As I write this, the weather outside has turned from autumn-mild to chilly, with something wet, something between snow and rain, coming down from the dark sky — and underfoot, the ground is getting soft and muddy.
Ah, what can you do with November in Canada?
Splash out in a pair of stunning [...]
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Inspiration:
Sari Silk Patchwork Box
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Round, pink box decorated with sari patches with tassel. Delicate gold and silver embroidery, embellished with sequins… 9 cm x 10 cm.
I’m reminded of a Victorian-era crazy quilt in scraps of silk, satin, velvet, and brocade. The embellishment is key — no plain quilting, for example, but a line of fancy embroidery [...]
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This dainty Victorian style heart-shaped jewelry box is pretty enough to earn a space on any dressing table, as a glamorous object in its own right!
Lavendar velvet, 2 inches high, the box is embellished with metal and beads. Just two inches tall, it’s perfect for tucking a precious small surprise inside for a memorable Valentine’s [...]
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