{ Eli by Kate Higgins }

Oye Modern is a Sydney based online jewellery store that showcases the work of jewellery designers from around the world. I love the Eli range designed by Kate Higgins. Her work is strongly influenced by Art Deco and bold geometric forms. The Eli Prism collection is a modern take on diamonds and the Art Deco collection is inspired by the architecture of the time.

{ Polli }

While in Australia over the holidays, my mother-in-law introduced me to Polli. I instantly loved their charming and quirky jewellery line. They have a delightful range of earrings, pendants, brooches and even cufflinks, produced in stainless steel, wood, thread and leather. I now have my very own pair of stainless steel earrings and I can tell you, I certainly feel pretty in Polli. Have you seen their jewellery before? I’d love to hear which is your favourite.

{ Yes Please! }

Gold, bold and fabulous! I love this collection by Jennifer Loiselle. Go check out more of her amazing accessories here. Don’t you think these will make great Christmas gifts? I'll be leaving this post open on my husband’s computer… Hint hint nudge nudge!

{ Perfect Geometry }

I’m back from an awesome Easter vacation and I couldn’t wait to share these beautiful pieces with you. The Athens based jewellery label NoMilk Today is synonymous with fun, interesting geometric compositions and fantastic colour combinations. Available on the NoMilk Today Etsy page is a whole range of amazing brooches, necklaces, rings and earrings. For more on the designer and her work, visit Eva’s Flickr page here.

{ Nautical Knots }

Check out these great, knotted necklaces from Tamé. I’ve loved everything nautical lately and these blue and white necklaces are just perfect. Tamé’s knotted necklaces are available in a variety of colours and can be found on her Etsy shop or website.

{ Beautiful Babushkas }

Aren’t babushka dolls just so charming! Over the years their intricate designs have been translated into so many other products, from kids’ toys to homeware, accessories and even stationery. Here are just a few of my favourites!

From top to bottom: Vintage babushka dolls in the home of Nina van de Goor. Cute plush toys from Caroline Dulko. A trio of nesting glasses from Fred & Friends, photo credit: Fred & Friends. “It's What's Inside That Counts” babushka screen print from Keep Calm Gallery. Babushka brooch and page markers from Pixels Plus Paper.

{ Cross-stitch Revisited }

Don’t you just love it when people take traditional craft and turn it into something fresh and current? Well I certainly do – That’s why I went all giddy when I came across the work of these three super chicks. Their approach to cross-stitch is marked by unconventional materials & subject matter with the essence of the craft as their inspiration.

Janick is the creator of Nea. She has the most amazing jewellery and wall wear range. I love the texture and scale of her jewellery and of course her unique take on cross-stitch.  Check out more of her work on her Etsy page.

I’m a sucker for Typographic art, and I adore this cross-stitch poster from Bubbo-Tubbo. Natasha Mileshina is the designer behind this “we make sense” limited edition series. These prints come signed and personalized, what a great gift. Go check out more of her work here.

How awesome is this stainless steel cross-stitch table, by Imogen Luddy. Do yourself a favour and check out her super wall at Supermarket Sarah. I just love her modern take on doilies.