The Smithsonian is the most amazing place..
it is on my bucket list...hate that term..but you get the picture..
i would love to go there,but as that's not possible , i happily visit in the virtual world. The Lightbox Luce collection has some amazing jewelry pieces, not all are WAY OUT.
In an earlier blog i posted some photos from there that inspire me, a jumping off place.
I just had breakfast visiting the museum( online of course) and wanted to share it. http://americanart.si.edu/luce/object.cfm?key=338&artistmedia=0&subkey=873
i never know if blogger will do a peek a boo with my links..if so..then the space above is hiding the link..

Lorelei's Blog, Where Do Inspirations Arise

Lorelei is having a giveaway on her blog.
Lorelei1141.blogspot.com
The question ,
what designer has most
influenced your work
and where do your inspirations spring.



Here are some photos
of jewelry that
speaks to me.
http://http//americanart.si.edu/luce/lightbox.cfm?categoryID=1265













Like Haute Couture clothing ,you would not wear it to the grocery store,
but these designs are an interesting starting place for more toned
down jewelry designs.