One of biggest the inspirations for me is re-purposing items for a new use. An item has a purpose, often just one, and I love the challenge of trying to use it again for something else. My favourite material is paper and all it's variations, so a lot of my items here on Brinner are cards and the like.

I also collect unloved items and do my best to give them a new life. The jewelry I make is put together using pieces I've found in my treasure hunting missions to second hand shops, closing sales, yard and garage sales. They might have been necklaces, earrings, bracelets or even brooches, sometimes even more obscure things. I take them home and find other parts from my vast collection that match or compliment them. I then put them together as a fun piece of jewelry that certainly has a eco-friendly , greener side to it.

I also believe that you shouldn't take yourself or life too seriously. Hey, why not have breakfast for dinner?