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My grandmother, artist and writer Gunda Lambton - part 1

My grandmother, artist and writer Gunda Lambton - part 1

My maternal grandmother Gunda Lambton (née von Davidson) lived what seems like more than one life. She was a creative and resourceful person who always found a way through the difficulties she encountered. As an artist, she used whatever tools and materials she could find and afford. She never stopped creating and learning and even went on to become a published author in her 60s. She still had new books in the works at the time of her death, aged 99.  

This post is about her early life in Germany. 

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Vice grips

Vice grips
There’s something so anthropomorphic about vice grips.

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Binder clips

Binder clips
Binder clips have so many applications.

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Mia Gemma in Washington, DC

Mia Gemma in Washington, DC

Irene Barbieri shares about her Washington, DC jewelry store, Mia Gemma.

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Another Great Jewelry Sighting!

Another Great Jewelry Sighting!
Just a few weeks after the thrill of seeing Wendy Whelan wearing my earrings, I got a call from a friend, "I'm watching a documentary about the Little Prince and one of the experts is wearing your necklace!"

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"Many of Estyn's pieces feel like wearable sculpture and ALL are works of art. Anytime I wear something she has designed I am bound to receive compliments on my jewelry — it’s just that worthy of praise and admiration (and I feel rewarded for my fine taste!)."

- Kate Wechsler, Psychotherapist