pencils!

I bought the above pendant a few weeks ago from Jen Maestre over on etsy, I fell in love with it and ended up treating myself for my birthday. It arrived a couple of weeks ago and I've worn it most days since, can you believe that it is made out of pencils? Very apt for me I thought, being a graphic designer (weak excuse I know, but I had to buy it!) I was wearing it on Saturday when the weather here was really hot and sunny, and after being outside for most of the day I ended up with the pendant shape outlined on my skin when I took it off! Thankfully it has faded a bit since then. And I did have suncream on! And did you notice the other item in the photo? In my parcel Jen included this wonderful brooch, it was a wonderful surprise and already it has pride of place on my jacket. (Jen has let me know that my extra item was a special birthday present, she doesn't usually have extra items to send out as she is so in demand. This makes me even more lucky, thanks Jen!) So if you love pencils, this is the store for you, be warned if you go and look, you will want to buy everything! : ) (the weather here is still grey and raining, I am looking forward to an evening of sewing, whilst ignoring the ironing pile) : )

17 comments:

High Desert Diva said...

Her products are amazing

Claire said...

The pendant and brooch are gorgeous, I may have to have another birthday treat! ;)

I shall join you in a sewing evening and ignoring the ironing!
xx

please sir said...

Lovely find - great pick!

Julia said...

Oh these pieces are so beautiful and unique, perfect for you! Ooh, I need to go take a peek at her shop now!

Rosebud Collection said...

Hey, you could have colored the sunburn pendent in and changed the colors when you changed your outfits..You could start something new..

Lindsey said...

That is so clever. What a fab idea.

Indigo Blue said...

Lovely pendant! I would never have thought that it was made out of pencils, very clever! Lovely colours too ideal for the summer when it decides to get here! My frineds BBQ had lovely wether all day. Typical maybe she should pick the day for the next Minack trip.

Waterrose said...

I have seen her creations, but I'm always amazed when I see them again. What a lovely present!

Jodie said...

Beautiful, I bought a brooch for My MIL for Christmas. It was so beautiful she was lucky to get it. I may just have to traet myself.

Michelle Engel Bencsko said...

Oh, I am a fan! Wonderful purchase! Lucky you. The reds are nice and eyecatching too.

Unknown said...

Now, that is something I have never seen, so interesting, got o check it out now :)

Annie said...

That post was amazingly quick, obviously no stop overs!

Victoria said...

I have been admiring her work for a while now, beautiful and brilliant.

What a lovely gift to treat yourself, too!

Mrs.French said...

Oh goodness, just what I need another addiction. These are so wonderful!

Hey Harriet said...

I've seen her creatons around before & am in love with her work! Cool you treated yourself to that gorgeous pendant. I think I need to finally treat myself to one too!

Tizzalicious said...

That's so awesome, what a great idea!

littlebyrd said...

I've been ignoring the ironing pile for so long....feel better knowing someone else is too!
What a lovely gift you treated yourself to!