasury - Sugary Sweet & Good Enough to Eat

Some more fab items from Irish team members on Etsy. Check out my "strawberries and cream" bracelet. Please click here or on image below, pop over to treasury and comment. The more comments these get the more publicity and this is always good ;o)



Thanks ooakie for including me.In ooakie's shop you'll find ONE OF A KIND hand-made items. Letizia's favourite things to make are Wine Glass Charms, Bookmarks & most recently Cards.

An Irish Treasury

Thanks to Fiona from Patchwork Delights for including me in the "Beautiful Ireland" treasury. Lovely to see such fab items from such talented irish team members. Click on the link and leave some comments , treasuries do not last long so get over there now ;o)

Bead Loom

Just made another purchase to add to my jewellery empire ;o) my first bead loom. A bead loom looks like a smaller version of a loom that might be used to make fabric (like above). Instead of just beading on a single strand, loom beading will allow me to make intricate patterns faster.

Never used one before and it looks complex but am ready to get stuck in. Have lots of ideas in my head; bridal, delicate and elegant, lets see how far I get........ Watch this space.

Markets in Dublin

Lots and lots of markets happening in Dublin. Was only aware of a few until I went looking for some. If you know of others let me know and I will add the details.

The Crafty Market
When: the first and third Sunday of every month
Where: Shebeen Chic, Georges Street, Dublin, see map
For more details, click here

Brocante Market
When: the first and third Sunday of every month
Where: New Market Square, Dublin 8
For more details, click here

Dublin Flea Market
When: the last Sunday of every month
Where: New Market Square, Dublin 8
For more details, click here

"Hopping at the flea" in the Sunday Business Post, May 09, 2010
"The old adage that ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ finds its spiritual home in the Dublin Flea Market.

Established in November 2008, the Dublin Flea in the Liberties area is now a monthly destination for those seeking to embrace an old-fashioned idea with a contemporary vibe......................................................."

Well done!

Well done to six talented Etsy Ireland team members who are featured in the May/June issue of Prudence magazine in a feature called 'Which Craft'.

See more detail at the Etsy Ireland blog ;o)