Flower foraging in the garden

The days are long and busy in the Lost Forest studio, so any opportunity to escape into the sunny garden for a breath of sweet summer air is essential to restore calm and ease the mind. Today, I gathered a pretty selection of blooms that were tumbling out of their pots and were prime for picking. 

I snipped tiny bouquets of Forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis), its larger counterpart; Chinese Forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amiable), beautiful fluffy umbels of chocolate Queen Anne's Lace (Dara ammi) and purple corn cockles (Agrostemma githago).  I always find this stage of the process in my jewellery making to be the most relaxing and therapeutic. It certainly beats the sanding stage; the less said about that the better! I could happily pick and press flowers all day long.

Belle of the garden

'Belle of the Garden' is the latest addition to the Lost Forest collection. It is a pretty ode to a miniature floral garden you can carry with you wherever you go. This delicate necklace is a beautiful and elegant piece of wearable art. Within the crystal clear natural resin lies tiny Queen Anne's Lace flowers in subtle tones of pastel pink and yellow. The miniature blooms are accompanied by a fine scattering of gleaming 24k gold leaf flakes, which sparkle with every movement. The delightful botanical scene is embraced by a handmade 24k gold plated ring, which creates a glamorous and unique look. This necklace would be the perfect accessory for a summer garden party or wedding. Available here in limited numbers.

Hello from the Lost Forest

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Today I spent a sunny spring afternoon in my local park to collect some beautiful wildflowers and marvel at the dappled light flickering through the trees. Bluebells and cow parsley were blooming brightly under the watchful eye of ancient trees. Days like these always fill me with a renewed sense of creativity and inspiration; providing me with a much needed boost to start sketching lots of brand new ideas.