Bubble Lace Jewelry by Colleen Baran

Lovely Bubble Lace Jewelry from Colleen Baran. Surely make a good Valentines gift.

About Bubble Lace Jewelry
I started The Bubble Lace Series was in 2000 have recently rediscovered it. One of it's virtues is it's lightness- the open space that makes even large pieces surprisingly comfortable. As they are handmade there will be variations that make each piece unique.

Beauty In Bloom Book

I love the illustrations in this book. The illustrations by Rebecca Wetzler from Australia is just lovely!

From the joy of makeup to developing your inner beauty, from nature to notebooks and from perfumes to Paris, Beauty in Bloom is an unconventional beauty book penned by Natalie Bloom.

Featuring striking illustrations, Beauty in Bloom is written from the heart and gives a personal insight into Natalie Bloom and the essence of her beauty brand. It is a personal and eclectic collection of Natalie's thoughts on beauty, along with a collection of beautiful inspirations.

Marianne Bara

Marianne Bara is a talented hat designer from Hungary. She custom handmade all her hats by her own imagination and the understanding of classical forms. And the final product is so fascinating yet elegant & charming.

I began making and designing hats fifteen years ago, which was preceded by a lengthy professional search. The fact that I made the right decision is reinforced daily when I sit down to create hats and I am filled with happiness and calm. The process of creation always brings with it thoughts and problems upon which one can continuously build and grow. In my world, I match the classical forms (beret, sailor hat, turban, cloche, toque etc.) with my own fantasy world. Furthermore, I always consider the needs and the requirement of contemporary living: I design hats which are easy to wear, handle and store. My constant example is Coco Chanel, who, after creating a new model would begin to wear the piece therein testing what it is like to live in her own design. A given design is never complete, rather it can be developed over a lifetime. The various age groups, types of women and modes of using a hat all give an exciting challenge. There are those who would like something practical and aesthetic for everyday wear. Others have hats designed for their personality. Finally there are those who seek a hat for a special occasion (wedding, reception, etc.).