Musings on Italy

Year 11... after the wine, after the food, after the scenery, one starts the examine other aspects of Italy. Are there other aspects? In fact there are!

Image 1: The original inspiration, the girl with the pearl earring. 
Image 2: A modern day "Vermeer" billboard seen in Florence Italy. 
Image 3 & 4:   Modern Italian works of art in jewelry design.
Image 5-9: Natural elements to used to create a culinary work of art.
Image 10: Chef Mimo - Enoteca Baldi, Panzano, Italy. 

Guest Artist - Olga Babushkina

I met Olga at a bead show. She was so incredible looking that I walked right up to her and said, "I don't know who you are but I want to be your friend!" She laughed, and said, "Okay!" And that was the start of our relationship. Originally form Moscow, she is creative, inventive, and fascinating! Her work is cutting edge and only for the most stylish.

#1   Wooden Beads,  Thai Silver Beads,  Leather Cord    

       Length 16"  Price: $150

#2  Silver Pendant w/Mother Pearl(Afghanistan),  African Trade Beads, Thai Silver Beads  

     (horn shape),  Badhi Seed Beads;   Length 16”, Clasp 2”, Price: 265

 #3  Afghan Lapis, Aquamarine, Coconut Beads, Brass spacers, Brass Clasp

      Length (w/Clasps) 17”,  Price: $190

#4  Nepal Turquoise with Silver Palm Seed Beads, Afghan Lapis, Dutch Glass Beads,        

     Coconut spacers and Silver Clasp,  Length (w/Clasp) 17,5”  Price: $180

#5 China Porcelain, Afghan Silver Beads, Asian polished Jade Beads, Tibetan Turquoise

     Length (w/Clasp) 16”, Price: $290

#6 Afghan Silver Pendant w/Turquoise and Coral beads (2” x 6”), Old Ceramic African Beads,

    Old Afghan Silver Beads(2 triangles), Thai Silver Clasp.

    Length 18”, Clasp 2”,  Price: $ 640