Outrageously Orange

I think it must be because my hair is auburn (well, more grey these days but thank you L'Oreal), my husband's hair is red, and three of our four children have reddish hair, ranging from strawberry blonde to medium auburn.

I LOVE the color orange!!!

I have orange pants, an orange jacket, orange shirts galore...and I'm crazy for orange beads and gemstones!

Here are some of the "oranges" in my Etsy shop...
Lions and Tigers and Bears...Handmade Lampwork Bead Set SRA
Apricot Swirls...Handmade Graduated Lampwork Bead Set of 7 SRA
Red and Orange Glass Bead for Pandora Bracelet
Red, Orange, and Yellow Glass Beads-Borosilicate Lampwork Glass Bead Pair
Orange and Violet Glass Borosilicate Lampwork Focal Bead
Red, Orange, and Yellow Glass Bead Pair - Borosilicate Lampwork
Orange Primrose...Beaded Necklace with Sculptural Lampwork Flower Focal
ON SALE - Orange and Silver-Gemstone and Crystal Beaded Necklace with Carnelian Pendant
Swarovski Fire...Brilliant Beaded Necklace with Faceted Teardrop Focal Pendant

Lampwork Bead Necklaces

I love to use my handmade lampwork beads as focal elements in necklaces...they really stand out and are one-of-a-kind.

Here are some examples...these are available for sale on my website.

Metal Monday

Metal, whether precious or base, can be cold-worked, forged, cast, welded...so many techniques!

Here are a few pieces I've selected for this week's "Metal Monday"...metalsmiths rejoice!

By crowsnestmountain, these beautiful "Spring Stacked Rings"...

By Jewelry Without Borders, this fabulous Lapis Cabochon Pendant...

By CanadianRockies, these stunning turquoise hand-forged earrings...

These are all truly one of a kind, handmade pieces. Be sure to browse their shops and pick up a special gift for yourself or someone you care about!

Featured Friday Artisan...Beau Monde

Today I am featuring a wonderful jewellery artisan....Beau Monde of Toronto, Ontario.

Her iCraft.ca shop is full of fabulous pieces of handmade jewellery, and I'll show you some, but to see them all you must visit her shop.

Beau Monde's jewellery pieces are created with unusual findings, vintage beads, vintage redux, precious metals, gemstones and Swarovski crystals.

She creates jewellery that is elegant, yet funky, colourful and vibrant with a sense of fun and whimsy.

How about this "Uptown Hippie" necklace?

Or what about these pretty "Lilia" earrings?

Here's what one customer says about Beau Monde:

"Gorgeous earrings, so beautiful!! Excellent quality items, very well created and great customer service from this seller!! "

Browse around her shop...feast your eyes on the fabulous jewellery, and if something strikes your fancy I'm positive you would be happy with your purchase!