Skye Silver Beads

If you haven't found this hidden treasure yet, check out this small silversmith jeweller on the Island of Skye in the U.K.:

http://www.skyesilver.com/index.shtmlhttp://www.skyesilver.com/index.shtml

Skye has just released a new batch of stunning beads for us to enjoy. Inspired by Celtic designs and the local residents (of the animal kind), the beads are alluring, the quality is exceptional, and the customer service always friendly. Skye does ship internationally, just contact the owners for more information, or hook-up with them on Facebook.

A few of my favorites:

Quatrefoil bead:

Heron:

 

 

Ram:

Who's for some Candy?

Just discovered today that a preview of the new Lori Bonn charms are up on-line! LB is a smaller company focusing mostly on the US market, so you may not have stumbled upon them. If you haven't considered creating at least one LB masterpiece then I'd like to tempt you.

Check out the preview here: www.elisailana.com/

If it's not your style, you may an least enjoy the eye candy appeal of the bright colors & tidily themed releases. A pic of my own bracelet.

Shiny Things

I've always liked shiny things. Generally, I like the ones that cost too much. (Well, according to my husband anyways.) Thomas Sabo, Trollbeads, Chamilia, and the odd Pandora usually take care of any spending money I may allow myself. But occassionally, I like to browse things that don't cost an arm & a leg. And an arm. And another leg.

So recently I stumbled on this cute line of charms & charm bracelets from Fossil. No, they are not sterling silver and uber expensive. But that makes them perfect for having something fun in the jewellery box for the days you need a change-up, for a gift for a friend that despises over priced materialistic brands, or for an affordable wish-list you can give to your family without blushing.

Priced between $24 and $38 Cdn, with bracelets at $54, they won't bread the bank. What I love most is that they offer silver, gold-tone and rose-tone, so you can push the boundaries on the traditional silver look. They also offer a charm builder, so if you are curious check out: www.fossil.com