Patrick Veillet

Wearable art by Patrick Veillet

Louise Black Accessories

One of my favorite designers on the planet would have to be none other that Louise Black. Her style is just so much fun. I dearly love the 1920's and '30s so here is a little homage to her accessories line. Her website is called dollflesh.com.

Rings, rings, rings...

Here are a few of the rings I am in love with at the moment.

Giving Gold for Iron

A huge influence on the things I make is my love of German ironwork jewelry ( can also be called Berlin or French ironwork jewelry). The story goes that in 1806, Napoleon stole iron molds from Germany to take back to France, and demanded that his jewelers start producing iron jewelry. The war had depleted the treasuries of France and of Germany. Both nations asked their wealthy to turn in their gold jewels for iron. Berlin iron was proudly worn by the upper classes as a sign of their patriotism. Later during the War of Liberation, to assist the struggling economy and to finance the uprising against Napoleon, the Prussian royal family urged women to donate their gold jewelry to the State. In return, the donors were given replacement jewelry made of iron, often bearing the inscription Gold gab ich für Eisen …"I gave gold for iron". Such a great story!!!

Mink’s Need Ruffles Too

With Summer just around the corner who doesn’t need a new accessory to spruce up that old decaying wardrobe. Today I found just what I was looking for in Slightly Curious’s shop on Etsy. These are the sweetest and most unique wrist cuffs I have EVER seen! I just love all her creations. Such a great shop!

I Dream of Elizabethan Ruffs

The endless variety of items people all over the world create is why I love Etsy. The other day I ran across the shop Costume Renaissance. Her work is STUNNING! Such elegant Elizabethan Ruffs, I was left breathless.