Happy Thanksgiving from my home to yours! This year marks my first ever American thanksgiving! I am so thankful for the opportunity to live in this beautiful country, and for my wonderful friends and family. Along with Thanksgiving comes Black Friday and I am excited to announce the launch of my jewelry business here in the US with a Black Friday Sale!! Please check out everything I have to offer in my Etsy shop by clicking here! I am updating my shop regularly with items for

Iris Apfel is an inspiring, fashion icon.  You may remember my previous blog post about her which you can find here. A new documentary directed by Albert Maysles, one half of the legendary documentary team that made “Grey Gardens,” has created this intriguing look into the stylish life of Iris.  I am looking forward to watching this film, and getting a glimpse into the life of this fascinating woman.  If you are a fan of Iris, or just a fan of fashion and style, this will be

Exciting News!!  Glimpse Creations Atelier has opened in Burlington, Ontario!  Located downtown Burlington, Glimpse Creations Atelier is inspired by the Parisian workrooms that service the Haute Couture industry. Come and see the new products for sale and also watch traditional European crafting techniques used in the atelier.  From embroidery and beadwork to traditional flowermaking and paper craft, you can experience the age old European craft techniques.  This is a great o

I have attended a few Julien Fournié Haute Couture shows, and am always impressed with the designer and the way he creates wearable feminine, yet edgy clothing.  This video shows a great interview with the designer along with stunning views of the clothing, accessories and hair/beauty at the show.  The beadwork in the jewelry that was created in house for his collection is amazing and really shows the Haute Couture side of the designer.  If you are interested in jewelry, bea

I am finally back in France, and was just itching to come back!  As much as I love being in Canada surrounded by family and friends, there is something that I always miss about Europe.  If you feel the same way about Europe as I do but can’t make the trip over to France, look no further for a little bit of France in Oakville!  My Back Shed is your destination spot for French Country and Shabby Chic furniture and decor. The store is known to designers and customers who like th

Attending Paris Fashion Week is not only interesting for the shows themselves, but also for the style style seen outside of the venue.  It is amazing how many people go and stand outside of the show just to be photographed in their outfits.  As usual this year there were some people wearing beautiful pieces of clothing and others who just didn’t quite pull it together.  Here are some of the best and worst dressed street styles from Paris Fashion Week!  What are your favorites

Christian Lacroix will have a short couture comeback designing for the house of Schiaparelli this coming July.  The designer will unveil his collection in Paris at the upcoming Couture shows in early July.  The original location of the Schiaparelli workshop in Place Vendome will host the collection consisting of reinterpretations of the late designer’s famous creations.  Following Lacroix’s collection, the workshop will host an annual event which will showcase various artists

Ever wondered how the artists at Van Cleef & Arpels create the beautiful jewelry?  Well now you can learn from the masters themselves.  The legendary jewelry company has opened the first school of its kind in Paris.  This school is not like any other, although it is open to everyone, professionals and amateurs alike, with a passion for jewelry and anyone who wishes to acquire inside knowledge of this fascinating world. No setting is richer for this school than situated in Hôt

On a wet rainy night in Paris at Les Beaux-Arts de Paris, Alexandre Vauthier showed a beautiful collection of soft pastel colored gowns.  The beautiful venue situated along side of the Seine came to life with a runway lit up with fluorescent lights as a backdrop to the flowing dresses as they walked down the runway.  Sitting front row at the show was Beth Ditto from the band “The Gossip.” The show started and models made their way down the runway showing soft pastel mint gree

Rasa Jurenas is a multi award winning hairstylist and make-up artist, including the Canadian Hairstylist of the Year, 2006. She has just released her latest collections titled, “Golden Sun” and “Fashion Crimes,” which feature jewelry by Glimpse Creations! Visit http://www.rasajurenas.com for more information about Studio Rasa. Her latest collection titled “Fashion Crimes” features a couture embroidered Swarovski necklace that I created specifically for Studio Rasa. For more i

This morning I couldn’t resist but go back to the Marche Puces Porte Vanves antique market. Last week I came across a lady who had bought up a lot of supplies from the Christian Lacroix atelier when it closed. I had to go back this week and have a better look through all her boxes of treasures! I must have spend about half an hour going though all of the beads, sequins, buttons, threads and metal pieces. I ended up purchasing a few pieces to incorporate into my jewelry design

Since this beautiful spring weather has hit Paris, I have been full of inspiration. The bright days, and vibrant flowers in bloom make me want to create! So, I just thought I would share a sneak peak of what sparkles are currently on my desk. I just finished three more hand embroidered Swarovski cuff bracelets. These will look beautiful when worn outside in the bright sunshine to catch their sparkle! Each cuff is hand stitched with Swarovski crystals, vintage sequins, and gl

Introducing my new line of embroidered jewelry! This cuff bracelet is hand embroidered with Swarovski crystal on vintage Parisian silk. It is then backed with ultra suede and finished with ribbon. These beautiful bracelets are made to order, so please contact me with your color combination if you are interested. They are $250 Canadian each. Email me at glimpsecreations@yahoo.com #GlimpseCreations #Jewelry #Swarovski

It is made from Swarovski crystals, glass delica beads, and 24kt gold delica beads. The center piece is composed of 6 large Swarovski rivoli pieces, 3 Swarovski square components and many 4mm Swarovski crystals paired with the glass and gold delica beads. There is a spiral beaded rope which leads up and finished with a toggle clasp. It is my interpretation of the jewelry that is shown here in Paris at Place de Vendome. The jewelers with boutiques here often show pieces that a