To Part or Not To Part?

Art is truly subjective as is collecting baubles and unique items for future designs. Sometimes it’s a struggle as what to do with distinctive items when I sit down to get creative or decide to thin out my personal collection of goodies. The hoarder gene says “keep this kitschy gem for a future project”. The realist says  “how many of these shiny objects must you keep in a small space?”

Take the singular art nouveau cufflink that lost its mate some time ago. It’s design is quite fetching. It would be a shame to part with the nostalgia and glamour exuded from this type of cufflink. But what to do? Keep it for a rainy day project? Sell it? Use it in a mixed media design or some jewelry creation? Well today, this classic men’s fashion ensemble will patiently wait for a future inspired project for another day!!