wearable porcelain: by loumi

it’s been a long while since i’ve written a wearable porcelain post, since i’ve been inspired by an artist who works in that most favourite and long-cherished medium. so when i first stumbled upon the new Etsy shop, By Loumi, last month, my heart nearly skipped a beat. based in France, designer Kahina Loumi's work is naturally romantic, sweetly charming, and stunning in its simplicity—the kind that takes your breath away. the combination of unglazed white porcelain + matte gold that characterizes her current collection is quite possibly perfection. individually handcrafted in her studio, each piece incorporates her experience as a visual artist and is its own timeless work of art.

for a view into Kahina's studio and to read more about her work (en français), check out her featured shop interview on Etsy's french blog. you can also follow her design process and inspiration on her blog, Loumi Studio.

✚ all photos courtesy of By Loumi

shop sale + news!

✚ enjoy 20% OFF everything in the shop from Friday, November 23 through to Monday, November 26 with coupon code: LITTLEBLACK.

✚ nova lily is undergoing some exciting re-branding, including a name change and new designs, and will be moving to a new home in the new year, so this will most likely be the last sale in the Etsy shop before then. 

✚ also, please note the following deadlines based on destination to receive gifts in time for the holidays:

within Canada: December 15 

United States: December 8 

everywhere else: November 27

✚ happy weekend!

wearable porcelain: blessbless

i just discovered this recently launched Etsy shop and i couldn't resist featuring it in a new wearable porcelain post. Emily Douglas, the designer behind Portland-based blessbless, hand sculpts porcelain clay into delightfully-shaped earrings, which she offers in a series of soft and subtle glazes, ranging from natural oatmeal to mint green. the whole collection is irresistably sweet and light-hearted.

she also offers a small selection of complementary porcelain dishes so you that can coordinate your collection and display your earrings. the simple packaging is equally lovely, making just the right finishing touch.

view the complete collection here.

47 - wearable porcelain: in shades of white

Artifact rustic porcelain necklace from peifferStudios // black and white porcelain faceted bead necklace by Golden Ink // Capillary porcelain ring by Lila Ruby King // Blanc d'ivoire porcelain and wool necklace from olala design // lace impressed porcelain cuff from Golden Ink // porcelain hand pendant by poodlebreath // Rocaille Porcelain Brooch from MaaP Studio

45 - nova lily: naturally autumn

cotton lace and merino wool are two of my favourite and most cherised materials. it's not surprising that they are taking centre stage in the new nova lily fall collection, available in the shop.

left to right:

WOLLE merino wool felt circle pendant necklace

white IVORY BLOSSOM lace necklace with paper script beads

snow white ICICLE antique lace dangle earrings

OMBRE lace and merino wool felt necklace

40 - nova lily: first fall

here's a peak at a few new vintage-inspired items in the shop for fall.

left: empress vintage red wine agate necklace
top right: white sparrow vintage porcelain bauble necklace
bottom right: terra vintage agate sticks and stones dangle earrings

31 - nova lily!

i'm so exicted to share that as of friday, i finally opened the nova lily shop! over the next few weeks (and months), i will slowly be adding new items as it continues to grow and take shape. it feels amazing to have finally taken the leap and planted root.

in celebration, i am happy to offer a 10% grand opening discount. simply enter coupon code: NOVA10 at checkout. coupon expires at the end of july.

all items are available in the nova lily - handcrafted jewellery & artful goods Etsy shop. 

you can also follow nova lily on facebook for info and updates. 

xo

27 - more wearable porcelain: chequita nahar

i recently stumbled upon this gorgeous collection of porcelain-based jewellery from Chequita Nahar (pinned by Kate Miss via the best time of the day) and was immediately delighted by the discovery of more wearable porcelain that bridges the divide between art, craft, & fashion. i love the subtle combination of delicate white porcelain with natural materials and textures, especially the oak and pine... it feels so down-to-earth and raw, but is also wonderfully pretty. 

simply love.

view more of the collection here.

19 - wearable porcelain

having recently purchased a pair of these sweet little "How about Circles" porcleain earrings from Montreal designer Maboue (jeweler Soleil Flemming is truly a delight and even hand-delivered my package, adding brightness to another gloomy and rainy Montreal day - how wonderful is that?!), i was inspired to search for other wearable porcelain, an artform i have long admired. here's a round-up of a few of my favourite finds:


fossil porcelain ring by Suite One Studio


porcelain pendants by Klei

 
crystal visions & hand cut jewels from dani m

 
a collaboration between Lisa Frier Ceramics and Lynn & Jane Eppel (Silver Eppels)


lila ruby king

 

Yasha Butler

woodland collection from Terhi Tolvanen

 
poodlebreath
 

Evert Nijland 

 
cold porcelain lace necklace by sofia barao

 
more wearable porcelain from maboue
 

for more porcelain curiosities, look here.

14 - in love with leather and lace

a recent nova lily creation:

vintage lace over recycled piece of soft and thick darkest brown leather, hung from a solid brass hand antiqued fancy chain. 

12 - nova lily sneak peak

a few things i am working on in anticipation of opening up my Etsy shop.

sample of materials: wool felt, recycled glass beads, lace, vintage filigree medallions, paper beads, and antiqued brass chain.