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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

Auto Cuff Links

At last, something for the man-people.
Or, at least, the French-Shirt-People. Little automobiles from the early 20th Century to grace that crisp white shirt.
Keep your peepers open for many more cuff link designs.

Auto Cuff Links @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Hilarious Laws and a Palace necklace

This one is Holyrood Palace, founded as a monastery by David I of Scotland in 1128, it has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland since the 15th century. The Palace stands in bonnie Edinburgh at the bottom of the Royal Mile.

Palace Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

A few of the most ridiculous British laws...

# 1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament

# 2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British king or queen's image upside-down

# 3. It is illegal for a woman to be topless in Liverpool except as a clerk in a tropical fish store

# 4. Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned

# 5. If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requires the use of your toilet, you are required to let them enter

# 6. In the UK a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman's helmet

# 7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen

# 8. It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing

# 9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour

# 10. It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow

I just love number 7.

Finch Trio

Third Finch out!

This stunning 3-part necklace features 3 funny finches in a row.

Finch Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Fetish Earrings

Plump and charming little bird earrings, inspired by Zuni Fetishes.

A fetish is an object believed to have supernatural powers and the Zuni are a Native American people from the New Mexico area who make the most wonderful pottery and carvings.

They remind me of the wondrous creatures in Miyazaki's films...

Fetish Earrings @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Destroy Your Enemies

How do you destroy your enemies?
With a cannon of course!

Cannon Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Bunny Necklace

This lithe, lovely bunny will bound along your chest to the delight of all who see.

Le Lapin @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Gone Cuckoo

The face of this Bavarian Cuckoo Clock is Bella's. She's been feeling a little odd lately. A large, elegant and peculiar pendant.

Gone Cuckoo @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Reindeer

Just in time for Christmas, this charming Reindeer has wondrous antlers as long as his body, he is the wise old man of the tundra...
Reindeer Necklace @ TillyBloom.Etsy.com

Hello November

12 066, originally uploaded by Tilly Bloom.