Sun & Sol

Remember my friend Sun, the Shoe Designer, from my 'Her Closet' post?

Well she's moved to Mexico City since we last posted and she's been working on her jewelry line, Sun and Sol. Inspired by the colors and culture of Mexico city, her line incorporates woven threads, braided chains and candy colored skulls that she has picked up from the local markets. The skulls are a nod to the Mexican festival, Day of the Dead. She's even illustrated the fashion models with her jewelry.


While she is not wandering the markets to collect inspiration and materials, she works from her home studio with her mini chihuahua who keeps her company most days. She sent me a glimpse of her studio and her little mascot.

Jeweler's Work Bench

If you've been following us via Instagram, you'll probably have noticed some of my projects at my jewelers bench. I've been taking Casting classes at George Brown and learning how to make wax models, melting down sterling silver and casting them into rings and of course, feathered forms.

I've already learned how to cast a solid ring band through the lost wax process, but the most fun is making little wax models and inscribing tiny details. It's quite a process from carving the wax model, melting down the silver to form the metal, then polishing the finished piece to a bright shine. Melting the silver at 1000 degrees is probably the most terrifying task, but there's something quite satisfying about pulling out your finished product that you made with your very own hands.

Love at First Blush GIVEAWAY at Couture Carrie!

I've teamed up with the fabulous and fashionable blogger Couture Carrie to have our very first giveaway, just in time for Valentine's Day! If you haven't heard of Couture Carrie, she's a fashion blogger with daily posts on runway fashion, trends, and stylish outfits inspired by interior design.

I am giving away one Bird in Flight Leather Cuff valued at $75 from my shop. If you've already bought a cuff from my shop, this is your chance to get a second one to match! You can visit her site to see how you can enter. Good Luck!