October 2011 pps 12 & 16

 

 

Almost Perfect’s Treasure Trove cuffs are fashioned from bronze, brass, copper, silver and pewter

"Almost Perfect’s Rose Cecil is an artist and sculptor who uses these forms of art in her jewellery collections. For the new Treasure Trove range, Cecil takes inspiration from the beauty of antiquity and the joy of precious heirlooms. Her rings, pendants and cuffs are fashioned from bronze, brass, copper, silver and pewter, and most pieces can be worn all together or in varying combinations. Rings and cuffs come in varying widths and thicknesses, and in cool and warm metals, so there is something to suit every taste."

 

 

 

 

Open house – Mousehole five go mad onartist trail

FIVE MOUSEHOLE artists have been inspired to open their studio doors to the public.

The talented quintet have created a mini art trail for visitors to the village as part of Open Studios Cornwall.

From Thursday, May 26, until Sunday, June 5, these creative hubs will be open to the general public.

One of those taking part, Sally Bassett, said the group was offering a small manageable art tour within the larger event.

"It celebrates the inspiration provided by the Mousehole environment," she added.

March 31, 2010
The Cornishman
Small and almost perfect-ly formed
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The eye-catching work of local jewellery artist Rose Cecilcertainly caught the eyes of visitors from around the world at a recenttrade fair.

The designs of Rose s Mousehole-based range, Almost Perfect,were such a hit at the Spring Fair International in Birmingham, herpewter, brass and silver creations have been picked up by BluewaterShopping Centre in Kent to be sold at its Spirit Of Christmas event.

Many people praised her pieces when they visited her stall,according to Rose. "We had an incredible reaction to the new pewtercollection," she said.

March 12, 2010
http://thewomensroom.typepad.com/the_womens_room/fashion_and_style/
We love: Almost Perfect

Is it too late to start a wish list for Mothers day? Perhaps if I combine Mothers day, birthday and Christmas together I could have one of these lovely silver bracelets from Almost Perfect...please? (£165 for the bracelet, the ridged rings are rather lovely too).

Our thanks to TWR reader Frances,who tipped us off about the jewellery. Rose Cecil, who runs Almost Perfect, lives and works in the Cornish village of Mousehole (pronounced mowz-all for all our overseas readers, no idea why) and is seriously influenced by the sea. Much of her work features little scraps of shell, slate and other bits found on the beach which sounds wonderfully romantic. She went to Tonga recently to watch the King of Tongas coronation, which influenced the 2008 collection, which sounds a little quirky but we like this sort of behaviour.
 
Cornish Brides Spring/Summer Issue 2009
Cornwall s Favourite Bridal Magazine
"THE PERFECT JEWELLERY"
For your special day, a stunning necklace from Almost Perfect will complement you and your dream dress."

Inside Cornwall July 2008
“Maker Rose Cecil uses her backgrounds as an artist to inform her jewellery work. These are small works of art, enhancing the natural beauty of locally sourced materials,” she says. “They enable the wearer to share the magic and be a part of the spell that Cornwall casts to enchant visitors.”

Muse June 2008
“The 2008 collection features massive rocks and delicious stones inspired by the beaches of West Penwith. This is the year to walk out in a piece of wearable art.”

Cornwall Today  March 2008
“Her necklaces, earrings and pendants are an intriguing mix of natural and man-made materials….Incorporating found objects means each item encapsulates a little piece of Cornwall and is designed to enhance the life of the wearer.”Alice Westgate.

Wed  Spring 2008                                                                                                    
”For a strong, self-defining piece that echoes the big jewellery trend presently hitting both the fashion houses and the high street this necklace and matching earrings will certainly turn heads. Combing rock crystal with river pearls, there is something prism-like about the way the pieces play with light.”

Cornwall Today November 2007
“She uses treasures that she has found on beaches near her home in Mousehole- seaworn slate pebbles and fragments of shell – and combines them with silver, pearls and semi-precious stones. The result is striking fusion of valuable items and disregarded materials.”

Cornish World October/ November 2007

“Keeping Cornwall close to your heart…
Forget stooping to pick stones from the beach in order to feel close to Cornwall, each piece of Almost Perfect jewellery incorporates a little something to make you feel at one with your county… just as there no replicas in nature, no two pieces of Almost Perfect jewellery are the same.

Cornish World December 2007                                                                                  

“Rose Cecil creates unique pieces of jewellery from the discarded treasures of Cornwall.”