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Some new jewels I’ve been making…

prettyoungthing — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:53:51 +0000

Some new yummy jewels I have been making over at mysweetmuse;

Vintage LARGE Silver Sands and Luxe Rhinestones Brooch

Vintage Brooch with Rhinestone Centre

Vintage Silver Sands and Pearls Brooch

Vintage Flower with mixed semi precious stones.

Vintage flower with semi precious stones

Vintage Tone Pastel Pearls and Crystals

Vintage Coral Flower with Pastel Pearls

Vintage Coral Flower with Pastel pearls

BABIES! Brisbane Newborn Photographer

prettyoungthing — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:09:07 +0000

Lately, I have had the absolute pleasure of photographing gorgeous babies…..and seeing as I’m ridiculously clucky and totally in love with newborns, this mix of cameras and babies is SUCH a happy place for me!!! Come and take a look at more of my work HERE!

I have been making…..

prettyoungthing — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:29:29 +0000

Over the past 3 months, mysweetmuse (my jewellery label) has been growing and evolving! Stunning vintage treasures have been daily transformed into modern, statement jewellery with feminine and vintage twist! If you like jewellery with a heart and soul and adore having treasures that are unique and a little different, then COME AND FAN ME on Facebook! View my photoalbums on my fan page to see the full collection!

Vintage metal flower rings with stunning swarovski centres

Intricate vintage 1950s Japanese glass stone with floral carved design.

Pretty Posie, a sweet cluster of vintage flowers all centred with glittering swarovski crystals and hung on sterling silver earwires.

Blossom Garland, a sweet row of vintage flowers all centred with glittering swarovski crystals and hung on gold hoops

The filly and her filigree, vintage flower bracelet and ring with swarovski centres

2 coral rows with czech crystals, swarovski centred vintage flower and 3 layers of old gold chain

PrettyThingsFriday…..

prettyoungthing — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:45:45 +0000

I know, I know, I’ve been a bit absent over the last 2 weeks!! We’ve had friends staying with their children, so we have been off seeing the sights and entertaining in our fair Capital!! In other news, I got a jazzy new camera in the mail (Nikon D90, HOORAY!), so I have been out and about shooting anything and everything!!! This weekend I am meeting a new friend, seeing Coco Avant Chanel and making all things glittery, as I stockpile for Canberra’s Designer Upmarket…..BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!!

Next week, hubby and I leave for a much awaited second honeymoon in Thailand, we are SOOOOOO excited!! Please excuse my lack of blogging during this time…….if you need me I can be found somewhere in Bangkok, horizontal, in a Thai massage spa……..

Have a FABULOUS weekend!!!!!

Prettythings today are courtesy of the AMAAAAAAAZING bellarosebyliz on flickr and at ETSY!!!

PrettyThingsFriday

prettyoungthing — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:54:53 +0000

Here’s a little gasp-worthy collection for your perusal, from exquisite designer Rita Saardi……….ahhhh, the pretty things………..Have a WONDERFUL FRIDAY my gorgeous friends!!! Happy weekending, xxx PYT

Collection images from: Rita Saardi

Colour swatches by: prettyoungthing!

Loving the Lanvin!

prettyoungthing — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:00:38 +0000

Being Australian, I LOVE a jolly good splash of colour! That’s probably why I love the Lanvin Resort 2010 collection so much! Accessorised with pretty POPS and BURSTS of contrasting colours, it cements the fact that bold and oversized accessories are here to stay for a while longer, HURRAH!!!

Images courtesy of style.com, colour swatches courtesy of me!

It’s a grey day………..

prettyoungthing — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:34:07 +0000

Today I’m feeling a bit off.

I found out at the end of last week that my Grandfather was taken to hospital by my Mum, after complaining of not being able to breathe. Yesterday, after many tests and discussions with his heart specialist, my Grandfather was given an MRI on his lungs. Apparently it IS NOT his heart causing the breathing issue (which is what the Dr.’s were telling him it was for the last 6 months), and it now looks a lot more sinister and more a lung issue.

There are basically two rather large and horrible possibilities. First being; my Grandfather has advanced lung cancer. Second being; my Grandfather has Mesothelioma, a cancer that is very strongly linked to asbestos exposure (he worked as a builder back in the days of asbestos). As yet, we are still awaiting the results of the lung MRI.

I am scared. I have never had anyone close to me die, ever. I don’t live near to my Grandfather at the moment, and I feel bad that I can’t go and be with him and spend time with him right now………

I’ll leave you with an incredibly moving image from my beautiful flickr girlfriend, taken in memory of her Grandfather:

EDIT: My Grandfather has been diagnosed with Asbestosis: the scarring of lung tissue (around terminal bronchioles and alveolar ducts) resulting from the inhalation of asbestos fibers. His doctor has told him he may have 2-4 years to live. The news is better than expected, but still incredibly sad. His words to the doctor were “Can you just give me a few more years so I can see my great grandchildren grow up?” He was speaking about my children………..

Colour Me Good…………

prettyoungthing — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:35:26 +0000

I love making little swatches of coloured goodness…..creating stories, mixing and playing with combinations that I haven’t yet tried. Here’s some of my latest stories and the patterns that inspired them!

These are a few of my FAVORITE things!

prettyoungthing — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:20:33 +0000

Being completely inspired by the lovely julaberry, I have decided to collate a little list of my fav things about Winter. Those who know me, know that I am a tropical heat lover, born and raised on the beaches of Australia’s Sunshine Coast. The cold weather is not something I thrive in, so moving to one of the coldest states in Australia really wasn’t my idea of a fabulous time on any level of the Fun-o-meter!!!

HOWEVER, I thought it might be fun to push myself to find the good in winter. Push, PUSH, PUUUUUUUSH………

#1. Being able to wrap my freezing mitts around steaming hot cups of gourmet coffee all day.

#2. Being able to wear jeans 24/7 and not have to worry about the legs eleven for a few months.

#3. Baking like a wild thing. All that comfort food that is sooooo good in the cold weather, muffins, roasts, pies, cakes….

#4. Wearing millions of layers of clothing (and perhaps a girdle?), to disguise the fact that you’ve just eaten ALL the baking listed above!!

#5. And…….and….ummm………………. I’m out!! I thought I could like Winter for at least 5 reasons, but damn…….I can’t even FAKE it!!! Now I am off to do a bit of this:

because:

PrettyThingsFriday

prettyoungthing — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:46:55 +0000

Last night at the gallery opening of the Vanity Fair exhibition, there were pretty things all over the place!! But seeing as I didn’t take my camera (I’m sorry, but my purse was tiny and vintage, and my camera is not and not!) I have nothing to show you….but I got my piccy snapped a few times for local newspapers, so we’ll have to see if I make the cut!!!

And now on to prettythings, today involves a beautiful artist that a good friend of mine (*waves to Domonic*) showed me recently………his songs make my heart ache, they are so sweet!! The amazing part is he’s unsigned!! This is the gorgeous Cass Lowe…….I hope you adore him as much as I do ;D

HAPPY FRIDAY my loves!!!