Thing a Day x 3

The creating continues! Today I am playing catch up, blogging the past three days of new creations and enjoying the amazing, 69 degree weather we are having here in Atlanta :)

I think the warmer weather has inspired my designs the last few days, with tons of flowers and spring-y colors.

This ring, with its domed turquoise top and warm brass base might be my favorite. I genuinely love using authentic vintage in a new way. The history in the piece makes them extra special to me.

But then again... these hairpins rank pretty high in the favorites list, thanks to the fresh faced vintage Japanese flower cabs. I admit it- I am totally obsessed with flowers!

Last but not least I gave my Irish roots a nod ( and St Paddy's Day, too!) with these vintage-inspired Celtic flower heart earrings. They are made from very old dies (molds) that are still in use, and the plating on them is called silverware silverplate by the supplier because it has the warm glow of antique silverware. I love using this finish, although its more expensive than some of the others I use because of its higher sterling content. I did the handpainting myself, inspired by a vintage bracelet I had seen not long ago.

Tomorrow I am planning to finish some new pieces for the launch of my 2nd etsy store, FirebirdhouseHome, which will feature vintage and vintage-inspired home accessories. I am SO excited to be expanding into this area, and have lots of new ideas coming to share with all of you!