It's Spring for Rosetta Stone Gallerie

This means a major spring cleaning.  I love making jewellery.  They call me a prolific earring maker (after I declared it myself).  But I need to slow down the pace, otherwise my home looks like a volcano erupted with semi-precious stones and ribbon.

I always get a kick out of people's reaction to my creations.  When I make new things, I freak out because of how nice everything is.  But sometimes, I wonder, will people get it?  Luckily, they do. It's not Vogue US (Anna Wintour).  It's not Paris Vogue (Carine Roitfeld).  It's Italian Vogue (Think Anna Dello Russo). 

Some recent comments:  "It's like art."  Why thank you! "This reminds me of what the queen wears around her neck." EXACTLY! When I travel, I like to visit museums and collect postcards.  I read a lot of magazines and scrapbook clippings I think are interesting.  When I am having a creative spurt, I do a few sketches.  Recently, I started making fascinating fascinators - giant frayed Dupioni silk rosettes or tulle and sequin embellished headbands. 

This past weekend, I organized Creative Heart Collective.  I had a MAJOR statement necklace sale so I could start some fresh new goodies for Spring/Summer 2011.  Thanks to all who wiped out my table.  Guaranteed, people will be paying you plenty of compliments!!

Photos Courtesy: Timothy Li.  Find more about his work at http://www.timinyli.com/

Made You Look

For my display at Made You Look you will find some of the more romantic pieces (a lot of lace, pearls and gold chains) from my Spring and Summer collection.  I also did a few very fashion-forward open lace lariats with hand-stitched mega chain links.  They are ridiculous and somewhat editorial.  Kind of aristocrat ruff meets hip hop rapper, but very classy and French.  There is also a series of very sweet Mother of Pearl with lace necklaces with names like Camille and Eloise.  

Rosetta Stone Summer Trunk Show & Sale

I have been receiving amazing and overwhelming positive feedback about the statement necklaces and earrings. They are all guaranteed high ROC (return on compliment):  "OMG, where did you get that?" As exciting as the creative process is, it's always nice to hear that people enjoy what you do.  And it's even better to hear that people are showering your passion project with enthusiastic praise.  Love!


For anyone in the Toronto area, I am having a Summer Trunk Show & Sale for Rosetta Stone at The Tampered Press, a new espresso bar and community lounge on Dundas West. One-of-a-kind artisan jewellery at 40% off retail price. It's fun to support Local. Hope to see you there!


Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Tampered Press
256 Crawford St. Unit B
(entrance facing Dundas St. West)
Toronto, Ontario