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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Junkyard Queen

"One man's junk is another man's treasure"...

It's an aphorism that we've all heard before, right? I've always found it curious how something that some would consider junky, worn out, used up, and ugly could appeal so much to me. There's something about having a soul, having lived through a storm or two, having a story to tell. A little metaphor for us humanfolk, don't you think? The things that make us the most interesting and emotionally rich aren't always the things that make us pretty.

 



I know I'm not the only one out there who loves the junkyard aesthetic. I channel this primitive rustic look in all of my jewelry, but I was particularly tickled with how this recent earring pair came out. Rusty washers handmade by Kiyoi Designs out of steel metal clay, little blue kyanite shard "collars", and perfectly mismatched etched agate and carved wood bead toppers. 

 



These babies sold in a snap to my dear dear friend Susan who is a vintage-loving antiques freak like myself. I loved them so much that I created a second similar pair to share the love - available now in my shop. Embrace life's beautiful imperfections...y'know what I mean?

Happy Wednesday <3

Nikki
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13 comments:

  1. Just fabulous, as per. Love the Kyanite collar!

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  2. WOW!!! Those are so cool. I love the rusty crusty parts and pieces, not all matching but all playing so well together.

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  3. Those washers are to die for! The perfect rusty crust. FABULOUS with your rough kyanite "collars."

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  4. Oh those are just adorable. Yeah strange word to use with the vintage feel but that was the first word that came to mind.

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  5. Magical earrings! Love your style, Nikki!!

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  6. Ohhh, you articulated that so well: having a soul; surviving a storm; having a story to tell. Go, girl!

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  7. Wow! Those are incredible! I just love them.

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  8. Yes, these are indeed incredible!! **swoon**

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  9. You all...thank you so much! :)

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  10. Wow, very cool! I love the touch of gorgeous rough Kyanite. Just perfect :)

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