Tilly Types

New Earrings Designs

Object Earrings, from the mundane, to the... mundane? Yes: wooden pegs, pen nibs, shoes and even the humble screw. But aren't the most lowly objects often the most lovely? They certainly make for curious ear decor.

 

Blossoms

Spring blossoms are abundant at the moment, even here in Brooklyn. I noticed them floating down onto the subway lines, through the grates in the sidewalk, a plesant thing to watch while waiting for the train to arrive. Here are some I photographed a few weekends ago while the sky was blue (its grey and morose today)

Some merry blossom Etsy finds...

Cherry Blossoms in Toyko circa 1910...

Merry Spring!

Bonnie Brooklyn

Greenwood Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery in Spring...

 

Of Mice and Mice

I stumbled upon these amusing little shoes yesterday...

... aren't they great? Sadly they don't have my size. (Typical!)

At least I can turn to Etsy for some cute, elegant and peculiar mousy finds. Isn't the ring splendid? 

Hope you aren't scared of mice!

New Buttons!

Buttons, buttons everywhere. 15 new button designs, including Edgar the violin-playing Elephant, Bird Nest Bella, Prime Time and Rainy Monday. Choose any 5 buttons for $7, available here.

Potty Teapots

Teapots, wonderful things. I use a lovely, simple glass pot made by a German company called    Jenaer Glas. But these intriguing handmade ceramic pots - anything but simple - are quite beguiling, perfect for a mad tea party.

Golden Compass Brooch

This large and elegant brooch is inspired by Philip Pullman's 'The Golden Compass'. An elegant polar bear with gold leaf and parts from a dismantled vintage compass.

Limited Edition of 7.

Golden Compass Brooch @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

New Anatomical Necklaces

I sold my first piece of anatomy jewelry over a year ago, an intricate hand-drawn brain. It was followed shortly by a tongue, a pelvis and a ribcage... I still love to use anatomical diagrams.
  Wear you heart of your sleeve, and a pelvis on your neck. "I love having a pelvis on my neck. How many people can say that?" I find in my feedback. Splendid!
My newest designs have brightly-colored, 3D touches... 

  Butterflies in the Stomach Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Smile Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Inside My Chest Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Pretty Eggs

Eggs, originally uploaded by Tilly Bloom.

I pilfered these from the nests of unsuspecting little tweeters ;-)

Bird Egg Trio Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Beth and Bob the Butterfly

Beth, originally uploaded by Tilly Bloom.

Beth, in her smart raincoat, hat and buttoned boots holds onto her pet butterfly.
With his bright, beautiful wings you'd think she'd of given him a more fitting name than Bob....

Beth Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Odd Craft

Odd Craft, originally uploaded by Tilly Bloom.

An amusing poster for what I believe was a book of short stories...
Of course, I love the title.

Etsy Gift Ideas

1 Sad Girl
2 Art Hat
3 Leather Keyring
4 Porcelain Pears
5 Tally Earrings
6 Memory Game
7 Wall Sculpture
8 Red Felt Necklace

Is it Winter Yet?

Is it time to don warm overcoats? ...

... Cook delicious soups? ...

... Go ice skating in the park? ...

I hope so!

Tilly
xxx

Black Swan

Hello Fine Fellows,

I hope all who celebrate Thanksgiving have a splendid day tomorrow and eat many a tasty foodstuff.
If you are cooking, a special wishes to you, I'm sure it'll turn out delicious! I made a wonderful Maple Nutmeg Cream Tart yesterday, with some surprisingly easy-to-make Ginger Butterscotch Sauce. Speaking of ginger, MarmeeCraft has an excellent recipe for Honey Gingerbread, which you can see here.

If you plan of doing a little shopping this Friday do take a peep at my specials page...

A few charming Swan finds...

1 - Trumpeter Swan
2 - Swan Song
3 - The Twins
4 - Swan Necklace
5 - Masquerade Print
6 - Swan Buttons
7 - Swan Print
8 - To Ride a Black Swan

Audubon Necklaces

A few of my favorite birds, the Cuckoo, the Silver Gyrfalcon and the silly little Quail.

Bird Necklaces @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Tea Cup & Faux Bois

Bella hiding in her teacup necklace...


Faux Bois, woodgrain brooch...

Mirror Mirror...

Bella sighs, momentarily distracted from her reflection in the Baroque gold-framed mirror...

Quail egg-shells and a brass oil lamp...

Mirror Print @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Made/Found

 

This 'business card' looks rather like a piece of found ephemera...

Wee Beasties

You see, I told you there would be more!

Beastie Cuff Links @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Customize Me, Etsy Me

Good Evening Fine Fellows,
Something new to share with you today, customizable jewelry!
What do you want to say?
Pick a label, a font and your words... Et Voilà! 

Here are a few ideas:
♥ Your name
♥ A quote
♥ An amusing and unusual word
♥ Something in French (because, after all, everything sounds better in French)

This one is frame 2, with an Emily Dickinson quote in French Script.
Custom Necklace $26 at TillyBloom.Etsy.com

And now for some lovely Etsy finds...alas, the wonderful things hands make!

1 Paper Bird
2 Bird Vase
3 Kimono Coat
4 Padded Tote
5 Tea Cozy
6 Pod Print
7 Man Spider
8 Sweater