tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post7975152863974322828..comments2023-06-07T13:39:49.583+01:00Comments on The Gossiping Goddess: Challenge of Literature - Reveal and Blog HopLesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-52955388135550266472012-07-02T17:01:58.521+01:002012-07-02T17:01:58.521+01:00Thanks for pointing me to this book, which I just ...Thanks for pointing me to this book, which I just finished. Seemed a good time to come back to look at your necklace again. In Jean Rhys' writing you can feel the heat of the tropical landscape! And in your piece, I can see the brilliant colors, smell the pungent garden and imagine the tangling overgrowth. You have beautifully represented Antoinette's childhood refuge!Karin Slatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948121235539250143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-4255286687397625292012-06-06T18:25:09.661+01:002012-06-06T18:25:09.661+01:00Oh Lesley!! This is incredible! I am floored by ...Oh Lesley!! This is incredible! I am floored by this piece, it is just so rich and captivating. It has the air of mystery about it and in light of what you say of the book it is even more fascinating. Bravo! Adding that one to my to read list!SoulsFireDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01889956800503715511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-88665516617449053862012-06-03T14:28:40.730+01:002012-06-03T14:28:40.730+01:00I love this necklace, and you've done a lovely...I love this necklace, and you've done a lovely job of pulling your inspiration from the story. I really liked your writing about the process behind it all too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-27356569523763556452012-06-02T19:15:05.800+01:002012-06-02T19:15:05.800+01:00I think it's perfect the way it is. I love th...I think it's perfect the way it is. I love the necklace and the imagery behind it.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846730286299197806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-86780613584472918182012-06-02T15:10:59.179+01:002012-06-02T15:10:59.179+01:00Stunning statement necklace - I think you captured...Stunning statement necklace - I think you captured the garden perfectly. Love the flowers and how you were trying to capture the dying and charred plants is perfect!EB Bead and Metal Works, LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996936882818779838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-34726055233274555402012-06-01T21:17:18.302+01:002012-06-01T21:17:18.302+01:00Oh yes, totally lush! My family is from Trinidad a...Oh yes, totally lush! My family is from Trinidad and having visited I can totally relate to the feel of this necklace as from that type of atmosphere. To my eye it's done... but to someone from the West Indies I'd bet they would be aimimng for the more is more!A Polymer Penchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02847553982464797411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-16195795383055156282012-06-01T17:31:00.160+01:002012-06-01T17:31:00.160+01:00What a truly stunning piece! I love all the detai...What a truly stunning piece! I love all the details, and the way you explained every part of it. The colors you chose really makes it feel as though it's in an overgrown, neglected tropical garden. The leather for stamens - outstanding! And, I've never heard of that book, but I'm going to see if I can find it. It sounds like a very good read. Like you, I'm a passionate reader! Fantastic job!Donna Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14951360997064993224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-64595031125058643452012-06-01T16:27:48.914+01:002012-06-01T16:27:48.914+01:00Miss Lesley! This is truly inspired! When I read t...Miss Lesley! This is truly inspired! When I read the passage I was thinking tropical and overgrown and lush...then I scrolled down to see your interpretation and I am blown away! The construction of the focals, the leather cord knotted as the stamens is really amazing to me. I love the elements of the about to fall leaves and the charred blooms. I actually created a piece that was called Thornfield's Secret Tower with a key that I imagined was used to lock up the mysterious woman. So this is a full circle for me! Thank you for playing with me in this Challenge! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-47539509140455419152012-06-01T14:54:06.329+01:002012-06-01T14:54:06.329+01:00Love the color combo.Love the color combo.Cece Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042208232396839091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-85816017907798578242012-06-01T11:34:40.051+01:002012-06-01T11:34:40.051+01:00Thanks everyone for taking the time to visit. This...Thanks everyone for taking the time to visit. This has been a great hop - love seeing what everyone reads and a few new titles to try out and some ild favourites to revisit!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-60711545016491488952012-06-01T03:45:44.102+01:002012-06-01T03:45:44.102+01:00Lesley - I like the symbolism you have worked in.....Lesley - I like the symbolism you have worked in... the yellow leaves and your bronze pieces don't read decay and turning to me - but made so much sense with your interpretation. The vine/copper is lovely - do that on the clasp leather, also! I think you have a great balance between decadent/lush and well composed design. I have read the book, and recall its intensity, (to me oppressive,)but evocative. I know many people feel strongly for it, as you do. Nice post!Jennyhttp://www.jdaviesreazor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-45959116301080135382012-06-01T03:24:56.258+01:002012-06-01T03:24:56.258+01:00Hi Lesley,
Your necklace is stunningly beautiful n...Hi Lesley,<br />Your necklace is stunningly beautiful nothing more is needed except for a clasp. I have not read the book, but it sounds interesting.<br />ThereseTherese's Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048140538791568162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-38905299720813581542012-06-01T02:21:33.155+01:002012-06-01T02:21:33.155+01:00Simple yet stunning - your design is beautiful. I ...Simple yet stunning - your design is beautiful. I love the vibrant colours and you've made me want to read the book.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495858735158083904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-23972229030946051442012-06-01T01:56:52.606+01:002012-06-01T01:56:52.606+01:00Stunning!Stunning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15052457842837947715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-33797198721374512242012-06-01T00:00:40.705+01:002012-06-01T00:00:40.705+01:00Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Love it that you us...Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Love it that you used a book by Jean Rhys!! Love your write up and thoughts on her book.Mary Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107181280006153915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-25232704973438964022012-05-31T23:11:31.143+01:002012-05-31T23:11:31.143+01:00Yowza! I love this bold piece! I haven't rea...Yowza! I love this bold piece! I haven't read the book - but it sounds fantastic!Amy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04782289852859434986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-44745807116294390652012-05-31T21:43:21.706+01:002012-05-31T21:43:21.706+01:00il est superbe ce collier !!! bravo !!!il est superbe ce collier !!! bravo !!!valou poppyhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/ceramicpoppy?ref=si_shopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-69882548010166446772012-05-31T21:12:29.596+01:002012-05-31T21:12:29.596+01:00Wow, Lesley - this is a beautiful creation! Jane ...Wow, Lesley - this is a beautiful creation! Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books, so I was surprised that I had not heard of this book before. I look forward to checking it out of the library. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-56432497137226848532012-05-31T18:52:59.742+01:002012-05-31T18:52:59.742+01:00That is a fabulous piece!That is a fabulous piece!Susan Marlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341196299107653982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-41084269958183186232012-05-31T17:59:39.492+01:002012-05-31T17:59:39.492+01:00Your necklace is fabulous as it is! So lush yet n...Your necklace is fabulous as it is! So lush yet not overdone. And I love how you explained why you choose each design element.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-14670303975645707672012-05-31T17:22:25.290+01:002012-05-31T17:22:25.290+01:00That piece is so perfect for the book. I love the ...That piece is so perfect for the book. I love the flowers!Amy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908786483991122600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-46271476195158757132012-05-31T16:17:22.007+01:002012-05-31T16:17:22.007+01:00Wow stunning! I'm loving seeing all these entr...Wow stunning! I'm loving seeing all these entrieslynseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387409619361853918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-60120030825908243602012-05-31T15:52:46.298+01:002012-05-31T15:52:46.298+01:00The flowers are so lovely =)The flowers are so lovely =)Lilik Kristianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203461962830193580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-39737634271331078842012-05-31T15:00:32.483+01:002012-05-31T15:00:32.483+01:00Lesley, this is a beautiful piece! The colors are...Lesley, this is a beautiful piece! The colors are gorgeous, and I love every element you so carefully chose to fit the theme of this challenge. I wouldn't change a thing!Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540386098928630319.post-71903778990573578922012-05-31T14:47:20.499+01:002012-05-31T14:47:20.499+01:00GORGEOUS! I love the flow of this piece and the fu...GORGEOUS! I love the flow of this piece and the fun colors! Sounds like a lovely read!K Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14758850301642416639noreply@blogger.com