Wedding Wednesday: Blue Zinnia's

Take a beautiful model {Stephanie}, a beautiful horse {Nifty Nelson} and a stunning dress...what's missing? A gorgeous hair piece for the bride!

What I absolutely love about this piece is how whimsical it is.

Sculpted out of a turquoise blue clay, this layered Zinnia features pearl and white tendrils and a marbled centre. It is truly inspired, yet only 2.5" in diameter, so it doesn't take away from your stunning gown, or the gorgeous dresses of your bridesmaids.

Definitely worthy of your something blue, hairclips in white and pearl with a blue centre can be created for your bridesmaids to ensure your girls are coordinated with your fabulous look.

Have other colours on your radar? I can work with any colour scheme to give you something truly inspired for your big day!

Wedding Wednesday: New Bridal Accessories!

I have a couple of new pieces to introduce to you today!!

Sculpted bridal hair pins are now in the shop! From tiny little marbled gold and white pearls to hand rolled black rosettes...hair pins make the perfect statement, in a subtle way.

I can work with your wedding colours to create the perfect marbled pearls, your wedding flowers to replicate them for your hair, or create something truly inspired and do some hand painted pins!

I just love creating them. They're so small and delicate, yet make such an impact and really finish the whole look!

Wedding Wednesday: Statement Hair Pieces

One thing that I would do differently about my wedding day is how I had my hair. I so wish that I had of stayed true to my artistic self and not fallen into the formal bridal thing {great for some, just not reflective of my personality or style}.

I wish I had been inspired...

I absolutely love this double layered violet, with gold spiky stamen. It's oversized, handsculpted and just fantastic.

With my new line of bridal hair pieces, I am trying to make a statement. While still classic and clean looking, the pieces are oversized, have a bit of colour and are incredibly inspired. Ruffles, handpainted headbands...you name it and you'll find it in Sweet Stella's, under Clay Bridal Accessories!

Special Post: The Value of Art

You may have noticed some changes in the shop lately...new pieces, and new prices.

Custom miniature triptych

I've been doing lots of research, and mostly listening to my heart.

I am an artist.

Every item that I put into my shop is one that I have created with my own two hands. It is one that only my brain can process...the brushstrokes are ones that only my hands can do.

Pearl and black dahlia rings, handsculpted

 My designs are my own; they are not copied or modeled off of anyone else work. If a photograph is used for reference, it is one that I took (like for the skyscape journal below)

Monogrammed and handpainted skyscape journal

I've begun to realize the value of art...the value of myself as an artist, and the four amazing years that I spent in the sculpture and painting studios during my time at Wilfrid Laurier University.

12x12 abstract painting

Art is such an amazingly personal thing, and for me...it's something that I pour every ounce of myself into. The process is one of beautiful evolution for me, and I am so blessed to be able to have the opportunity to share that with you.

I am an artist, and I truly truly hope that you love what I do as much as I love doing it.