Another break away – LONDON!!

Good afternoon,

Just looked and it is about 2 weeks since I last sat down to write my blog.  It was a busy few weeks spent with family and friends and also promoting my Facebook page which has grown so much.

I also spent a lovely few nights in London with my mum, fine dining at Piccolino Heddon St.  Gorgeous Italian food and wine in great surroundings and with fab company.  I visit London 4-5 times a year and it was the first ever day of heavy rainstorms and winds.  We sheltered in the W Hotel Leicester Square, which was AMAZING and a must for all, it was fashionable, quirky and fascinating…..forgot I was actually in Leicester Square!!! Then spent the evening in the Hotel lounge, Grosvenor Hotel Buckingham Palace Road.  Our second day stayed warm and sunny until mid afternoon and then late evening it was very warm.

My favourite areas are Carnaby St, Covent Garden, South Bank and Camden in summertime.  I just loose myself in London and never tire of it.  I shall leave you with this, 

‘when a man is tired of London he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford’ – Samuel Johnson.

 

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All inspired!

Hi All,

I haven’t been on here for a few weeks as life seemed to get in the way! But after a few days in LONDON I am all inspired to get designing and a few pieces ready for the Christmas period coming up.

Lots of lovely colours about the High Street and Boutiques which I really want to integrate into my designs.  I will be making a few project boards for my pieces.

Look forward to sharing and in the meantime follow me on Facebook, link on my blog page!

Inspired by Susie C!

What a week!

Hello

I haven’t been in the workshop all week, feel like all life has been zapped from me!!  I went back to the day job for a few weeks, got to pay for my expensive silversmith addiction!!!!

On a happier note, I am off to University in a few weeks to start a full time Masters in Education and Teaching English……..exciting and daunting times ahead!  Will probably be like a complete fish out of water!

So, in terms of starting my new collection, I will most certainly be busy creating in my spare time!  Might end up writing about soldering techniques instead of learning styles and theories.

Looking forward to Bank Holiday weekend, and hope to get my Rose Quartz pendant finished.

Anyway, will update my blog with silversmith pieces and progression very soon!

Did I mention I am reading another Rachel Joyce book, after the Harold Fry book……it is called Perfect, so far I am LOVING it!!

Night all.

 

A bit quiet!

Hi

I have been a bit quiet since Saturday! Bought some new silver solder paste and busy tying lots of new designs!  Loving the paste and will be very useful for small jobs.  I have decided to stick with traditional methods for rings and larger pieces, as you can control the solder as it melts!

I will put some pictures up of my new pieces using the solder paste!  Back to the day job on Wednesday, I have had a brilliant month off!! Oh and look forward to London over the bank holiday weekend……third time this year, love that city!

So, I will be back later to show a few pictures of my latest creations………..

Going Forward – what is this blog all about!

Going Forward – what is this blog all about!.

Going Forward – what is this blog all about!

Just me again,

Typical British summer weather, a mixture of hot and cold, wind and rain all in one day! Cant complain too much as we have had a better summer all round this year! I sat in the garden for a while and had a beautiful cappuccino and read my new book this afternoon…….my expensive new love, silver and gemstones!!

As you know I jetted off to beautiful Italy again, but I also visited my favourite city, twice so far , London.  In a few weeks I will be heading over again!  Primarily this blog was for me to share my silversmith progress, however I LOVE  travelling, fashion, reading, fine dining, socialising………….the list of the ‘Good Life’ is endless.  Hence the title, ‘The happenings of a silversmith in training, and many more adventures too.’

Lots of things inspire me on a daily basis, and I will be sharing with you all, my travels and love of fashion and fine things in life!

So please keep following and reading!  I have started to follow some great blogs! Also, like my Facebook page when you get the chance!

Inspired by Susie C.

Rings and things

Hello

I spent a great day at the University Art College! Met a talented bunch at varied levels and perfect number for tutor support!

I decided to use the press and texture 2 pendants ready for stone setting! And also finish a ring.

Inspiration Everywhere

Hello,

I thought it was time I updated my blog. The week has just flown by and sometimes simple things like updating a blog, pass us by! I have been thinking about the places I have visited or would like to visit and also my favourite books and films.

One such country is Japan, I made it to China a few years ago and did a grand tour with my Chinese friend, but I have always wanted to visit Japan. This leads nicely to one of my favourite books and films, ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’. A beautiful film and book which tells the story of an ancient tradition.

I came across a picture from the film, a beautiful scene with beautiful colours, lines, scenery and flawlessness! I immediately thought about the picture and the scene and how it inspired me!

So I am going to make a set of jewellery with this theme in mind, colour and femininity and hopefully flawless.

I am thinking Rose Quartz, as for the rest…………

Inspired by Susie C – Silver Jewellery Art.

Welcome

I have so many lovely facebook fans out there and so many followers on here too!  I use this blog to share my daily inspiration, rather than constantly posting on my facebook newsfeed! That way you choose if you want to read or not!

After a lovely few weeks off and a holiday in Italy, I am well and truly back at my workbench!!  So I hope to share my progression on here.  Once my Hallmark is finalised I will be able to start selling!

Enjoy your week everyone……..I hope it is as precious and sparkles just like silver and gemstones!!

Susie

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