The Importance of Play

Remember that fearless approach to exploration that you had when you were little and attempting something new?  You didn’t think about it. You just proudly marched forward.  You know what I’m talking about.  That fearless exploration where you just started something without making judgements.   That initial questioning about whether or not you were finding success with your explorations did not enter into the equation.  Now, think about your approach to something new today.  No, really!   One of the most difficult things to do as an adult is to allow yourself to try new things with the freedom to make mistakes. 

Channeling that beautifully naïve approach to tackling something new can be the key that unlocks the door to discovery!  Yeah, sure, you are running the risk of failure. You are also broaching a path of discovery that could uncover what may become your best work!  You won’t know if you don’t just dive in and try. 

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Jewelry Design Student Postcard: Debbie Bruce

It is said that it is always hard to be the first--- not so, if you ask Debbie Bruce, the first graduate of Sheffield's Jewelry Design Course!!!  If Mrs. Bruce is setting a precedent then it seems that Sheffield's Jewelry Design Program is off to a good start!

Debbie chose the plains of the Serengeti in Africa with its abundant wild life and palette of lush greens, golds and baked earth for the story to ground her graduating collection.   Her color scheme also perfectly launches us into fall!!  So timely, her collection takes the landscape and translated it into visual motifs-- swirls of forged brass-- and a lush mix of baubles in Golden Jade, Green Aventurine, Phoenix Jasper, Smokey Quartz, mocha and cream colored fresh water pearls and a mix of Swarovski crystals.   Taking these materials and elements Debbie mixed and wove them into myriad of stunning and wearable jewelry silhouettes.

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