July 21, 2012 in handmade goodness, inspiring places
A couple of weekends ago I popped over to jeweller Emma Cassi‘s home with my family in tow to catch up with her, have a chat and buy some new jewellery. We first met several years ago and I always enjoy visiting her home and chatting with her and her husband, and all of our little ones playing together. Twice a year Emma opens up her London home as an informal shop for friends and clients. The drawers in her living room display her work, each one filled with collections of exquisite jewellery leaving me in the wonderful conundrum of which necklace, bracelet or hair grip to buy.
Emma’s lovely home changes subtly with each visit, another layer of interest has been added, new beautiful items placed in front of others, or maybe I just didn’t notice them the last time I was there and they caught my attention that day.
I always have friends in mind when I visit… who has a birthday soon? a new baby? a child’s treat? It’s extra fun buying for others as well as yourself. A little set will be travelling to the other side of the world to a friend who deserves a treat and has just had a new baby. It is wrapped so beautifully too in music paper with string, elegant and simple.
A vintage beaded top hangs over a door in Emma’s living room, popping with neon inspiration.
So after a couple of hours of catching up and cups of tea, I returned home with treasure to wear and and a package of gorgeousness to mail across continents. A perfect afternoon.
You can see Emma’s new collection on her website and lots more on her blog here.
I always love seeing the new pieces Emma finds for her home and also her new collections. Her creativity and inspiration for her work seems to constantly evolve but remain true to her essence. Not an easy thing to achieve but somehow she does it beautifully.
Thank you Sania for sharing these gorgeous photos of Emma’s home and jewellery, it’s been a delight to see her world through your eyes.
Love kat x
she is got such an unique style for he home and her own work, nice photos!
Wow, so may interesting things to look at!! Her home looks amazing and love the jewellery too.
Jo
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