Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Dream Celebs

So my celeb styles have wrapped up for the year, and I'm left dreaming of who I would really love to design and create for.

My pick of celebrities to design for might be a little unconventional, but there is a method to my madness {I swear}

So, quite the eclectic mix, eh? Well I have reasons for each selection.

Emma Watson - she is positively adorable, on the rise, and carries herself with a great deal of grace. I would love to design some girly accessories for her

Jesse Tyler Ferguson - one of the funniest guys on primetime TV, I think he is absolutely fantastic. I would love to design a piece of sculpture for his home.

Jennifer Lawrence - oh so clearly launching into the stratosphere of stardom. Firey, alive, passionate. I would love to get a painting into her hands!

Sarah Jessica Parker - *sigh* accessories for her girls....art for her home...I would seriously somersault at the chance!

Daniel Craig - aside from being the most handsome of handsome, I think that he and his stunning wife Rachel Weisz would appreciate art, modern lines and contemporary home decor.

Anne Hathaway - a dreamer in and of herself, I would love to create a custom journal for her.

If you could design for any celebrity, who would it be? Leave me a comment!

Celeb{rate} design reveal for Christina Applegate

I just knew that I wanted to do light, pastel and neutral tones for Christina Applegate. I knew that it had to have some fluid lines and movement to it.

This is a design that I have loved for a long time. The tendril on the top just floats there, giving such movement and dimension to the overall design. The soft blue and pearl tones are perfectly marbled. I thin it plays off her personality, and is both whimsical and feminine all at the same time.

I hope it's a piece that she wears on a date night out or for brunch with her girlfriends!

Celeb{rate} A Year In Review

I'm often asked what of the celebrities that I have designed for were my favourite. I definitely cannot just pick one; each have been amazing opportunities in their own way, be it designing something for their home or something for them to wear, it has been such a unique challenge to design for them all.

If I absolutely had to pick my top three, in an absolute random order, I would have to choose...

Designing a clay brooch for Meryl Streep was amazing. She is simply incredible, most definitely the most influential actress that I will ever have the pleasure of watching in my lifetime. To know that she owns a piece of my work makes me hold my breath for a moment!

Creating a set of sculpted wallflowers for Tina Fey's amazing NYC apartment was incredible! I knew immediately when I got word that my work was approved by her stylist and publicist what I would create and the whole design happened very easily.

Designing for Keira Knightley was one of those moments where you sit in awe. Designing for her stylist, Camilla Pole, was the icing on a very beautiful cupcake. They were so nice and genuine, an absolute pleasure to work with.

This year promises new adventures and new celebs to amaze with my work!

Who was your favourite that I designed for last year?

Celeb{rate} design reveal for Kristen Stewart

I cannot believe how difficult it was to design for the vampire heroine that we all know and love. She is broody and dark and stormy...what in the world could I design for her that would be on trend but still neutral enough for her to wear daily?

Then it hit me. Black and white tribal prints are a huge trend going into spring.

A single black and white bubble charm on a silver bangle bracelet!

Here's hoping she loves it!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Research

Last month, I gave you a little insight as to what exactly goes into designing items for celebrities. This mnoth, I want to talk just about the research aspect.

Does he or she like silver...or gold...or rose gold?
Do they wear funky accessories, or are they more classic in their tastes?
Are they homebodies who appreciate art?

While yes, I trot off to google images to see what their current tastes are, I also look up articles about them, look at their profiles, websites, twitter and facebook pages.

Take Tina Fey, for example.

I designed Tina a set of wallflowers, two white and one black, so she could put them up in her office, home, dressing room...wherever.

Through my research, I saw that she has a beautiful new apartment on the Upper West Side of NYC. It's bright and airy, and just stunning. These wallflowers would be the perfect compliment to her home decor, without taking away from how open and spacious the dwelling is.

They're refined and feminine, classic and clean. They show well in any home, and are perfectly created just for her.

Celeb{rate}...designing for Ms. Johannson

I am so excited! I have landed the distinct honour of designing a custom piece for Scarlett Johannson!

Isn't she stunning?? So much so, that I am completely overwhelmed as to what I could design for her.

Something for her home? Maybe a set of nesting bowls, or a pearl flower bowl?
Or something that she could wear?

Ahh! So many options, and based on my research...her accessories are always understated, so I'm not really sure what piece I would design for her if it was a ring, bracelet or hair piece.

See? I'm stuck!!

Comment with your suggestions!!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Punky Brewster

If you're a child of the 80's, you know exactly who I'm talking about when I mention Punky Brewster. Soleil Moon Frye has turned into positively the most radiant woman, inside and out, and has such a beautiful philosophy when it comes to parenting.

Designing something for her was nothing short of amazing, and immediately I went to the bold pops of colour that she seems to gravitate toward in her accessories.

I think the bold pop of Pantone's 2013 Monaco Blue, paired with Spearmint, is perfect for her!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Ms. Blunt, if you please

From being the stylish maven in The Devil Wears Prada to the cheeky fiance in The 5 Year Engagement, Ms. Emily Blunt most definitely has it going on.

Her red carpet style is always on point; she's fearless, yet timeless and classic, with the perfect amount of femininity. I truly admire the intricate detail in her gowns....lace, embroidery, beading...everything is just perfectly beautiful.

Creating a bubble charm for her was an absolute delight. Painted first with a cool white tone, the bubble was then striped with two tones of pink - a nice touch of girly whimsy, and enough edge to suit Emily's fearless style.

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Big Bang

Have you watched one of the most hilarious shows on television?

The Big Bang Theory has swept the nation with its wit, complex characters and has gotten us all in tune with our inner geek.

An opportunity to create a custom, one of a kind miniature painting for one of the shows stars? Amazing!

This mini triptych was painted in white, violet and green. The colours play together so nicely on the little canvases....they actually fit in the palm of your hand!

I really hope that Mayim enjoys them...and who knows, maybe you'll even see them on screen!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Queen of Queens

We all loved her as Doug Heffernan's wife on the King of Queens...the sassy mama from the Bronx.

In real life, Leah Remini has a super chic and classy style - one that I completely adore and am excited to have designed for!

A sculpted pansy, that is then handpainted with acrylics and hung on a silver metal bangle bracelet with a silver eye pin.

So beautiful, and simple! I think it will match her style rather beautifully!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Ms. BossyFunnypants

She's oh so funny, has an amazingly beautiful spirit and is quite the pretty lady, if I do say so myself. To have had the opportunity to create some amazing wall sculpture for her was incredible, to say the least!

Probably the funniest gal of our time, Tina Fey was an absolute delight to create for. I scultped 3 anemones for a wall installation for her...

One large white anemone with a double pebble collar. One medium white with a double pebble collar, and one small black with a single pebble collar.

I absolutely love them, and am confident that they suit her classic style and impeccable taste!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Love, Actually...is all around

One of my all time favourite movies, without an ounce of doubt, is Love, Actually. The story lines...the heartwarming tales...Colin Firth trying to speak Portugese for Aurelia...*sigh*

My absolute favourite part in the movie is when Mark is at Julia's door with the signs, explaining how, with everything that he is an everything he will be...he loves her. His best friend's girl...

So, naturally, when I had the chance to reach out to Keira Knightley's stylist and public relations rep, I did just that. I am simply overjoyed to have created a custom brooch for Keira!

I sculpted a black anemone, with a slight gold sparkle; something that she can wear as a brooch or clip to her favourite handbag to make it pop!

And for her amazing stylist, Camilla? The shimmery black gold rosette ring! Its absolutely stunning and makes such a statement!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: Bitten

I literally squealed when I got the email about sending something from my studio to this amazing woman who is set to have a Blockbuster of a summer...leading into a move that I am dying to see in the fall {as I'm sure many of you Twi-hards are!}

I'm just over-the-moon to have created this ribbed pebble design for Ashley Greene. It's so simple and yet so perfect for her {I think}.

And what's pretty awesome is that I can recreate this exclusive design over and over again right in my studio. Picture it in copper, white, navy or even lilac. Choose a colour that suits your personality...maybe the Pantone colour for 2012, tangerine!

I'm not sure what to call this design; that's where you come in. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think Ashley's exclusive design should be called!

Bitten?

Vamp?

Ribbed?

Magic?

Bas (as in bas relief)?

Let me know!! Name Ashley's design!

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: THE Stylist

When I heard about the chance to get a statement ring to this incredible woman, I literally sculpted over twenty designs.

Twenty

Why?

Because she's not only a fashion icon herself, but she's a stylist. THE Stylist....

Rachel Zoe...stylist to the stars and an absolute style icon. Oversized bangles and cuffs? Check! Statement rings? Check! Oversized sunglasses? Check!

I just knew that I needed to design something incredible for her, I just didn't know what (hence the twenty different designs).

Then, when I was out for a girlfriends birthday it hit me: a Dahlia. Layers and layers of beautiful sculpted petals on an antique brass ring. Simple and stunning, white and perfect.

I see Rachel wearing it with a white t-shirt, long fringe-y scarf and a pair of skinny jeans, with really amazing boots. I picture her loving it, and so incredibly hope that she does.

What do you think of it??

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: The Graceful Ballerina

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

A few months ago, I started following Tenley Molzahn on Twitter and Facebook. I had admired her spirit way back when she was on The Bachelor, and was thrilled when she and Kiptyn declared their love for one another {and are happily still going strong}

She just exudes happiness and joy. She's stunning, to say the least, an i am so happy to have created a one of a kind oversized statement ring for her.

A beautiful white pansy with a plum coloured stamen and dark green tendrils. I sketched it out and just knew that it needed to find a home in Tenley's collection.

The creativity flowed into a beautiful reporter style journal with a beachy feel, and an antique skeleton key.

Hopefully she likes them!

What do you think?

Celeb{rate} Tuesday: The New Girl

Another Tuesday, another lovely lady to announce to you all!

She's super quirky, and I just adore that about her. She just gets creativity.

A double rosette sculpted headband, in pearl and bright yellow. From what I can tell, she's a girl who appreciates a hair accessory or two, especially when they contrast with her lovely dark hair.

I thought the yellow would also be a great contrast to her beautiful blue eyes, and the pearl would be a great neutral for her amazingly colourful wardrobe.

From one brunette to another, I think she'll fall in love with this headband and cannot wait to hear what she thinks!

Talk-To-Me Tuesday: Celeb{rate}

I've had the amazing opportunity to connect with some incredible people lately...people in high places.

Well...in shiny, sparkly places...and people who appreciate handmade.

Over the next few weeks, I invite you to Celeb{rate} with me on Tuesday's! I'll show you who I'm sending some work to, and the amazing pieces that they'll receive....you can shout it from the rooftops with me...jump on a table and dance...fist-pump...the whole thing!

In March, I had the opportunity to create two gorgeous pieces for one gorgeous women that I really admire and find incredibly inspiring.

First and foremost, isn't she gorgeous?

I am so proud to say that I have painted Lauren a journal, with an antique skeleton key embellishment. The journal itself was inspired by ballet, and her clothing collection. All very flowy, fluid lines and with lots of ribbon detail. Absolutely love it!

Then, I sculpted her a double pansy hair clip on a vintage alligator clip. It's a little heavy, so will have to be worn pointing downwards so it stays put. I just love the white and plum together. So pretty, especially with her California blonde and tan!

Stay tuned on Tuesdays as I reveal more gifts to Celeb{rate}!

Emmy Given Wednesday: 95 Down

That's right!! 95 of these beauties are all cut and ready to be stamped, trimmed, tied and packaged!



I am absolutely in love with them all. It was so hard to pick favourites yesterday as I was cutting, and each one I felt a little pang of oooh...I should keep that one! when leafing through the pages that would create a Stack.

My absolute favourites...



Grey Damask + Royal Purple Linen + Raspberry Stone
Lime Circles + Yellow Linen + Tangerine Stone
Pink Damask + Watermelon Linen + Dove Grey Stone

The textures and colours are brilliant. I tend to gravitate toward bright colour punches with a muted tone to ground the collection, so I'm hoping that my personality as an artist shines through these 100 Stacks.

And...I did throw in some muted greys, blues and greens for variety and to make sure that the Stacks aren't too out there and shocking.

As for stamps, thank you all so much for your input as to what to adorn them with! I'm going to go with the Flowers and Reeds, Falling Leaves and I think Paisley. I'm hemming and hawing over the Tic-Tac-Toe, because I think it's adorable, but not sure it would go over well for this event.

OH! And I got GREAT news from Curry's this week. My sketchbooks that will turn into handpainted lovely journals will be to me in 3 weeks!!! Colour me happy!

Y3W Friday: Our Growing Garden

There is a little garden that grows bright and is so incredibly full of love that you will feel it once you step in.

It's called Our Growing Garden, and it's written by an e-mommy friend of mine named Kristin.

It's all about her experience as a babywearing, breastfeeding mama who makes her own baby food, does product reviews and has the best job ever as James' mom.

Kristin is an amazing mom, and I encourage you to read her blog. She talks about the real issues, and doesn't hide from anything, which is something that I truly admire.

Another amazing thing that Kristin does is host a variety of giveaways on her blog. Everything from baby food preparation kits to cute clothing for kiddos, she reviews and gives lovely things away to moms like you and I!

Sweet Stella's is going to be contributing to an Our Growing Garden giveaway coming up soon, along with some other awesome MOMpreneurs like Cup of Tea Cards. All of our babies are turning 1 in the next couple of months, so we're going to be giving things away to celebrate!

Stay tuned! (and have a fabulous weekend!)