Relationships...

I have been thinking quite a lot lately of relationships and how I have been formed and changed due to relationships in my life...the broad spectrum of these relationships, from the good, the great, the bad, the so so, some turned not so good, some better than expected...the real friendships which make my heart swell and feel warm and safe inside...then I read/listened to this and it rang so true on so many levels...just wanted to share.

https://soundcloud.com/danielle-laporte/our-whole-lives-are-relationships-love-accordingly

I do so miss some friends for they are an ocean away...often I miss some friends that are right here...hmmm that must change.

Go gently my friend...

those little wee things...

It's all the stuff that keeps us grounded and together...do you not agree? it's the damn dog giving kisses, finishing a painting for a loved one on an anniversary, it's the bedtime request for scratching a back, the little fingers on your face that secure love when a little one needs assurance, it's the beautiful toes that remind you of both you and their dad...it's so many things combined that make a day beautiful..are you feeling this?

Wee treasure trove...

It would seem that my little blog space here has been seriously neglected over the past months...I am about to change that so stay tuned...blogging has always been a simple and fun way to post things about life, loves, works etc etc you know what I mean...however, life has seemed to get quite overwhelming of late, and sometimes it's not always simple and fun to share...that is the dirt truth.  However, I miss posting here and although I don't really know who comes to visit this space...this will not deter me and I shall keep this little place alive...

speaking of alive, my hands have been alive with work and these are some pieces that were juried into a local gallery..

I am quite happy and excited that my designs will be enjoyed and adorned by lovely ladies from both near and far...more to come.

Hoping you have been well, where you are and that things are good in your little corner.

Creak went the door...

That's the sound the door to this wee blog space of mine made when I popped in to post this morning...just have not been in the bloggin' mood, apparently, for sometime.  As much as it is fun and creative to post and update and check in, it's also pretty nice to check out and let somethings just be.  

However, as I embark on a journey tomorrow to join with countless new friends in the green forested woods of Northern California, settling into 3 glorious days of creative bliss...I found myself missing this quiet little blog of mine.  

There are times when we need recharging and quiet time away from life to get some introspect on our own lives, what we are doing, where we are headed, what our goals are, how to get unstuck and remain balanced...those all sound quite nice to me about now, so I suppose this is a pretty ideal time for me to take flight (literally).  

Packing metal and art supplies, yoga mat, boots and hats has made me quite grateful and excited to have this opportunity...so here's to adventure, new journey's, connections and creativity!

Go gently kind ones.

Dishing it out...

Not sure about you, but my little counter space in the bathroom gets pretty cluttered with an array of earrings, necklaces, rings and such...this is despite my efforts to hang and put away my jewelry.  So here is a lovely solution, naturally formed, handmade jewelry dishes, these little beauties not only free up the clutter but add a certain style to that old countertop.  Hand formed and painted with silver and gold, stamped and sealed.  

Just what every gal needs...

In the shop now

 Sending merry and bright thoughts your way.

Circle running...

Do you ever feel like you run in circles?

Well, you are not alone my fine one...

Been a little absent from my blog space here lately, but sometimes since it doesn't really seem like there are too many awaiting my arrival, it gets hard to pop in and bring words of interest and inspiration when that is not always what is really, truly happening in this life....and who's reading anyways? Sometimes I'd like to ask 'Hey who are you and would you like to leave me a comment as you sip your tea and visit here?!'

But I suppose if you do not leave one it's because you're not up for comment chat, and well, that is just fine.

So in keeping with what seems to be a bit of a theme in my life these days, I have started a new line called 'Running in Circles'...and here is a sneaky peaky...I am in love with circles, with the raw and unevenness that is created when I hand forge metal and in the soft wrapping and simple design...

Listed soon in my wee shop

How do your circles run?

Happy Sunday you lovely one.

simple and everyday...

Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.

Anais Nin

It is in the simple, everyday actions that we, at times,  get lost in, but which are so integral to our being, growth and hope...

this my friends, is the precious life we live everyday...