24.01.12
Etching, Lake Superior, Wisconsin, 2009 by Lisa M. Robinson“On the surface, these images are quite beautiful. They appear elegantly simple and accessible, evoking, perhaps, the silent tranquility that one might feel after a fresh snowfall. Beneath the surface, however, there is a subtle tension. Like fine haiku, each image quietly references another season, a time of life or activity that has already passed, and may come again. ” Lisa M. Robinson on her Snowbound series Continue reading →
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Tagged art, blue, colour, cool, fashion, ice, inspiration, nature, ocean, sculpture | 8 Comments 13.01.12
As promised, here is the second part of my collaboration with Belgium photographer Eefje de Coninck, featuring a selection of jewellery inspired by cathedral interiors, ocean waves and the cool hues of a glacial landscape. Eefje and her team styled the pieces with draped fabric, subtle makeup and softly braided hair against a back drop of marble and stone. View part 1 of the collaboration here.
Photography and styling by Eefje de Coninck | Hair and makeup by Noëmi Haesen | Modelled by Stine Sampers and Elke De Mey
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Tagged collaboration, eefje de coninck, jewellery, marble, nature | 21 Comments 22.12.11
dried flowers | vintage postcard | porcelain jasper | pyrite bracelet | feldspar and brass necklace
Dried flowers, porcelain jasper and an old postcard helped provide the inspiration for the pyrite and feldspar pieces above. The design of the necklace was adapted from a previous feldspar version in pale grey, this time with a simplified approach and the addition of tiny brass discs. The feldspar squares have the most beautiful marbled pattern, with spots of colour in pink and mint. Continue reading →
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Tagged collection, design, jewellery, nature | 7 Comments 28.11.11
Christmas is less than a month away! Here are the recommended last order dates for Christmas delivery:
United Kingdom 1st class: 15th December
United Kingdom Special Delivery: 19th December
International Airmail (Western Europe): 6th December
International Airmail (Eastern Europe, USA and Canada): 3rd December
International Airmail (everywhere else): 29th November
If you’re interested in placing an order, free worldwide standard shipping is available until midnight (GMT) 28th November 2011.
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Tagged news, shop | 4 Comments 15.11.11
vintage postcard | redline marble and hammered brass earrings | agate and opal slab | silk, brass and pink opal necklace
My fascination with Italian cathedrals and churches doesn’t appear to be fading any time soon. An old postcard of Genova’s Chiesa dell’Annunziata interior provided the inspiration for the earrings above and a piece of dendritic agate with pink opal sparked a hunt for matching opal pendants. I could only find a limited amount, but it was worth the long search! Continue reading →
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Tagged design, inspiration, jewellery | 14 Comments 18.07.11
Eefje De Coninck is a photographer living and working in Belgium. I’ve collaborated with Eefje in the past and it is a pleasure to have my jewellery featured in her photographs once again. Modelled by Eline Ros and styled by Eefje herself, the shoot is a beautiful mix of earthy tones and tropical colours with the help of a botanical garden backdrop and coffe bar interior. Part two of the collaboration still to come! Continue reading →
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Tagged eefje de coninck | 16 Comments 14.07.11
With the new season approaching, I’ve been looking over and reassessing some of my samples for the next collection. One of my favourite pieces includes a hammered brass and rolo chain necklace featuring discs and chain from old factory stock. Due to their age, the discs were more of a dullish orange shade, but with a quick wash and polish they’ve acquired a beautiful golden shine. Continue reading →
by Clever NettleOver the past few months I’ve been collecting images as colour inspiration for a new set of pom pom necklaces. Chalky white, pale brown, slate grey, soft peach and varying shades of pale pink are among my favourites. I’ll eventually compile a post with the full set of research and development, but until then, here’s a short preview of the inspiration and a sneak peek at two of the new pom pom colours due this month… Continue reading →
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Tagged colour, dyeing, marble, pink, pom poms | 7 Comments 11.05.11
Ismay Ozga is a multi-talented artist and illustrator currently living in the middle of England with her boyfriend and a kitten named Ruby. I’ve been a fan of her work for a while now, and was delighted when she agreed to collaborate. I sent over a selection of marble, crystal and layered brass pieces to which Ismay created a series of soft and inviting self-portraits and illustrations.
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Tagged collaboration, illustration, jewellery | 17 Comments 10.05.11
Very excited to be sharing a relocated and newly designed blog with you today. I will no longer be updating at the previous blogspot address. Instead, the blog has a new home at www.thevamoose.com/blog. I hope you enjoy the improved navigation and be sure to check out the new image archive which features every image ever posted. Thank you Mark for doing such a great job!
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Tagged behind the scenes, design, development, jewellery | 18 Comments