Okay, I have a reputation, it’s true. I love accessories. From handbags to shoes, and jewlery to sunglasses I love to accesorize. It seems to always begin in a way that is similiar to sitting at a table of all of my favorite foods. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach. I begin by layering all of the accessories that I want to wear, and then begin to peel away the layers until I feel the balance is right. I design a room, or a party, in the same way. There should always be several layers, creating interest, and areas for people to explore. I like to place an unexpected object in a space, or wear a piece of jewlery that is a bit on the whimsical side. It creates conversation and it can be a way to share a bit of your personailty with a perfect stranger.
This ring is not a whimsical piece but it does make a statement. I met Jocelyne, a fabulous French Canadian artisit, while I was visiting Langley and spent at least an hour exploring her work. This large Mother of Pearl stone is flanked in silver, and I couldn’t leave Langley without it. She also designed this ring with a black onyx stone, and I may need to buy that one too.
Jocelyn designs jewlery using natural gemstones and minerals. Visit her website (although she needs to post photos of her work) at www.cabrille.com or give her a call and talk with her directly at 206.361.9997.
If you are like me, and have a lot of jewlery, do you struggle with a jewlery box that is large enough to store it all? I have created a wall in my closet that is soley for the storage of my jewlery using magnetic bulletin boards and magnetic spice containers and hooks. These magnetic bulletin boards ($19.99 – $34.99) from the Container Stores are the perfect size:
At the top of the board use the Magnetic Kitchen Hook Rack to hang your necklaces and bracelets ($9.99), also a Container Store buy:
Then the Magnetic Spice Containers (3 pack for $4.99) are great for bracelets and ring storage:
For delicate chains use these Spot On Magnetic Hooks ($4.99 – $5.99):
Voila! The finished product:
You can continue to add boards as your jewlery collection grows, without dealing with tangled chains or trying to search for your favorite piece in your collection.
I mean, really, how much jewlery is too much?
