Oak Leaf Brooches

I have this sizeable backyard that is really an oak forest, with never a loss for oak leaves...so yes, I'm kind of wallowing in them... they did however inspire me to make this copper foil oak leaf cluster and jade acorn brooch from a partially broken green jade brooch - so literally from items I had lying around the home!

some gorgeous oak and acorn pins I just have to share with you folks...

too many OAK LEAVES...yes, I might as well EMBRACE them!!!

Grecian Sandals at Melissinos in Athens

I fondly remember seeing travel ads during my childhood in Australia that featured handmade leather Greek sandals. These Greek gladiator style sandals made by Melissinos in Athens, Greece are called "No 7 Cleopatra" sandals...

the No 7 Cleopatra sandals come with a choice of one ankle strap

or with two straps at the ankle...

I definitely prefer these taller Cleopatra sandals with the extra ankle strap...

Stavros Melissinos Sandalmakers of Athens

Their website: http://www.melissinos-poet.com/