Victorian Buttons, Victorian Ladies and Luscious Inspiration

I am increasingly drawn back to the original jewelry designs and the world of these buttons in their original incarnation. In celebration of the bosoms upon which these buttons began collecting their stories - I offer a few of the favorite antique button images I came across.



You can just imagine the layers of corsets and undergarments! It's also no surprise that I come across repeats of some designs. With so many matching buttons - it's inevitable.


Oh... rigid relaxation.....


I like the collar buttons on the one below - as if buttons all up the front were not sufficient.


Buttons on the side..

I love seeing some of the larger buttons - and the high level of detail.


...or both sides....

Throw in some feathers, and we're good to go!


I just got a fabulous lot of Victorian and antique picture buttons at an antique fair and am excited about the new designs swirling around in my head.


Check out some of my latest antique button necklaces in my etsy shop:


The necklace above I made with an intricate garden Butterfly design accented with two shades of shimmering green Czech glass beads.


This fabulous button has a highly detailed dragon or griffin - how mythic!


Always a fan of natural scenes - this sparkling cattail button has glinting faceted marcasite bits set off by the mix of gold and bronze tones.

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Last Minute Handmade Love and Late Winter Inspirations

Come indulge in my steampunk necklaces, neo victorian adornments and a world of luscious accessories in the first trunk show of the year!


Looking for that last-minute Valentine's day gift for your sweetie? Look no further than Big Umbrella Studios' trunk show "Last-Minute Handmade Love!"

Saturday, Feb.12 & Sunday, Feb. 13 from 12-5pm
Big Umbrella Studios, 906 1/2 Divisadero St., SF, 94115
www.bigumbrellastudios.com

Featuring some of the most awesome handmade artisans from around the Bay, don't miss your chance to find the perfect gift that you've been holding out for at this two-day show.

Saturday, browse the magical wares of Nerd Jerk, Heathered, Compass Rose Design, and Etta + Billie. On Sunday, find joy in the majesty of Twinkie Chan, Mangosteen, Crooked Sister, and Monkey + Seal.

Nerd Jerk: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NerdJerk
Heathered: http://heathered.weebly.com/
Compass Rose Design: http://www.compassrosedesignjewelry.com/
Etta + Billie: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ettaandbillie
Twinkie Chan: http://www.twinkiechan.com/
Mangosteen: http://www.mangosteenoakland.com/
Crooked Sister: http://www.etsy.com/shop/crookedsister
Monkey + Seal: http://www.monkeyandseal.com

See you there!

I've been working on a few new designs: this first one was a custom for a bride - the photo is not amazing, but the necklace is.


I also did some pin brooches now on my etsy shop.



Continuing on with the wing theme - I got these luscious wings and I am LOVING them. I've done several necklaces as well and am very pleased with not only how they look, but how fun they FEEL to wear!


I also did a necklace accented with brass and copper chains - I think the contrasting metals are fabulous.


The first hints of blossom and late winter glimpses of spring have given me the first moments of garden delight. I got in some tiny bees and am putting them to work as well.


Don't forget about my February 15% off from my Etsy shop with FEB15

10% off my direct Compass Rose Design shop w/ RCRD10

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