Pantone’s colour of the year for 2010 is turquoise – It’s a bright and beautiful hue and one of my favourites.  There are so many beautiful handmade items in turquoise out there – I’ve chosen just a few of my favourites.

First up, this beautiful unique pendant by Simply Willow - Doreen’s Dragonfly.  I’ve always been a sucker for dragonflies so this caught my eye straight away.  I love the detail and character in the aged brass dragonfly, and the way it seems to be hugging the turquoise with its wings.

This gorgeous scarf made by fellow Aussie Rainbow Revolution has been made from a ‘light as a feather’ super fine tissue silk fabric and has been hand painted in fresh and bright Turquoise and Violet.  I’m sure you’ll agree the colour is stunning, and it’s light enough to wear even in summer.

Another favourite turquoise treasure is this lovely Vintage Turquoise Blue Glass and Greek Ceramic Silver pendant by Michvanetta.  I think the turquoise discs match beautifully with the silver to create a simple, elegant necklace .

Finally, I couldn’t resist including this Turquoise Straight Bottle by Blue Room Pottery.  I came across Blue Room Pottery through Handmade spark, and have found many new favourites there!  This bottle is another wonderful example of simple beauty – you could use it to hold flowers, but personally I think it looks wonderful on its own.

Enjoy your turquoisey twenty-ten!