Pomander

A Masonic ball fob which opens to reveal semi-occult symbols. The English name of this object comes from the French pomme d’ambre (apple of amber). In the Middle Ages it would have been filled with perfume or musk and functioned as a belt accessory. A spring mechanism allows the three segments to open and display three female saints, although there is no space inside to contain the perfume. pomander; plural noun: pomanders a ball or perforated container of sweet-smelling substances such as herbs and spices, placed in a closet, drawer, or room to perfume the air or (formerly) carried as a supposed protection against infection. a piece of fruit, typically an orange or apple, studded with cloves and hung in a closet by a ribbon for a similar purpose.  

A Mark In Time

A Mark In Time

Dime Store Emporium

speak without my voice

I want this, PEPE Tools Combination Disc Cutter!

Patterns, Other Things That Make Me Happy

Back to my Saturday morning that was ... I bought a book the other night, Metal Clay and Mixed Media Jewelry by Sherri Haab for Tara and myself to look through. Remember, a couple of months ago we took a PMC class? Found so many great links in the index of that book like, Happy Day Art, Lazertran Transfer Papers for artists, Harbor Freight tool store. Helpful tips on Art Clay World. Jewelry by Shahasp Valentine.

Found this Skye Lines pattern on JuJu Loves Polka Dots which lead me to purchase this fabulous Cross-Over Top pattern by Kayla Kennington for myself! I also like Fault Lines by Diane Ericson. I probably will want Elle Shirt & Pant as well ... maybe I could have them made for me?

Jeanne Williamson is the The Uncommon Quilter.

Anna Maria Horner's great blog and making super circles.

Patchwork Pincushion by Heather Bailey and Primrose Design.

Ringing In Joy

I ran across the most exciting rings and such. Pearls grow on leaves ring and this flower pot ring by Berenice Schaltegger. People on your fingers by Guendi Made by Me. I LOVE Ring 42 by Blind Spot and I think I could purchase it here.

Handmade Rings pool on flickr can make you drool.

anel epóxi e anel de prata by Lígia Rocha.

Susan Remnant, E ornamenti and Alice Roche.

Mourning A Loss

Mourning jewelry (page from J'antiques & Collectibles) is such a sentimental and sweet tradition of remembering loved ones gone. I think we allowed more time to mourn in the past, feel our grief and have quiet time to be sorrowful. With the events of the past couple of days, mourning seems to be on my mind.

Braided hair mourning necklace

Photo Jewerly Book

Center for jewerly studies

"Sentimental" jewelry from Candice Hern collections.

Civil War era Beautiful locket

Woven Bracelet from the Virtual Exhibit of Historic Northhampton

Edwardian diamond ring, just had to throw this one in. ;)

"Eternal love", Mourning brooches with hair work and more Morning pins at Things Gone By

Hair picture, dated 1863, "Souvenir of our family, a dedication in hair...." and this wonderful detail. From Mourning Art Museum. There are amazing works of art here, including this Hair Dome, and detail.

In memory of Sarah brooch at Morning Glory Antiques.

The Mourning Sampler and Ivory Garden of Love with locket.

Modern take on an old custom, Joke Dubbeldam' mourning necklace

Mourning Picture Locket at Soul Heirs.

Hair Artist Sandra Johnson, revives the tradition of Victorian hair jewelry in her pieces. Hair for sale, who knew?