No more needs to be said on this matter. I’ve been busy in the studio, preparing for ***whispers*** Christmas. It’s October so we can start talking about Christmas, right? All of the stones below were stored away in my studio and I finally stopped “thinking” about what I might do and I DID it. It amazing … More How to Drive a British Person Insane
Peri has always had weird vocalisations but they have become extremely loud and incredibly close and so it was off to the V.E.T. today where she was diagnosed with a cold. She has decongestants and antibiotics now. We mentioned that she has a new bunny hop when she goes up the stairs and the good … More The Cat’s Meow and Somebody Had a Birthday — and other Updates.
…is for the monthly flea market, antique centres, and a little bit of what we like to call up-cycling. The first Saturday in August also gave us these happy sunflowers with the 12th century church in the background and that brilliant blue sky. Oh what a week. I helped AP’s son move from our … More The First Saturday of the Month —
I was very fortunate to have Di Mackey do a photoshoot for Dragonlane. Wow. It was a very fun but very intense afternoon. Di came in and assessed the light and with her creative eye and attention to detail, was able to deliver beautiful results (as always). I’m over the moon. It also helps to have … More Sprucing the Place Up A Bit
I’m working on developing habits that might help me to find more time to be productive and more time to devote to my personal and spiritual development. This morning I found myself meditating quickly so that I could get to the studio and finish some pieces that were in the making. I’m pretty sure … More Friday in Mid May
This month found me newly returned from a lovely eight weeks in Michigan to the aftermath of some major renovations to my house. I’m still culling and decluttering and, in fact, I am feeling extremely virtuous at the moment because I recycled a whole bag of junk from the kitchen and upstairs office. I … More Month End Report
I am on a mission to bring a few more designs into my shop. Yesterday I cast this rustic charm that I carved out in clay. It’s my very first attempt and — it’s not too bad if I don’t say so myself. Of course it needs to be cleaned up, filed and polished. But … More Studio Work
A week ago I had a virtual coffee with business coach, Tara Lutman Agacayak. When I started the call I was wavering and tentative, as I always seem to be when I discuss my work and my business. By the end of the call I had a list of goals written down and a timeline … More At The Studio
Oh Phooey. I’m here at the studio, working while my American friends and family are celebrating Thanksgiving together. Poor old me. My little biz is getting into the Christmas spirit and orders are coming in. I sit at the workbench and carefully (CAREFULLY) cut into metal or solder (I love playing with fire). … More The Third Thursday in November
There’s no point in pretending otherwise (not that I would), but I’ve been in a bad frame of mind lately. This week, however, I have three customer orders that must be finished and so, with a heavy heart, I drove down to the studio to commence work. The first thing I did when I got … More Work and Grace
