New Total Black Ruffle Cuff

New ruffle cuff in total black.

Quite dramatic on impact but very easy to wear.

You can just as easily wear it with jeans as you can with an elaborate costume or outfit.

It looks good peeking out of a jacket too.....

 Next time I'll add some lace, like this one or this one.

Or another layer.

I love the tiered ones as much as I love the more simple ones.

Or another layer.

I love the tiered ones as much as I love the more simple ones.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you all a wonderful, lucky 2013!

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As of January 1 this blog  is celebrating two years of posts!

Thank you all for visiting, looking around, leaving your much-appreciated comments, cheer and general goodwill.

There will be a series of celebratory give-aways for both this brand new year and this little anniversary within the week. 

Please come back and check for it and you could even leave a suggestion of what you'd like to see in the give-away.

Monday Moodboard - Old Lace

1. Diohej

2. Kallia'sWonderland

3. Hypericumfragile

4. ShinyJane

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

The Notions Challenge

The Naughty Notions Challenge to be exact, has officialy begun.

The sequel to the Solids Only Tote Bag Challenge  (full list of entries here) that was held in November, this is the new challenge for January.


The short version is that you make a simple tote or clutch and then go crazy with the embellishing, with all and any sort of notions yopur heart desires.
Anyone at all can join in.
You'll find all the details on Ricochet And Away!

Here's some etsy notions inspiration to get you in the mood:




ForestDaydream





JessicaRogersPhoto




PeaPickins




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LittleBeachDesign




AllsFairyVintage



My Creative Space - Black Ruffle Cuffs

While black is definately a safe choice for accessories, I naturaly tend to move towards happy colours instead.

Lately, however, I've been drawn to the dramatic effect of black.

This ruffle cuff is black shantung silk -which is one of my all-time favourite materials to work with-

with some black lace and a taupe cotton ribbon to tie it closed.

This one is an ice-blue cotton ruffle cuff with an extra wide black lace over it

and a pale blue-gray cotton ribbon with black trimming to tie it closed.

Black Shantung Ruffle Cuff: here.

Ice Blue Ruffle Cuff with Black Lace: here.

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Our Creative Spaces, Homework, TheGunnySack