Art Deco Inspired

posted: Wednesday, 24th June 2015

My recent visit to Hawksmoor reminded me just how much I love the lines and styling of Art Deco combined with dark malachite green and black so I decided to use those inspirations in my newest bead embroidery project.

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Martini And An Olive

posted: Tuesday, 23rd June 2015

I've gone back to some bead embroidery for a few days an dam working on a cuff bangle called 'Martini and an olive'.

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Yet Another Star Pendant

posted: Monday, 22nd June 2015

I'm loving making these stars and each one I bead becomes my new favourite!

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Another Star Pendant

posted: Sunday, 21st June 2015

The weather is beautiful and our local park has a football festival on with kids from 5-17 playing, so we took advantage and spent a lot of today sitting in the sun watching.

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When Is A Return Not A Return

posted: Saturday, 20th June 2015

A trip out today to see one of my nieces sing and then afterwards we needed to go somewhere for dinner. Well memories of my amazing meal at Hawksmoor the other day were still strong and wouldn't you know it, Hawksmoor Spitalfields was only a few minutes away...

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Stars And Colours

posted: Friday, 19th June 2015

I've beaded about 8 of these reversible star pendants now and my next couple will use this gorgeous bead mix I whipped up.

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Stars And Swimsuits

posted: Thursday, 18th June 2015

I've now beaded 4 star pendants and have ideas and colour schemes for many more ready to go.

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Senses Overload Part 2

posted: Tuesday, 16th June 2015

...after the art exhibition we went onto Hawksmoor Air Street which is the most wonderful restaurant, not only for its excellent food and drink, but also for its atmosphere and beautiful art nouveau green & black decor with a hint of wood.

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Senses Overload Part 1

posted: Monday, 15th June 2015

After the weekend of guests I now have new ones in the shape of my parents over to see us and visit the Royal Academy Summer Exhibiton so today i got to take a day off and go out with them for an overdose to all my senses.

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Another Day Another Star Pendant

posted: Sunday, 14th June 2015

I'm on a roll now with my reversible geometric star pendant and am loving choosing colours and playing with patterns.

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