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Pretty in Pink

Nicola — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:32:22 +0000

Pretty in Pink This dusky pink and soft white hanging mobile is inspired by sakura season, when falling blossom petals float in the sky like nature’s confetti. Spring is my favourite time of year as the trees begin to bloom and the air is filled with pretty cherry blossoms. Here's a video of the hanging...

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Beautiful Peacocks

Nicola — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:34:14 +0000

Beautiful Peacocks Peacock facts: Peacocks are like hummingbirds and butterflies, their feathers have a crystal like structure which reflects light in a metallic and shimmery way. The tail feathers are called a 'train' and have 200 individual feathers each with an eye spot. The colourful peacock is the male of the species. When they are...

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Spring Snow Drops

Nicola — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 09:00:39 +0000

Spring Snow Drops The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its' way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of winter, the very cold January. I am looking forward to the start of the most...

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Sakura Blossom Season

Nicola — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 16:42:15 +0000

Sakura Blossom Season My Love of Nature's Confetti There is nothing better than the start of cherry blossom season, for me personally it is my favourite time of year. As the clocks go forward and the evenings become lighter, buds start to form on the trees and the early signs of magnolia and camellia show...

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Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion

Nicola — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:59:10 +0000

Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion Here's my Rainy Days suncatcher in motion, with 7 droplets that have two kinetic parts, allowing the design to sway with gentle wibbly wobbly movement. The hanging rain droplets also love a good twinkle! This Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion weather inspired design is hand-made with a copper wire work...

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My Love of British Birds

Nicola — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:03:32 +0000

My Love of British Birds My collection of British birds is growing all the time. I cannot help myself sketch their shapes with wire and adorn their feathers with semi-precious gemstones. From peacocks to sparrows, I love them all. Mother nature has provided us with such beautiful little fluffy characters which have been my friends...

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Blue Dragonflies Collection

Nicola — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:02:53 +0000

Blue Dragonflies Collection I might be a little bit fascinated by blue dragonflies. It's the metallic colours that draw me to them, with shimmer and shine as the dart around by the river. I love the British species 'Beautiful Demoiselle', the 'Blue Damselfly' and the 'Azure Damselfly'. All gorgeous creatures with vibrant colourings. View my...

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Feathery Delights

Nicola — Sat, 24 May 2014 10:25:03 +0000

Feathery Delights The beauty of British birds I have great fondness for garden and woodland birds, and have brought to life their beautiful feathers with copper wire art and semi-precious gemstones. My first three designs feature the magical magpie, the majestic brown owl and the colourful green woodpecker. These birds are all familiar sights across...

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