Sunday Morning Cookin'

I have been wanting to bake bread rolls for a couple of weeks and this weekend, I finally got around to it! I followed the recipe on that came with my breadmaker, but I used fine pasta/pizza flour instead of normal plain flour. The final product was well worth it, gorgeous soft, light, warm bread!  Now I think I need to cook some yummy soup to go with them - maybe cauliflower and potato? 

 

I have started to photograph and list a few new items in these past couple of weeks and an quite excited about the quality of the photos that I am putting up. I have discovered the best lighting for my pieces - mid - late afternoon with overcast skies. Lovely diffuse light that brings out the best in my gems. I've started to redo some of my items photos and I am actually hoping that it stays overcast this weekend so I can get some good shots!

Also, I have purchased a soldering kit and am very excited for it to arrive in my mailbox so I can start on the next phase of my designs. I have big ideas for statement necklaces and earrings that I can't wait to start working on - not least of which is designing and crafting my bridal jewellery (so many ideas for that - I can't even decide on the gems to use yet!!).

Apologies again for the lack of posts over the past few months. I have been ultra busy planning my engagement party and at my day job. I am feeling rather sad that theori has been neglected and am planning on crafting new pieces in the next few weeks (stay tuned for some gorgeous bridal designs i've been working on). 

I thought I would give you a look in on the party that took up alot of my time over hte past 3 or so months - the engagement party! It was held on on the 10th March in my Dad and Stepmum's backyard and pool area. The day proved to be a scorcher - 38 degrees celcius was forecasted! Fortunately the pool was there to cool off in and there was plenty of food, beer and wine to keep the guests occupied. We also had backyard cricket, bocce and other grass games set up which were very entertaining to watch. 

At dinner time, everyone moved around to the backyard for food and to chill out on the handmade picnic blankets! I was most proud of the decorations on the day that were mostly made by me.

It was a lovely day/evening and we can't wait for the wedding to roll around! :)

New Designs with New Gems

 Here are some new designs I made this weekend with an awesome new assortment of gems I received last week. The rainbow tormaline wreath is my favourite! Will be listed soon :)

 Rainbow Tourmaline, Tundra Sapphire, Moss Aquamarine and Garnet Wreath Necklace

Peach and Grey Moonstone Sterling Silver Necklace

New Design Goodness

I am feeling guilty for not posting for a while on actual 'theori' related activities, so i thought I would post some of my pendant making experiments (i'm brainstorming for my wedding jewellery!). These gorgeous improvised gem encrusted goodies were made this weekend from sterling silver and gemstones. I am not sure if I will list them as pendants or as finished necklaces... 

Oooh also, I have just placed an order for new gemstones and metals that are looking to be awesome! Can't wait to start designing new jewellery with new gemstones!

Amethyst, Moonstone, Citrine, Prenhite, Champagne Quartz, Clear Quartz and Glass Bead Large Pendant

 

Chalcedony, Apatite, Quartz, Champagne Quartz, Moonstone, Labradorite and Glass Bead Pendant

 

US Holiday Part 1

Thought I would upload some pics of my holiday to the States that I went on in October! More to come (I took over 500 photos!)

 View from Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park - where I got engaged!!

 Rock formations in Yosemite!

Nevada Falls as viewed from the John Muir Trail in Yosemite

 

 Gorgeous Fall colours on the Mist Trail in Yosemite

Spring Garden - Blueberries!

More plant photos! This time of my Pink Lady Apple blossom and blueberries on the bush (still have a few weeks to fully ripen) in my garden. I am so pleased with the amount of fruit that I am going to get from the blueberry - beats paying $5 for a 200g punnet anyday!