yellowishious

Today was sponsored by the color yellow! It seems like (almost) everything I created was yellow or had yellow in it!

I was thinking today about the competitiveness between jewelry artists. I don't concern myself much with it. But I notice it. Here is my advice: create what you love; create what makes you happy!

("Fae Jaune" Bracelet - Lustrous Cat's Eye, Swarovski Crystal, & Sterling Silver! Earrings to match!)

Meet Adriana...

"Adriana" (from Comedy of Errors) is one of the newest sets in The Elizabethan Collection!

("Adriana" - Handmade Lampwork Glass, Vintage Glass, Swarovski Crystal, & Sterling Silver!)

has it been a month? OMG!

WOW! Time really does fly! I stopped designing for a bit while I unpacked and settled into my new place. But I am back to work now! I have titled this photo "A Drop In The Bucket" because this is just a small taste of my newest creations!

Featured in this photo of all bracelets: From The Elizabethan Collection - "Helena," "Adriana," and "Calpurnia." From The Natural Stone Collection: "Purple Haze." From The Fresh & Fun Collection: "Orange Chakra 2" and "Fiesta 2."

one rainy sunday

(Olivine Rosary Necklace - Swarovski Glass Pearls, Swarovski Crystal, Glass, Sterling Silver, & Pewter!)

now i am somewhere

i moved!

i lived in my own house for 10 years. in 2005, i became ill and have not yet recovered. as i was unable to work, i exhausted my financial resources and was ultimately unable to keep my home. i was sad for a while. i was angry for a while. now i am okay. a little nervous but okay.

i found a nice house to rent. i am busy unpacking and hanging pictures and chimes and organizing drawers and moving furniture. soon i will return to creating jewelry. and my writing.

i moved! and though i left some things behind, i believe i took the best with me...

thank you to all who helped me with the move and with this difficult transition. i love you all.

Waiting (Impatiently Tapping My Foot) For Spring

("Les Fleurs Jonquil" - Swarovski Crystal & Sterling Silver!)

Take Two...

Okay... so we took a few more photos today. Still no better. It's me. It's totally me. Just not in the mood to smile I guess.

I created the set in the photo for The La Motta Art Show 2008. The first time I wore it with a bombshell red satin dress. But today it was jeans and bare feet all the way!

You probably can't tell, but I am sitting on my favorite red stool - my painting stool - and draping my legs over the back of it... Comfy? Not so much! Maybe one of the reasons I am not smiling! LOL

("Flame Dancer" - Vintage Glass, Swarovski Crystal, & Sterling Silver!)