It’s been a weird few weeks for me, and as such I’ve been listening to old playlist staples (Ben Folds Five, Elliott Smith) and perusing all sorts of loveliness. Isn’t it amazing how pretty things can make you smile? I’m such a girl. I love it. This collection is of nature-inspired silver (or white gold), because all clouds have a silver lining in the end. (Lather, rinse, repeat!)
- A Way of Life sterling silver ring with spinners and filigree, by Artisan Look. Rings with spinners, for me, are like worry beads–I seriously used to drive my mom crazy with the one she gave me in high school.
- Mod Twig Earrings by Modern Trinkets. The striking lines are what originally made me favorite these little pretties, but later I realized that they also remind me of my sister-in-law Audrey’s gorgeous paintings. Feminine and twee, these would give a fancy outfit something to balance out the seriousness.
- Three Little Birds necklace by Lulubug Jewelry. Too precious for words. I love birds, as evidenced by our blue and green bird-themed wedding, and this piece fits in so well with the theme I just had to bookmark it. After spending countless hours cutting out paper birds with some awesome ladies, I’d be content to wear this around my neck forever.
- White gold twig necklace by Lakeshore Creations. A parent of one of my students recently gave me a beautiful platinum-edition of Laurie Halse Anderson’s modern classic, Speak. The main character, Melinda, spends her academic year struggling with a heavy secret that threatens to silence her, until a frustrating art project (for which she must create an expressive tree in whatever medium she chooses) helps her to remember how to speak. Receiving that particular book as a gift was a timely wink from the Universe. This necklace reminded me of that, and reminded me that being a shrinking violet just isn’t my style.
Happy Friday, everyone. I hope your weekend is full of sunshine, coffee, and dusty old books.
(PS: The post title is a line from Ben Folds’ song, Landed, off of the album Songs for Silverman. You should listen. Seriously.)
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You always find the prettiest things! I can always agree with nature-themed silver.
Thanks, dear! I miss you. <3
Beautiful soulfoul blog! Thanks so much for including our “Way of Life” :)
Great Blog! Thanks so much for including my twig necklace! I totally agree that pretty things really do make you smile :)
Lovely! Thanks for including my 3 little birds!