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10 August 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I love kowhai blossom time. It's all that you want it to be."

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6 July 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The seven sisters of silver jewellery are earrings, rings, bracelets bangles, chains, pendants and necklaces. It's all that you want it to be."

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22 June 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Keep wintering on. There's silver on the horizon. It's all that you want it to be."

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11 May 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Can't eat comfort food, wear comfort jewellery! It's all that you want it to be."

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30 March 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The combination of copper and silver metals in earrings, necklaces, rings and bracelets are a beautiful choice in the golden autumn season. It's all that you want it to be."

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9 March 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

It goes from green, yellow to orange. Yes autumn is here. There's plenty of autumn inspired jewellery being made in the jewellery studio. It's all that you want it to be."

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24 February 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Cool music in the jewellery studio - M Ward - "Supernatural Thing" gets the creativity going. It's all that you want it to be."

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14 January 2024

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

There's plenty of sterling silver earrings with copper and enamel at the Matakana Country park today. Be there, get some. It's all that you want it to be."

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14 December 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The colour of the month is red. Pohutukawa trees are flowering prolifically. And in the jewellery studio pairs and pairs of sterling silver and enamel pohutukawa themed earrings are being made. It's all that you want it to be."

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5 December 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The extension to State Highway One Motorway is awesome, it delivering a faster more direct route to Warkworth. Then take Te Honohono ki Tai link road and in no time you will be in Matakana for pleasant shopping and other experiences. It's all that you want it to be."

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25 September 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The spring zing is really happening in the jewellery studio with many pairs of earrings popping out like blossoms. It's all that you want it to be."

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13 September 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Nature influences are at work right now. A heavily laden kowhai tree with native birds feasting upon the golden blossoms set the scene. From the jewellery studio kereru and tui bird earrings and yellow enamel kowhai flower earrings are being created. It's all that you want it to be."

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28 August 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Hop, skip and jump into Spring. It's all that you want it to be."

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20 January 2023

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The annual Anniversary Weekend Sunday 29 January, Waipu Street Market is on. Over 170 stalls. There's something there for you. Be there. It's all that you want it to be."

9 December 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! It's all that you want it to be."

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28 November 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Knock, knock. Who's there? Summer. Summer who? Summer time. Well, come right on in. It's all that you want it to be."

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8 November 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Compliment your new seasons haircut with a new pair of earrings. Gorgeous. It's all that you want it to be."

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19 October 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The annual Labour Weekend Sunday 23 October, Waipu Street Market is on. Over 170 stalls. There's something there for you. Be there. It's all that you want it to be."

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1 October 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The winter polo necks are off, the necklaces are on. Get one, wear one. It's all that you want it to be."

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28 May 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The Great Royal Waipu Street Market is on Sunday 5 June. Plenty of stalls, sustenance and entertainment to be enjoyed in the Celtic Barn, the Caledonian Park and the Main Street of Waipu. Be there. It's all that you want it to be."

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11 April 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The markets at Matakana will be pumping this Easter. Be there. It's all that you want it to be."

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25 March 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I have an awsome spot at Bramble Cafe in the Matakana Country Park to show off my handcrafted jewellery. Be there for delicious food, vibrant vibe and original jewellery. It's all that you want it to be."

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21 January 2022

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The markets are all go. Come to the Matakana Old Dairy Factory Market, the Matakana Country Park Market and the Waipu Street Market. It's all that you want it to be."

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7 August 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Mild winters are great for wearing earrings. You don't have to cover them up with a beanie. It's all that you want it to be."

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31 July 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I can't believe it, the kowhai tree has started to flower two weeks early. It's all that you want it to be."

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17 July 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Come rain or shine the Matakana Market goes on. It's all that you want it to be."

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5 July 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

At dawn I saw the Matariki Constellation in the Eastern sky. Happy Maori New Year. It's all that you want it to be."

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26 June 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The shortest day, longest night of the year was celebrated with a mid winter swim in the sea. It's all that you want it to be."

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14 June 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Strawberry plants are being planted now. I see it as memories of summer past and anticipation of summer to come. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 5 June 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Waipu Street Market is the place to be this Queen's Birthday Sunday. On the street, in the halls, in the park. Be there! It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 29 May 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

And to top it off, the eclipse of the moon beamed orange and red. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 22 May 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

It started with the yellow guava. Then came the orange persimmon with blazing orange leaves, sweet orange mandarins, glorious orange gladiolas, the perpetual orange crucifix orchids, multi orange coloured maple trees, full on orange canna lilies and coppery coloured hens all around the studio. It's a golden world right now. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 15 May 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Be it routine, a challenge, a dare or an addiction, the seawater swim still had to happen on a cold snap morning. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 1 May 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The significance of the 1st of May. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 24 April 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I love to watch birds. The favourite bird right now is the female pheasant

O'er undulating pasture - The parallel wings - Of pheasant birds glide.

It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 17 April 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I love listening to music. The favourite song right now is "Chelsea" by Miles Calder off his "Autopilot Life" album. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 10 April 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Welcome to the little brown hen who is a new arrival into the studio garden. A golden egg a day may she lay. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 3 April 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Chocolate eggs and bunnies, hot cross buns, coffee on the deck, strolling the local markets, buying NZ made. Sounds good! It's all that you want it to be."

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Sunday 28 March 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Just like breaking good chocolate and savouring the piece, take a holiday break this Easter and enjoy. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 20 March 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Mushrooms, feijoa, figs and pears. Reaping the fruits of autumn. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 13 March 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Enjoy the golden weather of autumn. Go visit the market, great pickings there. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 27 February 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

To everything turn, turn, turn. Another season, another anniversary, another day, another pair of earring. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 20 February 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

We are in Level 2 again. Come visit and enjoy the market with care. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 13 February 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Love is in the air. Great Valentine's shopping at your local market. It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 23 January 2021

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Come! enjoy the relaxed holiday atmosphere at your local and special markets. Matakana Village this weekend  and Waipu Street Market next Sunday. Be there!  It's all that you want it to be."

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Friday 18 December 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

It was the week before Christmas and ..................... It's all that you want it to be."

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Saturday 5 December 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

What to get your cat for Christmas. She doesn't have pierced ears so earrings are out. She shakes of everything from around her neck so a necklace is out. A bangle or bracelet would probably catch in the cat door not a good idea. "Forest" the native birdsong album by Dudley Benson is the thing. The cat can curl up on her bean bag in the living room and snooze away in a audio paradise. It's all that you want it to be"

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Saturday 28 November 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Forget Black Friday. Celebrate Sterling Saturday and Silver Sunday. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 21 November 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Great day for shopping at the local markets. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 7 November 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Well Waipu Markets are still trending. A huge new special community market has been announced for New Year's Day Friday January 1st 2021. Plan now to be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 31 October 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Well that was some huge, huge, huge crowd at the Waipu Street Market on Labour Weekend Sunday. Thank you all for coming. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 23 October 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Where am I going? I'm going to the Waipu Street Market on Sunday 25 October. Come on let's all go there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 17 October 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I vote that you go to the local market and boost the economy by buying something Kiwi made.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 3 October 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Just as sterling silver jewellery is as classic as it was yesterday and as contemporary as it is today, so is the classic novel "Far From The Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy. This book evokes some L.O.L. (laugh out loud) reactions and some "oh my goodness" sensations. Silver jewellery evokes some L.A.F.S (love at first sight) reactions and some "oh my lord" sensations. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 26 September 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The fruit trees are in blossom. The weatherboards are being washed. The first sea swim has been taken. The jewellery studio is my happy place. To quote Georgia Knot  "everything is peach now". It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 19 September 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The news is out. Get ready for the Waipu Street Market coming up at Labour Weekend Sunday. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 12 September 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

How to look sensational on a Zoom meeting. Wear a pair of my fabulous handcrafted earrings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 4 September 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

We are having beautiful spring mornings at the moment. Maybe think about going to the Matakana Craft Market at the Old Diary Factory tomorrow. Yes! we are open. Come by, come buy. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 29 August 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Get ready to open the door! The Matakana Market may resume next week. Keep fingers crossed. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 16 August 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

1 2 3 turn the key, lock the door. We are in lockdown once more.

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Sunday 26 July 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The current price of silver is over the top. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 18 July 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I have recently sold earrings on line, where the buyer has purchased them as a gift for a loved one. It is very touching to hear their story. Grand dad to grand daughter. Husband to wife remembering their daughter. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 11 July 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

My beautiful Long Linked Forged Chains are the items of popularity in the jewellery studio this week. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 4 July 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The coldest winter days are upon us and its fricken freezing inside the Old Dairy Factory. But the company and camaraderie of fellow stallholders and the enthusiasm and friendliness of the punters warm us. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 23 June 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

You guys are awesome! The markets are pumping. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 13 June 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The bubbles are burst! Buy yourself some new jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 19 May 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Hip hip hooray! The Matakana Craft Market reopens again on Saturday 23 May - 9 am - 2 pm. See you there for quality art and crafts, tasty food, interesting antiques and up cycled goods and more. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11 May 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Level 2 is on the horizon. This means that the markets may open again and that we would be able to trade with our loyal and supporting customers again. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 2 May 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The weather is amazing! To reward myself, I take a sea swim down the beach every day after working in the studio. It's all that you want it to be".

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Wednesday 22 April 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The project this week is an awesome silver fern pendant of copper, sterling silver & enamel with my trade mark motifs of NZ character and culture. This one features a kiwi, a pukeko and a bat i.e. the NZ long tailed bat. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 13 April 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

My bubble is a golden bubble. Nature's autumn colours blaze all around me. There's the persimmon tree, the grape vine, the peach tree, the monarch butterflies flitting all around. In the jewellery studio golden tones are reflecting in my work. Many pieces of copper, enamel and silver are dropping. It's all that you want it to be".

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Wednesday 1 April 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Most of everything is in lockdown. The good news is that I am still able to make beautiful pieces of sterling silver, copper & enamel jewellery in my home studio, ready for all my customers when the doors open again. It's all that you want it to be".

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Wednesday 25 March 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Internet search TradeMe Jeannette Switzer Jewellery for auction and buy now listings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 9 February 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The heat of summer is almost unbearable.  But it is not keeping me from working in the jewellery studio workshop. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 19 January 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Make plans for the Waipu Street Market, on next Sunday. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 12 January 2020

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Happy New Year! another year has rolled over. Another year of annual events to look forward to. First up Waipu Street Market on Sunday 26 January. Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 22 December 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

This is Christmas week with plenty of relaxing going on including relaxing the purse strings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 13 December 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I love the orator, the lone blackbird atop the power pole or the tallest tree. Tell it to me again, bird of wisdom. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 6 December 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I came upon a clump of dried grass in the jewellery studio garden. On closer inspection I saw that it was a fallen bird's nest made up of dried grasses, shedded sheep wool and mottled brown and white downy feathers. A live newly hatched ruru chick lay inside! My attempts to deed and nurture the chick failed. My tribute to the ruru is to craft more pairs of ruru earrings in copper and silver to keep these beautiful birds present in your mind and life. See my image blog page. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 29 November 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Tide's in, gone for a swim! It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 21 November 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

A recipe for pleasure. A sun drenched green park kissed by a gentle breeze. A crowd of relaxed people mingling from stall to stall. Delicious food and drink consumed. Music fills the air. Art and craft perused. Wallets open. Grey Lynn Park Festival on this Saturday 23 November. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 14 November 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

It is a hive of industry in the jewellery studio.  The annual Grey Lynn Park Festival is on Saturday 23 November so earrings, chains, necklaces and bracelets are rapidly being made in readiness for the big day. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 4 November 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

What a lovely spell of warm, fine weather we are enjoying at the moment. Arms are bare, necks are exposed. Perfect for wearing bangles and bracelets, necklaces and pendants. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 26 October 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Waipu Street Market is on Sunday 27 October, Labour Weekend Sunday - 9 am - 2 pm. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 18 October 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Once, when driving through the Waikato, we passed a cluster of tall trees with bat symbols attached to them. What is this? a game? a clue? Later while working in my jewellery studio and listening to the radio, I heard an item about the search for the New Zealand native long tailed bat. I then learnt that there was a discovered colony of bats in that same grove of trees that we has driven through in the Waikato. My next project is to create bat themed jewellery. Please view my image page for bat earrings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 15 October 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

There's two ways of looking at things. For years now, I have been making two popular versions of pohutukawa earrings. Recently I have looked at my standard ruru (NZ morepork owl) earrings and thought "I can do this differently". So version two is launched on the market - ruru earrings done in copper wire. See image blog. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 27 September 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I like to wear one of my handcrafted necklaces when I'm out and about. At the latest market at the Old Dairy Factory in Matakana, I was wearing my silver pod pendant, a beautiful piece inspired by a burst flower seed pod. A lady took an immediate liking to the pendant and wanted to buy it. Of coarse she could have it. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 20 September 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The weather rules productivity. With spring, comes the incremented increase of daylight both at dawn and dusk. Thou there is no increase in hours (there is still 24 hrs in every day) it fells like much more. It is highly productive in the jewellery studio as the spring zing in me turns out necklaces, necklaces and necklaces. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 13 September 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The sun rises over Big Omaha Bay. I squint my eyes against the bright ormulo glow sunrise. The luscious sound of Weyes Blood music fills the room. I sip my coffee. The day rolls on. I am on my bicycle doing my daily bike ride. I hum to myself a medley of Weyes Blood songs. I touch the ocean. The day rolls on. I'm in my jewellery studio and a choice silver necklace is created. I sing at my work. "It's a wild time to be alive". Every day a "Titanic Rising". It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 1 September 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Happy the first of spring day! May sunshine, freshness, colour and newness wash over you. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 23 August 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Not a gram of silver is wasted. All off-cuts are collected, melted into a ball then rolled flat and then made into a new piece of jewellery. Even the saw filings are stored into ajar and when enough is collected, will be melted into a ball, rolled flat and made into a new piece of jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 16 August 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Yellow, gold, violet and blue. Daffodils, kowhai, violets and iris. These are the colours amidst the studio garden, these are the flowers growing around the studio garden. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 9 August 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The show must go on! Though we are in the midst of a cold, windy and rainy spell of winter weather, devoted stallholders are there at the Old Dairy Factory Market in Matakana. Come visit us and like what we do. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 2 August 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

There are many two for one deals around these days. Mine is a beautiful long, linked silver chain that can be worn as a single strand or worn as a double strand. See my image page. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 26 July 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I appreciate music. I am an audio sensory player rather than a physical sensory player. But wait! I am a sensory physical creator. See my blog image page for my sterling silver triple clef earrings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 19 July 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Let me tell you 'bout the pods and the seeds. See my image blog for a look. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 12 July 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

I notice that the kowhai flower seed buds are forming on the trees. The spring flush of brilliant kowhai blooms are something to look forward to. In the mean time, would you like a sterling silver kowhai flower pendant? See my blog image. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 5 July 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The silver fern is an emblem of New Zealand. So many sporting world cup events, in which New Zealand is represented, is happening all over the world over the next few months. Wear the silver fern close to your heart and in your ears. See my blog image page for cute silver fern stud earrings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 28 June 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The kowhai tree flowering has long past, but the tree is still active. The central stamen is fattening and lengthening to form the seed pod. See my image blog page for my "kowhai stamen" earrings inspired by the aftermaths of the flowering. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 21 June 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Longest night, shortest day. Still equals a day of 24 hours. A 24 hour day in which to wear your original handcrafted sterling silver, enamel or copper jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 14 June 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

There's Kereru in the garden gorging on guava berries. I love these hefferlump birds. And I love recreating them in the jewellery studio with sterling silver and enamel into beautiful Kereru Earrings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 7 June 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Embrace winter! Come to Matakana for good food, drinks and fabulous market shopping. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 28 May 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Brace the start of winter. Waipu Street Market is on Queen's Birthday Weekend Sunday. Be there on the streets, the park and the Celtic Barn of Waipu for food, shopping, leisure and pleasure. Now extended to 2pm. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 20 May 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Thankyou everyone who was in on the Mahurangi Art Trail - organisers, artists and visits. It's all on again for next year. Post it in your diary and we will see you again in 2020.

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Saturday 19 January 2019

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Waipu Street Market is on Auckland Anniversary Weekend Sunday. Be there on the streets, the park and the Celtic Barn of Waipu for food, shopping, leisure and pleasure. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 17 November 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Grey Lynn Park Festival is on the horizon. Be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 4 November 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Grey Lynn Park Festival is happening on Saturday 24 November. Be seen, hit the green. It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 11 October 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Come to the Waipu Street Market on Sunday 21 October, i.e. Labour Weekend Sunday.  The main street, the Caledonian Park and the Celtic Hall will be alive with crafts, food, music, entertainment, i.e. retail therapy and playtime.  See you there with my original designed handcrafted jewellery of sterling silver, copper and enamel. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 21 September 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Come to the Annual Pirongia Craft Day on Sunday 30 September. The main street of Pirongia will be closed to traffic from 9-3. Walk amongst the stalls and engage with handmade crafts, food, plants and entertainment. See me there with my original designed handcrafted jewellery of sterling silver, copper and enamel. It's all that you want it to be".

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Saturday 14 April 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Many of the dates to notable markets, galas and festivals in 2018 have been set. Enter them on the wall planner.  Let's get "On the Road" just like Jack Kerouac.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 8 March 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Autumn is an ideal time for a road trip. This coming Easter travel to Matakana village on Easter Saturday for the food and craft markets. On Easter Sunday head along the road a little bit for the Matakana Country Park experience.  And on Easter Monday carry on up to Mangawhai for the Beach and Country Market at the Domain.  See you there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 9 February 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

There's plenty of summer left at Matakana.  Be there, especially at the Old Dairy Factory Market on Saturdays and the Country Park on Sundays for original handcrafted jewellery of sterling silver, copper and enamel. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 14 January 2018

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Preparing for the annual Waipu Street & Park Market on Sunday 28 January - Auckland Anniversary Day.  Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 7 December 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Jeannette Switzer Jewellery & Art Studio Open Friday 8 December 10 - 5. Be there for original designed and handcrafted jewellery of sterling silver, enamel and copper .It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 16 November 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Jewellery production is full on right now in preparation for the Annual Grey Lynn Park Festival next Saturday 25 November.  Plan to be there! It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 3 November 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The annual Grey Lynn Park Festival is coming up next. Get ready for it! It's all that you want it to be".

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Wednesday 4 October 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The show did go on!  Despite persistent rain falling down on the Annual Pirongia Craft Day, the day was a great success.  Thankyou to all the punters and stallholders and organisers who made the day happen. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 18 September 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The annual Pirongia Craft Day is being held on Sunday 1st October.  Be there on main street Pirongia, 9.00 - 3.00. It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 10 August 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Golden yellow daffodils are blooming.  Golden yellow kowhai are blooming. Golden yellow enamel on sterling silver jewellery are ready to break out from the studio. It's all that you want it to be".

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Wednesday 20 July 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Things are compounding. From dollars to hundreds of dollars in a term deposit.  From kilometres to hundreds of kilometres on the bicycle odometer. From a pair of earrings to several, several pairs of earrings ready of the next annual Pirongia Art & Craft Day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Friday 30 June 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Be it rain, wind or shine, the Old Dairy Factory Market is on every Saturday - 9 am -2 pm. Be there to find what you are looking for! It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 20 June 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Wonderful news to hear that the Whangarei Hundertwasser Art Gallery and Museum is all go.  There will be many sterling silver and colourful, bright enamel jewellery pieces made to celebrate. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 13 June 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The last public holiday for several months has just been and gone. Comfort yourself, go buy some handcrafted NZ jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 30 May 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Heads up! The annual Manaia Art & Craft & Food Show is on this Monday Queen's Birthday at Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads.  Head there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 23 May 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

What joy to hear and then see a bellbird in the garden yesterday. Making bellbird inspired earrings is happening in the jewellery studio today. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 16 May 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The annual Manaia Art & Craft & Food Show is something to look forward to. This event is held at Parua Bay on the beautiful Whangarei Heads on Monday 5 June, Queen's Birthday Weekend. Take a road trip there. Fuel your stomach on yummy food and fuel your heart and soul on art and craft, especially original handcrafted sterling silver.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Thursday 20 April 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Thinking of your mother.  Buy her some original, handcrafted sterling silver, copper and enamel jewellery for this Mother's Day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Tuesday 11 April 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

This Easter Saturday come to the Old Dairy Factory Market at Matakana for a Easter hunt of art and craft treasures. It's all that you want it to be".

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Sunday 9 April 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The road to take this Sunday is the road to the Leigh Summer Market - 8.30 - 1.00 at the Leigh Hall and Grounds. Be there for local stuff. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 3 April 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The last of this summer season Leigh Summer Market is on Sunday 9 April. Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 6 March 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The hope for a long, long summery autumn has inspired the making of a long, long linked silver chain. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 6 February 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The Leigh Summer Market and enjoying Leigh by the sea is a awesome way to spend Sunday 12 February.  Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 January 2017

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The last of the mauve blossoms have fallen from the jacaranda tree.  The novel is finished.  The canvas deck chair is folded up and removed from its shady possi from under the jacaranda tree.  The jewellery studio is unlocked and its back to business creating beautiful silver jewellery for 2017.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 5 December 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The pohutukawa trees are flowering.  This inspires the making of more Gloria M Excelsia earrings and necklaces; beautiful sterling silver and vibrant red enamel pohutukawa flowers. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 21 November 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The Grey Lynn Park Festival is on Saturday 26 November. Be there for food, drinks, music, stalls galore and so much more and of course handcrafted silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 14 November 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Broad bean pods are prolific in the garden right now.  Silver pod earrings are prolific in the jewellery studio right now. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 7 November 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Tears welled in my eyes as the young woman customer explained that the beautiful kereru brooch of enamel, silver and copper was to be a gift to a special teacher who teaches conservation.  The kereru brooch is a challenging piece to make and was meant for this person. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 24 October 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

A good quality pair of leather boots keeps wearing and walking season after season.  A good quality pair of sterling silver earrings keeps wearing and hanging season after season.  Wear the real thing. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 17 October 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Matakana's population explodes over Labour Weekend. Squeeze, compact into Matakana this weekend for holiday fun, leisure. Squeeze, compact full your shopping bags with Matakana retail. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 10 October 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Water it be? Water you have?  Water you do?  Water you say?  Water you find?  Rain and more rain!  Brighten things up and go buy yourself some sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 3 October 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Warkworth Kowhai Festival - Huge Day Out.  Be there - Saturday 8 October 2016 Warkworth Town.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 19 September 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Pironga Craft Day Sunday 25 September 2016 is a day of many firsts.  It's the first day of daylight saving, it's the first Sunday of the school holidays and it's the first time after 16 years that this event will be held on a Sunday.  I work every weekday in my studio creating new jewellery and it will be the first time that some brand new earrings will be exhibited and available to buy. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 5 September 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Take off the woollen winter gloves put on the silver summer rings. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 29 August 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

It's a heart wrench disappointment when a bespoke made ring is not successfully delivered to the buyer.  Whoever has the Silver Ripples Ring, give it back. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 22 August 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

A favourite culinary recipe may be made over and over again.  The chef becomes so adept with the method that the techniques may be slightly adjusted to suit and enhance the dish. Likewise, a popular piece of jewellery may be made over and over again.  The jeweller becomes so adept with the method that the traditional techniques may be slightly adjusted to suit and enhance the piece.  That's making it your own. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 8 August 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

In spring, summer and autumn I enjoy my daily swim in the sea .  But for now in midwinter the look of the sea is as close as I get.  I take this back with me to the jewellery studio where I create the image of rippling water onto a lovely sterling silver ring. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 1 August 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

On my walk along Buckleton Beach this morning, the resident pair of oystercatchers were feeding during the low tide. What a handsome pair, I thought,  just like a pair of earrings - charming, suited, compatible, made for each other and unable to live happily without the other.  Get yourself a lovely pair of silver earrings today. It's all that you want it to be".

 

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Monday 25 July 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Three threads of wire united by plait. A silver or copper wrist plait bangle is made. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 18 July 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Fly my pretty tui bird, fly, on the earlobes of an international tourist returning to her homeland. Silver & enamel tui bird earrings, the perfect gift for the tourist. Fly my pretty tui bird, fly. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11 July 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

At my last market, a little girl come over to my stall to admire my jewellery.  She went off then came back with her mother's heart shaped silver ring.  She proudly held it up for me to see, while exclaiming the beauty and preciousness of the ring.  Make silver jewellery a precious, priceless present. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 June 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Last season's kowhai seed pods hang in clusters from the kowhai tree. Time to make another awesome looking kowhai seed pod brooch. This time in copper. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 20 June 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The last two autumn leaves cling to a deciduous tree in winter, I see earrings on a person's head.  Blooming daffodils line a garden wall, I see a necklace on a person's chest.  A bird's nest secured into a branch of a tree, I see a brooch pinned to a person's lapel. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 May 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Pack and go! The annual art, craft & food market will be on at Mania, Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads on Queen's Birthday Monday. Be there for individually handcrafted silver jewellery and much more. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 23 May 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Kereru brooches of sterling silver, copper & enamel are the most popular theme in May.  Plump kereru are arriving in the studio garden to feed on guava berries. Delightful! It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 May 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

May there have been bunches and bunches of flowers and strands and strands of silver jewellery presented to many mothers yesterday on Mother's Day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 25 April 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Breakfast views.  The sun shines down making the sea look like a silver plate. Today is a silver lining day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11 April 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

The silver fern is very popular and meaningful to many people as I have never sold so many silver fern earrings ever. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 28 March 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Autumn is the golden season with golden tones all around.  But a little bit of silver always shines through.  Get your silver jewellery highlights now. It's all that you want it to be". 

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Monday 7 March 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Right now the garden is inundated with pods of beans.  The seed of inspiration  right here.  Sterling silver seed pod earrings are creatively flourishing in the studio for you to wear. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 22 February 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

As the seasons come around, so does the Auckland Indie Market.  This the first one for 2016 "Summer" on this Sunday at the ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland. Be there for original hand crafted contemporary sterling silver jewellery and more. It's all that you want it to be".                          

 

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Monday 8 February 2016

"Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

Cancelling something is like losing an earring. Postponing something is like taking an earring out at night then putting it back in the morning.  It's unfortunate that the Snell's Beach Gala was cancelled on Sunday due to bad weather. It's all that you want it to be".                        

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Monday 25 January 2016

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Monday 18 January 2016

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         Martakana art exhibition Friday to Sunday 22 - 24 January 2016 Matakana school hall. View the glass jewellery cabinet for the Matakana Quartet - a display of four string instruments - ukulele, guitar, violin, banjo and treble cleft earrings in sterling silver and copper. Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11 January 2016

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "It's all coming up - Martakana Art Exhibition, ArtBeat, Snells Beach Gala, Leigh monthly market. Be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 21 December 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "Christmas trees are being decorated.  Dress yourself up for the season with earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, chains, studs, bangles, cufflinks and bracelets.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 7 December 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "Ukulele translates to jumping flea.  My fingers worked like jumping fleas this week as I was asked to craft my strip of silver into a ukulele brooch. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 November 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "This morning's cycle to Omaha Beach was quite a challenge with a 25 knot easterly headwind to contend with, making a slower journey, building sweat and puffing breath. The retail art and craft market is like a tough cycle ride at the moment - big efforts made for little gain.  However when the conditions improve again, the return journey will be some ride with the wind on your back. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 23 November 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "A gazebo city will pop up at Grey Lynn this Saturday.  Yes! come to the annual Grey Lynn Park Festival for shopping, eating, drinking, meeting, music, chilling out and getting your sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 November 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "Dress up in your best dress and fascinator and come to the Piako Fete at Dalton's Plantation on Thursday 19 November. Enjoy beautiful jewellery and other fine retail, food, wine, music, workshops, fashion parade, garden ramble, strawberries and cream, indulgence and pampering . Come to Matamata the home of Prince of Penzance ( 2015 Melbourne Cup Winner). It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 19 October 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "The weather is becoming warmer.  Discard the scarves and polo jerseys.  Beautiful bare necks are waiting to be adorned with lovely sterling silver with enamel necklaces. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 12 October 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "Kowhai Festival this Saturday. Come to the main street and surrounds of Warkworth town for food, stalls, music, dance, rides, competitions and sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 14 September 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?

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Monday 7 September 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "Markets are very congenial places where many stallholders are referred to by their craft. There's the honey man, the soap lady, the wooden toy man, the hat lady, the leather man. And then there's the jewellery girl. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 31 August 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                         "So it looks like the kiwi bird will not make its way onto the proposed new NZ flag.  No worries.  Sterling silver kiwi earring studs gets the vote. Hoisted in your face, at eye level. Beautiful. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 24 August 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                          "A CEO in the cat kingdom does it very, very well.  She has a minder. She wants from you and you want from her. There's work time, play time, sleep time, eat time and jewellery shopping time for all. But in the human NZ workplace it is a different story.  The workplace bill has been created by a bugger of a boss, allowing the cream of the crop to commit murder. Shonky dory.  Yeah right mate. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 17 August 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?                                                       "4 petal flower, a windmill, or a propeller?  Earrings of imagination.  It's all that you want it to be". 

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Monday 10 August 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "August is the golden month with the full on blossoming of kowhai trees.  Cheers to all Leos. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 July 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Iris and daffodil are emerging, heralding that spring is coming.  Notices of markets and festivals are emerging heralding the coming of these springtime events.  Mark them down in your diary and be there.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 13 July 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The frosty white landscape looks like a work in progress piece of sterling silver jewellery fresh out of the pickle bath. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 22 June2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Don't get caught short.  On the Saturday before the shortest day come to the Warkworth Artisans Fair.  Don't be caught short - be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 15 June 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "What's fashionable right now?  Wearing a knitted beanie with beautiful sterling silver earrings.  Hot, essential and chic in the NZ wintertime.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 25 May 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Dress like a queen, feel like a queen, eat like a queen, live like a queen. Be a queen at the Manaia Art, Craft & Food Day at Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads this Queen's Birthday Monday.  Get your jewels. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 18 May 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The girl with the copper necklace. Get one.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11May 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Today is so much brighter.  Mothers are walking around in a glow of shine as flashes of new silver earrings lighten up their day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 April 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Lest we forget. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 20 April 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Spears of bulb shoots pierce the soil.  In six months time beautiful blooms exhibit a spring show.  In the jewellery studio a range of jewellery pieces are at their beginnings. In six months times a cluster of beautiful jewellery will grace the spring and summertime shoppers. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 March 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Autumn culinary delights - figs, feijoes, quinces, mushrooms.  Value added tasty creative extensions - flans, pies, muffins, pizza, cakes, cookies.  Jewellery adornment finery - gold, silver, copper, enamel.  Value added visual creative extension - necklaces, chains, earrings, brooches, rings, cufflinks. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 23 March 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Figs and quinces, the quintessential autumn fruit.  Sensuously and succulently ripe on the trees now ready to pick. Coated with silvery bloom like jewels, I'll just look at them for awhile. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 March 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Autumn morning fog settled in the valleys. White, as clean unpolished silver just out of a pickle bath. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 2 March 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It's autumn time and a ormolu glow dispels across the landscape.  In the studio the warmth and ripeness of copper has taken hold and the coppersmith is at harvest. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 23 February 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I bought my usual brand of ground coffee the other day and to my dismay discovered that the quantity had reduced from 250gm down to 200gm and the price was no cheaper.  I made my most popular style of necklace the other day and am finding that I have to increase the length from 42 cm to 50 cm and out of goodwill have kept the price as it was.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 16 February 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Fifty shades of silver.  Roll it, beat it, pound it, bend it, twist it, forge it, stamp it, etch it, engrave it, bind it, clasp it, chain it, mount it, dome it, hinge it, string it, cut it, saw it, heat it, draw it, rivet it...... Fifty shades of silver, there you have it - a necklace.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 February 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Heartbeat, drumbeat, artbeat.  Never miss a beat.  Get to Artbeat this Saturday at Cafler Park Whangarei 10 - 4 for food, music, art and craft and sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 2 February 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "What's new?  Sterling silver and enamel earrings -  earrings for summer.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 19 January 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Celebrate summer, celebrate life, celebrate good health and good living.  Celebrate Auckland Anniversary Weekend by enjoying the martakana art exhibition in the Matakana School Hall.  Maybe buy a painting or some jewellery or sculpture and this will contribute to Warkworth Wellsford Hospice fundraising. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 12 January 2015

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "No matinee idle around here, apart from Matinee Idle broadcasted on the radio these summer afternoons. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 29 December 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 8 December 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Red - album by Taylor Swift,   Lady in Red - Chris De Burgh,   Red Dress - Sugarbabes.    Put on your crisp white shirt, I'll wear a bright red skirt - sings Paloma Faith.  Sterling Silver & Red Enamel - Pohutukawa Earrings worn by you.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 1 December 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Today, the first day of summer.  Adorn your body with beautiful sterling silver jewellery as the skin begins to tan.  A beautiful contrast.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 24 November 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Hobbit down to Matamata this Thursday for the Piako Fete Trilogy.  Yes! this is the third Piako Fete event.  Pamper yourself with fashion, food, music, gardens and retail therapy.   Find your lorde of the ring or necklace, or bracelet, or earrings, or brooch at the Plantation Shire. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 17 November 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The forever popular Matakana Indie Market has a new venue - The Matakana Country Park- beautiful, bigger, brighter better - be there. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 10 November 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Once again silver has been voted the most popular colour for cars.  I vote silver the most popular colour for cats and silver the most popular metal for jewellery.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 3 November 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Spectacular homes and gardens, lovely people, delicious food, gorgeous jewellery, worthy cause. Be there at the Matakana and Pt Wells Home and Garden Tour  on Sunday - a fundraiser for the Warkworth and Wellsford Hospice. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 October 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The Omaha and Pt Wells strawberry gardens are in production and pickers are picking these succulent, irresistible fruit.  In the jewellery studio strawberry earrings are in production.  Pick your succulent, irresistible strawberry earring today.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 20 October 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "All roads lead to Matakana this weekend for galas, fairs, markets, music, comedy, annual sales, food, wine, parties and sterling silver jewellery.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 6 October 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "After the kowhai flower has bloomed and the petals have fallen, the slender stamen remains.  Over the summer these form into seed pods.  Get your beautiful stamen earrings at The Huge Day Out - Kowhai Festival, Warkworth this Saturday. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 22 September 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "On your feet to the street, groove to the street market beat, there's plenty to eat, there's punters and stallholders to meet, come buy the sterling silver jewellery that looks so neat.  Be there at the Pirongia Art and Craft Day on Saturday. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 15 September 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Spring! one day hot, one day cold with a splash of showers in between.  Jewellery! one day silver, one day copper with a flash of enamel in between. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 1 September 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Plump scallops bulging the cheeks, silver earrings flattering the earlobes.  Indulge it all at the Whitianga Scallop Festival this weekend.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 25 August 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Kowhai blossoms, fantails, kiwi birds, pohutukawa florets. These are all entered on the whiteboard for earrings and necklaces to make this week. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 11 August 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Beating to a different drum.  Not to the beat of the steel silversmith's hammer upon sterling silver but to the rhythmic beat of musicians at the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.  Nice to have a weekend of leisure and wearing sterling silver.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 28 July 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Ring ring, Ring ring.  Who's there?  Bell.  Bell who?  Bellbird.  At long last a bellbird has come to the studio garden.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 21 July 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Iris and daffodil are emerging, heralding that spring is coming.  Notices of markets and festivals are emerging heralding the coming of these springtime events.  Mark them down in your diary and be there.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 7 July 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The Brazilians and the Argentineans have their Rosary Beads but here in New Zealand we have our Gloria Beads. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 June 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The football world cup is colourful, vibrant, vivid, beautiful and exciting.  Just like a sterling silver and enamel necklace.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 23 June 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It's winter and the sun shines subdued in the sky.  There's a chill in the air and silvery reflections glare from off cloud and sea.  Winter festivals are celebrated and people are dressed up.  Get your sterling silver snowflake studs now. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 16 June 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Blue and pink, leather and lace, copper and sterling silver.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 June 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The Queen of all necklaces - The Pohutukawa Bead Floret - is honoured during July. It's mid winter and  thinking of fiery summer days.  The Pohutukawa Bead Floret sets winter ablaze.   It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 19 May 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Doing a daily ride on the bicycle is the thing. To the silvery ocean or the shimmering river. Through forest with silver tinged bark and past paddocks with silver dew grasses.  Upon metal road with silver slated stone or cycle path with matted silver grey track. Just as the cycle wheels go round and round so does my brain go round and round with inspiration. And back at my studio, I'm ready to create another piece of original sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 12 May 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "The silver splash of ocean spray catches my eye upon the Omaha Bay Ocean.  A pod of dolphins that melts my heart. Sterling silver dolphins earrings  to be made in the studio today. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 5 May 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Give original, handcrafted sterling silver jewellery to mothers' on mothers' day. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 28 April 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The marmite and cheese sausages bought from my local butcher are a tasty, yet traditional, yet contemporary NZ favourite. Just like copper and sterling silver jewellery, handmade, good taste, yet traditional and contemporary. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 21 April 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "After two and a half years, the fallen (vandalised) head of King George has been replaced.  Now, as I pass through the village of Matakana I give a nod to the statue.  God saved The King.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 14 April 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Instead of unwrapping silver foiled Easter eggs, why not unwrap sterling silver necklaces and earrings this Easter. Treat yourself.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 7 April 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        " Young shoots of spring bulbs have broken through the soil.  In six months time these will be radiant golden daffodils.  This cycle is similar to jewellery production in the studio.  Manufacturing ahead for a host of new stock ready to make their debut in the spring.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 24 March 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "As the summer tan fades, remember the body still looks good with sterling silver jewellery.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 17 March 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Things to do in the area on Sunday - Pt Wells Fete on the foreshore, Seagull racing on the river, original, handcrafted sterling silver jewellery shopping at the Indie Market. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 10 March 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I've been spell bound by the golden glow of autumn.  Copper and sterling silver seed capsules have been bursting from the studio all week.  Seed capsule earrings and seed capsule necklaces made of copper and sterling silver perfect for your body in autumn.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 3 March 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Reap the harvest.  The vintage is suburb.  Pick your sterling silver jewellery today.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 24 February 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Keep calm and carry on wearing silver jewellery.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 10 February 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                     "Roses are red, violets are blue, silver shines and so do you. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 3 February 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                    "I've been inspired by the summer partnership of ormulo sunsets and surf. Copper and sterling silver like sunshine and surf. The contrasting and complimentary mix of copper and sterling silver necklaces and bracelets here now. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 January 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Love then or hate them.  The pukeko bird is gaining popularity.  Pukeko earrings and necklaces are striding out the studio door.  Looking good in sterling silver and enamel jewellery.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 20 January 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me pink she said with sterling silver shine.  Make the butterfly pendant threaded onto a satin strand mine.  mARTakana Art Exhibition on this Auckland Anniversary Weekend, at the Matakana School.  Fundraiser for the Warkworth Wellsford Hospice. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 6 January 2014

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me rainbow she said with sterling silver shine. Colour me rainbow she said, make the Somewhere over the Rainbow necklace mine. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 30 December 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me gold she said, with sterling silver shine. Colour me gold she said, make the sand dune flower pendant mine. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 23 December 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me blue she said, with sterling silver shine.  Colour me blue she said, make the ocean ripples brooch mine.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 16 December 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me green she said, with sterling silver shine. Colour me green she said, make the nikau frond earrings mine. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 9 December 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Colour me red she said, with sterling silver shine.  Colour me red she said, make the pohutukawa necklace mine. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 2 December 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It's officially summer, the perfect season for wearing sterling silver jewellery.  Sterling silver and tanned skin, what a spectacular contrast.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 25 November 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The double down of all art and craft is on this weekend.  The Grey Lynn Park Festival and the Auckland Art & Craft Fair.  Be there and indulge in both. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 18 November 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Working hard for the great art & craft double down, The Grey Lynn Festival and the Auckland Art & Craft Fair.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 11 November 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Gather at Middle Earth on Friday 15 November.  The Piako Fete at The Plantation, Matamata is on there. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 4 November 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Grass growth in spring is a rapid occurrence.  No sooner after the lawns have been mowed, they are long and lush again.  Just like markets, fairs and fetes in spring. No sooner after one has come and gone the next one is popping up. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 28 October 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I drink coffee from my Morris & James latte cup every day.  It's years old, sturdy, stylish and reliable. It's a quality product and one of my favourite possessions.  This reminds me of my pair of my sterling silver earrings for everyday wear.  They are years old, sturdy, stylish and reliable. They are a quality product and one of my favourite possessions.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 21 October 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The lever has been shifted into fourth as things gear up for Labour Weekend.  The Matakana Indie Market will be weekly, every Sunday.  Hit the road into summer. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 14 October 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The sterling silver kowhai pendant will be blooming from the market stall on Saturday at Warkworth's Huge Day Out. Be there for a carnival of fun for the whole family. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 7 October 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's another man in my life.  A mannequin that I am decorating.  It will then be auctioned off at a fashion show, garden party, organised by Hospice and all the proceeds from the mannequin sale will go to Hospice. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 30 September 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "In weeding the garden today, a long tapered leaf, prickly plant was pulled out.  This took me back to my childhood in which I had worn my first brooch. The leaf was like Velcro and so in picking the blade I then pressed it to my shirt. And so a brooch. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 23 September 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's enough saga, interest, drama and excitement for the story of the America's Cup 2013 to be made into a block buster movie.  Imagine our silver fern blazing from the silver screen.. Probably enough royalties to be made to fund the next challenge.  While waiting sail on up to Pirongia Township this Saturday for the annual Craft Day. It's a winner. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 16 September 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Wipe dry your brow of virtual sea spray, deglaze your eyes from big screen watching, slow down your pumping heart.  Sail on up to the Matakana Country Fair on Sunday and blow yourself away.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 9 September 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The ultimate hedonistic experience is to go to the Whitianga Scallop Festival, purchas a sterling silver necklace, clasp it around your neck, then swallow a sumptuous scallop that deliciously slides down your throat. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 2 September 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The fashion of old-fashioned is fashionable at the moment.  A good old-fashioned country fair is happening at the Matakana Country Park this coming Sunday. Be there or be square.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 26 August 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It is of no surprise that the colours of the giant squid are gold and silver.  Look good in silver no matter where you are.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 19 August 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "A trinity of metals sterling silver, brass and copper made into a daisy - a sand dune daisy. Two petals of sterling silver as bright and sharp as the streak of sunrise across the dawn water.  Two petals of brass as golden and warm as the sun on the high noon sand.  Two petals of copper as tanned and toasty as the setting sun on the horizon.  The sand dune daisy pendant necklace available now.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 12 August 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's 3 things to do daily.  Could be addicted.  Here, not in any particular order.  First - make and sip coffee.  Second - make jewellery.  Third - Listen to music - The Veils - Time Stays, We Go.  They say, practise makes perfect, tried and true learning by route.  Kitchen barista, the coffee is good - an espresso flat white (with frothy milk) made to perfection.  The jewellery is excellent - flawless, well heeled technique.  The music is complex and nice. - repeat deep listening, unravelling the layers. 10 songs, they made a nest within my brain.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 5 August 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The pleasure and dynamics of small things.  The song of a diva, the energetic aria of the tiny grey warbler. The perfume of a posy, the intense fragrance of tiny violets The glimpse of silver, the vital attraction of tiny earrings.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 29 July 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Earring, ear ring - a ring in the ear.  Bling bling, bling bling, bling bling, bling bling.                                        Hello                                                                                                                                                          Who's there?                                                                                                                                              Earring                                                                                                                                                       Earring, ear ring - a ring in the ear.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 22 July 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The secret lives of earrings. To be an earring and swing upon a lobe. To come face to face with a human face. To come face to face with peers - other earrings. Eavesdropping is part of the game. Spies.  The secret lives of earrings.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 15 July 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Extra craft market scheduled for Whitianga Scallop Festival Weekend.  Good news! an extra craft market will be held on Sunday 15 September at Soldiers Park in the heart of Whitianga Township from 9.00 to 12.30.  Come to town for breakfast then shop at the craft market.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 8 July 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Hey you, umm, ay u, umm  Au.  What did silver say to gold?  Au coming down with me.  What? Ag, it's winter, inflicted with studio fever. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 1 July 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Head down, fingers nimble - busy workshop studio in operation - stockpiling for summer.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 24 June 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The shortest day, the longest night, the biggest moon, the coldest month, the wettest week, the hottest fair.  The hottest mid winter Auckland Art & Craft Fair at the Aotea Centre Auckland, Saturday 29 June 11am - 3 pm. "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 17 June 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Happy Birthday Matakana Indie Market for having been established at the Matakana Village Square for one year as the best little Art & Craft Market around.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 10 June 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I love it when I go to the letterbox for the mail and there in, is an envelope containing a cheque from sterling silver jewellery sales.  I feel like a million dollar bonus bond prize winner.  Now that can be handy.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 3 June 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Being at a market can be just as adventurous for the art and craft stallholder as it is to a punter.  Flitting from stall to stall hunting for treasure, gathering treasure.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 27 May 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I will be as busy as a queen bee this Queen's Birthday Weekend. Saturday at the Matakana Country Park Market 9 - 1, Sunday at the Matakana Indie Market 9.30 - 2.30, Monday at Parua Bay the Manaia Art, Craft & Food Show 9 - 3.  Buzz on down and gather your sweet as sterling silver & enamel jewellery.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 20 May 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "One extreme to the other. A strip of sterling silver once annealed to inferno now quenched cold.  So the weather. Winter is here. Keep bright and cheerful. Wear sterling silver jewellery.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 13 May 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "In the 2013/2014 budget, 4 times more $ will be set aside for the purchase of sterling silver.  "It's all that you want it to be."

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Monday 6 May 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "In the Big Little City of Choices there is much to select from.  Many cafes for lunch, many bars for drinks, many restaurants for dinner, many galleries for art, many streets for shopping, many shops for shoes and at the Craft2.0 Show many art and craft for buying.  Thankyou for picking sterling silver and enamel jewellery. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 29 April 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Some fresh asparagus spears have emerged in the garden. Very unseasonal. Unlike sterling silver jewellery which is always in season.  Asparagus, like sterling silver jewellery always in demand.  Get your fresh sterling silver jewellery from Craft2.0 Art & Craft Market in Wellington at the St James Theatre this Saturday 4 May.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 22 April 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The red poppy has become a symbol of war remembrance the world over. People in many countries wear the poppy to remember those who died in war or who still serve.  Wear sterling silver and enamel poppy earrings and necklace this ANZAC Day. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 15 April 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The sterling silver jewellery just can't contain itself and is shimmering with excitement as it awaits its showing at Craft2.0 in Wellington on May 4.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 8 April 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "When buying sterling silver, the price is as fluctuating as the temperature on a thermometer.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 1 April 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Cheers to a very successful first weekly Sunday Summer season of the Matakana Indie Market.  Now back to a monthly 3rd Sunday of the month, it will rock on and be the highlight of every month.  Be there for original locally made sterling silver jewellery and more.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 25 March 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Hunt, scratch and fossick around like a pukeko at the Matakana Indie Vintage Easter Show Market this Easter.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 18 March 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "An alternative to silver wrapped Easter eggs are sterling silver jewellery which when decorated with pretty colourful enamel are even more tempting. Hunt for sterling silver jewellery this Easter.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 11 March 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I feel like a silver swizzle stick in  a glass of champagne.  Gentle sea breezes stir up a bubbly surf and for the ocean beach swimmer it is an effervescent experience. Stir it up sterling silver. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 4 March 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "With the sun perpetually shinning this NZ summer, many people would have developed a tan.  What a beautiful contrast - sterling silver jewellery on tanned skin.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 25 February 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "On Tiritiri Matangi Island this week, the saddleback bird population has risen by two with the arrival of a pair of copper, enamel and sterling silver birds in the form of necklace/pendants/brooches. It is hoped that the pair will breed if the demand for adoption by human parents is a success during the upcoming Saddleback Celebration Exhibition. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 18 February 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Favourite bird - silvereye, favourite insect - silver Sahara ant, favourite plant - silver fern, favourite primate - silver back gorilla,  favourite wild animal - silver fox, favourite domestic animal - silver mackerel tabby cat, favourite succulent - silver waves, favourite fowl - silver spangle Hamburg rooster, favourite jewellery - sterling silver. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 11 February 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Artbeat, heartbeat, artbeat, heartbeat, artbeat, heartbeat. Get your heart pumping with desire and race to the Artbeat annual big art and craft day out on Saturday at Cafler Park, Whangarei 10 - 4. Artbeat,  heartbeat, artbeat, heartbeat, artbeat, heartbeat. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 4 February 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I love watching the fans dress up for the Rugby 7's tournament. The Rugby 7's of sterling silver jewellery are earrings, rings, necklaces, cufflinks, chains, brooches and bracelets.  Dress up, wear them. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 28 January 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Bring on the sterling silver jewellery.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 21 January 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The silver chain of events cycles.  As soon as one occasion passes, the next one looms. Martakana Art Exhibition, the annual fundraiser for Warkworth Wellsford Hospice is on this long weekend.  Be there. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 14 January 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Three colours - black, burnt orange and silver.  Three materials - enamel, copper, sterling silver.  One bird -saddleback.  One exhibition - Saddleback Celebration on Tiritiri Matangi Island.  One focus - jewellery for the Saddleback Celebration Exhibition in the making.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 7 January 2013

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "An exhibition here, a summer carnival there and craft markets everywhere.  I fell like a musician on a whirlwind summer concert tour.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 31 December 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It's New Year's Eve.  Add another link to the silver neck chain.  Happy New Year".  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 24 December 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                         "Look up to the southern sky and there shines overhead a silver cross, our beautiful Southern Cross. O holy night the stars are brightly shining - Happy Christmas.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 17 December 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Summer has come to the studio garden.  My natural jacaranda tree sun umbrella has burst into shady foliage.  I sit underneath in my canvas deck chair with a purple shower of jacaranda flowers raining down on me. Cool, just the spot to dream up a new sterling silver jewellery piece.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 10 December 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "My wonderful experience last week was to sail across to Tiritiri Matangi Island to become familiar with the saddleback bird. What a privilege to peer into nesting boxes to see the gorgeous chicks. The purpose of this visit was to prepare for the Tiritiri Matangi Saddleback Celebration in March next year for an art exhibition and concert.  Keep posted, more to follow.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 3 December 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "I can only say two things, 'come to the Auckland Art & Craft Fair on Saturday 8 December at the Aotea Centre Auckland from 11 - 4, then come to the Indie Market on Sunday 9 December at Matakana Village from 9.30 - 2.30'.   "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 26 November 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the Matakana Village Christmas Celebration. Brass bands, jazz bands and choirs, fairies, elves, dancers and the jolly big man in the red suit. And the Indie Market will be there with a very festive craft market.  The moon is full and the Christmas lights will be twinkling. Be there Friday 30 November 5pm to dusk. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 19 November 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's 10 good reasons to visit Morrinsville this weekend - Go to the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, purchase original handcrafted jewellery from Jeannette Switzer Jewellery & Art at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, peruse the many, many more stalls at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, listen to live music at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, have fun at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, walk barefoot on the luscious green grass at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, walk amongst the giant spring green oak trees at the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, its a lovely drive through rural farmland to the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day, the Murray Oaks Craft and Fun Day is a 12 year annual legend, hooray to the Morrinsville Promotion Association for putting on the Morrinsville Craft and Fun Day. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 12 November 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "In order to avoid a fiscal clip I have to work harder.  The next few days are packed to the rafters.  First, the so posh Piako Fete on Thursday.  Then all the fun and cacophony of a one day annual festival at Grey Lynn Park Festival on Saturday. And to finish, the vibe and groove of the Indie Market at Matakana Village on Sunday. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 5 November 2011

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The high tea of all events is coming soon.  Load up your plate at the Piako Fete at Matamata on Thursday 15 November. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 29 October 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Roses are red, violets are blue there's something there at the Parnell Festival of Roses for you.  Noon to 6 Saturday and Sunday 3 & 4 November. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 22 October 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Like rampant lawns, fetes, fairs, galas and markets are bolting like blossoms, buds and shoots. This weekend it is Art In A Garden at Flaxmere, Hawarden, North Canterbury.  Over 75 artists, sculptors, potters and  jewellers will exhibit in a garden of national significance. Be there before the blossom has fruited and the bird has flown.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 15 October 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "For Labour Weekend in Matakana come out to the markets.  See the artisans with their craft and value the many hours of work they have dedicated to their product.  Reward them at the Matakana Country Park Market on Saturday and the Indie Matakana Village Market on Sunday. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 8 October 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Buckleton Beach, the setting for the Toyota ad where the man and the boy solve the conundrum about the "inferior" beach bach up on the hill, by building a flying fox down to the water. This paradise just down the end of the road. The pohutukawa will be flowering soon.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 1 October 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "What's so huge about the Huge Day Out at Warkworth's Kowhai Festival.  There's 100+ street stalls, canoe showdown, wine and music, children's dog show, massive downhill water slide, bands, rock climbing, skateboarding, trampoline bungy water walkers, kiddies rides, outdoor food court, street food court, street performers, beer fest, Sammy stream train. Be there on Saturday the 6th.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 24 September 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Come to the famous annual Pirongia Craft Day on Saturday 29 September.  Walk freely down the main street amongst the stalls of all New Zealand made goods. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 17 September 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "My cat walks with silver dust clinging to her paw pads.  During inclement weather she leaps onto the work place bench top and communicates to me her demands.  I surrender my chair, she nestles in and for the rest of the day she sleeps in warmth and comfort. I weakly retrieve another chair from around the dining room table, sigh and continue working on the piece of jewellery.  There's a dominance in the silver jeweller's studio and its not me.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 10 September 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "We sing about food, we sing about art.  We are tantalised by food, we are tantalised by art.  We indulge in food, we indulge in art.  We devour food, we devour art.  We adorn food ( excess food that is), we adorn art (beautiful original jewellery that is).  Come to the Whitianga Scallop Festival where food and art come together.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 3 September 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Spring is revitalising.  Every bud burst and new leaf growth uplift the spirits.  In the silver jeweller's studio the same joy and emotions are experienced with every new earring, necklace or brooch made. Welcome these new pieces of original handcrafted jewellery into the world. Wear them. . "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 27 August 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Looking at the hundreds of lawn daisies that had popped up in the grass, it was decided that the lawns needed mowing.  How pretty the little lawn daisy is.  The lawn mowing can wait a bit longer.  Instead, in the silver jeweller's studio, a pair of pretty daisy stud earrings are cut. "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 20 August 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "At the Matakana Indie Market last Sunday, I saw strings and strings of festive, colourful triangular and square shaped fabric flags strung up at several market stalls. I learnt that these are called buntings. I have just realised that I have been making bunting inspired necklaces for years - a chain of sterling silver with a sequence of square segments filled with vivid enamel colours. "It's all that you want it to be"  

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Monday 13 August 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "A jeweller at work in the jewellery studio can be compared to an Olympic medallist in training. Both devote hours of work perfecting their discipline.  "It's all that you want it to be"  

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Monday 6 August 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "In the garden my cherished kowhai tree is flowering. Awesome!  In the jewellery studio sterling silver kowhai flower earrings are bursting from the jewellers hands. "It's all that you want it to be"    

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Monday 30 July 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "It's all about sport at the moment. Swimming, cycling, gymnastics, weightlifting, hockey, beach volley ball, football, equestrian, rowing, kayaking, running, tennis and more.  How about the sport of wearing sterling silver jewellery.  England swings like a pendant do. "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 23 July 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Sterling Silver Fantail Earrings on sale at the Auckland Art & Craft Fair - Aotea Centre The Edge - Saturday 28 July - 11 am - 3 pm.  See them at my table - Jeannette Switzer Jewellery & Art.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 16 July 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Blow the silver flute.  Dress the market stall tables with crisp white linen cloth.  The high tea of all Art & Craft Fairs is on next week. Step out to the Auckland Art & Craft Fair, Aotea Centre The Edge 11 am - 3 pm. See a selection of NZ' finest independent contemporary designers, artists and crafters all under one roof "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 9 July 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It's two strides forward and no reason to step back. Step out to the Indie Market at Matakana Village (Matakana Farmers Market venue) on Sunday.  Keep walking and step out to the Auckland Art & Craft Fair at the Aotea Centre two weeks later on Saturday 28.  Stepping out with you, we'll meet you there. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 2 July 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "The interior of a super yacht is near to perfection.  Taking hours and hours of work and a lot of it, good old fashioned finishing techniques.  In a way very similar to making a piece of jewellery.  A good jeweller strives for perfection with a lot of time also given to the final finish.  Sterling silver is a super metal, beautiful, manipulative and adaptable.  Much can be made.  "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 25 June 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "As the days pass each day gets a minute or so longer.  We're orbiting toward summer.  In the studio workshop we are on the other side of winter but in anticipation of summer, the creation of sterling silver jandal earrings and brightly coloured sterling silver and enamel surfboard earrings keeps me in orbit.  "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 18 June 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's a new moon on the eve followed by the dawning of the shortest day, then the longest night.  Step out and view the cluster of stars - Matariki - aka Pleiades or the Seven Sisters.  Celebrate, give your sisters a gift of sterling silver earrings.  "It's all that you want it to be" 

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Monday 11 June 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There will be earring entrees, necklace nibbles, pendant puddings, ring soufflés, brooch roasts and chain chowders.  A feast of sterling silver jewellery, all at the Indie Market.  Gorgeous (gorge out) as if it were food at the Matakana Farmers Market venue on Sunday. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 4 June 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "It looked like a unicorn. A beautiful horse of dapple grey silver frolicking across the sand dunes. With arched neck and high raised tail and ears so pricked and alert it looked like a unicorn. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 28 May 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Come to the Manaia Midwinter Art & Craft Fair that's fit for the Queen.  On Queen's Birthday Monday, the Manaia Kindergarten will be hosting this quality, dynamic and vibrant event. Come for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea with plenty of art and craft in between.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 21 May 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "Big foot, light foot, silver foot.  Get your boots on.  The brand new walkway/cycleway from Whitmore Road to Tongue Farm Road is open.  On your bike.  At one end enjoy a coffee at Morris & James Pottery and at the other end enjoy a visit to Jeannette Switzer Jewellery & Art Studio for all original handcrafted sterling silver, enamel and copper jewellery. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 14 May 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Earphone, earmark, earplug, earmuff, earpiece, earring.  An ear for silver.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 7 May 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Red eye, white eye, black eye, silver eye.  An eye for silver. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 30 April 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "I love the intimacy of fine sterling silver earrings. From a distance, visually concealed but up close in a face to face encounter they are an alluring optical attraction.  "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 23 April 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Oh the wonder of a couple of pieces of 1.0 x 1.5 cm sterling silver plate and a short length of 1.0 mm sterling silver wire and how they can be manipulated into a pair of fantails. Beautiful sterling silver fantail earrings that is.  Wear them today. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 16 April 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red - a rainbow and people love them.  People also love my rainbow coloured earrings and necklaces.  Glass powder enamel of rainbow colours are fired onto sterling silver to give a vibrant, lustrous burst of colour.  Beautiful earrings and necklaces that compliments your wardrobe.  Wear them today. "It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 2 April 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "On the return journey north, a silver gleam attracted the eye. A stand of silvery, autumn turned trees, scintillated from amongst the dark natural bush like a brooch upon a lapel. Sparkle in the rain. It's all that you want it to be."

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Monday 12 March 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "So worthwhile to pack up the sterling silver jewellery and take it on a road trip to Paeroa and Te Aroha this weekend.  The Paeroa Food, Wine and Art Festival and the Te Aroha A Day in the Domain is on and so looking forward to exhibiting and selling my original, handcrafted jewellery there on Saturday and Sunday..  It's all that you want it to be"

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Monday 5 March 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "The jewellery you wear can compliment the occasion you are celebrating. Take the Matakana Fruit Loop last Saturday afternoon. This is a 7 km charity fun run and walk through private vineyards, olive groves and orchards, with live music, wine tasting and spectacular views along the way. In walking this, I was sure to wear theme inspired jewellery like sterling silver and enamel strawberry earrings, a gold and sterling silver apple chain necklace and the sterling silver celebration brooch depicting a silver shoe, bunches of grapes and an overflowing glass of bubbly champagne. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 27 February 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "What is my project this week?  To make a pair of sterling silver earrings with subtle, mauve rosemary flowers upon them.  In the language of flowers the rosemary flower symbolises remembrance.  As on Wednesday 22 February, the whole of New Zealand commemorated the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 20 February 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "The lily flower is a beauty.  Be it canna, daylily, Christmas, tiger, waterlily, calla, peace, arum, easter or starlily they are stunning.  In the language of flowers they symbolise purity and return of happiness.  Over the last few months the sterling silver lily earrings have been the most popular and biggest selling design. Purchase your beautiful and elegant sterling silver lily earrings here.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 13 February 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "I love small town provincial NZ, like Te Aroha.  Here I offer my sterling silver jewellery and enjoy the best of a great family fun day picnic.

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Monday 6 February 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                       "I love small town provincial NZ, like Paeroa.  Here I offer my sterling silver jewellery and enjoy the best of sustenance at the annual Food Wine & Art Festival.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 30 January 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Thankyou to everyone who supported the Martakana Art Exhibition ( a fundraiser for the Warkworth/Wellsford Hospice). From the pleasure of viewing the artwork to the joy of purchasing paintings, sterling silver jewellery and crafted woodwork there was much gained by all. It's all that you want it to be". 

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Monday 23 January 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"

Looking at well worn jandals with pressed concave heel imprints and convex thong strapping that have stretched around the upper foot, they are the symbol of summertime and the living is easy. Replicated in sterling silver earrings they are delightful jewellery to wear. It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 16 January 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "Farewell "Blanket Man".  Hope there are silver threads in your blanket where ever you are now. Rest in peace.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 9 January 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "There's fun, laughter, nostalgia, cringe, wit and a cacophony of music and all others things belting out of the jewellery studio radio. It's Matinee Idle season again.  It's all that you want it to be".

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Monday 2 January 2012

“Oh Silver darling! You look stunningly sterling. Where are you going?"                                                        "So far, pretty much a sunless summer in the north. Make up for it with sterling silver jewellery. It's all that you want it to be".

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