Hibernation, cabin fever, winter blahs, I'm trying to convince myself that maybe these are the reasons my productivity level is lower this time of year. Sept.- Dec. are usually so busy for me that I just tell myself I need this down time to make up for it. It's not like the ideas stop coming, just harder to pull them off. Also,Pinterest certainly captured my relaxation time. Very addicting!With Spring on the horizon and lots of ideas on the brain. I look forward to creating even more.
Loved my trip of a lifetime! Ireland was so fabulous and filled me with endless inspiration. The Dingle coast, Bunratty Castle, a megalithic tomb near the Burren and a ruin from the cemetery in which John O'Donohue is buried, are some of my favorites photos from over the 400 that I took. Ireland is such a beautiful country filled with lovely people.
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I recently finished restoring this collection of beautiful antique hat pins. They had many stones missing along with mother-of-pearl pieces. It was both a challenge and joy making them whole again. They are amazingly long and large for hat pins. I believe the reason being so that in addition to sliding through the hat, they would also hold quite a bit of hair, probably worn in a bun. Here's hoping Kelly and her Grandmother will enjoy and treasure them more than ever!
Certainly not my best photography to date but I was able to capture these pieces before I brought them to Terrie's Harvest Moon Gallery in Green Lake Wisconsin.
Time to start blooming! I created these statement necklaces using vintage enamel earrings and brooches. When worn they are sure to be a head turner if not a conversation starter.
A couple of trays I've done using a variety of materials. I love using larger pieces as the focal points.
