Romanian ethnic jewerly

A phrase I have found recently and I liked a lot " Romanians took the flowers from the field and put them in traditional costumes to mirror the beauty of the sunny lands".
Although I'm not a great supporter of traditional clothing, in many of my creations, I've tried to give a little from Romanian authentic beauty; floral motifs....my favorites, can be found in most of my necklaces.

As I said before, the inspiration comes from everything around me, could be a specific season or a childhood memory, or daily life, from nature and colors, the ideas come one after another, only it takes time to mix them and create a new necklace.
But not in this case; for this necklace, which I am very proud of it, the ideas and my hands moved very fast, it was just a flash of inspiration that I put it into practice.

The proposal came from overseas, namely, to make a statement necklace that will accessorize a white blouse, which will remind of Romanian peasant blouse. I'm most proud that the one who'll wear this necklace will attend a Romanian festival in Canada.😍
Made in basic colors of Romanian embroidery, red, black and white, with floral motifs ... of course, this necklace will attract everyone attention, for sure!!!
I like it so much as I will try other combinations of colors and one for sure I will keep it to myself.

But....I praised enough, now let's take a view of the Ballad of Flowers .

Ballad of flowers

I took pictures on a white linen blouse, a peasant blouse, and also on the black one, as I'm a big fan of " dress in black" and colorful accessories ... what else?
The necklace is made entirely from high quality cotton thread, no metal contained or other allergenic materials and an idea of how you can personalize a simple blouse ..... by applying the necklace as embroidery and the effect is great, don't you agree ?

Orchids necklaces

" MY UNIQUENESS IS MY EFFECTIVENESS "

I recently found this statement, when I was looking for orchid's symbolism and I was surprised to find out that orchids are flowers of Aquarius sign, which is my sign.....by the way ;)
That's why, I dedicated this post and my orchid creations to all Aquarius friends, whom their spirit is always exuberant and nonconformist.
Mid-winter, missing the spring and the only color that caught my attention were orchids from my window. Because they are the only flowers that bloom every winter in my house, I realised that I don't have these beautifull flowers in my " crochet garden "
So, here there are :
Graceful and almost artistic, orchid flowers represents love, beauty, loyalty and power. 
They are part of the largest plant family in the world and they cand vary in size and colors, as my crochet orchids.
Wild orchids can be found in the highest mountains, but also in the plains at the sea level.
Now, the wild orchid grown up in my collection and it's pink as it seems that is the favourite orchids of Aquarius sign.

WILD ORCHID

The set contains a necklace, bracelet and assorted earrings. They are made from a special gradient microfiber thread, in beautifull color tones of light green, pink and purple. Also, I've attached long tassels, because they are so chic and fashionable. The cord of the necklace could be twisted or simple straight, as you'll see in my photos listing from my etsy store.  

As I said before, on my window there are some orchids, but I have only a few colors ( white, yellow, pink and purple ); I would love to have a larger space and collect many more; until then, I have "collected" beautifull crochet orchids that can be worn as necklaces or brooches, if you'll I attach a safety pin....it's so simple and easier to have 2 in 1 accesories.
I've selected 7 colors which I have seemed most representative for orchids.

ORCHIDS 2in1

White, it looks so innocence, beauty and elegance.
Pink, again pink, I couldn't set at one model so I've made to different pink orchids, that represents joy and happiness 
The yellow one stands for friendship and new beginnings
Lavender orchid symbolizes grace and feminine beauty
The purple one as the color of royalty.
And the orange orchid which is full of pride and boldness

I couldn't finish my collection without a babywearing necklace. With bright and vibrant colors of pink and green and tiny orchids, this necklace will be a lovely accesory for breastfeeding moms....but not only 

TINY ORCHID

I hope you enjoyed my orchids creations and for more pictures and details, please visit my FB page.

Christmas necklaces

I love Christmas and I like to get into the holidays spirit, especially since I become a mother.  Every year, I try to keep the Christmas traditions alive and to give to my daughters the joy of receiving and sharing with loved ones.
Christmas, the most beautiful holiday of the year, is a magic celebration, but the magic comes from us and only us can keep it in our souls and pass it along.
Decorating the Christmas tree with my girls, their glittery eceys, when they open the Christmas gifts, carols around the Christmas tree, house full of my loved ones gathered around the Christmas table and all the delicious flavors ..... yeap, this is how it looks like Christmas for me and it's magic!!!!

Like always, my inspiration comes from things and moments that surround me, so I couldn't miss the Christmas models from my necklaces collection.

With a little magic dust and well-known colors of Christmas, I've just finished the necklace Christmas Magic; with a cheerful and childish look, this necklace will bring a smile to one who would wear it and certainly, she will not let to lose the magic of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS MAGIC

A little bit more elegant, with crocheted balls colored in green and silver fir, the necklace Christmas Flower was inspired also from Christmas traditions,well that Christmas Flower can't miss in any house in this period; whether we give or receive it, this flower brings beauty and harmony in our lives, around Christmas time.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER

The Christmas globes couldn't miss in my collection, so I've created a cheerful and colorful necklace, as I like to decorate my Christmas tree : not red, not blue, not gold or silver, but multicolored...so that looks the Christmas Joy necklace.

CHRISTMAS JOY

What would be winter without snow ? Well....even though lately we don't have snow during the holidays, the snowflakes could not miss in my collection, even so wearing it around the neck.
FROZEN necklace, colored in winter pastels, will remember you about the icey flowers from windows and frosty days, but still beautiful and magical days..

FROZEN

These are my Christmas necklaces collection; they could be worn by everyone who loves handmade products, especially the breastfeeding mommies, as they are made from natural wood balls and rings and cotton yarn, very safe and easier care.

I hope I brought you the Christmas spirit and.....
don't forget to keep and believe in the magic of Christmas  !!!!!

Infinity colorful scarves

If early this year I've told you about my passion for natural wool yarn in beautiful gradients, it seems that the story continues with two color combinations ..... the last of this collection ;)
So, please let me introduce my entire Fantasy collection: chunky infinity scarves with matching mittens. Even if the pattern of these scarves it's very common lately, I'm very proud of mixing colors, which I could say, they are original, unique.....my own fantasy ;)

MIDNIGHT - dark blue with beige and cognac, as shadows and flashes at the midnight.

ORANGE - the most intens orange mixed with closer shades and fine inserts of gray; this one is mine, because orange color "warms " me most during cold season.

DARK ORANGE - all shades of orange and a little grey, like the previous one, but slightly wiser; it was created right for a conformist teenage girl.

ROSE - sweetness as a rose flower, a lovely mix colors from candy pink to soft purple

RUSTY - an interesting mix of green, purple and garnet, which leads me to think of shades of rust on an old metal piece, whose beauty had marked in time.

MAUVE - because it's one of my favorite colors,and it's machting perfectly with a few green accents and a little garnet.......don't you agree ?

PURPLE - like a purple twilight is this superb combination of purple, violet, lilac, blue and a little garnet.

CANDY PINK - it was enough just look at yarn and in my mind came out the sweet flavors from my childhood, of candies and lollipops.

WAVES - just like the waves is this mixture of colors, from seaweeds green stretching to endless of the blue sea.

Ultimately, the last two colors combinations, the only currently available, on my etsy shop
MAUVE SPICE - little purple fairy in a fall madness colors

MAUVE SPICE set

RUBY JOY - again the intense and cheerful orange, among ruby harmony.

RUBY JOY set

That's all about my fantasy with fluffy wool yarn, I hope you''ll be inspired of my colorful crocheted scarves
Till others " fantasy " stories, I'm here for your proposals.

PLAYING ON THE BEACH

I've just returned from holiday, full of energy and a good amount of inspiration.

I could count a few years, about 6 ...... since I haven't laid on a sunbed all day long, admiring the sea and now the time spent is all about playing, playing and again playing.
Of course, the sand and the sea are the basic tools that invites you to play and combined with the creativity of my energetic twin girls, it results the perfect getaway for me and my family.
When I make the holiday luggage, besides bathing suits and sunscreens, what I never miss....... obviously, the beach toys,  the inflatable balls and swimmimg rings, that I want to tell you below.

PLAYING ON THE BEACH, it is an accessory inspired by the little ones activities the the seaside; there are so many sand molds as sea creatures, castles, beach buckets and shovels, so many....... but I stopped only to four of them, because I find them most amusing; the red crab, the green turtle, the pink sea horse and the blue star; colorful and smiling, they always accompany us in the beach bag; for the central piece I was thinking of a swim ring-sun shaped and inflatable balls, colorful and playful, rounding out the whole ensemble.

PLAYING ON THE BEACH

Now, let me tell you how can you use this; it's not by chance that I chose the theme marine, it was a friend's wish who just went on holiday with her baby; and because she wanted to enjoy her necklace with the same theme, she asked me to do something similar for her baby, but only for him .....
So, here is  the accessory, perfect to play, hanging and chew on, a multifunctional accessory for any playful baby, you can hang by your baby pram, clip to your wrap or decorate your baby bed.
It's also a convenient and fashionable alternative to travelling with many bulky toys.
It helps your baby to focus their attention and develop motor skills.

All the parts are cotton crocheted type, felted on the back side, the beads and rings are natural wooden type and all pieces are well fixed for the safety of your baby, but please, don't leave the baby alone with the chain, it could be dangerous, because of the very long cord !!!! It's about 150 cm long, so you can adjust it even to a twin pram;)
I hope my friend and her baby enjoy their holiday and because I've just whet my appetite for crocheted baby toys, I'm waiting for your proposal.

Don't forget.....keep calm and play with your kids !!!!!!

Santorini blue inspiration

Summer has come and more and more we are day dreaming at holiday, in the mountain, to the sea or other exotic places that we need so much to recharge our batteries; but until then, I invite you to spend a day in an enchanting place, an island in the Aegean Sea, where old and new blend perfectly in an unique style ... .guess where, in Santorini island. A magic place with spectacular beaches, landscapes, ancient cities, great restaurants and a still active volcano, and well-known blue domes of Santorini which are delicated mixed with white traditional houses.
With these thoughts and memories, I've made two creations for the contest Santorini blue, on the site Crafty, and still working on the third ...... but until then ....

The first item was inspired by red beach in Santorini, probably one of the most spectacular beaches in Greece.

What could be nicer than a morning walk and a coffee, admiring the beautiful chromatic scenery; it is a true visual spectacle and a little bit scary I could say......the green - turquoise - blue colours of the sea that blends harmoniously with the red sand, surrounded by walls of reddish volcanic rocks.
All of these I 've assembled in this beautiful crocheted accessory, adding also a few shells and stones picked up just on the Aegean coast. For extra shine, I inserted some fine sand beads, in the same colors with yarns.

Initially I was thinking to make a neck necklace, but you know I like 2 in 1 accessories , therefore I've made a longer cord, so that it can be used as a belt ... .why not? The earrings were made as the  wavy lines of the sea and they are perfectly matching this unique and original set.

                                                                      Red beach set

If the sun is too hot in the afternoon and we don't want to spend our holiday suffering from burns and headaches, I invite you to a shopping session, because Santorini is a shopper's paradise.
About this, I'll tell you later... I hope next days when I'll finish the third workpiece for the contest.

And finally ... the evening is coming and whether you would like to see the sunset on the beach, or you 'd like to feel the absolute freedom and have fun in traditional Greek style, Santorini offers you wonderful places for unforgettable evenings with nice memories. For such an evening, I've created the set Chain of life, consisting of a necklace and a pair of earrings that suits perfectly to a casual, feminine attire, ideal for a dream atmosphere.

                                                                 Chain of life set
The colors of this set were not chosen by chance, turquoise and gold can be found in my lovely dress, bought some years ago from Santorini; the dress was also my inspiration source for this set. The starting point was the pattern on the dress embroidered with golden thread, an ancient Greek symbol originate in Santorini,  the running spiral. This symbol appears frequently on painted walls of Thera and altars of Akrotiri and represents eternity, infinity, endlessness, called chain of life without beggining or ending.
Well......my chain is not like these spirals endlessness, because it has a beggining and ending, and it's like a geometrical balanced shape as life without balance don't brings you that inner harmony that we all need.

So, here are my Santorini blue creations, I hope you'll like them and we'll hearing soon with new summer items :)

Crochet hats - part I

After several months of absence on my blog, I came back with a lot of surprises. Among nursing necklaces and crocheted flowers for my beautiful ladies, I have dedicated my time to the little ones, and opened a new collection of skirts and crocheted hats, cheerful and colorful. The skirts will have to wait to introduce them to you, but today I will boast myself with several hats and matching accessories.
First of them is for a dear friend, for which I've created a set with poppies; the source of inspiration was not mine, but I still tried to add a bit of my imagination and this is what came out

                                                                    Magic Poppy set

The set consists of a summer hat for girls and a matching necklace for mom.
The pattern for the hat I,ve inspired is here; it is a simple and much effect pattern , cotton crochet thread and slightly airy hat can be worn both in spring and cool summer evenings.

I've created also for a princess, called Sophia, a purple hat with multicolored flowers and butterflies. The pattern is the most common and easier, the double stitches pattern , but especially for this hat is the edge, which I've made it flexible and easier to arranged in any position, thanks to my idea of using a flexible metal wire. Because it is not a particular model, I would say that it is an unique hat; the idea can be replicated...of course, as well as colors, but you can choose any other colour and flowers.

                                                            The purple hat

For the next two hats, I took inspiration from some of the most common colors mix, rainbow and rasta.
I think, everybody knows that rainbow consists of seven colors, although in reality it consists of a whole range of colors with a graduated transfer from one to another, so-called continuous spectrum. From wealth of these intense colors of a rainbow, I chose only 10 ... .don't ask me why, so I liked, as it seems Newton liked and chose the magic formula of 7 colors and no one asked him why?
How do you feel when you see a rainbow ... ..do you feel hope, optimism, peace, sun, heat ? as so many feelings I gathered in my rainbow hat, and also in the matching necklace created especially for breastfeeding moms, but not only......

Rainbow hat 

Rainbow necklace

Full of optimism is also the RASTA set, inspired by the colors of Rastafari movement; considered by some people as a cult, others, a lifestyle, for me,  the source of inspiration for a boy hat and a pendant necklace, created in the same style and colors. It is not necessarily a style that represents me, rather I feel drawn to the hippie style, but I like the idea of ​​freedom and back to the mother nature. That being said, here is the set:

Rasta set

Project hats and matching accessories, does not stop here, but to continue, I'm waiting for your proposal.