Beth Millner

Needing to go to bed, but I have just finished a bunch of correction and we are in the closing scenes of Ocean's 12 on TV ... so a quick blog post is what is needed to round off a wonderful weekend where I got the opportunity dress up and chat with lots of old friends.

I came across this etsy shop and I love the stuff that Beth Millner is doing. Isn't the bee gorgeous!

When I buy jewelry it has to be hard wearing and it has to last more than a season of wearing. I like modern pieces that have a classic edge to them. Victoria Mason is an excellent example of a Melbourne artist doing what I would call timeless pieces. Her name is definitely on my Christmas List this year.

I spent far too long on Beth's blog tonight looking at her ideas and posts about her creative process. I love the way she shows you the different ideas and techniques that she has used in preparing her jewelry.

The Strawberry Lovers series is unlike anything I have seen elsewhere. I am not sure if something like this would suit me, but it is lovely anyway!

I done jewelry bead work in the past and enjoy putting pieces together, but I would love to learn a bit more about silver smithing and silver casting.

Crafty Goodness today

Tori and I are up bright and early as there is much to do today. Tori and Andreas fly off to Germany next week and there is lots to pack and organise ..

If you are in Melbourne today there is no excuse to be bored as there is so much on!

Taken by my gorgeous Husband at Docklands, Melbourne

Craft Expo is on at the Old Exhibition Buildings. I hear you groan "not another craft expo", we are a bit blessed with expo's that happen every 2 -3 months. But this seems to be the last one before the Christmas madness. I hope that they have some interesting Christmas ideas.

Finders Keepers has it's first market on today in Melbourne, previously a popular Sydney event. It's a two day event, but the good stuff will probably be all gone today! There are lots of local bloggers and designers on show including Yardage Design, and my favourite local silversmith Victoria Mason.

Sisters Market is on at the Brunswick Town Hall. I know that Mecino will be there with her lovely jewelry. I always get a comment when I wear her creations to work.

And if that is not enough, check out Whitehat for listings of more markets in the South Eastern and Outer Eastern Suburbs.

Tori and I are going to hop on the tram and wander down to the Craft Expo to give Dadda some "me" time before he has to spend 2 1/2 weeks with a 3 year old continuously ..