terça-feira, 28 de julho de 2009

Produtos secos com pérolas

Novos colares com produtos secos, pérolas e acabamento com fio de camurça amarrando nas costas ou, se preferirem, na lateral. Logo estarão à venda na minha loja etsy.




These are my new necklaces made with dried organic products, pearls and a suede cord to finish. You can give a knot at the back or, if you prefer, on the side. They will soon be listed at etsy.

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quinta-feira, 23 de julho de 2009

Está na mídia!

Dois dos meus colares foram escolhidos para este ensaio de moda de uma nova revista eletrônica - "Dengue". Irene Contreiras, uma das produtoras de moda da revista e irmã da nora de uma grande amiga, gostou do meu trabalho e então, aqui está o resultado! As fotos das peças estão logo abaixo das fotos da revista. Obrigada, Irene, adorei!


Two of my necklaces were selected to be part of a fashion revew in a new Brazilian electronic magazine called "Dengue". The contact was made by Irene Contreiras, one of the fashion producers of the magazine and the sister of one of my best friends' daugther in law. Thank you Irene, I loved it!






quarta-feira, 22 de julho de 2009

Carambolas

Uma experiência que deu certo. Este é o resultado do banho de prata em uma das carambolas.
Um simples colar com um fio de camurça preta e mais nada. Gostei! Em breve na minha loja etsy.

This is the result of a silver plated carambola. I think it worked quite well! I just added a black suede cord to it. I liked it! It will be soon listed in my etsy shop.




sexta-feira, 17 de julho de 2009

Robert Feather

Robert Feather, designer de jóias de Yorshire, Reino Unido, usa diferentes materiais em seus trabalhos, como platina, ouro, prata, diamantes e pedras preciosas. Gosto da forma como ele combina os diferentes metais com belas cores e texturas.
Robert Feather recebeu o selo da Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths e foi convidado para participar do Who's Who in Gold and Silver (Quem é Quem em Ouro e Prata), um diretório dos mais prestigiados ourives, joalheiros e artistas do Reino Unido.


Yorkshire jeweller Robert Feather uses different materials in his work such as platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and colored stones. I love the way how he combines the different metals in such beautiful colors and textures in his pieces.
Robert Feather has received the seal of approval from the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and has been invited to join Who's Who in Gold and Silver, the Company's prestigious directory of the leading jewellers, silversmiths and art medallists working in the UK.



From "Acabados Decorativos en Joyería", Jinks McGrath

quarta-feira, 15 de julho de 2009

Kathi Roussel

Kathi Roussel é uma artista, designer de jóias, mãe, colecionadora de antiguidade e "viciada" no site etsy. É assim que ela se define. Para mim, além de ser uma fantástica artista, Kathi é uma pessoa doce e grande amiga. Ela mora em Buffalo, NY - USA. Nos conhecemos através do site Etsy e cada vez mais eu admiro seu trabalho e personalidade.
Em seu blog Grindstone Girl's Daily, Kathi mostra seu trabalho e fala de seu processo de criação e inspirações.









Kathi Roussel, in her own words, is an artist, jewelry designer, mother, etsy fanatic and vintage collector from Buffalo, NY, USA. For me, besides being a fantastic artist, Kathi is an amazing sweet person and a dear friend. This is one of the great things about etsy - you get to meet lovely people like her! And I love her work!
In her blog Grindstone Girl's Daily, Kathi shows and talks about her works and inspirations.

quarta-feira, 8 de julho de 2009

Jaciara Grzybowski

Jaciara Grzybowski é uma grande amiga e uma super artista. Seus trabalhos de origami são uma verdadeira obra de arte!
Ontem recebi este convite para a ver a exposição das peças do livro que ela e Gloria Aguiar estão lançando. Eu já encomendei o meu!
Se estiverem aqui no Rio não deixem de ir! E aproveitem para passear por Santa Teresa, um delicioso lugar!



Jaciara Grzybowski is a very good friend and a superb artist. Her origami works are a truly work of art!
Yesterday I received this invitation for the exposition about her and Gloria Aguiar's works, from the book they are launching. I have already ordered mine!
If you happen to be here in Rio you can't miss this! And take this opportunity to stroll around Santa Teresa, a lovely place up on the hills of Rio!

segunda-feira, 6 de julho de 2009

Marit Fujiwara

Marit Fujiwara é estudante de design na Escola de Arte e Desenho da Chelsea. Sua coleção "Wound" é uma obra de arte para vestir, uma pintura em aquarela! Ela tem uma página no Flickr que vale a pena visitar.
Marit Fujiwara is a BA of textile design graduate of the Chelsea College of Art and Design. Her collection "Wound" is a work of art to wear, like a watercolor painting! She has a Flickr page worth the visit.








from http://itfashion.com/blog/?p=1227

sexta-feira, 3 de julho de 2009

Treasury Hunt

Boas surpresas acontecem! Vejam só a lista abaixo. Não é o máximo? A minha loja está aparecendo em 12 tesouros neste momento!
Existe uma ferramenta de busca de tesouros que se chama Craftopolis e quando fui procurar esta manhã até levei um susto!
Obrigada, queridas amigas do Etsy!


I am featured in 12 treasuries right at this moment! I just couldn't believe it when I found out and had to share this with you.

Craftopolis is a great tool to find out about in which treasuries you are featured on Etsy. Just take a look at this list!

Thank you all my dear Etsy friends for this great honor!


Um bom final de semana!
Have a lovely weekend!

quinta-feira, 2 de julho de 2009

Sharing My Favorite Summer Recipe

The Etsy Blogger Street Team is quite a fun group and always have great ideas about blogging! For this Blog Carnival one of the themes is "Share your favorite summer recipe".
Well, I love Seafood and Oriental cuisine. So I decided to share one my favorites Thai recipe - "THAI SHRIMP AND MANGO SALAD" (Yam Koong Ma Muang).
Thailand is such a beautiful place and I dream about spending a Summer vacation there to know the culture, the people and the amazing places and monuments they have.




Thai food is delicious, spicy and exotic. Going to one of the Thai restaurants in Rio is really a treat. I love it! Just look at these photos, aren't they mouthwatering?



Now, get your paper and pen (or paste and copy...) for this delicious recipe. So fresh for the Summer!
THAI SHRIMP AND MANGO SALAD (Yam Koong Ma Muang)

Serving Size: 6
• 2 Large Green or Red Sweet Peppers
• 2 Each Mangos
• as needed Lemon Juice
• 2 Pounds Medium Shrimp
• 2 Tablespoons Peanut or Sesame Oil
• 2 Cloves Garlic -- minced
• 2 Tablespoons Shallot -- minced
• 1/2 Teaspoon Anchovy Paste
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Peanuts, Dry-roasted unsalted -- crushed
• 1 1/2 Cups Coconut Cream -- see below
• 2 Each Red or Green Chili Peppers -- chopped fine or 2 Teaspoons Dried, Crushed Red Pepper
1) Hold peppers on a fork over a flame, turning slowly until all the skin is charred. Peel off skin, remove seeds and white inner filaments and slice peppers into thin strips.
2) Peel mangos and cut into thin strips. Sprinkle with some lemon juice.
3) Broil shrimps until done (about 7-8 minutes) turning once. Shell, devein and cut each into 4 slices.
4) Combine shrimp, mango and peppers in a bowl.
5) Heat oil and saute garlic and shallots until golden brown. When done, add to the shrimp mixture.
6) Blend anchovy paste and soy sauce, add to the shrimp mixture and toss lightly.
7) Sprinkle with peanuts, then add the coconut cream gradually until all ingredients are coated.
8) Season to taste with additional soy sauce and/or anchovy paste. Garnish with the chili peppers and serve at room temperature.
Serving Ideas : If mangoes are not available, you can use 2 medium size apples: peel, core, slice and sprinkle with lemon juice.
NOTES : TO MAKE YOUR OWN COCONUT CREAM: Grate white meat of 2 coconuts or 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut. Place in 2 cups scalded milk. Let steep in hot milk for 20 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth, pressing all liquid out of coconut meat.
I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe, and don't forget to invite me for dinner!