Journalistic Sea-shell Necklace

"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book."

-Lemony Snicket

This sweet things is inspired by the coral/seashell necklaces you see sold at shops along the beach all summer long. Reminiscent of long summer days, lemonade, and ice-cream cones, the Journalistic Sea-shell Necklace is perfect for the turning of the seasons! Made of re-purposed jewelry and hand-rolled poetry-beads, it closes with a wire loop and clasp. Perfect for the journalism student or a gal in love with the English language.

Journalistic Sea-Shell Necklace:

Price: $12.00

Number in Stock: 1, currently

Anne Shirley Lace Bracelet

"'Dear old world,' she murmured, 'you are very lovely and I am glad to be alive in you.'"

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

This beautiful hand-made lace bracelet was created with the "old-days" glory of Prince Edward Island in mind. Can't you imagine a modern-day Anne Shirley wearing something like this? This bracelet would be perfect for two completely different styles: Romantic, lacy, sweet girls, or the Boho-chic girls who like to pile the bracelets on and wear cotton. Earthy and adorable, this bracelet will be one of your favorite jewelry choices for a casual day!

Anne Shirley Lace Bracelet:

Price: $6.00

Number in Stock: (Relatively "unlimited", as I will make these as the orders come in)

The Great Gatsby Pearl Cuff

    "He came down with a hundred people in four private cars and hired a whole floor of the Seelbach Hotel, and the day before the wedding he gave her a string of pearls valued at three hundred and fifty thousand dollars." -The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

 

But thank heaven this lovely little cuff isn't that expensive! The Great Gatsby Pearl Cuff is a delicate mix of cotton thread and pearl-beads, and fastens with a little wooden button. After finishing this bracelet I almost didn't want to post it here, and thought I'd keep it for myself, but then I figured some of you might love to own something this sweet, so I went ahead and gave it to The Warren. ;) There is only one of these Pearl Cuffs so snap it up before someone else does! (There were three people in one afternoon interested in the one Scarlet Pimpernel Pin, if that gives you a clue.)

The Great Gatsby Pearl Cuff:

Price: $8.00

Number in Stock: 1

Scarlet Pimpernel Pin

    "Sir Andrew quickly and dexterously put out the flames and replaced the candelabra upon the table; but this had taken him a few seconds to do, and those seconds had been all that Marguerite needed to cast a quick glance at the paper, and to note its contents - a dozen words in the same distorted handwriting she had seen before, and bearing the same device - a star-shaped flower drawn in red ink."

-The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel is one of my favorite stories, as I'm sure you've realized by now, so I was delighted when I passed a stand at our county fair and spied a Scarlet-Pimpernel brooch amid the cacophony of vintage costume-jewelry. I snapped it up, of course, and am delighted to present to you the ideal bit of British mockery. It could be worn by the ladies, of course, but if you were a daring sort of man and liked to imitate Sir Percy's manner of dress, it could certainly double as a tie-pin or button-hole adornment. However you decide to wear it, this little English wayside flower caused a stir in the French Revolution and will be equally admired today.

Scarlet Pimpernel Pin:

Price: $6.00

Number in Stock: 1  SOLD

Butterfly-Ink Earrings

"I am writing a book. I've got the page-numbers done."

-Stephen Wright

These adorable earrings are the definition of whimsy when it comes to jewelry.  2-D butterfly cut-outs "hover" over a mulberry-colored background spotted with circles cut from a page of poetry.

 Butterfly-Ink Earrings:

Price: $7.00 (plus shipping/handling)

Number in Stock: 1

Shakespearean Insult bookmarks

"The souls most fed with Shakespeare's flame

Still sat unconquered in a ring,

remembering him like anything."

-G.K. Chesterton

"Shakespeare's flame"  could be argued to be almost anything--the man was prolific, you know. But I am inclined to think his flame burned the brightest and wittiest in his insults. There is nothing quite as hilarious as going along in the staid and sober play and then coming upon some raving-tearing-slur; it always makes me laugh. So I thought, what better thing to do than make a set of Shakespearean Insult bookmarks geared toward the writer? The quotes I chose are less personal (and thus even funnier) than some; they affect a much larger audience and find a place in everyday conversation if you let them. These bookmarks combine a classy appearance with funky fonts and timeless wit to form the perfect marking-piece for any book you're currently reading. (And to give you a tap on the shoulder when you find yourself making these mistakes in your writing. ;)

"You speak an infinite deal of nothing"

-and-

"Lord, what fools these mortals be!"

"Brevity is the soul of wit."

-and-

"Dispute not with her: she is lunatic"

Set of 4 Shakespearean Insult bookmarks:

(set can be divided and bookmarks bought individually)

Price: $11.00 for the set (plus shipping/handling)**

{or $3.00 apiece (plus shipping/handling)}**

Number in Stock: 1 set or 4 individual bookmarks

**Shipping and handling for bookmarks will cost less than other orders due to being lighter-weight and easier to ship

Rutupiae Medallion-Necklace inspired by Rosemary Sutcliff

      

    "'It is very hot tonight,' Justin said, and loosed the folds of his light cloak, revealing the sprig of rye grass thrust through the bronze clasp at the neck of his tunic."

-The Silver Branch by Rosemary Sutcliff

Inspired by the sweeping, heather-kissed prose of Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels, I am pleased to bring to you the "Rutupiae Medallion" collection. Each medallion is adorned with a genuine wax seal depicting an inkwell and feather-pen, thus combining the simple glory of Roman-Britain adornment with your business of word-weaving. These imperial-looking pendants are strung on ribbon and made from stamped sealing wax and re-purposed metal bracelet-discs, giving them an authentic weightiness. 

I can imagine Flavia of The Lantern Bearers receiving one of these elegant pendants from her brother, Aquila, and tying the ribbons to match the length at which she'd like to wear it that particular day. The medallions come with moss-green, red, or copper seals. I have two of each color in stock, currently.

A simple, ribbon-tie for a closure, to provide for adjusting length

Rutupiae Medallion-Necklace:

(specify moss-green, red, or copper)

Price: $10.00 (plus shipping/handling)

Number in Stock: 2 of each color

The Scarlet Pimpernel-Inspired Necklace: "Marguerite Blakeney"

        "I take it, sir, that you do not approve of our new society."
       "Approval, sir, in my opinion, demands the attainment of perfection. And in that sense, you rather overrate the charms of your society. I'faith, for one thing, it does seem monstrous ill-dressed for any society, even a new one."

-The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baronness Emmuska Orczy 

This Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired necklace is made of folded poetry, "pearl" accents filched from an antique bracelet, a hand-painted flower, and a bit of black ribbon. Equal parts old-world elegance and urban whimsy, it is the perfect statement-necklace for the modern Marguerite.

close-up of antique "pearl" clasps

A truly beautiful, feminine necklace that any Scarlet-Pimpernel fan would be delighted to own. Perhaps the best part is that this necklace is utterly unique. I made it from 90% re-purposed/recycled materials, so you won't find anything like it elsewhere, search as you might. :)

Scarlet Pimpernel-inspired Necklace: "Marguerite Blakeney"

Price: $17.00 (plus shipping/handling)

Number in Stock: 1