I haven't switched on my laptop for a week. For a total addict like me that's a record! I am now SO behind with everyone and it's bothering me. I can't wait to catch up properly. I always make the effort to comment but it's all gone a bit by the wayside with funerals, weddings etc.
I haven't been out much recently, I haven't really felt like doing much to be honest. The first big thing I've been to in ages is our friend's wedding. We had such a brilliant and hilarious time, it was a full-on three dayer and it's taken a while to recover. Boringly it takes so much longer these days! I've been trying to sort through my photos to post but as you can imagine there's tons and some of them are questionable. We were supposed to keep a lid on ourselves but of course that didn't happen.
The Actor and I went to Somerset last Thursday evening and I had a last minute panic that I had no jewellery to wear. My friend Husam el Odeh came to the rescue and lent me some of his fabulous pieces. Here's some snaps I took before we left.
This gold, smokey quartz and clear quartz knuckleduster ring
I love it
I wouldn't want a smack in the chops with it though
These beautiful hand made gold and silver bangles
And the cuff that I admired at his studio warming party
He also lent me this ear cuff
How unusual is that?
I had to get a few snaps before I returned them
The Actor's had a few hints dropped.
Thank you so much Husam, I loved wearing your beautiful jewellery xxx
I hope everyone is good. I really will be catching up with you very soon. It's been far, far too long. I haven't wanted to blog anything until I've caught up with everyone but that will take a while.
I've just heard the very sad news that Lucian Freud has died, I want to post something about him, I'll do so at the weekend.
Charlie and Nav's wedding pictures to follow and I look forward to reading what you've all been up to.
Have a great Friday. Much love, Christina xxx
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Sounds like the wedding was great fun-please tell!! That ring is a major knuckleduster, wooo!
As Owen would say, "Wow! Wow! Wow! Amayz!"
Oh wow, stunning jewellery - I would be petrified to wear anything borrowed. I don't even like owning valuable stuff because I worry about losing it! xx
The jewelry, especially the ring, is beautiful. But your hands are lovely too. Please don't feel obligated to visit me...sometimes that feeling of obligation can take the joy out of blogging.
I can't wait to see your pics - I bet the wedding was amazing - and that borrowed jeweelery is INCREDIBLE!
We know you're exahusted and have had a lot on your plate recently. Bug hugs.
Sarah xxx
Oh no, I hadn't heard that Lucien Freud had died. He is one of my favourite painters.
Wow love the jewellery .. right up my street .. especially the ear cuff and the knuckle duster ..Fabulous ..Glad you had a great time... Looking forward to hearing all about it ..xx
Dearest Christina, I've missed you so!
that ring's a stunner and so very you.
Can't wait to see Charlie and Nav's wedding pictures, I was thinking of them last weekend and keeping everything crossed that they had some sunshine.
Love you. xxx
Hello Christina:
Who needs diamonds when you can access this beautiful jewellery? You look marvellous wearing it and we are certain it would have looked wonderful at the wedding.
So sorry to learn of the death of LC. A very talented painter and a brilliant mind.
Dearest Christina,
that cuff is stunning, as for that knuckle duster ring, epic! Husam is obviously an amazing & beautifully imaginative designer.
I was admiring your DIY dye efforts in your last post, what a gorgeous colour and both garments came out looking a more stunning than the already were, so well done.
Have a fabulous weekend, let's hope we get a break from this incessant rain :)
Lot's of love,
Jennie
xXx
Now that's what I call 'friends with benefits'! Beautiful jewellery especially the ear cuff. I know what you mean about recovery times, it takes me days to recover from one night out! xx
Oh Christina those jewels are totally swoonworthy! Can''t wait to see the rest of your outfit. love Becka xxx
(very sad to hear about Lucien Freud too)
wow - lovely pieces. got to see your photos now to see what pieces you wore with what. did you have to have bodyguards to ensure the jewellery made it back to london? ;)
take things easy - hope you feel better soon x
Hi Christina,
It's nice to take a break from the laptop, I was in France for three weeks and turned mine on only once, it was pretty great.
The jewels are fabulous on you and you are looking beautiful!
I will look forward to your post on Lucien Freud very much. xoDani
Oh what beautiful stuff. Weren't you nervous about borrowing it? I'd have been terrified in case I'd lost it or dropped it down the loo or something. You must make the Actor get you the two cuffs. They're stunning, esp the ear one.
So glad you had a fab time at the wedding after all the recent stressful times.
xxx
I can see why you took a shining to that cuff, it's gorgeous!
as a bit of a jewellery whore myself all I can say is stunning...and jealous....very!! xxx
Aw! Hope you're well. We really need to do that drink one of these days!
I'm absolutely drooling over that jewellery. All of it. The ear cuff is amazing. And I'd already debated purchasing that knuckleduster ring. And the bangles. YUM.
xxx
The jewelry is lovely. I especially like the ear piece. It is so very unique.
I love you, buddy.
SB
Aren't you lucky to have such a talented and generous friend. That cuff is out of this world, it has such a gorgeous visual weight.
I'm glad you had a lovely time at the wedding. I would have a hard time recovering from 3 solid days too! Please don't comment on my blog when you have so much else to catch up on, it takes a lot of time and though I love your comments I don't want you to feel stressed about something that is supposed to be fun xxx
I am so glad to see you back - I have missed you and been worried about you because you NEVER go this long without posting!
The jewellery is beautiful - quite stunning and it must have broken your HEART to return all those divine bangles!!!
Am at Conference. So far - have hang-over, no notes written, two interviews that exist only 'in my head' and hair like you wouldn't believe.
So glad to have you back!
Ali x
Hi my dear-wow, the jewellery is absolutely stunning, I don't know which piece I like best! The ear cuff is divine and very unique, as is the ring, oh what to choose given the choice! Have a great weekend, despite the rubbish weather xxxx
I love the ring and bangles! You look so chic.
Beautiful jewellery. Love the ring and bracelets. Really suit your hands.
Hello Christina :) Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I am so glad to have discovered yours now and will certainly be following.
These pieces are absolutely beautiful! So distinctive. I must also say that you are absolutely beautiful yourself. I love your style.
Wow - stunning!! Not sure about the earring - but love the rings and bracelets. I'm on catch up in the blogosphere as well!! And like Tabitha, I hadn't heard about Lucian Freud either - so sad, first Cy Twombly and now him - 2 icons in the art world.
beautiful! I love it all!
LOVE those bracelets!
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