\nWell the trip to Madchester was fantastic, as always. It was lovely to be able to go back for a month long visit to see friends + family and catch up properly. We spent a lot of time popping into cafes for tea + Curiosity Cola (I’m so addicted to that stuff, it beats Coke by miles!), cupcakes in Chorlton, checking out the latest work by designer\/makers at the Manchester Craft & Design Centre and picking up a few pieces of clothing and accessories in the Northern Quarter (I’ll save them for an upcoming post).<\/p>\n

The 3-day photo shoot with Jonathan Keenan + Co. for the book I am writing about found object\/recycled materials in jewelry was brilliant. It is such a pleasure working with Jonathan + watching him work his magic with the lens to capture the dramatic qualities of wearing my jewelry.<\/p>\n

BIG THANX to Jonathan, his assistant David, my so very lovely friends Misty who modeled the jewelery + Madame Deax Chats for providing her make-up skills. As well as Colette Hazelwood, Rochelle Dodson, Samantha Mills, Christine Dhein + Emiko Oye for loaning me their jewelry creations to be included in the book. Cheers Mi Dears!!!!<\/p>\n

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Jonathan behind the lens shooting a necklace on Misty, David providing some extra light\n<\/div>\n

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Jonathan working hard from his throne in his studio in the Northern Quarter\n<\/div>\n

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“How can I feel more tired standing around modeling than a shift at A&E” – Misty\n<\/div>\n

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Photographing Emiko Oye’s Lego Bracelet\n<\/div>\n

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