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Friday, November 20, 2015
New trend - the knuckle rings
What do you think of this new jewellery trend? Do you like knuckle rings? Everybody seems to make them! Do you see many girls wearing them, though? How new is this trend anyway?
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| Diamond knuckle ring (more knuckle rings on etsy) |
Looks like it was around since the 15th century! We just cannot invent anything new in jewellery trends, can we? :)
Wealthy people (not just women) wore them to show that they they did not need to work with their own hands. This is exactly why I cannot wear them. I use my hands way to often and I am afraid to loose the knuckle rings. I guess, I have nothing to be proud of! :)
Here are a couple of pictures with the close-up hands for you to look at the knuckle rings that were worn 500 years ago:
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Swabian master (Southern Germany) (XV c.). Portrait of a woman from a family of Hofer (c. 1480) (London, National Gallery)
Close-up:
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Sibylla Sambetha, 1480. Oil on oak panel painting by Hans Memling
Close-up:
Do you wear knuckle rings? If you do not, would you wear them?
Jewellery masterpieces. Enamelled bow necklace, ca. 1660
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| Enamelled gold set with table-cut diamonds, hung with a pearl and a large polished sapphire The central bow is a magnificent example of a mid-17th century jewel. The painted opaque enamel was a recent innovation, said to have been developed by a Frenchman, Jean Toutin of Châteaudun. This striking colour combination was much used in enamels around this date. |
Throwback Thursday
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| Sydney Opera House, 2011. We still regret that did not try harder to get in (there were no tickets and we did not try to buy them from somebody just before the show). This building is in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. |
DIY Watermelon carving
This is a guest post by Vlad from Culinary Design Group company. I always wondered how the watermelons were carved (I love carving!), so I jumped on the opportunity to publish this DIY when I was offered it!
Here is Vlad's instruction:
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Today I will show you how to carve beautiful roses in a watermelon. All you need for a tool is one Thai carving knife (short knife with a narrow thin blade).
You can also use this technique for carving many different vegetables, such as potatoes, radishes, zucchini, etc.
Watch the video, or use the step by step instructions below.
First, remove the green peel from the half the watermelon to see the white layer.
Mark the circles for the future roses. This can be done by hand, with a compass, a glass or a cup. The diameter of the roses is up to you anywhere from 5 to 15 cm. If your watermelon is large you might be able to carve 3 to 5 roses on it. Make a 3-4 cm (1,5 inches) deep cuts along the circle.
Cut out the narrow rims around the circumferences (see the picture below):
Make each rose wider and wider until they start overlapping each other.
At the end you will get a beautiful watermelon covered with flowers!
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TOP10 Accent chairs for home decor
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
How do you like the idea of placing an accent chair to a right place in your home? There are spots in the big rooms that are missing something... a piece of art, perhaps? Well, a piece of art can be in a form of a chair. Why not! This is my choice of Top 10 accent chairs that you can actually buy on Etsy (I like to create lists that can be used, not just looked at):
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| Rocking chair by reedhansuld |
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| Skull chair by chicsindesigndotcom |
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| Madonna chair by GasparDeJFurniture |
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| Wrought iron unicycle stool by CanadianWesternLife |
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| Vintage bench from privcollector |
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| Modern wood chair by nicklopezart |
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| Dandelion stools by hellodesignk |
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| Armchair "Bohême" by meublesdesbois |
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| Butterfly chair by LifestyleByCara |
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| Acrylic Chair for kids by Lifeix |
Jewellery masterpieces. Fulco di Verdura
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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| Fulco di Verdura. 62 rubies, 232 diamonds |
DIY Carnival masks by Svetlana Efremova
My today's guest blogger is Svetlana Efremova. She is a carnival mask artist. What a wonderful field! I am jealous! Why have I not think of this? :) Too late for me to switch, but maybe one day I will follow her wonderful DIY and decorate a mask if I have a carnival to go to!
Here is Svetlana's instruction:
Here is Svetlana's instruction:
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I would like to show you how to make the masks for your home decor. It is a rather unusual decor and it can surprise your guests! The masks can go to your wall by themselves or you can place them in a frame. Use mirrors and built-in lights for a more festive look. You can make collages using these masks too! Get really creative and you can make a unique gift! Who would not like to receive a gift with a story behind it?
Of course, these masks can be used for wearing to a carnival or a costume party too! Will you stay unnoticed wearing a mask like this? I do not think so!
Of course, these masks can be used for wearing to a carnival or a costume party too! Will you stay unnoticed wearing a mask like this? I do not think so!
I'll show you how to make an enigmatic mask... mysterious mask called "Midnight". Midnight is the time of dreams when the Universe smells with the stars...
You will need:
- Pre-made plastic mask (plastic is more resistant to the external impacts and strain if compared to papier-mache for example). A porcelain mask is good too.- Acrylic gold paint, preferably "Royal Gold"
- Acrylic black paint
- Craquelure lacquer
- Acrylic gold contour
- Acrylic gold contour
- Acrylic lacquer
- Hot glue gun
- Masking tape
- Decorative gold cord
- Gold glitter,black leaves sequins, gold stars sequins, circle sequins and black rhinestones.
- Gold glitter,black leaves sequins, gold stars sequins, circle sequins and black rhinestones.
I also attached the gold cord around the face:
Then I attached more glitter, the gold stars and the circles sequins. Now it is done!
I re-named this mask into "The Midnight Secret".
I could stop here, but I wanted to decorate the mask more. I made it even more gorgeous and eye-catching by adding a black veil that I decorated with the sequins and the stars. I secured the veil with the glue gun. Then I added some long and sparkly earrings!
I could stop here too. However, I think it is going to look better as a wall decor. I attached the mask to a framed mirror.
There are two ways I can show the mask off. The first look is enigmatic with the black veil over the it's face:
There are two ways I can show the mask off. The first look is enigmatic with the black veil over the it's face:
I hope you enjoyed this DIY and that you are encouraged to try and decorate your own mask!
Svetlana Efremova
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Here are few more finished masks for your inspiration:
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