Baubles, Baubles, Get Your Baubles Here, by Caprilicious!

Hello folks, lovely to meet up with you again. I hope the sunshine and showers are keeping you on your toes, in one minute and under a parasol the next! However, as the saying goes, into each life some rain must fall. On some days it is clear that Christmas is on its way - oops, I mentioned the 'C' word!! According to the countdown, it is 111 days to Christmas today, and it's time for those party frocks to be dusted off, and soon, if not already, the shops will be dressed in all their finery. I thought to myself, "Why not get my tree up now?" So here it is - my Murano blown-glass tree with its removable baubles, transported carefully from a long-ago trip to Venice.

Talking about baubles reminded me of earrings. ​Who was the first person to look at their soft, unsuspecting earlobe and think, “Yes, let’s jab a hole in that and hang something sparkly through it”? History doesn’t tell us the exact name of the culprit, but we do know that earrings go back a very, very long way. The oldest known examples were unearthed in Iraq, dating back to around 2500 BC. The ancient Persians wore them, the Egyptians adored them, and the Greeks couldn’t get enough. They were symbols of wealth, power, beauty — and sometimes even spirituality. In fact, sailors used to wear a single gold hoop in the hope it would pay for a decent burial if their bodies washed ashore somewhere far from home.

Over the centuries, earrings have gone through countless incarnations. From heavy gold hoops that could double up as weapons, to delicate drops glistening with diamonds, to playful costume pieces in every shape under the sun. What hasn’t changed is the sheer joy of them. Earrings frame the face, move as we move, and catch the light in ways no other jewellery can quite manage. They’re like punctuation marks for the face — you can whisper with studs, or shout with chandeliers.

​And now here we are, on the brink of the party season, and what better excuse to bring out the baubles? This is the time of year when sparkle is not just acceptable but practically compulsory. Sequins, velvet, glitter, fizz — and earrings, of course. Why do we dress up so much in December? Possibly because the nights are long, the weather is grim, and we humans have always found ways to chase away the winter gloom. If you’re going to raise a glass, you might as well do it in style

So here they are — light, pretty, showy little confections, ready to dangle from your ears and declare you party-ready. Pop them on with your simplest outfit and suddenly you’ve transformed into someone who looks like they’ve been planning this soirée for weeks. Earrings are alchemy like that.

How to Wear Your Baubles (without overthinking it)

Short hair or an updo? Go big, go dangly, go dramatic. The earrings are the hairstyle.

Short hair or an updo? Go big, go dangly, go dramatic. The earrings are the hairstyle.

Wearing your hair down? Pick something that twinkles through the strands like fairy lights. Instant glamour, minimal effort.

Chunky knit or rollneck jumper? Balance out the “cosy marshmallow” vibe with shoulder-dusting earrings. Hygge, but make it fabulous.

Little black dress? Anything goes. Subtle shimmer if you’re feeling mysterious, or technicolour fireworks if you fancy being the human equivalent of a cocktail umbrella.

And finally: prosecco in one hand, earrings in the other. That’s the only styling tip you’ll ever truly need.

​I’ve got plenty of baubles waiting for you, each one designed to twinkle as you dance, chat, and sip your way through the season. No heavy lobes, no fuss — just the pleasure of wearing something that feels a little frivolous and a lot of fun.

There are some that have been entirely handmade, some assembled from components from around the world, some with ear wires and others made into studs that sit comfortable in your ears. I'm happy to change over from one to the other - just ask, you're the boss. 

​Baubles, baubles — step right up and get yours. The party starts here.

That's me for this week, folks. I have a couple of projects lined up, and will soon be back to tell you about them. I hope you've enjoyed the baubles I have on show for you today. Have a wonderful weekend and I'll catch you soon, 
Until then
​xx