down by the sea
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Just to let you know I've been missing you--for the past few days I've been waking up with a headache that would not go away, which made it hard to do my usual blog reading. I used the time to do some spring cleaning and started working on my neglected garden. This afternoon, when it seemed I couldn't get much more done around the house, I went down to the beach. I always forget how beautiful and relaxing it is to just sit and watch the waves. The water was the color of pale translucent aqua and the waves were crashing with big fluffy foam that looked like white frosting. In the distance, little black bits bobbed in the water--actually a couple dozen surfers patiently waiting for the perfect wave.
Normally I don't shoot jewelry down at the beach because I don't like exposing it to the sand, but I had a feeling about it this afternoon and tucked a couple of new lockets I've been working on in my pocket--just in case. It's normally a flat and sandy strip of beach, but today there was a pile of rocks that the beach patrol had dragged to one area. I couldn't resist snapping on the rocks...
I also usually don't embellish vintage pieces, but experimented with the mother of pearl Cameo Heart Locket above by adding a little river rock bead with a jet crystal that matches the black cameo. I sort of like the way it dangles off to the side and could see this looking fab with a little black bikini. What do you think?
When I found this funky little Angel Locket, I couldn't resist. I'm not sure who made it--it's got a rough bronze coat, so perhaps there was more than one owner{?} Oh I love the mystery of vintage! Regardless, the angel drew me in and so I had to add it to my stash of lockets. Both of these will come with custom solid perfume and I'll be listing them soon in my shop {sorry I'm on beach time this week}.
Btw I really like the look of brocante or delicate little necklaces worn with a little string bikini. Something so sweet & sexy about it. As you might have guessed, I'm working on my summer line now...
Hard to believe it's already evening, this day went by in a flash! Hoping you are warm and cozy in your part of the world!
xo Mary Jo
posted by Mary Jo at TrustYourStyle at
Thursday, February 18, 2010
12 Comments:
what a great day at the beach! hope your headaches don't return!
the lockets are very pretty, loving the angel one:)
xx
callie
These photos are lovely. I live so close to the beach and I don't go nearly enough. I think getting outdoors when you don't feel well is the perfect way to feel better. I might need a little bit of that myself.
gorgeous pieces
hope you feel better soon!
Mary Jo..you made my day! So glad that you came across my blog and liked it:)) Would love to share more about India in my next articles..
I love your postings immensely!
Ahh the lockets are lovely - yes, going to the beach was a great backdrop for these beauties - I love he love heart one especially :D
Nice move!
...fresh air does a brain good.
While I'm in NO shape yet this year to wear a black bikini - I confess the black/mother of pearl/heart locket is GORGEOUS and motivating me to get in shape. fantastic work Ms. MJM!
I hope you're feeling a bit better. The beach sounds like a perfect place to go, what a great idea on how to pose your jewelry. Have a great weekend!
Great pieces!
Oh, I hope you're feeling heaps better by this time! I love these necklaces, they look fabulous in this environment!
Nothing like the beach to lift your spirit, right?
You're so lucky to be able to do that any day you want.
The rest of us are under heaps of snow, praying for spring...
Those necklaces are gorgeous! The first one is just perfect: blue+white+gold, yum!
these pieces are beautiful.
xo
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