Unique set of jewellery inspired by Eric Whitacre's music and Octavio Paz poetry:

Noon
Light unblinking,
time empty of minutes,
a bird stopped short in air.

Later
Light flung down,
the pillars awake
and, without moving, dance.

Full Sun
The time is transparent:
even if the bird is invisible,
let us see the color of his song.

- Octavio Paz, 1914-1998

I am completely amazed by Eric Whitacre's interpretation of this poem. I love the harmony, complexity, intensity of "Little Birds" composition, and the tangible atmosphere of quiet afternoon, when the sun is scorching and silence is broken only by a birds' song. I can feel a touch of nostalgia here, along with solitude and freedom... So moving and so beautiful! I just had to preserve all those emotions in the form of jewellery.

Necklace and earrings are made from scratch by hand from pure, finest quality silver (.999) and .925 sterling silver components (ear studs, bail, connecting elements, snake chain). This jewellery set is decorated with flawless, dreamy blue sapphires, drops of sunny citrines, and with small (~ 5mm), hand carved silver birds. Openwork, delicate and slender design reflects the subtlety and lightness of the melody.

One of a kind, eco friendly, ethically sourced and crafted with passion.

But in Gondor the New Year will always now begin upon the twenty-fifth of March when Sauron fell, and when you were brought out of the fire to the King.
- Gandalf in the Return of the King

In "The Lord of the Rings", March 25 is the day of the fall of Sauron and his realm. In honour of this event, to encourage the reading of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, this date has been declared as Tolkien Reading Day.
I celebrate by working on some new Middle-Earth inspired projects, and, of course, by reading my favourite passages... Like this one:

For myself, I would see the White Tree in flower again in the courts of the kings, and the Silver Crown return, and Minas Tirith in peace: Minas Anor again as of old, full of light, high and fair, beautiful as a queen among other queens; not as a mistress of many slaves, nay, not even a kind mistress of willing slaves. War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all; but I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Númenor, and I would have her loved for her memory, her ancientry, her beauty, and her present wisdom. Not feared, save as men may fear the dignity of a man, old and wise.
So fear me not! I do not ask you to tell me more. I do not even ask you to tell me whether I now speak nearer the mark. But if you will trust me, it may be that I can advise you in your present quest, whatever that be yes, and even aid you.

Cuio i Pheriain anann! Aglar'ni Pheriannath!
How do you celebrate?  What are you reading today? :)

Today is 75th anniversary of Mikhail Bulgakov death.

I'm currently working on the jewellery inspired by "The Master and Margarita" - his most famous novel and one of my favorite books of all times. Although I can't show the finished pieces yet, I wanted to share a Pinterest collection of "Master..." related quotes, illustrations (Pavel Orinyansky!), paintings, digital art, crafts, movie & theatre adaptations (Andrzej Maria Marczewski!) that constantly inspire and amaze me:

Follow Karolina Melon's board Woland and His Retinue on Pinterest.

You were right, Mr. Bulgakov, manusripts don't burn. You're immortal just like Dostoyevski.

The first necklace: "Do you like my flowers?" made from pure silver, yellow orbicular jasper and cubic zirconias will be available soon.

I'm happy to announce that my Etsy shop is now open! You can find my jewellery here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Melonarium
Soon more old and new designs will be added.

You can also follow me on facebook now :)