After Dark Jewelry

09/24/2015

It has been such a spell since I've last posted... Life has called me away from Facebook and into motherhood; oh, what a year it has been! I thought it appropriate to make my return on this glorious Autumnal Equinox by posting an image of a wee harvest of my own -- my sweet new son, Rivyn. We are so very fortunate to have a stone circle near home to celebrate the changing of the seasons: Kinstone . I've missed my community of fellow Medieval & Renaissance enthusiasts and am so pleased to be back on the scene! There have been huge changes with regard to my jewelry business -- I've changed its name! So, in fact, I have two introductions to make: please meet Rabbitwood & Reason -- I will continue my posts on my new page and place all forthcoming updates there as well, so please come say hello and send a hug to me at my new facebook home: facebook.com/rabbitwoodandreason . Sending warmth and happy harvests to all.

01/30/2014

Jane Morris was swept into the Pre-Raphaelite world at age eighteen.  She was La Belle Iseult to William Morris, who declared “I cannot paint you; but I love you”.  Then she was Pandora, Mnemosyne, Astarte Syriaca and other assorted goddesses to Dante Gabriel Rossetti.  And years later, after the Pr...

01/21/2014

So many new pieces to photograph! :) I'm working with topaz opal art glass while I contemplate new wall colors today.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176595248/topaz-renaissance-necklace-medieval?ref=shop_home_active_1

01/10/2014

Fun with heraldry! One of my lovely gifts from B this holiday season was a beautifully illustrated book on the history of knights: http://www.amazon.com/Knights-History-Legend-Constance-Bouchard/dp/1554074800/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1389381107&sr=1-8&keywords=knights+history
This enjoyable book has rekindled my interest and amusement in the whimsical world of heraldic art.

Coming soon: The Tournament Necklace & Earring Set, shown in garnet. Available in antiqued brass or silver, and created in your choice of jewel color to compliment your favorite historical gown.

01/09/2014

So sweet.

Ever just wanted to hug your house?

01/08/2014

Fun & fabulous article about the origins of Elizabethan garment slashing!

During the Elizabethan era, slashing was a popular way to add color to costumes for both men and women. Can you guess the origin of the style?

01/08/2014

A gallant knight and his fiery steed. :)

doggy knight

'Tristan de Léonois'. Arras ca. 1285-1290.
Français 776, fol. 92v
http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b6000110d

01/07/2014

More lovelies to share: a customized Illuminated Manuscript Necklace & Earring Set created this holiday season for a delightful client.

01/07/2014

This beautiful painting contains a true story within -- one of loyalty, death, and a broken arm. Intrigued? Please click on the photo to read the story hidden within the comments.

This is also a highly addictive shade of blue turquoise. :)

This is the story behind the portrait
http://www.medievalists.net/2014/03/05/assassination-king-james-scotland/

The Barred Door by Emma Irlam Briggs

01/07/2014

If you’ve worn a corset you know it…. THAT LINE! That horrible, awful line. That ridge that sticks out in front of you like a power boat pushing...

01/06/2014

Unicorn cookbook, anyone? My first inclination is to rescue that poor wee babe from the clutches of the fiery pages which entomb him. I'll save you! -- As sad as this sight is, the book is a remarkable historical find.

Thanks to Medieval Manuscripts and Food Through Time for posting.

A long-lost medieval cookbook, containing recipes for hedgehogs, blackbirds and even unicorns, has been discovered at the British Library. Professor Brian Trump of the British Medieval Cookbook Project described the find as near-miraculous. "We've been hunting for this book for years. The moment I f...

01/06/2014

These tender photos from a recent and beautiful bride remind me of the small role I am so fortunate to play in the lives and memories of my clientele. A lovely piece of bridal jewelry carries an endless amount of sentimental value; thank you for giving me the opportunity to create these pieces for and with you, My Dear.