Artisan Week: Heart's Desire

Margie: Edna, there's only one thing in this world that we have in common and that's a love of fine jewelry. None of that blue light special stuff for us.

I know I've found a blog you will love. It's called Heart's Desire. My stars, Edna, grab your checkbook. Even an old miser like you can't resist this fine jewelry.

This jewelry is unique, refined, and is not mass produced. I especially love this piece called "Ripples on the Floor of a Reflecting Pool". Order it for me, skinflint.

Margie: How do you like this blog, Edna?

Edna: Margie, if you want me to buy you something, you're going to have to be a whole lot nicer than that, you harpy.

You're right about this jewelry, though, it certainly is gorgeous and right up our alley. I think I like this piece the best, it would look lovely on my wrist.

Ametrine Twisted Treasure

Edna: I'll tell you what, Margie. You go ask the federal government for a bailout, and then we'll go on a shopping spree. We'll start here first. What do you think?

Margie: Edna, I think you're a nitwit. Just write that check.

Artisan Week: Steampunk Rings

Edna: I must confess, I love looking at and wearing interesting jewelry. And I am jealous of people who are talented enough to design and make their own jewelry. Today's artisan blog is one of those blogs that makes me very jealous indeed.

Steam Powered Rings has the most unique jewelry I've ever seen. The industrial-themed jewelry is so fascinating to me, and it's all remarkably beautiful. Before I came across their blog, I'd never seen anything like it. Some of my favorite pieces use clock gears, like the one below:

Edna: Margie, what do you think?

Margie: I think you'll be shocked when I tell you that I agree with every word you just said. I think this jewelry is incredible.

Edna: Well, color me speechless, folks! Catherinette must weave some magic into her jewelry, because you all know that Margie and I almost never agree on anything. I just knew that jewelry was something special.

Artisan Week: The Silver Sachet

Here at the Basement, we greatly admire those people with creativity and the talent to realize their creative dreams. And through Entrecard, we've been exposed to a great many artisans and the blogs that highlight their beautiful products. We'd like to spend this week talking about just a few of our favorite artisans and their creations.

Margie: Edna, let me tell you about this blog I happened upon. You see, it's called Silver Sachet so I went there looking for some nice sachet to put in my drawers. Lawsy me, it turns out to be a blog about jewelry.

Miriam has lovely silver jewelry and I think silver is most attractive. You know how Mama always said a nice piece of jewelry finishes a lady's outfit. She was right.

Miriam doesn't actually make this jewelry but she does select pieces that she thinks people will like. That saves time and money and we're too old to be out running from store to store. Let her go looking.

Anyway, Edna, I found this silver Unisex ring that you can buy me. It has a price you'll like too.

Sterling Silver Unisex 10MM Herringbone Band, $29.99

Margie: Edna, Unisex does mean one gentleman at a time. Right?

Edna: Margie, you are a shameless hussy and I'm not even going to dignify your last statement with a response. However, I do love silver jewelry, I always have, and you've picked a wonderful site to highlight today. But Margie, you'd better be nice to me or I won't buy you that ring for your birthday.