Can't see myself wearing this, but....
{silver and brass brooch sitting on a beaded coaster}
Sometimes you just accumulate things because they move you. You don't know why you have to have it other than it makes you happy to look at it, right? This pin captures so much of what I love - the elements of design make me swoon. I pretend it's the underside of a cathedral dome, looking down on me as I visit my favorite city. Why am I sharing this? Because I'm on a Crusade.
In the background, left, you can see part of St. Mark's Basilica. Would love to arrive there by water.
One more view of architecture in Venice, and how about that chair?! Need one!
And you can't talk about Gothic Architecture without mentioning the Palace of Westminster, more commonly called the Houses of Parliament. On the far left is Westminster Abbey, and the far right is the Clock Tower, usually called Big Ben (nicknamed for the bell within).
A stunning close-up, or two.....
In addition to architecture, I adore gothic-style fonts. Fonts, in general, are an infatuation we all share, don't we? Here are a few of my faves, each style showcased as it's font name.
And I've been crushing for a long time on Lucky Brand jewelry. Here's another cool line, very gothy don't you think? More found HERE.
And to finish, some stamps I've done for other lines. You've already seen my WayWard stamps. Did you spy some Gothic influence? You can be sure you'll be seeing more of that in my new rubber. (Still toiling away on the designs. Can't stop myself!)
Confessions of a Gothic Style Addict. A style is defined by much more than architecture and jewelry, but these are images I collect to enter in my journals or pin up on my bulletin boards because I like to surround myself with images that feed me.
I have lots of crushes, (yeah, I know you know that) and will share more soon. In the meantime, check out some of the ones posted by the players on our Street Team. And join us by sharing yours!
