Exciting News!! Glimpse Creations Atelier has opened in Burlington, Ontario! Located downtown Burlington, Glimpse Creations Atelier is inspired by the Parisian workrooms that service the Haute Couture industry. Come and see the new products for sale and also watch traditional European crafting techniques used in the atelier. From embroidery and beadwork to traditional flowermaking and […]
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My Back Shed, French Style in Oakville
I am finally back in France, and was just itching to come back! As much as I love being in Canada surrounded by family and friends, there is something that I always miss about Europe. If you feel the same way about Europe as I do but can’t make the trip over to France, look […]
Embroidered Chanel Perfume Bottle
Just wanted to share the piece that I made for my sister for her birthday. This is a luneville embroidery piece that is hand stitched and then placed in a vintage frame that I found at an antique market in Strasbourg, France. My sister collects perfume bottles, so this embroidery will be perfect to hang […]
Happy New Year From France!
Happy New Year!! I am happy to say that I landed back in France just in time for New Years Eve! I slept off a little bit of my jet lag, and got ready to celebrate! Since we have celebrated in Paris before, my fiance and I decided to have a quiet celebration this year […]
One of a Kind Show Toronto
If you are in the Toronto area and looking for something to do this Easter weekend, come out to the One of a Kind Show. This amazing show features only North American artists selling One of a Kind, handmade items. I will be one of the artists selling my new Pop Up Greeting Cards at […]
Paris Photo Cards
I am pleased to announce my new collection of Paris Photo Cards! Available in my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/GlimpseCards After moving to Paris in 2009 to study couture embroidery, I found that I also had an interest in photographing the beautiful sights around the city. After receiving numerous requests for my photographs, I have decided to […]
Couture Swarovski Bracelet
Introducing my new line of embroidered jewelry! This cuff bracelet is hand embroidered with Swarovski crystal on vintage Parisian silk. It is then backed with ultra suede and finished with ribbon. These beautiful bracelets are made to order, so please contact me with your color combination if you are interested. They are $250 Canadian each. […]
Royal Sapphire
My latest creation titled, “Royal Sapphire” is finally finished. I had previously shown a picture of some of the components when I was starting the piece. It is made from Swarovski crystals, glass delica beads, and 24kt gold delica beads. The center piece is composed of 6 large Swarovski rivoli pieces, 3 Swarovski square components […]
NYC Fashion Week Jewelry
Since launching my website http://www.glimpsebeads.com filled with my new Paris Inspired Jewelry yesterday, I have finally had some time to check out what is new for Fall 2010. The runways were full of glittering beads, baubles and chains at New York Fashion week. It seems like statement jewelry is definitely here to stay! These big […]
Bead Heaven
For those of you who know me, you know that I could spend hours shopping in bead stores. Back in Canada, me and my mom were regularly bead shopping along Queen St. in Toronto. We would even visit The Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee a couple of times. When I first moved to Paris, […]
Who is Glimpse?
Hi! My name is Sarah Palow and I am the face behind Catch a Glimpse. I am an award winning jewelry/ embroidery designer and fashion/lifestyle writer. I recently spent time living my fashion dream in Paris, France. This is my lifestyle blog where I will write about Europe, fashion, health and happiness…. because, what else is important in life!?
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