Fall...sort of in the air

Fall...it's in the air...can you feel it? Ha! If you can that is delightful, because here in So. Cal, the only thing in the air is 98 degree + temperatures and it's just downright muggy and hardly motivational...however, today has cooled to a nice brisk 80 degrees, so I shall not complain.  Not a big fan of heat over here, how about you?

My mind does however,  long for Fall which is just around the corner, and it has been part of the plan  to create some 'holiday cheer' for my wee little shop around this all time favorite holiday...yep, you guessed it Halloween!  

Handmade in every sense of the word; brass formed, hammered, headpins soldered, black pearls, Howlite skull, vintage bead, all wrapped, and put together with love to hang and dangle delightfully from your beautiful lobes on sterling silver ear wires.

  

 Truly, I must say these little lovelies can be worn all year long with anything from jeans and a t-shirt to that favorite black dress...I am not lying, because well, that would just simply not be nice.

Go gently kind ones...

Still Lily

Around these parts...

It's been a while lovely ones, I know, I know, but it's sometimes tough this bloggin thing...and the moming thing, the householding thang, everyday stuff things, the creative thing and keeping it all updated as such...you know what I am talking about, that is for sure...so I thought I would update and try to promise to come here more often for there are some of you quiet types that come in to visit and sit with your tea...I really like you with your tea you know...

Ok, this is a wee bit of a visual update with a few words thrown in for good measure...here is what has been happening around these parts of late:

Contributed handmade flags for a Prayer Flag project with some lovely gal pals wherein a connection was made at an art retreat and let me tell you, I am a bit of a lagger when it comes to deadlines for things creative (trying to work that out, because it is rather a pain) but this was such a wonderful project and so calming...more to come on that for sure.

Experienced a first ever show with my jewelry designs at a local event and it was probably the most fun and best best way for me to interact with so many amazing women...

There were sisters wanting pieces for sisters and mothers for daughters and daughters for mothers and daughters for mothers mothers...you get it.  

An absolutely amazing time, all the energy and sweet feedback, here's a few sneaky peakys of that show...

 Then a Gallery notices my work at the show and now voila this girls designs are in said Gallery...I am honored to be amongst so many amazing local artists.

 In between there are hand etched designs of wee, little gifts for friends and then one thinks "wow these are pretty lovely and must be put in the  shop...because it's only fair (btw every design is unique, that's what happens when  you make things with your hands).

Ahhh Art Journaling...have you tried this lately, if not, you really really need to, matter of fact I command you to! Just kidding, sort of.

I have had the opportunity for sometime now to host art journaling workshops at my home and I must say the experience is downright fulfilling,  nourishing well really so much more than I could have expected...the company is sweet, the teacher  is...well, no words do justice...you'll just have to check it out...it's really really great stuff my fine ones...truly it is.

Oh and have you met Zeke, he's a one of kind love machine who just does not fail to surprise...packs a whole lot in one little vessel...just look at those eyes...

Go Gently 

Kind Ones

For you truly are lovely 

You  had better know this

Kelly

Still Lily

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.