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