Thursday, June 18, 2009

Sheer Bijou~ The Diaphanous Collection

"Isabelle"{sold}
"Sheer Bijou" ~ The Diaphanous Collection
"Sophia"
"Josette"
"Iris"
"Emma"
"Gracie"
"Elise"
"Dorothy"
"Ruby"
"Bella"
"Anna"
I love French words. It just makes anything sound better. Bijou means "jewel" which is just so beautiful to me. On our quick little trip to Paris last year, this guy was obviously angry at another guy and was letting him have it. I didn't care. It sounded like he was telling a love story. I really do think it's a beautiful language and culture. If you're in the good areas, of course. On the train there, I thought someone had planned an elaborate hoax to the world about Paris. It was filthy, ugly, very graffitied, and looked run down. Then, like magic, it starts to morph into a beautiful landscape and glittering lights. What a great city.
This new line of jewelry is completely different than anything I've ever made before. The name "Sheer Bijou" suggests you can see through it. That's exactly what it is-completely see through. I used antique jewelry, buttons,broches etc. on the outside of the glass instead of in it. I buy a lot of estate sale/antique jewelry that is too large to go under glass, but that I've always wanted to use. Here's my answer to that dilema. What's really amazing about it is how it goes with everything. Whatever you have on, it's going to show through the glass.
Each one has a beautiful name that's either French or classic.

Have a fabulous week!
Lori
#1 "Isabelle" ~{one-of-a-kind}sold
#2 "Sophia"~{one-of-a-kind}
#3 "Josette"~sold
#4 "Iris"~ sold{one-of-a-kind}
#5 "Emma"~sold
#6 "Gracie"~42.00
#7 "Elise"~sold
#8 "Dorothy"~sold{one-of-a-kind}
#9 "Ruby"~sold {made from mother-of-pearl button}
#10"Bella"~38.00
#11 "Anna"~sold

Chain can be substituted for ribbon at no extra charge. Shipping is free.





Sheer Bijou




Thursday, June 11, 2009

New photo bracelet design


This bracelet is a new design for the photo jewelry. Each photo link measures 1/2" x 1".
It is made from non-toxic, lead-free silver and glass. It can be custom ordered to any length.
Ships beautifully packaged with care instructions.Email me for pricing information.

Have a great weekend!
Lori

Saturday, May 9, 2009

More Mother's Day designs...






I have added some new designs here for Mother's Day. Yes, I know it's tomorrow, but I am having a sale as most of you on facebook know. It is for everyone, and it is 25% off of everything in my "shops." That includes my website, blog, etsy store, and facebook. Any order, even gift certificates apply. You only have today and tomorrow though, so for all you last minute shoppers, this is for you. Photo necklaces are a breeze to order. You email me the photos you'd like used, and I do the rest. I have a sample of a custom family photo pendant here. Your order will come custom wrapped in a decorative tin. Missed Mother's Day? Plan ahead and order for birthdays, graduations, even Christmas. It takes about one week for custom orders not including time for shipping. I always ship priority at no extra charge.
I really want to wish all the Moms a very happy, lovely Mother's Day. I'm so thankful for my sweet Mom and for all she means to me. She's a gracious, Southern, Christian woman, and I'm so very blessed to have her as my Mom. I love you Mom!

Warm hugs,
Lori

p.s.On the new fabric monograms, I have L,D,B,H,E,C,& A. They are 25.00 each.
The vintage post bracelet is made from 3, original, 1940's stamps and a letter and postmark stamp. It features antique sheet music on reverse and measures 1" square per charm. It is 85.00
The family photo necklace is 28.00. This is, of course, a custom order item.
The gold star Mother necklace is an original stamp from 1948 that bears the gold star known for a Mother with a military son. It is 35.00 and is the only one.
The crystal cross with vintage rhinestone is a shadowbox style, measuring approx. 1.5" x 1.25". It is fairly heavy with a lot of silver. It is also a one-of-a-kind. Price is 85.00

Friday, May 1, 2009

New designs just in time for Mother's Day!




Here are a few new designs I have ready that would make some great Mother's Day presents. The most sentimental thing you could get her is probably a photo necklace or bracelet. If you hurry, you can still get an order for one in time for Mother's Day. Email me the photos you would like used and I can re size, change to black & white, or sepia. The Bingo bracelet would also be great as a photo bracelet. It could hold up to 10 photos that are 1" square each. Price would be 75.00.
The roses are original watercolor paintings by Sonya Thompson, my sister. Each one is a miniature, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind piece of art.
The Queen stamp is an original vintage stamp from the U.K. It has sheet music on reverse and dangle, chandelier crystal charm.
These pieces and many more new designs will be on display in Defuniak Springs, Florida, tomorrow May 2nd for the Spring Fling Show. If you see a piece you would like, email me for pricing information.
Plan now for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift that she will remember always.

Hugs to you,
Lori

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

We have a winner!


Congratulations to Chrystal Cummings!!!! You won a FREE monogram of your choice!! I used a random number generator to make it official and her number came up. I hope you enjoy it, Chrystal! Thanks for playing everyone and for all your sweet comments!

Up next will be pics of my new designs and some Mother's Day ideas...

Hugs to you,
Lori

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Show and Tell Vintage Find


Oh me oh my! I found this fabulous chair today for my office and am in love with it! It is exactly what I've been looking for and I had to share it with you all. I have no idea how to reupholster anything, but I do know how to throw vintage pillowcases over the not-so nice parts! It had some damage to the fabric on the seat and arms. After a good cleaning in the garage, we moved to phase 2. I have a staple gun and it worked great for the arms. The seat is just my lace pillowcase sham and the back is a Battenburg lace table runner. I think it's perfect! It is amazingly comfortable and really wide and low to the ground. You just want to fall in it and relax. I'm so happy-it really doesn't take much! (Pssssst...I paid $20) Don't tell anybody I told you though. I love great finds!
O.k, now don't forget to scroll down and enter my monogram give-away. Just let me know which resin jewelry is your favorite, and your name's in the hat!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Parisian Vintage & a FREE giveaway!






These are my new additions to the Ellenay Designs line-Resin rings and bracelets as well as pendants. They are made from high quality, thick, adjustable silverplate. I have used Parisian themes and vintage papers. These rings are chunky in size. The rectangle size measures approximately 1.5" long. The rings are adjustable to fit almost any size. They come packaged in a beautifully decorated tin.
I'm having a drawing starting today, April 14th-April 27th. All you need to do to enter is comment here with your favorite one and your name will go in the hat! The winner will receive a free monogram necklace of their choosing (reg.22.00) I will announce the winner on Tuesday, the 28th.
Don't forget about Mother's Day around the corner! I do make custom photo jewelry that is always a sentimental gift. You email me the photo and I do the rest! Check out my website and look under photo jewelry to see a sample.


Hugs,
Lori





Parisian Link & Resin Rings




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