We've been going for walks. Short walks, because one of us has quite short legs, but we've been bringing back Treasures and Precious Things: pinecones, seedpods, acorns, berries. It's good when treasure is free.
The shapes were so lovely that I began to make necklaces and earrings inspired by the little ones' nature table.
I thought it might be nice to make a second little silver bucket to put some tiny finds in.
Then I heard I'd been accepted to have a virtual table at Poppytalk Handmade's new Mix Tape Market.
Cue some excited dancing about, and some more Making and some Etsying and then some Forgetting to Eat My Lunch. My hair is a bonkers fright wig, but that's because I've been Busy.
The result is the Nature Table Series - a collection of silver things for Autumn.
The Mix Tape Market starts on Monday (12th). There will be lots of beautiful handmade goods so do pop over to Poppytalk Handmade and have a look - there's a link just over there in my sidebar.
I know the bonkers fright wig feeling - and I have a party to go to this weekend! Paper bag anyone? Your Nature Table collection is beautiful - really exquisite work.
ReplyDeletePomona x
Just gorgeous, hope the online market goes really well for you. Pods, seedheads, leaves, they are all inspiring me as well. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, it is all just so perfect! You are clever, I want all of it on my table. I shall go and have a look at your link, thanks!
ReplyDeleteso very beautiful- love your silver creations ;0)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'd challenge you to a silver conker match but that might be going a bit far ;-)
Very beautiful. Good luck with the fair.
ReplyDeleteCKx
Beautiful - good luck with the online market!
ReplyDeleteThey are all lovely. Hope the virtual market goes well.
ReplyDeleteGood luck Emma with the online market.
ReplyDeleteYour work is divine. I've always had a thing about silver and here where everything natural is transformed into silver it is quite simply a dream come true.
Stephanie
Congratulations on the market! I adore the owl and the acorn - this is a lovely addition to your work. My little bird is still going strong...
ReplyDeletetruly gorgeous, I've been collecting blackberry treasures, yours will be longer lasting x
ReplyDeleteThese look wonderful
ReplyDeleteI've had my hair cut shorter and it is still a bonkers fright wig :) Honestly, Emma your makes are sooooo beautiful. Clever lady.
ReplyDeletetwiggy x
Congratulations! Adore the nature inspired pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh my good gravy those are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am utterly smitten with the little bucket! I'm going to count my pennies and visit your shop.
And a big congratulations!
Beautiful work, as always Emma! :)
ReplyDeleteVivienne x
Wow -- Congratulations Emma -- that's fantastic! Very well deserved too -- Love your new fall designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way of theming a collecton - that little acorn is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteam so loving your nature inspired pieces, and the bucket is to die for!
ReplyDeleteso pleased to hear about the market...all the best!
Kali x
I want one of each. They are simply stunning.
ReplyDeleteWonderful designs, I especially love the acorn, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat great news. I hope it goes really well!
ReplyDeleteIs that a rosehip I spy?
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly wonderful idea - even more so in the Autumn.
Here's to bonkers hair - mine is all if a tizz and frizz at the moment. Thank goodness for ballet buns!
Nina x
These are really beautiful, Emma. You have captured the natural shapes so perfectly in silver, they really are treasures. Good luck with the online market... I'm sure you will do very well with this delightful collection.
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Really gorgeous Emma, good luck with your new venture too x
ReplyDeleteEmma.. from another jewelry maker.. I say BRAVO on your new nature series!! I am dying to make a little bucket like yours.. in copper. How did you make that?
ReplyDelete((hugs)), Teresa :-)
These are all gorgeous Emma. My favourite is the sycamore seed necklace though.
ReplyDeleteOh, all round YAY FOR YOU, E! Greatly deserved (and deserving of a Nice Remembered Lunch).
ReplyDeleteHi, I was in your class on Saturday (mine was all the sea-inspired stuff plus the acorn and the oak leaf). So nice to find your blog and see your own practice. Love the nature table stuff - that's right up my alley. Oh, and thanks so much for the supplier list; I've already ordered some clay, mesh, sanding pads and a wire brush. W00t!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented, your nature table collection is charming and just right to celebrate the changing season.
ReplyDeleteI love the autumn collection...only one problem- too much lovely tempting silveriness
ReplyDeleteThese Autumny things are just to die for. I absolutely love them.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have discovered your lovely blog! Your jewellery is beautiful! I remember going on a silversmithing course at West Dean College in the early 90s. I made a ring and a bracelet. I love it!
ReplyDeleteIsabelle x
I keep forgetting to read blogs! And yours has pretty things. Pretty!
ReplyDeleteWalks. I must do those.
I love this new line, especially the maple keys necklace. Congratulations on being part of Poppytalk. I realized this morning that I hadn't visited here in awhile. I didn't realized I had missed this many posts. I am having a giveaway over at my blog. Pop on over!
ReplyDeleteThese are so very perfect Emma, what a super idea for a seasonal collection. I'm always blown away by the detail of your creations - they're really special x
ReplyDeleteStephanie's blog today introduced me to you and your work. It's lovely! I am following your blog now!
ReplyDeleteThat bucket looks way fiddly. It takes me ages to make round things line up with flat things. I find it dificult to make a living with fiddly. Cool PMC stuff.
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