having heart

I have been thinking about hearts quite a bit lately. I am intrigued by how the molten glass droops and flows when I tilt the mandrel


(steel rod that I build my bead on).

It is like having total control...to a point. You need to know how much to tilt and roll and WHEN TO STOP.

Much like life...so I am being philisophical today...

Anyway....I have an extreme amount of FUN when decorating these little molton glass jewels that I have to remind myself when it is time to STOP.


Here are 2 that I made a while ago...I think they have already found a friend to adorn.

Off to the torch to create more!

Cheers!

annette

events are updated!

As promised I have updated the event listing. Taking it easy this winter, kinda over did it last winter season with too many shows. So fewer events to come to, but a much higher quality selection at each!
So....win, win!

Working on a new line...will have some goodies at my next show...this weekend....you will have to come down to see!

ciao!
Annette

fantastic fun at scattered seeds!

Whew! Just finished up a whirlwind weekend of chatting and laughing and selling!
Thanks to all my clients who came down to support my designs and added to their collections. And welcome to all the new clients that sent some very complimentary comments about my designs and my booth my way...what an uplifting way to spend a weekend!
Pictures of new designs to follow in a few days as well as updated schedule of caledonea events.
cheers!
Annette

website is down...sigh

Hello,
If you have been trying to get to caledonea.com you are out of luck. My website is down as my server has been having trouble for about a week now.

Seems to be taking a long time to fix it. Don't know if I have the patience for this.

If you got here because of going to google, thank you for your persistence and patience.

Time to battle with my hosting company.....

wish me luck!
annette

bringing color to the world..one ring at a time!

A new addition to my designs that I offer at the St.Norbert's Farmers' Market. Colorful, fun, funky fused glass on an adjustable metal ring! A little piece of caledonea art for your finger....all for a little price.

Maybe hard to pick just one...why make your other fingers jealous? Treat them all!

Ciao!

fine silver has arrived...finally!

My stock of fine silver wire that I create my crocheted designs with is here! Not that my supplier had anything to do with my shortage of raw materials....I just had been putting off my order as silver is getting up there. Big dent in the pocket book so to speak.

So now I can indulge in creating some of my signature pieces...like the design here, along with re-inventing some of my past designs. Look here soon for updated designs, inspired by the coming season and my love of color!

Cheers!

shoes to die for

I mean literally, as in if I bought these oh so fantastic wedges from Cynthia Vincent's Twelfth St. Collection, I would actually DIE. By my husband's hand of course as they would cost in the $300 range no doubt.

I actually think they are last years model as I cannot find a site selling them at the moment.

On the bright side, I shall live to yearn another day. Or I can test my fate and go to ebay!

the OC collection....off center that is!

Just a peek for you of my new fused glass pendants! They are approximately 35mm in diameter and packed with personality..all on an 18" rectangle box chain. Now I normally hand-make my sterling chain, but I couldn't resist this unique box chain when I saw it on beadaholique.com one of my favorite sites to get supplies for my designs. [yes, one can become a "beadaholique"!]
Let's take a closer look at this fab chain!

These are quite great, if I do say so myself. If you would like to add one to your jewelry collection, just drop me a line via my site at caledonea.com. (remember, links to my site don't seem to work on blogger so just copy and paste the link into your browser and voila!) Cheers!

finger bouquet

I have noticed a lot of really BIG rings out there and since I have been designing these little [big] treasures for a few years now, I thought I might share a peek with you....
Yes, flowers for your fingers! I source out glass beads that are petal shaped and then using my wire like a thread, I "weave" the beads together, creating a flower. Then I add my sterling wire wrapped shank and ..voila!
Very chic I think! Next is my flameworked flower beads as rings...can't wait!