On My Own

So I guess I should change the title of my blog now because I am truly now On My Own. When I'm in my new place I can't stop smiling. It is so tiny and old and wonderfully Ghettofabulous. But I spruced it up last night with fresh orchids from the market which were only 10Euro! In van you can't find orchids for under 30! I found an awesome craft store to replace the hole in my heart (michaels... I know I'm a totally geek) and bought a canvas, paint, feathers, and sparkles...lots of sparkles.. so I can create something to hang on the walls. Today I popped by an antique shop and found a pair of antlers mounted on a nice dark wood plague. When I was in Fussen there was a gallery selling antlers like this but with crystals covering the entire antler... So this is another project I plan to create for my space :) Everything is put away and I officially have a little comfy spot just for me. And the best part... When I opened the curtains, directly across from my window is a goldsmiths workshop and I can see them working away in there all day. To the people in Konstanz this is somewhat normal but for me this is totally awesome and I am SO in my element here. 

At Zobel I am feeling more and more at home. I'm getting to know everyone, slower than usual because of the language, but surely. The projects I've been working on (all the silver and gold elements and clasps) are going to be finalized next week when I go to the Atelier in the city to work for three days :) :) The gallery is where they string the necklaces and of course sell and display the beautiful jewellery. I'm SO excited to work there for a few days because I get to work around some lovely ladies for a change and I get to wear whatever GORGEOUS jewellery my heart desires for the day. One of the necklaces I'm working on in the moment is strung with a strand of Tahitian pearls. This strand alone retails for 11,000 Euros. Then I will add a silver and platinum clasps with diamonds and three silver and platinum beads with diamonds. I always get giddy when they tell me the value of these pieces that I'm working on because I'm obviously not used to it. But at the workshop everyone is like "ah that's nothing, that's cheap." I tell them they are spoiled and continue play with all the shinny and beautiful things with a big smile on my face :)

Tomorrow I will catch the train to Zurich to meet my friend from London. Zurich is awesome, all we need is a little bit of sunshine and we are in for one unforgettable wochenende! (word of the day: weekend)

My home, the window behing the TV is where you can see the goldsmith studio, like right up against my window :)

Bedazzle Bedazzle, what I do best

Finished Product

Decorating with what I can