tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63818059067815995642024-03-05T03:01:23.483-08:00*olala* designtake a stroll with *olala* design {artful jewelry}*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-65097319816146504202012-08-27T01:05:00.000-07:002012-08-27T01:07:18.456-07:00Summertime in Paris...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, well, well.... long time no see... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I must say this year has been pretty slow Olala-wise, I've had a lot of work to do and I had to put my jewelry-making aside... I miss it but at the same time, I had reached a point where I didn't really enjoy it anymore, I was getting nowhere and I was wondering if I was doing this for the pleasure or just because I had started something and I didn't want to quit... I didn't enjoy going to craft fairs anymore, I didn't enjoy spending hours on Etsy and seeing the same items over and over again, and I was getting overwhelmed with all the materials I had and all the ideas I had and all the stock I had and all the time and money I spent and... it was too much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I'm taking a break... and instead of jewelry, I'll show you a few pictures from my summer vacation in Paris : )</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've always loved the flower shops in France... </span></em></div>
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<em> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ... and the colorful Chupa Chups!</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've discovered a fabulous design shop near Hôtel de Ville, it's called <strong>Fleux</strong> and they had these great pieces from an Italian design company, </span><a href="http://www.mihounexpected.it/"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Miho - unexpected things</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. They are made of wood and they come in a flat sheet, the pieces are cut outs that you put together like a 3D puzzle.... I.L.O.V.E.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had to bring back home 2 birdhouses and 1 deer head but now, I regret not buying more : (</span></div>
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<em> Some funky plates at </em><a href="http://www.fleux.com/"><em>Fleux </em></a></div>
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<em> A Maillol statue in les Tuileries....</em></div>
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<em> Macarons....</em></div>
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<em> .... and macarons again!</em></div>
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PS : You might have noticed - I love my Vintique Iphone app ; )</div>
*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-43140682261782944122012-01-24T23:56:00.000-08:002012-01-25T00:02:05.941-08:00Hibernation...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDIH5y4kmZizQQdyGFxF00SlEyQ3hYePcyaCB5NOOgjUsQGDCkYMxbWW7NgZEqVZ7zoQzk6QarLl4BiZylmvHoXFUPC6OSEzF0PAf_HR6D_s9z4gIjs7ZpPG8PeDJ0x5hsYsdtURSMyQ/s1600/Winter+2011+110.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDIH5y4kmZizQQdyGFxF00SlEyQ3hYePcyaCB5NOOgjUsQGDCkYMxbWW7NgZEqVZ7zoQzk6QarLl4BiZylmvHoXFUPC6OSEzF0PAf_HR6D_s9z4gIjs7ZpPG8PeDJ0x5hsYsdtURSMyQ/s400/Winter+2011+110.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701476221528266786" /></a>I wish...*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-13099839953541156302011-12-24T02:32:00.000-08:002011-12-24T03:04:31.120-08:00The art of wrapping...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSeq6SHazbBFvvdE5AacZl3lrS5VHwLdCuZUmMCyfEJIOibWcjtBWV5k80j_Gbaxd9gtcbtxAUA-WLksfBHCZT6RGOMqJ0T6Xb4i0OzGocd0nFUUBdA_l7L5vXmemHm8-CycOZYVnvhg/s1600/121211_gift_sets_03%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689644452320416914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSeq6SHazbBFvvdE5AacZl3lrS5VHwLdCuZUmMCyfEJIOibWcjtBWV5k80j_Gbaxd9gtcbtxAUA-WLksfBHCZT6RGOMqJ0T6Xb4i0OzGocd0nFUUBdA_l7L5vXmemHm8-CycOZYVnvhg/s400/121211_gift_sets_03%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>anthropologie.com</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br /></em>I don't know about you but for me, wrapping a present is a special moment and I always enjoy being creative.... So here is some inspiration if you are getting short of ideas!<br /><br />With yarn :<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6unASGYE57uqB7Y8g51QY3fujlRl9KFxW8K_m7fl4nxQSmIkeWrjQzhiqHak2-gtMVCCvKskTnbxZyPNd0q_xDxhlifBvfiQPY4cWirnCWJXw-Lg__hFJbRY3Sk4oewkT4o0gO2yNxs/s1600/gt02decmsl_yarnpresents_xl%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689644337129113426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6unASGYE57uqB7Y8g51QY3fujlRl9KFxW8K_m7fl4nxQSmIkeWrjQzhiqHak2-gtMVCCvKskTnbxZyPNd0q_xDxhlifBvfiQPY4cWirnCWJXw-Lg__hFJbRY3Sk4oewkT4o0gO2yNxs/s400/gt02decmsl_yarnpresents_xl%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274678/gift-wrapping-ideas/@center/307034/christmas-workshop"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>MarthaStewart.com</em></span></a><br /><br />With a branch :<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYa6jQeQqyDOzoIIqcneW6TBfD294RIJeio8Q9C-Rdj_U6TyPPBMKSznrWn6DJPplKlrkzka20eKjhdNmuFMnRVYoPo2vblcJPO9OIsKLWE5DkH4bU52nqbpr0cOCNAmTKXFbim-GZ-A/s1600/378545_10150534763971289_127741371288_10731018_1356793023_n%255B1%255D.jpg"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689641386059803202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYa6jQeQqyDOzoIIqcneW6TBfD294RIJeio8Q9C-Rdj_U6TyPPBMKSznrWn6DJPplKlrkzka20eKjhdNmuFMnRVYoPo2vblcJPO9OIsKLWE5DkH4bU52nqbpr0cOCNAmTKXFbim-GZ-A/s400/378545_10150534763971289_127741371288_10731018_1356793023_n%255B1%255D.jpg" /></em></span></a><a href="http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Gennine's Art Blog</em></span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span><br /><br />With <em>lots</em> of ribbons :<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYtvwYeA0GSQiwZeCXybbdl4Bwaq-UCCLitf7USRAwAb_TDiLq5EPNjXkrj2PFZB_dyFouLQN0Weo9IgzCMo6GwTMsINSTbRSR1mYTkZBP9XZdFJaHLc3Yjc-1SpdrBDpka0qQhgYuak/s1600/bouteilles-rubans-couleurs%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689641273231813234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYtvwYeA0GSQiwZeCXybbdl4Bwaq-UCCLitf7USRAwAb_TDiLq5EPNjXkrj2PFZB_dyFouLQN0Weo9IgzCMo6GwTMsINSTbRSR1mYTkZBP9XZdFJaHLc3Yjc-1SpdrBDpka0qQhgYuak/s400/bouteilles-rubans-couleurs%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.marieclaireidees.com/,des-paquets-cadeaux-faciles-a-faire,2610261,68124.asp"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Marie-Claire Idées</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><br />Joyeux Noël!*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-43221766112128354362011-12-04T00:03:00.001-08:002011-12-04T00:34:51.461-08:00It's that time again!?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5jndoM5r0EjPuosQwclynh5wDPv5NTY8mhcWP0soq1Op4Kj_Heq9kxTV5rpEHVStoXC7GoifgCtAHYAt19E74eWDg93G2GxDodzd64es2-fLHurDmoG2imoefBsTpDWfXNWA89h0oOk/s1600/Boules+Noel.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 359px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682181126053480338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO5jndoM5r0EjPuosQwclynh5wDPv5NTY8mhcWP0soq1Op4Kj_Heq9kxTV5rpEHVStoXC7GoifgCtAHYAt19E74eWDg93G2GxDodzd64es2-fLHurDmoG2imoefBsTpDWfXNWA89h0oOk/s400/Boules+Noel.bmp" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp">Anthropologie</a> Christmas ornaments</span></em><br /><br />Wow, I told you it was going to be fast... and here we are, Christmas is just a few weeks away and the <em>"Christmas spirit"</em> is everywhere!<br /><br />I thought it would be fun to do a little game like last year so... my <em>"Advent Calendar Sale"</em> is on again! The rule is simple : every day, I will post on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Olala-design/211197412829">Facebook page </a>one item from my shop that will be 15% off for one day only... and this, until December 24th! <br /><br />Let's play : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-60554664110405778812011-11-07T14:02:00.000-08:002011-11-07T14:31:03.992-08:00Quick, it's almost over!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c04P_hI0K5TmURxqk31Zbprv-I6R195PiB8sfcmVhAGR9mqtkVEvgLc9FPyQMJouBvLn-bQZjvD3-Lqk668u__tVBu4Pii2d_TEpg6Sz71ghR7UFtwyex-CYP8IhG7qB9AQDrzZJjh0/s1600/Automne-hiver+2011+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672378858931150482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1c04P_hI0K5TmURxqk31Zbprv-I6R195PiB8sfcmVhAGR9mqtkVEvgLc9FPyQMJouBvLn-bQZjvD3-Lqk668u__tVBu4Pii2d_TEpg6Sz71ghR7UFtwyex-CYP8IhG7qB9AQDrzZJjh0/s400/Automne-hiver+2011+008.jpg" /></a>How gorgeous it is to walk back from school with my kids on a sunny day and look at these autumnal colors! Of course, they are more into playing in the dead leaves and picking up branches to make "swords" and "lightsabers" but well... that's another way to enjoy Fall ; )<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSILoN6mUM2LFxsVujTvPnFJZlNQL_u42oe5Vb9P-ibnk9TL8xAFduguYW_j3EZRDFZuFRd1BFVg_04ioRp2EZDAd7NWWlUJm5QYQcizVwAZXj8edOGgQjLlfDlzFcyjc4s4PrZcw5zI/s1600/Olala+2011+776.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672378534090772786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSILoN6mUM2LFxsVujTvPnFJZlNQL_u42oe5Vb9P-ibnk9TL8xAFduguYW_j3EZRDFZuFRd1BFVg_04ioRp2EZDAd7NWWlUJm5QYQcizVwAZXj8edOGgQjLlfDlzFcyjc4s4PrZcw5zI/s400/Olala+2011+776.jpg" /></a>Inspired by the beauty around me : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82927120/l-comme-libellule-earrings-swarovski"><em>"L comme Libellule"</em> </a>earrings featuring golden copper Swarovski crystal dragonfly wings and golden chains...With their iridescent finish and asymmetrical facets, these crystal wings reflect the light in a beautiful golden rainbow of sparkles. They are absolutely stunning in real life : )</p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQ0WMp5AFpe6loxHHRQZOwzN4fV6sgrMukpRDrW6H009flQz3Wpi8Ruwr8gXI3uBf8VibwY4QC5UP3NhdY9ziWKdoXD0S8GmnIct3FP1H0JRLDzKGjBwfx_pyQ0K15XprnKr03NjGjGU/s1600/Olala+2011+1053.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672378228346179634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRQ0WMp5AFpe6loxHHRQZOwzN4fV6sgrMukpRDrW6H009flQz3Wpi8Ruwr8gXI3uBf8VibwY4QC5UP3NhdY9ziWKdoXD0S8GmnIct3FP1H0JRLDzKGjBwfx_pyQ0K15XprnKr03NjGjGU/s400/Olala+2011+1053.jpg" /></a>And here is a little something I am completely smitten with : my <em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83230697/cubes-pendant-necklace-klimt-style">"Cubes"</a></em> pendant necklace... This necklace features a gorgeous 20mm Klimt style Venetian cube with an opaque red base and a layer of 24kt gold foil. Pressed onto the bead, a mosaic of millefiori glass creates texture and an abstract pattern. This technique makes every bead absolutely unique in color and shape! I.LOVE.IT.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-e-p4PhD6IVAWmu69qxfDj7gPXQaZkEz_KO_I7cbRZ2T8EDr6mF8b5ocPoTGDJN1TasH_4vOab4Oc7qhT0o0_BeGPXS3SBk7M1WKnmHpCsOzK3_zVdNN_aR7w2jRsQifNX7t3uJX0Nw/s1600/Olala+2011+1059.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672378105704848930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-e-p4PhD6IVAWmu69qxfDj7gPXQaZkEz_KO_I7cbRZ2T8EDr6mF8b5ocPoTGDJN1TasH_4vOab4Oc7qhT0o0_BeGPXS3SBk7M1WKnmHpCsOzK3_zVdNN_aR7w2jRsQifNX7t3uJX0Nw/s400/Olala+2011+1059.jpg" /></a>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-58486232257918564982011-10-03T09:57:00.001-07:002011-10-04T00:09:29.662-07:00October<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpjtE4nqZdGKpwu3f805Ay48nvpXTIm9smlYBUOi6JffYvk_8F9st9pJmBHZSHHUD_F4hP-5ZGPHbpYZadplqAKufjqz5tpv_QLiuZxvXQyH_rBlKvTqHmYP3lA44skhshQsD8XX8-Ts/s1600/Olala+2011+972.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659311814613581490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpjtE4nqZdGKpwu3f805Ay48nvpXTIm9smlYBUOi6JffYvk_8F9st9pJmBHZSHHUD_F4hP-5ZGPHbpYZadplqAKufjqz5tpv_QLiuZxvXQyH_rBlKvTqHmYP3lA44skhshQsD8XX8-Ts/s400/Olala+2011+972.jpg" /></a> September went by without notice...<br /><br />Suddenly, the days are getting shorter and leaves are turning yellow, sweaters and scarves are out, and it's time for pumpkin pies! I love Fall!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4od-NVV4W1fmT-vemJO-llqw_hNDWk-dtHuJzjyeg6S9z43Qu0FgnRhTjwqS88dmOGJrJffEjuJr1hV4g-nJ5x9g51tQWRwO7rfcFMMO1SfxLNkUQq9Zr3GbipQxP0XWmQE8Hrw-puus/s1600/Olala+2011+991.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659311705683213618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4od-NVV4W1fmT-vemJO-llqw_hNDWk-dtHuJzjyeg6S9z43Qu0FgnRhTjwqS88dmOGJrJffEjuJr1hV4g-nJ5x9g51tQWRwO7rfcFMMO1SfxLNkUQq9Zr3GbipQxP0XWmQE8Hrw-puus/s400/Olala+2011+991.jpg" /></a> Here's to celebrate Fall : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82223531/petite-noisette-little-hazelnut-earrings">"Petite Noisette"</a> (<em>little hazelnut</em>) bracelet and earrings mixing picasso jasper stones with tiger ebony wood, fireopal Swarovski crystals and copper.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyWI30OgqzMuz-iylh5i3C3Wgkt_wUGI6iUxcnQnkigYpieDQjYZvAzZeP6BaFfRO0TkxuZnlV895sE9pCeWrWchNt1HyCWvONFywVDEms0jo05bSc8EbQuL1clCxFhd167Xl381oF9A/s1600/Olala+2011+1035.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659311562695339250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyWI30OgqzMuz-iylh5i3C3Wgkt_wUGI6iUxcnQnkigYpieDQjYZvAzZeP6BaFfRO0TkxuZnlV895sE9pCeWrWchNt1HyCWvONFywVDEms0jo05bSc8EbQuL1clCxFhd167Xl381oF9A/s400/Olala+2011+1035.jpg" /></a>And my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82622792/couleurs-dautomne-autumn-colors-necklace">"Couleurs d'automne"</a> (<em>autumn colors</em>) necklace, also with picasso jasper, tiger ebony wood, fireopal Swarovski crystals and copper.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeghDagERjBAfOQMauelLQtH92h-9LpzsrO_4eh4hQTMWuZ20nc5P3GX9Oph_taacdml3yZKrwY6QGOhK9ZvdaQ1xeE_ZZCBkoIHv7MemNb4hkbzoxN7hYah-L7X-xrAqptK_yvMcTMM/s1600/Olala+2011+1047.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659311430859749522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeghDagERjBAfOQMauelLQtH92h-9LpzsrO_4eh4hQTMWuZ20nc5P3GX9Oph_taacdml3yZKrwY6QGOhK9ZvdaQ1xeE_ZZCBkoIHv7MemNb4hkbzoxN7hYah-L7X-xrAqptK_yvMcTMM/s400/Olala+2011+1047.jpg" /></a> </div></div><br />Happy Fall : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-73214908999312370142011-08-20T16:54:00.001-07:002011-08-20T17:24:10.340-07:00Blanc d'ivoire<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPsmlGLPML4z_LqsK6ZE1a6a3ylXwoD_A_CgjePEJEyfkd4Lf9I9ujTLOi_DboInBW43NiC4Txxz87-PpP2LOIXMzCFxZmkhofW56FV_YWvWf0Cx56SblbLYrBB2OZcq_RS1s-RrFKjg/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+197.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643091557326909858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPsmlGLPML4z_LqsK6ZE1a6a3ylXwoD_A_CgjePEJEyfkd4Lf9I9ujTLOi_DboInBW43NiC4Txxz87-PpP2LOIXMzCFxZmkhofW56FV_YWvWf0Cx56SblbLYrBB2OZcq_RS1s-RrFKjg/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+197.jpg" /></a>
<br />Something I have had in mind for a while was to make a version of my <a href="http://designsbyolala.blogspot.com/2010/11/macadam.html">"Macadam"</a> necklace all in white... First, because I love all-white accessories, especially in summer, and second, because I fell in love with these off-white wool felt balls : )
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<br />Now, the question was to find what combination of white beads could work with my off-white felt balls... I thought about it, looked around, tried a few combinations and finally decided to work with... porcelain!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEzMm6nHrb_UFOzwW4D10rIJlc50u5sM2i_0LDguh-CGc8PIdPrAHr04EbYNtowbE7nFs6ed7f8wK7Apc1b1eeny-Zr7K5v20GSOs_8J9rPNmdJJvqkv3pUrXIXatr17EL3I9CRJQ6Q4/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+101.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643091371622022322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEzMm6nHrb_UFOzwW4D10rIJlc50u5sM2i_0LDguh-CGc8PIdPrAHr04EbYNtowbE7nFs6ed7f8wK7Apc1b1eeny-Zr7K5v20GSOs_8J9rPNmdJJvqkv3pUrXIXatr17EL3I9CRJQ6Q4/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+101.jpg" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTZLfvj9AYtLpzhULw7DaCBANqXnyF92k-GS3oNT9yJPDRbwLU6oY2IZDxwGyXAzY3486eEk6K8sW06aB0kR-HiPu-KIpJjEsV-b9oNz4tJz40CIpAsco9ZLrtqqRvbOyPN02ByAkIwE/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+118.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643091258955445970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTZLfvj9AYtLpzhULw7DaCBANqXnyF92k-GS3oNT9yJPDRbwLU6oY2IZDxwGyXAzY3486eEk6K8sW06aB0kR-HiPu-KIpJjEsV-b9oNz4tJz40CIpAsco9ZLrtqqRvbOyPN02ByAkIwE/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+118.jpg" /></a>So, let me introduce you to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78589136/blanc-divoire-ivory-white-necklace-white">"Blanc d'ivoire"</a> collection : wool felt balls, porcelain and magnesite beads for the necklace and wool felt balls, magnesite and sterling silver for the earrings... I am thinking of making a matching bracelet but I am concerned the white wool felt balls might get dirty if worn on the wrist...
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAtHoXn3LO4oY3_rBv5OA5LX-ZIu63hSuALBtF6KdxruYUXTTpBlCV3MjGIbf7OAFNmM-evPsuUNSF7Y9OqI-O8pGWMScLnQTGnv8ItPYLFVjmtmXIzrR_6rNRUyWC-3MLsqY_gKCwQs/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+077.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643091131285878658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAtHoXn3LO4oY3_rBv5OA5LX-ZIu63hSuALBtF6KdxruYUXTTpBlCV3MjGIbf7OAFNmM-evPsuUNSF7Y9OqI-O8pGWMScLnQTGnv8ItPYLFVjmtmXIzrR_6rNRUyWC-3MLsqY_gKCwQs/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+077.jpg" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVOO5pfAV_hF_HGlmm809pz7_uT6jU3kJFGvYdolwFYjs7HPJMCxRQ3CSTx7zxvvH7rYJ9ubWPlGdUOQqcMfuA1wH_PR7lUO6yFVe2O5tv2eGel-boqdEWGmjZNQy_bpkUdMLpqJN19E/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+190.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643091018486735858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVOO5pfAV_hF_HGlmm809pz7_uT6jU3kJFGvYdolwFYjs7HPJMCxRQ3CSTx7zxvvH7rYJ9ubWPlGdUOQqcMfuA1wH_PR7lUO6yFVe2O5tv2eGel-boqdEWGmjZNQy_bpkUdMLpqJN19E/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+190.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">(that's me modelling my "Blanc d'ivoire" necklace and showing off my super cool </span><a href="http://www.us.allsaints.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">All Saints Spitafields </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">bleached zebra shirt! Note to myself : next time, wear a touch of make-up before taking pictures...)</span></em>
<br />*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-66343723724164081302011-07-25T00:04:00.000-07:002011-07-25T01:21:57.496-07:00Feria<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtxJSwDf830RcqxgV99AfvFTgdA2JLTsbnrW2yJAFcIOsOls2Em7dHFOrA-wDkgL0e073tAkgnixL9MrktPviDh9ZAvyvCVwQHXOBUgl3xOU4wJhRfj-VVI7UJoPXDMTHGJfAInKyYUU/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+155.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633186573021062946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtxJSwDf830RcqxgV99AfvFTgdA2JLTsbnrW2yJAFcIOsOls2Em7dHFOrA-wDkgL0e073tAkgnixL9MrktPviDh9ZAvyvCVwQHXOBUgl3xOU4wJhRfj-VVI7UJoPXDMTHGJfAInKyYUU/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+155.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78243115/feria-carnation-brooch-pink-and-orange"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">"Feria", Japanese raw silk carnation brooches</span></em></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br />It all started last year with a collection of colorful Japanese raw silk ribbons... then I had the idea of making pompons and sew them on a pin to make brooches.... then it literally took me <a href="http://designsbyolala.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunday-afternoon-in-september.html">a year </a>to put my idea into practice... and then, my pompons looked like carnations! So I started having fun with the colors and bought more ribbons....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4RjFswszz1nuGsJOBfBST3sFEBUUdgHhZLFZiHNF6KgqJ0mQ_1iK6Dz66T7_VIlt6Wxo7eX2MPaw0ACDwkPvpIqAzc22ntO0nes7TpsWerLjnIGXyGX9TJUHkVt7rexAJZLDfsrb8_4/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+159.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633186412723522130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4RjFswszz1nuGsJOBfBST3sFEBUUdgHhZLFZiHNF6KgqJ0mQ_1iK6Dz66T7_VIlt6Wxo7eX2MPaw0ACDwkPvpIqAzc22ntO0nes7TpsWerLjnIGXyGX9TJUHkVt7rexAJZLDfsrb8_4/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+159.jpg" /></a><br />And, as my colorful collection of carnation brooches was getting bigger, it made me think of a name : <em>"feria"</em>... because carnations remind me of the South of France, the cities of Nîmes or Arles, where ladies would wear red carnations in their hair, where people would throw carnations into the arena during bullfights...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbhZqbv5YDw5WX66CNZKBT-k2UljKwPPHMjAkkPQ03fPmRrF4u2lIvzXdJ6ZSHP5v7d3dFJm5vjJ4dbKLuaLNaKUvOAKusYFuZCMx5LGLYkPMVis-m04XnJE41lKpg1tKY2KEbD_f3JE/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+121.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633186278916648354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbhZqbv5YDw5WX66CNZKBT-k2UljKwPPHMjAkkPQ03fPmRrF4u2lIvzXdJ6ZSHP5v7d3dFJm5vjJ4dbKLuaLNaKUvOAKusYFuZCMx5LGLYkPMVis-m04XnJE41lKpg1tKY2KEbD_f3JE/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+121.jpg" /></a><br />And <strong>the</strong> man who used carnations as his signature was Christian Lacroix, one of my favorite French designers (<em>we're talking Haute Couture here... </em>) who was actually born in Arles and who used his <em>"provençal"</em> roots as an inspiration. His creations were always bold, bright, theatrical, feminine, adorned with flowers <em>(lots of them!) </em>and gold embroidery...<br /><br />just like this :<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDp78AvCh3WsO2Af8DdpBdMjlcDV7qZFjLPujtKJJToJSvJwtyaZOW0KumI65OkES9BBvAkwIxA9N5NXOLC5oqwEXcNMoz2MWOCjh_Qa2nxm7K-Fg7NFNThT-a3zaqwssVU8BN6Z9y8E/s1600/Dita-von-Teese-in-Christian-Lacroix-500x349%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633186037136174578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvDp78AvCh3WsO2Af8DdpBdMjlcDV7qZFjLPujtKJJToJSvJwtyaZOW0KumI65OkES9BBvAkwIxA9N5NXOLC5oqwEXcNMoz2MWOCjh_Qa2nxm7K-Fg7NFNThT-a3zaqwssVU8BN6Z9y8E/s400/Dita-von-Teese-in-Christian-Lacroix-500x349%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br />and this :<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEriAJar9DdOT6-ED6aWkBg6_r5EjX3jjC4MjDYprfIHJrOvaKnVszirrcGZGszodFewZNwcN_5WwKHuvovLtyj8JuKmHPwUqPmHagn_RQped7jZOGnFva-ip5zyn8St7LidMJZhVfvJ4/s1600/00320f%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633185669252152418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEriAJar9DdOT6-ED6aWkBg6_r5EjX3jjC4MjDYprfIHJrOvaKnVszirrcGZGszodFewZNwcN_5WwKHuvovLtyj8JuKmHPwUqPmHagn_RQped7jZOGnFva-ip5zyn8St7LidMJZhVfvJ4/s400/00320f%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br />and, at the end of a <em>"défilé"</em>, the audience would applaude and throw red carnations on the catwalk... of course : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-12451048941473128892011-07-18T00:37:00.001-07:002011-07-18T01:16:24.492-07:00Il m'aime un peu, beaucoup....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD_nWExcdlTXh24xbhLZDg_-Fz5fYSjpnhFyHtiQwrDqDxVRVzur1a536R91SN1YgaOdqEwa8N8mkMjemjkAKEc2S5ulzHyvznDNutm3Bt6TayLq6PCA2tb1YaQQ8nD-I-HQT8_jfhkk/s1600/Iphone+646.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630595843204690194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjD_nWExcdlTXh24xbhLZDg_-Fz5fYSjpnhFyHtiQwrDqDxVRVzur1a536R91SN1YgaOdqEwa8N8mkMjemjkAKEc2S5ulzHyvznDNutm3Bt6TayLq6PCA2tb1YaQQ8nD-I-HQT8_jfhkk/s400/Iphone+646.jpg" /></a> If there's a flower that really epitomizes summer for me, it's the daisy or <em>la marguerite</em> as we say in French....<br /><br />This white and yellow flower is like a drop of sunshine in the garden, bright, warm, happy... and romantic : "il m'aime un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la folie... pas du tout!" <em>(Yes, in French, it's a bit more complex than the English "he loves me, he loves me not"...)</em><br /><em></em><br />So, here's to my favorite summer flower :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77921256/marguerite-daisy-earrings-mother-of"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630595675155905346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-Xr4wEJEOhGpoq-JRnVrAcfc2FiuleiueDw9poyQrsq3FJVayDiizFROo-yucrniOzV0z5pBBqE0k7dybEcFYK6EANc0wzjuY-BQLzU1S21q592wV-6HI1HThnX0leTDa2gZdR02eJI/s400/Olala+2011+753.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77921256/marguerite-daisy-earrings-mother-of">"Marguerite"</a> , earrings composed of mother of pearl, copper, teal blue Czech glass and topaz Swarovski crystals</em> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYBWTfPpsz8QRflMSnMnqpJUmfIghxO29enzwaE524dn9vfn6m8oMCgVoXqsqLs9tuZAR3r7OHPcFu1IKQp2bGA2nS_wBkPu4ts2OalxTbLcIdv2h2ZU-7mTwGyc1SBl7g29VJneA0Fo/s1600/Olala+2011+748.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630595544913208450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYBWTfPpsz8QRflMSnMnqpJUmfIghxO29enzwaE524dn9vfn6m8oMCgVoXqsqLs9tuZAR3r7OHPcFu1IKQp2bGA2nS_wBkPu4ts2OalxTbLcIdv2h2ZU-7mTwGyc1SBl7g29VJneA0Fo/s400/Olala+2011+748.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaofHDOcmSXMbVPkWusR-S5wwVkq4FmmPFWGdKIvgwpuj9ghskKcC4VBptODIiZ9XujkmrcCiwNUEXGk5az0qFbtpLWqM8SbOijqWz_GYWT2n5yKJ14tNRsb6U_R1PEaMYLCYC6F3ZBXM/s1600/Olala+2011+754.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630595399354716978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaofHDOcmSXMbVPkWusR-S5wwVkq4FmmPFWGdKIvgwpuj9ghskKcC4VBptODIiZ9XujkmrcCiwNUEXGk5az0qFbtpLWqM8SbOijqWz_GYWT2n5yKJ14tNRsb6U_R1PEaMYLCYC6F3ZBXM/s400/Olala+2011+754.jpg" /></a><em> PS : he loves me, of course!....</em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-28581258677215596152011-07-03T23:31:00.001-07:002011-07-04T00:38:24.061-07:00Voilà l'été!<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3uXwrYeHqMc4LXfi4TxewMcIyam6Y_oI5lEwEndC_ApKeaqXHtqtbsYEXbvCt9vlW_XP66i0rwip7SyZOsbMW04ZFVAx5GKWs4LNEDddiFg2Kcqmqla0LWNnJ5wlqiHovjoa41jFhqI/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625383293970336978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3uXwrYeHqMc4LXfi4TxewMcIyam6Y_oI5lEwEndC_ApKeaqXHtqtbsYEXbvCt9vlW_XP66i0rwip7SyZOsbMW04ZFVAx5GKWs4LNEDddiFg2Kcqmqla0LWNnJ5wlqiHovjoa41jFhqI/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+001.jpg" /></a><br />Ok, ok, it finally <em>did </em>stop raining a couple of weeks ago - actually, just on the Spring Fab Fair weekend and consequently, all of Vancouver was on the beach, <em>not</em> at the Fab Fair!... and then, things went fast : end of the school year, school fair, school shows, gifts for the teachers and suddenly, that was it, the <em>summer holidays</em>!!!<br /><br />So, it's official, summer is here... <em>kind of</em>... still not that warm and sunny in Vancouver... but it's ok, at least it stopped raining! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzBgcQHknviPaCluTwQnbiYb2WHupJQY-6q-x9WdplrMg7teK-jNyYAyfucSHtykOHBbAPLWBx8mUExEjCF7Bu-ZTwLfvu2BKuzbVXGNS0xUckawcYvTPshJCr3Qu0VouOt2KkrFZCW0/s1600/Olala+Ete+2011+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625382603982250738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzBgcQHknviPaCluTwQnbiYb2WHupJQY-6q-x9WdplrMg7teK-jNyYAyfucSHtykOHBbAPLWBx8mUExEjCF7Bu-ZTwLfvu2BKuzbVXGNS0xUckawcYvTPshJCr3Qu0VouOt2KkrFZCW0/s400/Olala+Ete+2011+006.jpg" /></a><br />But, just in case, I thought that it would be nice to add a bit of sunshine to our uncertain summer, so here's my contribution : "Au soleil", a bracelet composed of 20mm magnesite oval beads (<em>sometimes known as “white turquoise”</em>), light topaz Swarovski crystals and red branch coral nuggets. The sun rays come from a precious 15mm golden bead made of Venetian glass. This style of Venetian glass is called “Klimt” and you can see <a href="http://designsbyolala.blogspot.com/2011/01/kiss.html">here</a> a few pieces I had already done with these wonderful beads.<br /></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDUsT-q74JC97snyMiCKLcxfP4i-jr-oZGAosdg79NRr0pZWsb1J5UY3EAaWjcDDnkfL5Vmv6ci8PR3phm5sjC8-nf5c-Np1k3M1PU6r9oOT18f0Vq0_oCiq2YVJr5LhfMWZuFowmpAA/s1600/Olala+2011+225.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625382445034034226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDUsT-q74JC97snyMiCKLcxfP4i-jr-oZGAosdg79NRr0pZWsb1J5UY3EAaWjcDDnkfL5Vmv6ci8PR3phm5sjC8-nf5c-Np1k3M1PU6r9oOT18f0Vq0_oCiq2YVJr5LhfMWZuFowmpAA/s400/Olala+2011+225.jpg" /></a> <br />And this is the matching necklace, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70674520/renaissance-necklace-red-cinnabar-carved">"Renaissance"</a>, with a lovely red cinnabar carved cherry blossom blooming among the white magnesite...<br /><br />Now, put your sunglasses and your flip-flops on and enjoy the sun : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-2403513382071005612011-05-11T19:40:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:51:14.853-07:00Rain, rain, rain ...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNueNtXsIy3Xs9S15-rP5z4KFGsRUtx9Pipxep7U5y_rxig_WR18NTnlBWW6bhY_RnI_kdlortDLg9NMI73xAq79S_gIhzU3hZtFN57z_YKpn7rWgE_SK7Hp85S4NWfbywf-11TW06CI/s1600/Olala+2011+552.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605706041247505714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpNueNtXsIy3Xs9S15-rP5z4KFGsRUtx9Pipxep7U5y_rxig_WR18NTnlBWW6bhY_RnI_kdlortDLg9NMI73xAq79S_gIhzU3hZtFN57z_YKpn7rWgE_SK7Hp85S4NWfbywf-11TW06CI/s400/Olala+2011+552.jpg" /></a><br />This is <em>the worst </em>Spring ever!!! It's cold, and it rains and it rains and it rains... and when I talk on the phone to my family in France, they tell me it's 27 degrees there and they are too hot!?!<br /><br />What's wrong??? Yes, I know, there's a scientific explanation called La Nina but I don't care, I want some sun and enough heat to take my winter jacket off!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj5OI3TtPzAcq2mpOjzpx60CIxYeinsL7ZGcq8SferMYdkoi0WEdEmLWFp3XAnF1MBEg-d8LeqWAh-dV-DvAyie5VRy7PpaEMVUxDNsg5m_SYFfrKQnRAuo1Bktkq9ltLT7jlyzn594U/s1600/il_fullxfull.94729223%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605704880407949746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdj5OI3TtPzAcq2mpOjzpx60CIxYeinsL7ZGcq8SferMYdkoi0WEdEmLWFp3XAnF1MBEg-d8LeqWAh-dV-DvAyie5VRy7PpaEMVUxDNsg5m_SYFfrKQnRAuo1Bktkq9ltLT7jlyzn594U/s400/il_fullxfull.94729223%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">"Deluge" by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GollyBard"><span style="font-size:85%;">Golly Bard</span></a></em><br /><br />At least, all this rain gives us our beautiful rainforest which inspired me to work with moss agate and tiger ebony wood and create this set called "Mousse" :<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDz0a1NOKkNBfQniFchrcH0SoNh_MFfW-F3vvexxHbgDWOW91O3X9yyzHmtCbytJEMND-n8jk5dl4B-7746kOYZF61lgS5ogzQGhNax_-cWYLDh5KnTYV9pmS06sudHFRGbsn0vJeM-g/s1600/Olala+2011+573.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605654515404596018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDz0a1NOKkNBfQniFchrcH0SoNh_MFfW-F3vvexxHbgDWOW91O3X9yyzHmtCbytJEMND-n8jk5dl4B-7746kOYZF61lgS5ogzQGhNax_-cWYLDh5KnTYV9pmS06sudHFRGbsn0vJeM-g/s400/Olala+2011+573.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHWTA8JyJxuE_JjTefGAR-lTRv33wstDGe0X3JbMB5AZb2b2asAaHL_4rwD_BKn9_PnO_5LEdL_btxQnFSsGxw5qseCcru6D9YfznOLyT4KzV4eFcmVj2cXnVXR3oQ42gJ7h5WDbx0Yg/s1600/Olala+2011+614.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605654269537246690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHWTA8JyJxuE_JjTefGAR-lTRv33wstDGe0X3JbMB5AZb2b2asAaHL_4rwD_BKn9_PnO_5LEdL_btxQnFSsGxw5qseCcru6D9YfznOLyT4KzV4eFcmVj2cXnVXR3oQ42gJ7h5WDbx0Yg/s400/Olala+2011+614.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73883133/mousse-moss-necklace-moss-agate-squares"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">"Mousse"</span></em></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> (moss) necklace and bracelet - moss agate squares, tiger ebony wood, Swarovski crystals and "Tout simplement" earrings - tiger ebony flat circles, AB Swarovski crystals </span></em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-5041034930945602022011-05-08T23:35:00.000-07:002011-05-09T01:47:20.311-07:00Mother's Day : )<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG15VF8FtXRWfgUldIM3N327P9BOoEvp26MN3LvB40WrcaNmhtlRBZqDMdUI63wzzWF9iKi_1AndU0t1nnSHC6H33tWo4tj-BRt01aPJWknH0OMOka5l78tKBBhuT5BfuJwppdyAhdxHs/s1600/Olala+2011+527.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 343px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604601796117322050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG15VF8FtXRWfgUldIM3N327P9BOoEvp26MN3LvB40WrcaNmhtlRBZqDMdUI63wzzWF9iKi_1AndU0t1nnSHC6H33tWo4tj-BRt01aPJWknH0OMOka5l78tKBBhuT5BfuJwppdyAhdxHs/s400/Olala+2011+527.jpg" /></a><br />Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! I hope you had a nice day : )<br /><br />Mine was filled with hugs and kisses, good food and flowers, friends and family... and a little "surprise" that I got for myself and wrapped up nicely... just in case ; )<br /><br />PS : this adorable gift box comes from my favorite stationary shop in Vancouver, <a href="http://paperya.ca">Paper-Ya</a>, on Granville Island. Definitely a place to check out if you visit our beautiful city!*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-80092046400535649702011-04-26T13:31:00.001-07:002011-04-26T17:32:17.207-07:00Spring cleaning and Tea Party...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfGwJF6UwzSYo0av5Oncv1rOefUnq4WZw9LpRibMtuCyKORpHvTjzVRPYJrOvKpu1_3aEhdqOUD0ICv0QQrElR6HzjzW-PVB_HvKlF5tU_6gMima4MjC6TAlTlA_bvEUDZ-y5IeFDSNk/s1600/il_fullxfull.226124315%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599993289799769106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfGwJF6UwzSYo0av5Oncv1rOefUnq4WZw9LpRibMtuCyKORpHvTjzVRPYJrOvKpu1_3aEhdqOUD0ICv0QQrElR6HzjzW-PVB_HvKlF5tU_6gMima4MjC6TAlTlA_bvEUDZ-y5IeFDSNk/s400/il_fullxfull.226124315%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Clothespins by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/quotesandnotes?ref=seller_info"><span style="font-size:85%;">Quotes & Notes</span></a></em><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><p><span style="font-size:100%;">I am happy to announce that I am <em>finally</em> done with my classes, exams and marking! <em>Yesssss</em> : )<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">Now it's time to do a bit of Spring cleaning (actually, "a lot" would be more appropriate...) hoping that Spring will eventually come to our part of the globe as we've been under grey and rainy skies for weeks now while I heard that Europe is enjoying sunny days and temperatures over 20 degrees : (</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">This time of the year is also when I usually throw my "Olala Tea and Jewelry Party" at my house, a little private gathering with friends, friends of friends, daughters of friends and occasionally, mothers of friends (but very rarely <em>husbands</em> of friends as they tend to avoid these kinds of parties...) to celebrate Mother's Day and the arrival of Spring.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;">As a gift for those of you who won't be with us, I am offering FREE shipping worldwide in </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/olaladesign"><span style="font-size:100%;">my shop </span></a><span style="font-size:100%;">until May 8th for orders over $40, and I have put a few items on </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Olaladesign?section_id=8028980"><span style="font-size:100%;">sale</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> in order to do a bit of "Spring cleaning".... Enjoy : )<br /></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFpV_djJsmp6uqtGqrSC6mmPOreSZ3CZ01hEJLisFt1ceHEcRMAbNUsxNX-JRZ9Rd0IsL3VuOihNB87YXJeQy01hNofS1p84oExAT_eLjxXy7FPvX1G0mmG0ssdiWHu3owBEz5yVxLwI/s1600/Olala+2011+411.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599993045684718594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDFpV_djJsmp6uqtGqrSC6mmPOreSZ3CZ01hEJLisFt1ceHEcRMAbNUsxNX-JRZ9Rd0IsL3VuOihNB87YXJeQy01hNofS1p84oExAT_eLjxXy7FPvX1G0mmG0ssdiWHu3owBEz5yVxLwI/s400/Olala+2011+411.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetY_V5dEN1OThkrbToQcDTBaBu-VU61QHd7KFrKsbXi4Ug4elC9-Jt3RDBbz8bwnJsaOtfyMP7FviX4y7BGRo8aofU-lL5irQrJwEW4wxwszNJ6U0Zniyv4V6dzbZ_-3A0npGuLCbhZg/s1600/Olala+2011+418.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599992889049892002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjetY_V5dEN1OThkrbToQcDTBaBu-VU61QHd7KFrKsbXi4Ug4elC9-Jt3RDBbz8bwnJsaOtfyMP7FviX4y7BGRo8aofU-lL5irQrJwEW4wxwszNJ6U0Zniyv4V6dzbZ_-3A0npGuLCbhZg/s400/Olala+2011+418.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72923724/napolitain-necklace-multicolor-quartz">"Napolitain"</a> , a necklace composed of delicious multicolor quartz nuggets, a golden Venetian bead, purple lepidolite round beads and lilac Swarovski crystals.</span></em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-24976576102668768992011-04-08T19:16:00.001-07:002011-04-09T00:50:37.448-07:00Pompon-mania!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnn_seaOvqX_PL26mwpIwPnK_FHsgu_oOkU409syb1V04MCt-ZxMz6UEjvsnwo_R4iKPU9-7guuMvYlalOHZMIA8SwjVSNoIqjxz-y3m-_xilKkQeWvxaTSUDk6rdARBhtPol4vIVk81I/s1600/Olala+2011+256.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593403039827806578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnn_seaOvqX_PL26mwpIwPnK_FHsgu_oOkU409syb1V04MCt-ZxMz6UEjvsnwo_R4iKPU9-7guuMvYlalOHZMIA8SwjVSNoIqjxz-y3m-_xilKkQeWvxaTSUDk6rdARBhtPol4vIVk81I/s400/Olala+2011+256.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47_NqPAdgxo8QEvTet8Z2q9nGJz9g8pImkCcU1pmhdQW5Sg31NLiquCboNbpmX-g40tkuHGWPveMU6PZ-VZWsFcl9tq8YB0C6q7npVml25VgbdAI0jrQpUO3m94LJ8dn_LIWk1UMbDtU/s1600/Olala+2011+269.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593402902796064530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47_NqPAdgxo8QEvTet8Z2q9nGJz9g8pImkCcU1pmhdQW5Sg31NLiquCboNbpmX-g40tkuHGWPveMU6PZ-VZWsFcl9tq8YB0C6q7npVml25VgbdAI0jrQpUO3m94LJ8dn_LIWk1UMbDtU/s400/Olala+2011+269.jpg" /></a><br />I've always liked things that dangle and move with the wind, like kites with long tails, wind chimes, flags, banners, lanterns... I've always liked long earrings too, and scarves, and fringes and tassels (or <em>pompons</em> as we call them in French..) that seem to dance with your every step... <br /><br /></div>So you can imagine how happy I was when, one day, a friend of mine gave me a bag full of colorful tassels he had brought back from Morrocco for me! <em>A bag full of pompons...</em> How exciting! So I put a little pompon here, a little pompon there... and then, I forgot about my bag of pompons... <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTLHTlbx_WkVjgwvYa1KMM2WZ5fOKZ4fFpv59KKD4J4dB6Mci2EbAWyR31mAvs-KZuBimv_AXksRZrNAIAHVtCJ9-utvlhbw3lmBEOGpi28thrLLp0kIN4s6PRCATShs6DnNYJmQP7KU/s1600/Olala+2011+288.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 321px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593402626915745426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTLHTlbx_WkVjgwvYa1KMM2WZ5fOKZ4fFpv59KKD4J4dB6Mci2EbAWyR31mAvs-KZuBimv_AXksRZrNAIAHVtCJ9-utvlhbw3lmBEOGpi28thrLLp0kIN4s6PRCATShs6DnNYJmQP7KU/s400/Olala+2011+288.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>...until I started making these new pieces with turquoise and branch coral and a Japanese tensha bead with pink cherry blossoms... suddenly, I remembered my pompons and it was obvious that I needed to add pompons to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71536427/folklore-necklace-turquoise-branch-coral">"Folklore"</a> collection! Aren't these pretty?<br /><br />Mmmm, I can predict more pompons to come in the near future...... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKPpUbbTCSHXnfBAxjGYPDG77mhE5C827nmcdNYJF4grojg23yI6J8DYegMDLjippQ8qfZf-bMMRfTA8EQFfJGLeuwzM75Wx4oQe7AaGs4v-DsrQO9MULip1s1ltaKavuWa7rX5QXcRQ/s1600/m21-81-700-2504-detail-2-2%255B2%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593402124613410690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqKPpUbbTCSHXnfBAxjGYPDG77mhE5C827nmcdNYJF4grojg23yI6J8DYegMDLjippQ8qfZf-bMMRfTA8EQFfJGLeuwzM75Wx4oQe7AaGs4v-DsrQO9MULip1s1ltaKavuWa7rX5QXcRQ/s400/m21-81-700-2504-detail-2-2%255B2%255D.jpg" /></a> </div></div>And just because, I'll leave you with this gorgeous picture of a <a href="http://oddmolly.com/">Odd Molly </a>shirt from the new Spring/Summer collection... Oh, how much I love this Swedish brand, where every piece of clothing is embroidered, crocheted, adorned with fringes and tassels and ribbons and lace and.... I love it : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-46424500492520519972011-03-17T18:39:00.000-07:002011-03-17T20:57:58.046-07:00Bloom?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7ejIPhRn_y8vo54nHTETecEK1bgCo3RUtRUdSo1LfAJTABrMByKq-vuHO2qnSnKz0nYRitm53GhAbyplr6fiTx82NDAOMoQeULMmjqhTHG7li1A4SN4Gsr00VyKOgVBIEQAbT0ZPXBY/s1600/Copy+of+Olala+2011+226.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585229326232175986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7ejIPhRn_y8vo54nHTETecEK1bgCo3RUtRUdSo1LfAJTABrMByKq-vuHO2qnSnKz0nYRitm53GhAbyplr6fiTx82NDAOMoQeULMmjqhTHG7li1A4SN4Gsr00VyKOgVBIEQAbT0ZPXBY/s400/Copy+of+Olala+2011+226.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgn7q0WDsVAwMvrTfQkkKNmiHpVel14cpyjQPgCdwqrC6X9zP0aduCEswNgFBPetzOUM4wcOMKn5y0hGqamW1cwT3SFIIvirVBwiCm6fXLDIMMQSPK6uEKS2GmGiwQwa8QVU2RuXdEsI/s1600/Copy+of+Olala+2011+214.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585229119783967058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHgn7q0WDsVAwMvrTfQkkKNmiHpVel14cpyjQPgCdwqrC6X9zP0aduCEswNgFBPetzOUM4wcOMKn5y0hGqamW1cwT3SFIIvirVBwiCm6fXLDIMMQSPK6uEKS2GmGiwQwa8QVU2RuXdEsI/s400/Copy+of+Olala+2011+214.jpg" /></a><br />Spring is coming.... <em>finally</em>!<br /><br />The last few weeks of winter have been depressing and tiring, full of rainy days and kids being sick.... But now it's time to think of the new season, sunny days, fresh and happy colors!<br /><br />I must say that I needed a bit of a kick in the butt to get my creativity going as I had been quite uninspired since January... The fact that I didn't have <em>any</em> sales on my Etsy site in February obviously did not give me a boost but I guess it was partly my fault as I didn't feel like playing the game of the daily listings and frequent Treasury-making anymore...<br /><br />Anyway, it's always good to take a little break when things get too tedious and repetitive... and, in my case, it looks like it was beneficial as I've been super inspired and productive since last week : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxwRasyLc8CdgwFKC4s3zGTcBFPDGnazyWGezouodZ1mSQZtzRKJmRsHqpcN6blNuzOQkH7myjnMWIdl7na5H8NTLGwpLaxqwvcWv6n0rz6yOCLrg-avrc8Dk9hvvJTANPK8YnVF67RQ/s1600/Copy+of+Olala+2011+294.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 374px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585228926032013490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxwRasyLc8CdgwFKC4s3zGTcBFPDGnazyWGezouodZ1mSQZtzRKJmRsHqpcN6blNuzOQkH7myjnMWIdl7na5H8NTLGwpLaxqwvcWv6n0rz6yOCLrg-avrc8Dk9hvvJTANPK8YnVF67RQ/s400/Copy+of+Olala+2011+294.jpg" /></a><br />Oh, and by the way, the "kick is the butt" was the <a href="http://www.bloommarket.ca/">Bloom Art, Craft and Design Market</a> where I'll be on Sunday, March 20th... right on time for Spring!*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-76515431459054266602011-02-26T23:40:00.001-08:002011-02-28T01:17:56.538-08:00New York in a bag...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDus1fNpIBOvJOIt1N6XMnyZrCzjCLJJpSyyjZAHzoR99ebuYf5j4XFiMOjbfP1YH137LomBY3fr4w8uCe_3pdQanNsoDEX8WvIWtRuAN66OujOsiPjEz2o8ZsFxfOTBOumZ7NK4GFDs/s1600/Olala+2011+120.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578272054443506066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWDus1fNpIBOvJOIt1N6XMnyZrCzjCLJJpSyyjZAHzoR99ebuYf5j4XFiMOjbfP1YH137LomBY3fr4w8uCe_3pdQanNsoDEX8WvIWtRuAN66OujOsiPjEz2o8ZsFxfOTBOumZ7NK4GFDs/s400/Olala+2011+120.jpg" /></a> I'm back!...<br /><br />And I brought back <a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_New%20York%20City%20in%20a%20Bag_10451_10001_46751">New York in a bag</a>... well, a <em>mini</em> version of it! I found these lovely wooden miniature buildings, monuments and cars at the MoMA shop among other goodies that I couldn't resist bringing back in my suitcase <em>(like the </em><a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Matryoshka%20Measuring%20Cups_10451_10001_67715"><em>matryoshka measuring cups</em></a><em>... so cute!).</em><br /><p>I had a wonderful time in the Big Apple and, even though it was a short trip, I did and saw almost everything I really wanted to do/see for my first "adventure" in the big city... I came back home content and full of energy!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3fh7K_wCS4lpZlPj5ScKSghJiVcRX04guWEKjWajl5onI1OuYUJB0Ky4ib_8MicrLveieRM0zQwvDvmO89LBKMbJZjBcB8wzv2iNf6FIOF4yKDWHyTGN21pjE0JZrgb_VGRW5gNuSq0/s1600/Olala+2011+115.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578271731598645618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3fh7K_wCS4lpZlPj5ScKSghJiVcRX04guWEKjWajl5onI1OuYUJB0Ky4ib_8MicrLveieRM0zQwvDvmO89LBKMbJZjBcB8wzv2iNf6FIOF4yKDWHyTGN21pjE0JZrgb_VGRW5gNuSq0/s400/Olala+2011+115.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">Some beautiful felt I bought at </span><a href="http://www.purlsoho.com/purl"><span style="font-size:78%;">Purl Soho</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;">, a paradise for those who like needlework...</span></em><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowCIbLUHq0bZhXTzcZQsUKTQxJPiK35APgzPtDdUarZ2i2nbXW2it9KokQcKQJxeZZZL_amqm2pvWXhtuYC-NfDnaLh52psnNJi30ptFFbqnxUe-6mQrTurdPFe9cXGL5BuYhbZPuJOw/s1600/New+York+121.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578652396523088018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowCIbLUHq0bZhXTzcZQsUKTQxJPiK35APgzPtDdUarZ2i2nbXW2it9KokQcKQJxeZZZL_amqm2pvWXhtuYC-NfDnaLh52psnNJi30ptFFbqnxUe-6mQrTurdPFe9cXGL5BuYhbZPuJOw/s400/New+York+121.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">A cute picture of my friends and me after my shopping spree at Alexis Bittar's on my birthday... Too bad the stuffed zebra wasn't there anymore but it had been replaced by a hybrid warthog/bear and a stylish fox ; )<br /></span></em><br />Now, let's get back to work!*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-59033463903777039512011-02-14T10:32:00.000-08:002011-02-14T10:59:06.684-08:00New York, New York!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJZJ7pmccLL4hRAXKUgsUWORaD2Q9WM8H0Yb3ZUxKvqD_MX33GIFmJAAWzrBEqECjA9GVUDO_yfAWx2ELoM8U2uXFdzyQHKAghtrmy9nIb3Rt3S44SsXCAkT5rYWDw0633roFjzC2dIg/s1600/il_fullxfull.133864698%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573616241453418914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSJZJ7pmccLL4hRAXKUgsUWORaD2Q9WM8H0Yb3ZUxKvqD_MX33GIFmJAAWzrBEqECjA9GVUDO_yfAWx2ELoM8U2uXFdzyQHKAghtrmy9nIb3Rt3S44SsXCAkT5rYWDw0633roFjzC2dIg/s400/il_fullxfull.133864698%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">"First, we take Manhattan" by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/irenesuchocki"><span style="font-size:78%;">Irene Suchocki</span></a></em><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span>Big news : this week, it's my birthday <em>(a big, ugly one with a zero at the end...)</em> and I'm going to celebrate in style! Ten years ago, I promised myself that for my **th birthday, I'll do something super cool like going to New York with a bunch of girlfriends to go shopping, visit museums, see a Broadway show, eat in hip restaurants and giggle all day long....<br /><br />Well, here we are : )<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0uzJP-t46HBZfC3C3G0uz7AHhnVj5jUUoJIwEcQeIIdAiWqr1wfxrD58Ju4b1z1w9tVBsbEeURSRYBtg8IuAfJF4maK3hAPnXisTIDPXJR9soaNVdjMQFWirFqXukuLSWEuSf4MRuGs/s1600/ABSoho.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 197px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573616045762676482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0uzJP-t46HBZfC3C3G0uz7AHhnVj5jUUoJIwEcQeIIdAiWqr1wfxrD58Ju4b1z1w9tVBsbEeURSRYBtg8IuAfJF4maK3hAPnXisTIDPXJR9soaNVdjMQFWirFqXukuLSWEuSf4MRuGs/s400/ABSoho.bmp" /></a><em><span style="font-size:78%;">First stop on Feb. 17th, Alexis Bittar's Soho shop! It's going to be very difficult to pick something among so many beautiful pieces..... I will probably have to buy a few ; )</span></em> <div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOATEc8dPM_AHPFJ6-QcLpLlT2QsEvPlscSb7XEYdz4RIPy62yiIN9OJ2i5tbadoOEzERxuGCBOhS7Z-SG8G77vYyjqmJ_mYb1S0mCU_Vltnr9UHroT0VVp_ILr5l8V9t-VGyLW_EmlB8/s1600/20404836_041_e%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573615009703759538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOATEc8dPM_AHPFJ6-QcLpLlT2QsEvPlscSb7XEYdz4RIPy62yiIN9OJ2i5tbadoOEzERxuGCBOhS7Z-SG8G77vYyjqmJ_mYb1S0mCU_Vltnr9UHroT0VVp_ILr5l8V9t-VGyLW_EmlB8/s400/20404836_041_e%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Ok, in my fantasy world, this is ME on my birthday looking fabulous in my long, long, long Anthropologie dress.... definitely another shop I want to check out!</em><br /><br /></span>Hellooo Manhattan!!!<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-34008300440626338842011-01-31T00:03:00.001-08:002011-01-31T01:20:48.349-08:00The Kiss...<em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3tpqtUpCLdLr0Cq1KxSsPjX2lCjPvsI7MsrWIiUGw44zfd0m79EbRK10gHv36LOS0Wo2JgzRCnoVoHvpErFAIFbCKICksoxIi4HHFi7q-cXVp1n1_y3Np_hR1VqRJvodcXA2e5LXo_E/s1600/Gustav-Klimt-The-Kiss%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568262014726274194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_3tpqtUpCLdLr0Cq1KxSsPjX2lCjPvsI7MsrWIiUGw44zfd0m79EbRK10gHv36LOS0Wo2JgzRCnoVoHvpErFAIFbCKICksoxIi4HHFi7q-cXVp1n1_y3Np_hR1VqRJvodcXA2e5LXo_E/s400/Gustav-Klimt-The-Kiss%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:78%;"><em>The Kiss by Gustav Klimt</em><br /></span><br />Valentine's Day is in two weeks so we've been seeing lots, and lots, <em>and lots </em>of hearts on Etsy since the beginning of January....<br /><br />Of course, after a while, I got into the "mood for love" myself and, looking for some inspiration for my jewelry, I came across some beautiful Venetian glass beads that immediately caught my eye : this style of Venetian glass is called “Klimt” because there is a multitude of colorful dots and a gold foil inside the beads which are reminiscent of Klimt’s Art Nouveau paintings! <em>J'adore</em>!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65iWU8PJLd98w06ad4PpffgRRj7UenQLVwkXafgpsSZRQOmoOuLP32wZFnkkAdxLYMbbPXX-xXdZ_qxAhACO5hXqzmxwvr2IYWkZ0yFtxKvnFEked7Rd2yHlJ5dnPnXYW5QAW3_A6n-A/s1600/Olala+2011+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568258751166511554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65iWU8PJLd98w06ad4PpffgRRj7UenQLVwkXafgpsSZRQOmoOuLP32wZFnkkAdxLYMbbPXX-xXdZ_qxAhACO5hXqzmxwvr2IYWkZ0yFtxKvnFEked7Rd2yHlJ5dnPnXYW5QAW3_A6n-A/s400/Olala+2011+007.jpg" /></a><br />So I bought this magnificent 35 mm golden heart that I attached to a trio of chains with different shapes and colors in order to create a lace effect that is both sexy and mysterious : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9k567mlk815Q_3tXXD-lFdNoBsx3ICr0ltypx1o4VGrp2U4BG1MymxqbrcYARSDQNrbTyjvPBN5_1-AIiayvlbONTxh7LPn9ER4WKibZqI8O54ZqufZbgvrjOAwH-6LUphqIqJKkMAn8/s1600/Olala+2011+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568258387561918146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9k567mlk815Q_3tXXD-lFdNoBsx3ICr0ltypx1o4VGrp2U4BG1MymxqbrcYARSDQNrbTyjvPBN5_1-AIiayvlbONTxh7LPn9ER4WKibZqI8O54ZqufZbgvrjOAwH-6LUphqIqJKkMAn8/s400/Olala+2011+003.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>Weekend à Venise - Venetian glass heart pendant, Siam red Swarovski crystal, Czech glass flowers, trio of gunmetal and gold plated chains</em><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IwYFk2YPN8qpPtY2cX6ozSxu50zot__pmcIICFo-Vtduw8_xGbTIScDRgmWAM6hEuUuw9wy-hMB2zR7eGQ0JYAfSpnbAaEipWRP51AyAKbznnF1EJtrFeNT-6HhML_GyO1X2ujfXelE/s1600/Olala+2011+015.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568258167982641986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-IwYFk2YPN8qpPtY2cX6ozSxu50zot__pmcIICFo-Vtduw8_xGbTIScDRgmWAM6hEuUuw9wy-hMB2zR7eGQ0JYAfSpnbAaEipWRP51AyAKbznnF1EJtrFeNT-6HhML_GyO1X2ujfXelE/s400/Olala+2011+015.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>The matching earrings...</em><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXXxOXubkIP_t0284rFFzzJbE_ruZjl5An4v5hXL_n2gUlzwyyHinIuhDa_EXYKW4l9sOdzFx97IFlQihyphenhyphenBPYlltRZkBved3sOCi2Z20QbI62Af-dDGufSDTKRp2Q-soUxlspDuLoli4/s1600/Olala+2011+044.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568257981713689410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXXxOXubkIP_t0284rFFzzJbE_ruZjl5An4v5hXL_n2gUlzwyyHinIuhDa_EXYKW4l9sOdzFx97IFlQihyphenhyphenBPYlltRZkBved3sOCi2Z20QbI62Af-dDGufSDTKRp2Q-soUxlspDuLoli4/s400/Olala+2011+044.jpg" /></span></a><br />For this bracelet, I combined two different shapes of Klimt Venetian glass, a flat square and a cube, with beautiful tiger’s eye square beads spaced with light topaz Swarovski crystals. With its rich yellow and golden brown stripes, Tiger’s eye is an amazing and mesmerizing stone... that's why I named this bracelet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66852996/hypnose-bracelet-klimt-style-venetian"><em>"Hypnose"</em></a> ...*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-37435315910054469172011-01-19T23:47:00.001-08:002011-01-20T00:56:48.524-08:00Macadam memories...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscVm9E6LNoAHPWoLPEF6D-_cjqTby1PBhsGw-CEZkUVypVENFRMyO0wGcwS32XqhVoExMNrMCFMakn9pretOuEJpBdd4RUvRa7sM1VZPKnh7AFROrmRqYpqefWsIf4acqhTvP3isrIt4/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+787.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscVm9E6LNoAHPWoLPEF6D-_cjqTby1PBhsGw-CEZkUVypVENFRMyO0wGcwS32XqhVoExMNrMCFMakn9pretOuEJpBdd4RUvRa7sM1VZPKnh7AFROrmRqYpqefWsIf4acqhTvP3isrIt4/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+787.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564189128680225330" /></a>I received a pretty cool dish for Christmas, it was a present from a friend who lives in France... It looks like a cake stand but it is made of grey steel with a white patina.<br /><br />The first thing I thought when I opened the box was : "Wow, this is going to be fabulous to take pictures of my jewelry!"... <em>(I can't help it!) </em>And indeed, I think my new <a href="http://designsbyolala.blogspot.com/2010/11/macadam.html">"Macadam"</a> necklace and earrings with black lava and purple wool felt balls are really looking good with <em>Le </em>dish in the background : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlWMt7IVp7lt3ChZT_V0Mf22KmCclVhgfS57TXrXuKM0DP3X-9MX4L31iiuacvtQ18otYKSwKq03DJrCq-IjMS03R3T8XM-9qYo73c8C_s9GLPK0Myka6ip1F3z_vpMAmKnere8_0OlI/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+818.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564171936147616962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlWMt7IVp7lt3ChZT_V0Mf22KmCclVhgfS57TXrXuKM0DP3X-9MX4L31iiuacvtQ18otYKSwKq03DJrCq-IjMS03R3T8XM-9qYo73c8C_s9GLPK0Myka6ip1F3z_vpMAmKnere8_0OlI/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+818.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">(There is also a charcoal grey and a teal blue version of these in my Etsy </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Olaladesign?ref=top_trail"><span style="font-size:85%;">shop</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">.)</span></em><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span>I must say that this dish brings back a lot of childhood memories because its style and material make me think of Parisian galvanized steel fountains, shop displays and café chairs just like the Tolix "Marais" chair that has been on my wishlist for the longest time...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMz_tOsAlKn9MFikgXBlHhqxXLU2rIEAF3krWMdrUD0pIImgclYYawswvfw4RKrTdPHlkwEuRrpr-AtVrOE727PxthGC6UEZIGmiwOKqoLwOvFL8j7q_B69TJfX8grDwEHAnw4Gep9ME/s1600/tolix+marais+a+chair%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564171612562429426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMz_tOsAlKn9MFikgXBlHhqxXLU2rIEAF3krWMdrUD0pIImgclYYawswvfw4RKrTdPHlkwEuRrpr-AtVrOE727PxthGC6UEZIGmiwOKqoLwOvFL8j7q_B69TJfX8grDwEHAnw4Gep9ME/s400/tolix+marais+a+chair%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><em>(I love this chair!)</em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-82799091198116829292011-01-12T23:25:00.001-08:002011-01-20T00:57:26.434-08:00Coeurs de fleur...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aGeWr-WZlzTyX5ITxM96Uq4lDJkA_xsg2o5iEyCIuVCv__an7FxLrKUgdYSh7bHVG8XFs5UC2QhnQ6bVVkttuWTb_RsVGJjPRAEdfi_YTgOxsXDWZzlJZlr9LtGf5nlTrfz5N6qlZ_g/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+832.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-aGeWr-WZlzTyX5ITxM96Uq4lDJkA_xsg2o5iEyCIuVCv__an7FxLrKUgdYSh7bHVG8XFs5UC2QhnQ6bVVkttuWTb_RsVGJjPRAEdfi_YTgOxsXDWZzlJZlr9LtGf5nlTrfz5N6qlZ_g/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+832.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561570207263375778" /></a>There's something I have been wanting to do for a while : a year and a half ago, at the Fab Fair, I had bought some pretty ceramic buttons handmade by a local artist, <a href="http://designsbyolala.blogspot.com/2009/06/meeting-grace.html">Eikcam</a>, who became a good friend of mine soon afterwards... <br /><br />At first, I thought I would use these flower buttons for necklaces but there was also the option of using them for brooches...<br /><br />A year and a half later, I finally took my sewing kit out... and I am really happy to introduce my new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65281987/coeur-de-fleur-flower-heart-brooch"><em>"Coeurs de fleur"</em></a> brooches : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPiBDIGsYDLoJoL0-WXGy86FYiksLsuyGNUT_jeu7RBvC_bsAK-YqjcuWiWFeIyrV1_zih7cDej_zzFNN3AS7YwMS_jmNDGTs7TCjBDURfVRgvBU2CqLI3_zV4VEaab3Ed-H71_OS3tAs/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+611.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPiBDIGsYDLoJoL0-WXGy86FYiksLsuyGNUT_jeu7RBvC_bsAK-YqjcuWiWFeIyrV1_zih7cDej_zzFNN3AS7YwMS_jmNDGTs7TCjBDURfVRgvBU2CqLI3_zV4VEaab3Ed-H71_OS3tAs/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+611.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561570001305200626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSBS0SGJJ3RFnlWIz1UJj18FA06fLeYwqvZ11iQs9MyyGJp56VR0EBhzjFRT84hTnB5g9UD98H6Bg6Py1280leHolmCYTl5ZGOzaPPQczsy2LJQFUuJzeYdUx8ug0WnZ6nJjVoMg3d5c/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+613.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSBS0SGJJ3RFnlWIz1UJj18FA06fLeYwqvZ11iQs9MyyGJp56VR0EBhzjFRT84hTnB5g9UD98H6Bg6Py1280leHolmCYTl5ZGOzaPPQczsy2LJQFUuJzeYdUx8ug0WnZ6nJjVoMg3d5c/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+613.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561569014892627634" /></a><br />The idea here was to keep the design simple to emphasize the details of the buttons.<br /><br />I chose to use two layers of felt of the same color to make a flower around the "flower heart" but, as I love to play with colors, I decided to introduce bright colored embroidery threads to sew the button to the felt flower... and then, I let the threads loose to give a poetic touch to the composition : )<br /><br /><em>Et voilà!</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L5e1A62m_LrPThDaZEImDPPsBfMqLhPASW5f5GHt1qc4sozij7fSnYPG3um7l_sO1Bx0IiFuTfi9p1WhxjH1HgX69yxeXUkAqXHPa2Iw8GvhNuVC_j30W4Xr42tLp-Tqq9wNq2iKJ5M/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+629.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0L5e1A62m_LrPThDaZEImDPPsBfMqLhPASW5f5GHt1qc4sozij7fSnYPG3um7l_sO1Bx0IiFuTfi9p1WhxjH1HgX69yxeXUkAqXHPa2Iw8GvhNuVC_j30W4Xr42tLp-Tqq9wNq2iKJ5M/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+629.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561568765918951410" /></a>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-34783456038885991992011-01-02T02:05:00.001-08:002011-01-02T02:32:22.926-08:00Happy New Year 2011In case you are wondering what I've been up to for the last 4 weeks, well.... let's see : there was basically a lot of rushing - rushing to finish my classes and then, rushing to mark exams, rushing to buy Christmas presents, wrap Christmas presents, mail Christmas presents (to my family and friends in France.... of course, they all arrived <em>AFTER</em> Christmas, darn!), rushing to attend Christmas markets with my Olala jewelry, rushing to finish custom orders, pack orders, mail orders, all of these before December 23rd............... oh, and I forgot to mention my son's 6th birthday party!<br /><br />So, right now, I'm enjoying a little break : )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTfAeKnXYO8izaUAoCuoYXnZ4oOBse6XxBPnPVYUAT30bPJQsUCaYWB4NQAqtn7osSuNRu40RwBX5wJtJvWsYhR_gQqBGyDg6tWJgqpApSDPF_s-tfsIO8PRBhvBIe5Lzlv4XP-Y-l58/s1600/Noel+2010+052.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTfAeKnXYO8izaUAoCuoYXnZ4oOBse6XxBPnPVYUAT30bPJQsUCaYWB4NQAqtn7osSuNRu40RwBX5wJtJvWsYhR_gQqBGyDg6tWJgqpApSDPF_s-tfsIO8PRBhvBIe5Lzlv4XP-Y-l58/s400/Noel+2010+052.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557527874170116818" /></a><br />As well as a box of Lego Star Wars, Santa brought a little kitten to my youngest son this year (the cat's name is JoJo... what else could you expect from a 6-year-old?... come one, at least it's not Buttcheek or Fartflake!!!) and here's what I was doing on the 1st day of January 2011 : building Darth Vador's space ship with JoJo taking a nap on the empty box!... Life is good!<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU and try to take it easy : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-49511579250641389752010-12-01T16:47:00.000-08:002010-12-02T00:50:00.127-08:00The Advent Calendar Sale Game...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolrZVgcahQ0A3yU-bHyjNQBzfxN78EH07a8-DXKbqUNaSDlfJ_unL3p_0lrD7__vgeIDCDu0Bp099JFJg2xKFlgCjH35vJ5lN2AGiQFZuF6ZR0mNNqhrDrAaZsHczqN3ge3NHTkh8Hrk/s1600/il_fullxfull.193003235%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjolrZVgcahQ0A3yU-bHyjNQBzfxN78EH07a8-DXKbqUNaSDlfJ_unL3p_0lrD7__vgeIDCDu0Bp099JFJg2xKFlgCjH35vJ5lN2AGiQFZuF6ZR0mNNqhrDrAaZsHczqN3ge3NHTkh8Hrk/s400/il_fullxfull.193003235%255B1%255D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545881378409033954" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62736059/farmhouse-garland-advent-calendar-kit"><em>Advent calendar kit by Hello Magpie</em></a><br /><br />Incredible : today, it's December 1st!!! The golden colors of autumn are long gone, the days are getting shorter, darker and colder <em>(it even snowed last week!) </em> and everybody is already thinking about Christmas.... <em>Christmas!</em>... can you believe it?!?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkD5CM4k1gmuRpgtC5qr4IfYIS9kE3JQdEAM9UDKPs0QG_ldwj4KHXxg24BQ5x3SOs5ezqy7194-2PrzfO6bvPz3gOkp1kAv_nAnWwJvxo85OQ1DfcibanOgDBWZhSx5xw2HFMMl2aprQ/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+444.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkD5CM4k1gmuRpgtC5qr4IfYIS9kE3JQdEAM9UDKPs0QG_ldwj4KHXxg24BQ5x3SOs5ezqy7194-2PrzfO6bvPz3gOkp1kAv_nAnWwJvxo85OQ1DfcibanOgDBWZhSx5xw2HFMMl2aprQ/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+444.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545881161773310866" /></a><br />So, in order to make this hectic season a bit more <em>fun</em>, I've decided to launch a little game : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Olaladesign?section_id=7598724">the Advent Calendar Sale game</a>! <br />The rules are simple : every day until Christmas, I will select ONE item from my shop and put it on sale (10% off) until the end of the day... There will be a total of 24 items selected every day among earrings, bracelets, necklaces and brooches : )<br /><br />Today's item is my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42389923/advent-calendar-sale-lampions-jaunes">"Lampions jaunes" </a> earrings :<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIbAMtUpP5ZWMX6mg_1a9jGIaHZkg5AfXN9nTJ8kWlv-WZrejFLale1oPlsTR421mhH-HwomvFDWO7Hlm4OC7eVjSBnkp-pPbi0Ck55LQn-2E0jdF5b4jnzz8d2mDHegK72ZML4KQu5M/s1600/Olala+Spring+2010+407.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIbAMtUpP5ZWMX6mg_1a9jGIaHZkg5AfXN9nTJ8kWlv-WZrejFLale1oPlsTR421mhH-HwomvFDWO7Hlm4OC7eVjSBnkp-pPbi0Ck55LQn-2E0jdF5b4jnzz8d2mDHegK72ZML4KQu5M/s400/Olala+Spring+2010+407.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545880964622838130" /></a><br />What will it be tomorrow?...<br /><br />PS : Look at my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Olala-design/211197412829">Facebook Fan Page </a>to see which items have already been selected.*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-34728814834855960232010-11-07T15:15:00.001-08:002011-01-20T00:36:21.089-08:00Macadam<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpxyTV2LrMDH1dIfZaVAeHMVtGISC0Y8n4ddmu8-Wu1yYdbHZPy1ieEWrAleGSfe4bH4QpGvjXGOSGIjL9W31gVDhuSnQjXdwOh-uMV5Buf-fzI7HLqR4UMn2t0vjbAzPtCcSVoa3eh4/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+356.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536950949746779970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpxyTV2LrMDH1dIfZaVAeHMVtGISC0Y8n4ddmu8-Wu1yYdbHZPy1ieEWrAleGSfe4bH4QpGvjXGOSGIjL9W31gVDhuSnQjXdwOh-uMV5Buf-fzI7HLqR4UMn2t0vjbAzPtCcSVoa3eh4/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+356.jpg" /></a><br />Last winter, I discovered black lava and in no time, black lava beads had become really hot <em>(good one!) </em>in jewelry... I did a bit of research on the symbolism of black lava and I liked what I found : a stone of strength and fertility. It is said to provide stability in times of change and to help dissipate anger. <em>Exactly what I need!</em><br /><br />As lava beads are porous and not very shiny, I thought that their "roughness" would be perfectly complemented by the softness of wool felt. So... I came up with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60767605/macadam-bracelet-black-lava-wool-felt?ref=v1_other_1">"Macadam"</a> collection that I personally find very urban chic and comfortably feminine : )<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYfoBzpkQJx06BeC70h8sERiC4Fzvv29XU5AKPjdPfsCOjIsDQvbV6uFDaIyV0BNuh7nbjEs-K1No59_c2Cz-c2gdgyZgnKWq6d7v5PNwY262jp78tKs9pdHaRP5mZ3aCFOmnuBzDI2c/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+349.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536950793800510946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidYfoBzpkQJx06BeC70h8sERiC4Fzvv29XU5AKPjdPfsCOjIsDQvbV6uFDaIyV0BNuh7nbjEs-K1No59_c2Cz-c2gdgyZgnKWq6d7v5PNwY262jp78tKs9pdHaRP5mZ3aCFOmnuBzDI2c/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+349.jpg" /></a><em>"Macadam" necklace with black lava round beads, charcoal grey wool felt balls and shiny grey Czech glass seed beads</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIJIEIt_ZPqmvUIFE54qHoRGVYYKnq-2d4pYQd0agtgxnX7Qsu7diwWhe9FCX1YLlblhMnhk7N5ny0Rod5Nyr4dFsxDCwG9HnesJeAy5j8FvLWftvgwnUqSihz_BTKQ-feyEbB3ulbpc/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+327.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536950568618151826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIJIEIt_ZPqmvUIFE54qHoRGVYYKnq-2d4pYQd0agtgxnX7Qsu7diwWhe9FCX1YLlblhMnhk7N5ny0Rod5Nyr4dFsxDCwG9HnesJeAy5j8FvLWftvgwnUqSihz_BTKQ-feyEbB3ulbpc/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+327.jpg" /></a><em>"Macadam" bracelet with black lava beads, wool felt balls and Czech glass mounted on an elastic and finished with a sexy bow of black satin ruffled ribbon</em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvC8yM8FUieTXG8ytyDMy8pOQuz2ppP0UBIRrFcUTEDHxpPm6gw0sMBfk2_-x40JEOaSqEGGYq19Otee7jXl02BBPwVo9wkzL-G7bxLhPRCtNoCKwaTxi33-ULzpkgk6z8MYlhG8xZbI/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+377.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536950434532218546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvC8yM8FUieTXG8ytyDMy8pOQuz2ppP0UBIRrFcUTEDHxpPm6gw0sMBfk2_-x40JEOaSqEGGYq19Otee7jXl02BBPwVo9wkzL-G7bxLhPRCtNoCKwaTxi33-ULzpkgk6z8MYlhG8xZbI/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+377.jpg" /></a><em>"Macadam" earrings with black lava and charcoal grey wool felt balls hanging from lovely sterling silver flower earwires</em><br /><br />Soon, I'll have a teal blue version of my Macadam collection... of course, black and blue, I couldn't resist!<br /><em>To be continued...</em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-11372385701945816222010-10-30T15:02:00.001-07:002010-10-30T15:22:50.929-07:00Spice Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt7os07ET7wHLfYF8a7IzEw85ekvewNyt4PMGSveGpGYcewJgQ-COj_6quXxeWMsHq_fnBThvnV5HPMjP6eGd5FXzEwNMjHa0FBlamFF37-hVJWktrbXTXsi9ne0kh7TLH5wZwLRI_-w/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+316.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt7os07ET7wHLfYF8a7IzEw85ekvewNyt4PMGSveGpGYcewJgQ-COj_6quXxeWMsHq_fnBThvnV5HPMjP6eGd5FXzEwNMjHa0FBlamFF37-hVJWktrbXTXsi9ne0kh7TLH5wZwLRI_-w/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+316.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533963677271235938" /></a>Already the end of October... The kids are decorating the house for Halloween tomorrow and I am preparing for <a href="http://www.portobellowest.com/?location=van">Portobello West Market </a>that will also be tomorrow... Yes, <em>it sucks</em>, I'll have to pack up and rush back home at the end of the day to be there for "trick or treat"... Can't miss that!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxWlAl_HWvKD8CHIxbEW-tGgZzSxIu0aGCb-S0blEhefvwgx4AsDdlLpnFKNOsr21dh3pB6rFIr9-mxTvXjnCc3cz9UgWJr3KRKfeMtnu8YqYNRuLp7l031N4tZoMPwTK2TrTs4eoJ1Q/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+274.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxWlAl_HWvKD8CHIxbEW-tGgZzSxIu0aGCb-S0blEhefvwgx4AsDdlLpnFKNOsr21dh3pB6rFIr9-mxTvXjnCc3cz9UgWJr3KRKfeMtnu8YqYNRuLp7l031N4tZoMPwTK2TrTs4eoJ1Q/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+274.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533963511821815522" /></a>Here's a little sneak peek at what I'll be having on my table at the Market : some new "One thousand and One Nights" necklaces and earrings in spicy colors : paprika, saffron, cinnamon, curry and thyme...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaIL1yu7KFizKsnVFnj774IW40GvY0yXCZz_XXIeGdGhRMMuiJY1Y_H-sQOQ3JLmhht-S4HLww5W1m_VWd7s1mv2bbwTO7rWbSK9PHp_vyCsDCYA2WstGdujVsC8p7OepNM_05OEajqM/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+302.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaIL1yu7KFizKsnVFnj774IW40GvY0yXCZz_XXIeGdGhRMMuiJY1Y_H-sQOQ3JLmhht-S4HLww5W1m_VWd7s1mv2bbwTO7rWbSK9PHp_vyCsDCYA2WstGdujVsC8p7OepNM_05OEajqM/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+302.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533963356513515122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycAxLF0mAt6289mdFexnVDB41Ww21etj_J3iGjrER2o4q5qkbk8zeER6jWsPl4AQrYvgGJZyX0dNwGYNBoU_y0tpcCUSf8rZCEtuRSVL67q9MJjSs8YD4OkfLaFh7wAE1A4OABGokcpI/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+306.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhycAxLF0mAt6289mdFexnVDB41Ww21etj_J3iGjrER2o4q5qkbk8zeER6jWsPl4AQrYvgGJZyX0dNwGYNBoU_y0tpcCUSf8rZCEtuRSVL67q9MJjSs8YD4OkfLaFh7wAE1A4OABGokcpI/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+306.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533963188939365026" /></a><em>"Mille et une nuits" necklaces and earrings - Swarovski crystal baroque pendants, Moroccan silk beads in paprika, saffron, cinnamon, curry and thyme</em>*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6381805906781599564.post-66982117279115425672010-10-25T01:45:00.001-07:002010-10-25T02:20:34.819-07:00J'aime les feuilles d'automne!The other day, I walked out of my house and I saw this :<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBmnjTTGKtuqea-hC5h4h1xfNcx7c9bDwn-pmmnCYUyr6j4bBRDT-0yOE-2SKHslPmO-3PMNfR7g6pdkRKvxf01U9J_s91YJb8a65tegVox_tmr6fDG95cKPElpr9bCHMBFXzeZ5AJSs/s1600/Automne+2010+040.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBmnjTTGKtuqea-hC5h4h1xfNcx7c9bDwn-pmmnCYUyr6j4bBRDT-0yOE-2SKHslPmO-3PMNfR7g6pdkRKvxf01U9J_s91YJb8a65tegVox_tmr6fDG95cKPElpr9bCHMBFXzeZ5AJSs/s400/Automne+2010+040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531902685223446018" /></a>The early evening sun made the autumn foliage look so bright, so golden, it was purely delightful! <br /><br />The next day, I went on a special hunt : I had to find some leaves, some autumn leaves, to use to give a "fall mood" to my Etsy pictures... <br />You would think that this is easy enough, that anybody can do that but hey, I live in a city and in a city, you look kind of weird when you stare at the trees, when you observe branches and the shape of leaves, and<em> really </em>you feel like you are stealing something when you pick a few leaves and a branch or two!... <em>that's why </em>I took my little boy with me, just to pretend I was doing it for him in case I would get "caught" stealing some dead leaves on the street... <em>shameless </em>mom I tell you!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFfVaSWX2beM35dFq4R74ZwkAW5_5aveB_Y87EUjFvBHUGwUsOA2chmBi91tuGAZRsFtAPGFZU8hSUxMreUtLevNz9FQSD5IXPni7t3ETLJMEElu9RVmL2RUXHrHXVexZsSPY3pHHXZU/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+236.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqFfVaSWX2beM35dFq4R74ZwkAW5_5aveB_Y87EUjFvBHUGwUsOA2chmBi91tuGAZRsFtAPGFZU8hSUxMreUtLevNz9FQSD5IXPni7t3ETLJMEElu9RVmL2RUXHrHXVexZsSPY3pHHXZU/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+236.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531902398463559762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeViH9aHxJqP9SZ2Ncf7tPtm3SQKRFZ_LTDgW20ABdLsAmKR9Mz64Cesm4mNJSEcUwhpjK9cCZcrTkXig2hS7SeECcw11F-IwMD5JZBhhKRcgilZqAXjXCz0jofdE4fXH8ALu-SkrnKo/s1600/Olala+Fall+2010+158.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDeViH9aHxJqP9SZ2Ncf7tPtm3SQKRFZ_LTDgW20ABdLsAmKR9Mz64Cesm4mNJSEcUwhpjK9cCZcrTkXig2hS7SeECcw11F-IwMD5JZBhhKRcgilZqAXjXCz0jofdE4fXH8ALu-SkrnKo/s400/Olala+Fall+2010+158.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531902158063765266" /></a>Here's a <em>deluxe </em>pair of earrings featuring beautiful Swarovski crystal branches and small baroque pendants that play the part of the leaves in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58627380/jardin-dautomne-autumn-garden-de-luxe">"autumn garden"</a> composition... Believe me, these ones are striking in real life! And they glow almost as much as the early evening sun on the autumn foliage : )*olala* designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445395263036456322noreply@blogger.com1