We’re in the depths of winter now and it can get pretty gloomy so whenever the suns comes out we grab the dogs — Skye on her lead and Daisy in her little kangaroo pouch — and we head for the local park or a surrounding nature reserve. It’s always a very leisurely walk because … More Winter Walks and Meanderings
I somehow missed the whole month of June. Time is taking on a whole other dimension these days and I think this is true for many. AP and I both work from home and even though lockdown measures have lifted, we maintain a similar lifestyle to lockdown with a few socially distanced visits. The above … More Mid July and an English Summer
I had a long conversation with my marketing advisor at Mellowburn Media and she tells me that my blog should be updated at least once a month and that it should contain some of my jewellery work — so O.K. First things first. In an effort to better cope with lockdown measures and the general … More May Update
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
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