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I am getting ready to release new jewelry pieces here at Leonajeanne Designs.  

These carved bronze pieces will soon be necklaces and earrings ready for you. 

In about 10 days, the bronze will join the copper pieces I showed the other day. 

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I am loving how the light changes the colour of this copper and enamel pendant.  Here it looks blue.

And then see the blue green.

And then with some beach treasures from Prince Edward Island, green, like the sea glass.  

Which makes some sense, since enamel is glass fused to metal.  It is one of my favourite ways to add colour to metal. 

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As you are probably starting to notice, I like shells (and the ocean...oh and beaches).  So when I saw this book, Neptune's Garden, at our local book sale a couple of years ago, I had to have it.  

The author illustrates her own shell collection - and the beautiful drawings make the book, in my opinion. 

Shells have such a graceful shape and appear to be so fragile.  And yet, they are strong, durable houses for their animal dwellers.  

My bronze shell earrings elegantly mimic the shell shape.

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I love the beach.  Not in the lay-on-your-towel-and-bake way, but in the explore-and-see-what-treasures-you-find way.  Scouring the shores for interesting bits of glass and pieces of shell is relaxing and peaceful for me.  With the sound of waves in the background and the sun warming me up, it is a joy to be out there.  

Recently, I moved within walking distance (ok a bit of a hike) to this beach.  I love how I feel when I come down here.  One day, I will own a beach side cottage adorned with my own spin on coastal decor.    

On my last excursion, I found these clamshells - one full half and another with all the barnacles still clinging to it.  Strong and fragile all at the same time.  Interesting texture and lovely curves. 

These finds and the ocean itself inspire my designs. 

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