Its a cold, dreary sort of day here on the Great Dividing Range. We've had some gorgeous autumn weather of brilliant blue skies and sunshine and its been lovely to soak up some of this milder warmth - but it gets a little chilly when there's no sun out. Like today! A good day for staying inside near the fire and doing 'inside jobs'.
It's been a bit of a manic week with lots of running around - the children have had daily piano lessons in preparation for their participation in the eisteddfod and when you live 25 km out of town, daily trips there add up pretty quickly!
I'm sure I'm more nervous than they are - they seem remarkably unconcerned. Although they've done a small concert last year, tomorrow is their first competition and I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing all the talented young pianists out there.
It's been an alternately exciting (when they first master their song or play it perfectly ) and frustrating (when they can't be bothered or have had enough) ride getting them up to the expected standard, but I must admit I'm looking forward to hearing some new songs next week. Perhaps Bach, Haydn and Dvorak can take a breather for a week or so!?
On the jewellery front, for a good dose of bling we need to move to Europe for a while! I saw some fabulous jewels (and some rather over the top ones) photographed at the Cannes Film Festival that is currently running. Diamonds, a few more diamonds and the occasional emerald and ruby. Oh and I did see one big amethyst necklace that was spectacular. For a nice change there were statement necklaces everywhere. Plus a liberal helping of cuffs and bracelets, huge rings and even bigger earrings. One could say they were dripping in jewels and you wouldn't be far wrong!
But there must be an element of excitement for all the guests - choosing dresses, jewellery and shoes. A bit like an overblown prom I'm guessing! I saw this great post on Tiffani's blog about her daughter's prom and I just love the photos she posted showing a very glamorous young lady in her gown and jewels!
Today's pic is of some delicate drop earrings with gorgeous green peridot gems suspended under 12ct goldfill chain. Perhaps not in the Cannes bling category, but certainly enough to add a touch of glamour to most mere mortals!
Till next :)
Annette
Oooh, I love that green colour, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAs always your jewels in the photo are stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is just starting to get nice here. We are all happy to welcome summer and the kids are excited about school being out soon! :)
Very pretty, I think everyday needs a little touch of glamour
ReplyDeletewhere do you get some precious gems? Just stopping by to say "hello"
ReplyDeleteI'm generally too lazy to dress up and since I wear suits to work, you'll find me mostly in sweats or jeans...but it would be fun to have a reason to really dress up sometime.
ReplyDeleteI love those peridots, just gorgeous! I'm working with soda cans alot now so it's good to have a fix of real sparkle.
BTW what is a eisteddfod?
beautiful earrings! Love the color :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderfully dedicated mama to your young pianists! I must admit, I've never heard of an "eisteddfod." I'm going to have to look it up to see how it's pronounced! I hope the concert is a true delight.
ReplyDeleteThe green colour is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful, Annette.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
I just read that peridot, according to Hawaiian lore, form the tears of the Hawaiian Volcano goddess, Pele. Your earrings are stunning! (I think I use that word far to often for your jewelry!)
ReplyDeletegood luck with the comp .... I'm loving that green too ... I have a lovely rub over periote (?) green ring ... love seeing your work :) best le
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHope the competition went well!
Pretty pretty!
ReplyDeleteThose earrings are beautiful. I don't even like green very much, but perdoit has changed my mind.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful time at the concert.
That gorgeous colour would be nice in hand cuffs, too. I can picture them clearly.
ReplyDelete@Holly Eisteddfod is Welsh. I was born in Wales and know a few words and their pronunciation. double 'd' is th and 'f' is v, Ei together in this word is 'I' so it's said as 'I steth vod'. Hope you don't mind me showing off, Annette :-) Makes for a long comment!
Charlotte loves the piano. Her Nanna has one, but we don't (yet). I hope your children continue playing into adulthood.
Hi Annette, I can understand your nervousness. They just seem to take things in their stride don't they? My girls are both learning piano, but we're not nearly at that sort of level yet. Maybe one day! Love the earrings - such a lovely colour. Amanda xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colour of this piece. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous!
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