tribal

next spring is going to be about big bold accessories (when isn't it all about the big accessories?) and tribal seems to be the theme, but i think i want to start wearing this collection right now.
i love these pieces from missoma. the designs are inspired by apache indian tribal motifs and organic forms. i was drawn to the colours of the stones and i'm really into gold right now, even though they're saying silver is the new gold because it's cheaper. (i just think it looks so nice with everything!)

Missoma Stud ring with Chrsysoprase Cabouchon

Missoma Apache necklace

Missoma Apache earrings Missoma Apache earrings

//images via british vogue//

rings and things

came across the site, the three graces, today while doing some research....a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
i love antique jewellery and even covet the baubles of my grandmother, and sometimes i am fortunate enough that she bestows a treasure from her decadent vintage collection upon me.
this site features antique pieces from the victorian era to art deco to modernist. my favorite things are the rings! it's also neat for someone looking for antique engagement rings because they are all so unique.

today is a good day :)

There are two things I'm really happy about today; H&M is opening on St. Catherines st., WOO HOO!!! I have been desperately waiting for a downtown H&M in Montreal since they opened too many out in suburbia, out of reach from all of us urbanites.

Ok, so the second thing I'm really happy about is my showcase on Etsy, yay! Here it is, stop by the shop when you get a chance. xo

a little token of my affection

I made this over the week end because I had made this pendant a long time ago and I really wanted to use my letter punches, 'nuff said.

striking a pose

My wonderfully adorable friend Kelly agreed to be the model for my new etsy shop photos, so happy! I want to have her model for me always but she's moving back to Toronto, this makes me sad. :(
I'm very novice at this so I think they turned out the best way possible at the hands of yours truly! Check out all the cute photos here.

You're the BEST, Kelly!

my showcase

I cleaned out the display case where I keep my astrik jewellery and it looked lovely, so I took some pictures and wanted to share....

my bakery

lol, ok I don't make cupcakes or cookies here but I do make a type of sweet delight; my jewellery! This is where I toil away and Joe actually made me this bench with his Dad as a Christmas gift one year, how amazing is that?!
It's in a great spot to be creative because it's right by the window and I'm like a plant in that I need sunlight for energy, or else I just want to sleep. I also have a sort of "inspiration board" thing going where I just put up random things that I like or inspire my thought process. I like to put my ticket stubs from shows we've seen or the Operas Joe has taken me to as well as the little drawings I've done.

astrik is on etsy!

this is what i love...

I studied Jewellery Design and am still working on my own line called "astrik".
Here are some photos of my work, if you want to purchase, please visit: http://www.astrik.etsy.com/ xo