Grainger McKoy: Much More Than A Bird Sculptor

Grainger McKoy knows a little bit about the brilliance of birds. He has made a career as an artist by expressing this brilliance to the public. Through wood carvings, McKoy looks at the beauty of birds, as well as the pursuit of flight. The High Museum of Art in Atlanta currently has an exhibition of Grainger McKoy's sculptures. His exhibition will be at the Atlanta museum through January 8th, 2012.

Grainger Mckoy is first and foremost a sculptor, but by pushing wood carvings to their limit, he has opened a new territory. He has turned his sculptures into a more portable form of art; it has taken the shape of jewelry. Like his sculptures, each jewelery design is of or about a bird, and each starts with a piece of wood and a sharp blade. You can view his collection here, at Sallie home. Whether a waterfowl hunter or just a bird lover, his jewelery is for you. It is simply stunning!

Victoria and Richard's Concertina Choker Necklace is made for a Queen

Victoria and Richard's new additions to their jewelry line are absolutely fabulous and fun. The Concertina Necklace is one of our favorites at Sallie home. As the name "Concertina" says, this choker is accordion like with its pleats, reminiscent of a neck ruff a Queen would wear. Atop this ruffled base lies hand-carved pewter seals intertwined with mother-of-pearl medallions. It is whimsical, majestic, and the perfect gift for the queen in your life. If you like this necklace, click here to view the other magnificent jewelry from Victoria and Richard available at Sallie home.

Price: $174

Unique Jewelry for a Special Someone; Victoria and Richard New Collection

This spring Sallie Home has a great new addition to the store from one of our favorite brands. Victoria and Richard take their creative and innovative style to another realm with their one-of-a-kind jewelry line. After studying and working in China, Victoria and Richard have created three lines of jewelery; Glass Menagerie, Sparkling Grape, and Haberdashery.

The Glass Menagerie by Victoria and Richard consists of many, many glass beads macmacramed into intricate animals, glass beads and flowers strung together using Italian millefiori to create necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The Sparkling Grape by Victoria and Richard is made of a beautiful string of quality faceted and polished cubic zirconia crystals and Scottish Agate with a beautiful cluster of grapes dangling off the middle. This comes in necklaces, bracelets, earrings, in addition to the ribbon and bow necklace. The Haberdashery necklaces, bracelets, and earrings by Victoria and Richard are made from tiny silk sailor monkey fist knotted tassels, find cube cut mille fiori and glass beads.

These beautiful pieces of jewelry make a most unique gift for anyone who loves to have fun. Click here to view all of Victoria and Richard's wonderful home decor and gifts available at Sallie Home