Artists That Make Me Whimsical #2

It seems that this post comes rather later than sooner than promised... But to make up for it I will make a second post later! Today I share a pair of artists' work with you that I just absolutely fell in love with and it just so happens that what they make is one thing I struggle to resist from buying. I'm talking about jewellery. I have so many pieces of jewellery that are absolutely invaluable to me - not because of their money worth, but of the fond memories and sentimental value I have of them.
I have rings that my father gave me as Christmas presents and especially now that he has passed away it makes them even more special. I have a pendant that was my mother's when she was a student and started working. And whenever I receive a substantial birthday donation I make a point of buying a piece of jewellery. Why? Because it's something that can remind me of that person whenever I'm wearing it and hopefully it's something that I will always have and pass on when the time is right.

And so it was inevitable that my path cross with Lady Peculiar. This peculiar, romantic and absolutely whimsical jewellery is made in the heart of Stellenbosch by two very talented jewellery makers, Truda and Louise. They capture the heart of South Africa in their pieces, but at the same time keep it universal, romantic, emotional and absolutely beautiful.

I bought these earrings in 2011 when I first visited Stellenbosch. I still get compliments every time I wear them. I love these earrings because of their whimsical and at the same time grown up feeling. 

I had absolutely no resistance left and ended up buying this ring as well on the same day. (I told you I have a weak spot for jewellery!) This flower ring is something that you find in most South African gardens and they grow wild along the roads, especially in the Western Cape during the winter time. The right name is an Arum lily and in Afrikaans we also call it a 'varkoor' that can be translated to pig's ear (???). These flowers were growing absolutely wild everywhere in Cape Town and surrounding areas when I visited. 

And so I moved to Cape Town last year *lucky me*. My mom came to visit me for my birthday and I received some money from my grandparents. So when we visited Stellenbosch that weekend I marched straight to shop no. 3 in Andringa street and bought this little nut. It reminds me of my hometown Potchefstroom that has an oak lane of 6.84km long. 

For more information and some mid-week inspiration visit Lady Peculiar either on their website or pop in at their shop in Stellenbosch. I promise you won't be disappointed!

xxx