Where Did September Go??

Well I just can't believe an entire month flew by and I haven't had time to Blog! Back to work full time at the school and full time mom will do that I guess. I've been trying to divide my time between exercise and art, which are both things I need, especially the exercise.....and so the time slips away! I tried mountain biking for the first time a couple of weeks ago on the trails out by my home and really enjoyed it (despite the numerous bruises on my legs and sore butt!) I think with my art and jewelry profits I'm going to invest in some of those sexy "padded" bike shorts! It was a tough couple of days! As far as my art and jewelry, I have been playing around out in the studio and staying creative, but find it is definately hard to find a big chunk of uninterupted time in which to actually produce anything worthwhile . I did however make my very first mini-book for a friends birthday which was on Sept. 17th, but since she's been travelling I haven't been able to give it to her and therefore cannot publish the pics on here yet. I had a blast with it and can't wait to blog about it! Until then here are a couple pics of some things I've been playing with!

Go Long!

I love all the long multi-layered necklaces and thought I'd make one for my first day back at school tomorrow. I mixed large looped chain with a medium link and then a very small one which I think worked out quite well. To finish it off I added an antique glass chandelier crystal , a silver locket with my hubby's intial and my own (awww so romantic!), and a beautiful glass bead dangle. I think it is stunning and I cannot wait to wear it!

Nature Walk

Another watercolour from the '90's copied and re-born in my art journal. I have so much fun doing this! The girl in the painting was from a photograph in a Victoria magazine and she reminded me so much of myself at that age, playing in the outdoors, searching for treasures in nature, that it compelled me to paint this picture. Having it displayed in my art journal reminds me of that young version of myself and how I need to feed that inner child .

I Just Called To Say, "I Love You..."

This entry in my art journal was spontaneous, as most of them are, and triggered mostly by the watercolour I did back in the '90's of my daughter playing on the phone. I remember spending hours on the phone making plans with friends, talking about the weekend, giggling and whispering late at night so the parents didn't kick you off... How fun! Now my phone sits on the counter hardly used looking sad and bored while my 3 offspring use MSN to converse with their friends. And they don't even use real words! brb,lol,ttyl.... and some I just gave up trying to figure out! I realize it's the sign of the times and things change, but I still think speaking to someone on the phone and hearing their voice and laughter is better than reading it on a computer screen. I guess I'm just old fashioned.

Another Storm??

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Originally uploaded by samuel50photo2

Enough with the rain already! You see it on the faces of everyone you pass and it falls from strangers lips while waiting in line at the bank or grocery store. It's amazing how the weather can affect the moods of those who are normally very upbeat and vibrant. I can understand the gloom they all feel especially because where we live it's 85% winter and 15% ok weather. Big sigh! I can definately understand and feel the frustration but alas, there is absolutely nothing we can do about the weather so I try to have a positive attitude and find other things to do until the rain goes away. What else can you do?

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Originally uploaded by WindRanch

By now I'm sure everyone out there knows how much I LOVE PUGS and Boston Terriers, so when I saw this little sweetie with the same name as me??? Well I just had to share it!

Back To School Bling

Forget the pencils, notebooks, and math sets.... We all know back to school means shopping for the perfect pair of jeans, hoody and latest graphic T's! Maybe a cool skirt and cute little top? Whether it's edgy, romantic or plain white T's , we all know what seals the deal right ladies? Bling!! Here are a few I've been working on and will be displayed downtown at Casey's. Don't see anything there you like? Custom orders will be taken !

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Originally uploaded by * lisa. s. *

Here he is wearing his new bling! So handsome!

Pet Jewelry

Roxy's bling is awesome and jingles when she struts her stuff on
the "cat walk"

And the bride's chiuahua wore silver! A sweet little number for Cooper to
wear when his mom walks down the aisle!

New Bling

PEACE* HOPE* LOVE* summer bling

Pottery Pendants on super soft suede cord and linen cord. Choker style

Graduation Gift For Morgan

Love Is In The Air.....and in the clay!

I love these chokers! I made these from clay and strung them on some super soft suede cord. Very cool for summer!