This piece was inspired by antique mourning jewelry, in which the hair of a deceased loved one was woven into bracelets or earrings or kept under glass in brooches and lockets. Hairwork is strongly associated the Victorian era because
That is too freakin’ adorable. I love the squirrel inside. such an unexpected touch.
Kittsays
Wow. I love that acorn necklace.
Oh Lady Esays
OMG! So cute!!!!!!!! Ok, yeah, the attack of the exclamation points.
I actually did just acquire a pair of peep-toe booties… I’ll post about them soon!
Renaissance Womansays
Cute necklace! I love it!
Lady Smagglesays
That’s gorgeous Wendy B! I love how your jewellery sometimes has a little secret like that.
thetinylittlegirlsays
i really love it! i so wish that i could afford to purchase some of your jewellery, you make the most amazing pieces.
Diabolinasays
love it. think you are so talent. really and truly. what a gift to conceive of make such beautiful pieces! love that there’s always a little twist or hidden surprise.
Sharon Rosesays
Aah, this is beyond cute!! You are soo talented and creative Wendy-I adore it! have a lovely weekend!
Katesays
wow…wendy it’s beautiful! I went to the V&A’s new jewellery gallery and it was full of mourning jewellery like that. I couldn’t believe the level of detail in them, they were amazing. (and I agree about the acorn prison, as cute as squirrels are, they keep raiding the bird feeder in the garden)
pretty facesays
What a cute little touch! I adore the squirrel. It’s funny how your jewelry designs seem to correspond with your writing styles.
Also, I tagged you for the 123 book thingamajig. I don’t know how I’m meant to know if you’ve been tagged already, so just ignore these three sentences if you already have. Apart from the bit about ignoring them..
Betsysays
OMG! So beautiful. Even more special when you think about the inspiration behind this piece. Great blog btw!
Love, Betsy.
Make Do & Mendsays
So clever and so inspiring – i love the acorn.
the likkle girl who wurves pwetty thingssays
Dear Ms B, Secret Squirrel! It is indeed special, very, very special. You’ve outdone yourself yet again! And the shape of the detachable acorn body reminds me of an ash urn – mourning jewellery?
Susie Bubblesays
All power to the nut…when will the walnut get a look in?
selinaoolalasays
this is so cool. it reminded me straight away of my grandparents because my gran used to put her medicine in little lockets and my grandpa loved nuts!
The Seekersays
OMG!! So creative! Love it.
xx
Dressed and Pressedsays
Lovely and funny. I love that the squirrel is trapped in the nut. I hate the squirrels. They’re like the terrorists of the forest. They are so tame now that if you go on a picnic round here they actually pull up a tiny chair, sit with you and bogart all your best pickings. Cheeky buggers!
Super Kawaii Mamasays
This is indeed my favorite of your pieces ever. The inspiration, the reference, the surprise and the irony of it all.
The Clothes Horsesays
Oh wow! That acron necklace is delightful. I love surprises.
Iheartfashionsays
The acorn is my absolute favorite. Must add it to my wish list!
annabanannasays
wnedy, i just love it! if i had any money left, it would go to you and get me that acorn necklace! i love the backstory of it. you teached me something new today, so thanks for that.
Deja Pseusays
Wendy,
Oh, I want that acorn necklace!!!
KiKisays
I love the acorn necklace and thanks for the tip I always get weird chain mail like if you don’t send this you will die and all crap soooo fake
Alice Olivesays
Oh my goodness, soooo cute!
Deirdresays
That is fantastic.
Jaysays
i love the first neclace it is so cute and simple nice{
encsays
I’m just nuts about that necklace.
Okay, that was a bad joke. The necklace is cool and sweet and clever. Just beautiful!
LBICsays
That necklace is so cute. It’s like “Oh, what a cute necklace. It’s an acorn. But wait…there’s more.”
CDPsays
That’s my favorite-ever piece of yours. My jaw dropped. (hair jewelry gives me the willies; I have a friend who collects it and I cannot bring myself to touch it. Shudder).
Gwensays
WendyB, that is wickedly cool. I love the history behind it and the creativity. LOVE!
stef msays
Love it and the history. But Mitch would try to spray the squirrel with a hose or chase it with a broom. We’ve got some crazy squirrels in Venice.
Pamcassosays
I’m gonna have to show this to my friend who’s scared of squirrels. It might put her at peace.
McGonesays
I’m not one to comment on the jewelry very often (because of the Y chromosome and all), but that is pretty damn cool.
Salsays
She’s done it again. GORGEOUS work.
Actual squirrels wig me out a big, but golden ones imprisoned in acorns? No fear.
Miss Woosays
That’s beyond adorable! I love the little squirrel.
Miss Janeysays
Miss Janey LOVES the acorn necklace with the squirrel inside. It’s smart, funny adn beautiful. MUcch like its creator.
Bekasays
I love that acorn necklace! That’s so adorable and perfect!
STYLE DU MONDEsays
Acorn necklace! That’s special!
retifismsays
one word– ingenious.
now, i’m thinking of being eternally encaged in a dark chocolate prison.
Hannasays
Oh that acorn necklace is so pretty! I love the “suprise” of the squirrel, which is in itself very Victorian.
lisasays
I’m experiencing total cuteness overload looking at the pic of that necklace! It reminds me of my university campus and all the squirrels that ran around on the lawns.
Nay'Chellesays
Love the acron necklace! The squirrel inside does make it really special.
Nay'Chellesays
Love the acron necklace! The squirrel inside does make it really special.
Kira Fashionsays
oh my GOD! so cute!!!
i really love and how talented you are!! congratulations by your great job!
a kiss!!
Prunella Jonessays
Clever girl! That squirrel is so damn cute.
This piece sort of reminds me of those Kinder chocolate eggs from Germany that have a surprise toy inside them.
Moirasays
stunning and whimsical! Awesome!
the_kittensays
I like this little story behind it all. It is quite intriguing to know more about it, it makes it more special! I like the little squirrel inside, however, how am I supposed to wear it? With the squirrel freed? Or do I run around with my acorn and whoever I think I can stun I surprise with the squirrel? haha, nice thought!
Oh and guess what – the anti-bot-writing I am asked to type in order to comment says “soapcat”! Nice!
Glamouricioussays
wow! that squirrel on the inside was so unexpected. very cute and creative.
jenninesays
WHAT THE??!!???…. that’s awesome. my favorite metal, my favorite, animal and my favorite designer all in one.
Fashion Tidbits says
that is so cute!!! i love the squirrel
yulanda says
That is too freakin’ adorable. I love the squirrel inside. such an unexpected touch.
Kitt says
Wow. I love that acorn necklace.
Oh Lady E says
OMG! So cute!!!!!!!! Ok, yeah, the attack of the exclamation points.
I actually did just acquire a pair of peep-toe booties… I’ll post about them soon!
Renaissance Woman says
Cute necklace! I love it!
Lady Smaggle says
That’s gorgeous Wendy B! I love how your jewellery sometimes has a little secret like that.
thetinylittlegirl says
i really love it! i so wish that i could afford to purchase some of your jewellery, you make the most amazing pieces.
Diabolina says
love it. think you are so talent. really and truly. what a gift to conceive of make such beautiful pieces! love that there’s always a little twist or hidden surprise.
Sharon Rose says
Aah, this is beyond cute!! You are soo talented and creative Wendy-I adore it! have a lovely weekend!
Kate says
wow…wendy it’s beautiful! I went to the V&A’s new jewellery gallery and it was full of mourning jewellery like that. I couldn’t believe the level of detail in them, they were amazing. (and I agree about the acorn prison, as cute as squirrels are, they keep raiding the bird feeder in the garden)
pretty face says
What a cute little touch! I adore the squirrel. It’s funny how your jewelry designs seem to correspond with your writing styles.
Also, I tagged you for the 123 book thingamajig. I don’t know how I’m meant to know if you’ve been tagged already, so just ignore these three sentences if you already have. Apart from the bit about ignoring them..
Betsy says
OMG! So beautiful. Even more special when you think about the inspiration behind this piece. Great blog btw!
Love, Betsy.
Make Do & Mend says
So clever and so inspiring – i love the acorn.
the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things says
Dear Ms B,
Secret Squirrel! It is indeed special, very, very special. You’ve outdone yourself yet again! And the shape of the detachable acorn body reminds me of an ash urn – mourning jewellery?
Susie Bubble says
All power to the nut…when will the walnut get a look in?
selinaoolala says
this is so cool. it reminded me straight away of my grandparents because my gran used to put her medicine in little lockets and my grandpa loved nuts!
The Seeker says
OMG!! So creative!
Love it.
xx
Dressed and Pressed says
Lovely and funny. I love that the squirrel is trapped in the nut. I hate the squirrels. They’re like the terrorists of the forest. They are so tame now that if you go on a picnic round here they actually pull up a tiny chair, sit with you and bogart all your best pickings. Cheeky buggers!
Super Kawaii Mama says
This is indeed my favorite of your pieces ever. The inspiration, the reference, the surprise and the irony of it all.
The Clothes Horse says
Oh wow! That acron necklace is delightful. I love surprises.
Iheartfashion says
The acorn is my absolute favorite. Must add it to my wish list!
annabananna says
wnedy, i just love it! if i had any money left, it would go to you and get me that acorn necklace!
i love the backstory of it. you teached me something new today, so thanks for that.
Deja Pseu says
Wendy,
Oh, I want that acorn necklace!!!
KiKi says
I love the acorn necklace and thanks for the tip I always get weird chain mail like if you don’t send this you will die and all crap soooo fake
Alice Olive says
Oh my goodness, soooo cute!
Deirdre says
That is fantastic.
Jay says
i love the first neclace it is so cute and simple nice{
enc says
I’m just nuts about that necklace.
Okay, that was a bad joke. The necklace is cool and sweet and clever. Just beautiful!
LBIC says
That necklace is so cute. It’s like “Oh, what a cute necklace. It’s an acorn. But wait…there’s more.”
CDP says
That’s my favorite-ever piece of yours. My jaw dropped. (hair jewelry gives me the willies; I have a friend who collects it and I cannot bring myself to touch it. Shudder).
Gwen says
WendyB, that is wickedly cool. I love the history behind it and the creativity. LOVE!
stef m says
Love it and the history. But Mitch would try to spray the squirrel with a hose or chase it with a broom. We’ve got some crazy squirrels in Venice.
Pamcasso says
I’m gonna have to show this to my friend who’s scared of squirrels. It might put her at peace.
McGone says
I’m not one to comment on the jewelry very often (because of the Y chromosome and all), but that is pretty damn cool.
Sal says
She’s done it again. GORGEOUS work.
Actual squirrels wig me out a big, but golden ones imprisoned in acorns? No fear.
Miss Woo says
That’s beyond adorable! I love the little squirrel.
Miss Janey says
Miss Janey LOVES the acorn necklace with the squirrel inside. It’s smart, funny adn beautiful. MUcch like its creator.
Beka says
I love that acorn necklace! That’s so adorable and perfect!
STYLE DU MONDE says
Acorn necklace! That’s special!
retifism says
one word– ingenious.
now, i’m thinking of being eternally encaged in a dark chocolate prison.
Hanna says
Oh that acorn necklace is so pretty! I love the “suprise” of the squirrel, which is in itself very Victorian.
lisa says
I’m experiencing total cuteness overload looking at the pic of that necklace! It reminds me of my university campus and all the squirrels that ran around on the lawns.
Nay'Chelle says
Love the acron necklace! The squirrel inside does make it really special.
Nay'Chelle says
Love the acron necklace! The squirrel inside does make it really special.
Kira Fashion says
oh my GOD! so cute!!!
i really love and how talented you are!! congratulations by your great job!
a kiss!!
Prunella Jones says
Clever girl! That squirrel is so damn cute.
This piece sort of reminds me of those Kinder chocolate eggs from Germany that have a surprise toy inside them.
Moira says
stunning and whimsical! Awesome!
the_kitten says
I like this little story behind it all. It is quite intriguing to know more about it, it makes it more special! I like the little squirrel inside, however, how am I supposed to wear it? With the squirrel freed? Or do I run around with my acorn and whoever I think I can stun I surprise with the squirrel? haha, nice thought!
Oh and guess what – the anti-bot-writing I am asked to type in order to comment says “soapcat”! Nice!
Glamouricious says
wow! that squirrel on the inside was so unexpected. very cute and creative.
jennine says
WHAT THE??!!???….
that’s awesome. my favorite metal, my favorite, animal and my favorite designer all in one.