SHOP COLLECTIONS

I was going to release the new collection this wee

I was going to release the new collection this week but Mother Nature had other ideas!
We’ve had 4 days of no power, heat, hot water, phone or internet and have had to throw out most of the food in the fridge and freezer (something I hate doing), due to the severe storms that hit Victoria.
But I’m happy to report that the power is back on and, whilst emotions are fragile, we are returning to some kind of normality.

There are so many that have lost so much more than power. Houses damaged, business stock lost, shopfronts torn apart and so much more. And many already suffering with covid lockdowns. We were so lucky not to have sustained any permanent damage to our house and with the devastation that’s around us, I am feeling very grateful.

The lack of heat, routine, food, hot water etc has played havoc on my health so it will take me a few days to recover fully but I’m getting @thewhimsicalbead back on track over the next few days and then I’ll be back at the jewellery work bench to finish off this latest collection.
I’ll have some more sneak peeks for you in the coming week and as soon as covid restrictions ease, I’ll be restocking my local stockists.

Thank you once again for all your love and support. Stay safe! 🌈💗

**this short video was from Wednesday morning before the flooding started and we lost power etc. Kenzi was most impressed with all the puddles!

I’m so happy with how this new collection is com

I’m so happy with how this new collection is coming together.

Here’s little sneak peek of ‘Going Dotty’ - the Summer colours - which I think are perfect for the dreary, wintery weather we’re having here in Victoria at the moment (and the lockdown mood too!).

What do you think??

The new ‘Going Dotty’ collection is on its way

The new ‘Going Dotty’ collection is on its way. Having fun in lockdown taking a break from packing order over at @thewhimsicalbead to do some creating.
I’ve also had some new laser cut shapes made so there will be some of the old favourites available in some fab new designer shapes.
Stay tuned!

New shapes. New designs. Coming soon......

New shapes.
New designs.
Coming soon......

More work in progress. I’m looking forward to s

More work in progress.
I’m looking forward to some more studio time later next week to turn these into earrings for my stockists.

I’m loving the rainbows....which ones are your favourite?

Behind the Scenes..... This is how most of my met

Behind the Scenes.....

This is how most of my metal jewellery starts out.
I design my own shapes then have them laser cut. Then I design the images to be printed onto them and do the actual printing onto the metal. Then the fun part begins....cleaning up the discs/metal ready for resin. Then a final sand and polish. And finally creating the jewellery pieces from the metal components.

It’s quite a process but I love it.
And it’s been something I can do when my health won’t allow me to get to my polymer clay bench which I’m thankful for as I continue creating in some way.

Look out for new pieces coming soon!

Today is Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue

Today is Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and the theme this year is ‘Hard to say, Harder to live with’.

I’ve been living with chronic illness, including fibro and cfs/me for most of my life and all of my adult life.
People say you get used to it and it becomes your ‘new normal’ but for me, it’s always been hard to accept that I’ll never live a ‘normal’ life and the isolation that comes with these illnesses is so hard.

Things that many people take for granted such as outings with friends, a walk on the beach, going on holidays, grocery shopping and even just standing in a queue, are all things that take much planning and organisation and often just aren’t possible - especially not without a dedicated support team. In my lifetime I’ve found that people don’t tend to stick around long term when you suffer from chronic illnesses - physically and mentally - and as a result this can cause more pain, trauma and difficulties.
I tend to ‘crash’ and flare very quickly and can be ok one minute and only 10 minutes later not be able to walk, which also makes things more difficult.

Having these illnesses does make you appreciate the little things every day. Whilst I have much anger and frustration, I am also grateful and aware of the little things - my small circle of ‘people’, the beautiful place I live, the rare days I wake up with no pain, a walk in the sunshine, a snuggle with my furbaby, short sessions creating in the studio.

If you struggle with chronic illness - particularly invisible illnesses - please feel free to reach out if you ever need to chat. I know how bad the loneliness can be.....
And if you don’t, please take some time to educate yourself on the many invisible illnesses out there - including ME/CFS and fibromyalgia. Awareness and education is the key to fighting these conditions.

And please remember, just because you can’t physically see the wounds these conditions cause, doesn’t mean people aren’t suffering on the inside.
Kindness, empathy and compassion really can make all the difference.
Sending spoons.....

- Dani 💗

I’m so excited to announce that the new ‘Brick

I’m so excited to announce that the new ‘Brick It’ collection is now available from @imrickjamesbricks

At the moment they’re only available in store but the team may look at putting them online if they go well.

All sterling silver and silver fill or 14kt goldfill, they’d make a fabulous Mother’s Day gift!

Each design is printed, finished and assembled by hand and each design is a little different.

Thanks to Rick and Caroline for the opportunity and for supporting handmade and small business.
If you’re a LEGO fan, get yourself to this store....you won’t be disappointed - I love it. Great products and pricing and wonderful customer service. Plus, Rick and Caroline are big supporters of both small and local business which I love.