It All Comes Around

Karma is a real thing.

While working at the coffee shop,

I helped a few customers, who were short a few cents,

by fishing out the remainder out of

my tip jar.

I always believe it comes back around.

Sure enough, after complimenting

my friend John on his tie,

he rush out and returned with

some of the most delightful vintage ties

I had ever see! 

~Yes, those are real feathers on that tie.~

He told me they were for my fiancé to wear

so that we could look classy for a night out.

Shortly after that,

another regular, Curt walked in

and showed me the most incredible pieces of turquoise

only to tell me that they were a gift.

But wait, there's more.

Not pictured is a book of Renoir postcards

to send to friends and family.

This was a gift from my dear friend Don.

I am so very fortunate to have such wonderful

friends and customers surround me 

in my life. 

Receiving these material items wasn't karma's

way of showing how it all balances out,

it's showing that if you are kind enough to put 

another person in the forefront of your thoughts,

maybe someone else will do the same.

It all comes around~

Carry On

Andy and I are still emotionally exhausted

from the loss of Grandma Hannabelle.

We celebrated her life with 

friends and family,

and began to heal.

Looking through pictures

of her younger years made me

admire her grace in a whole new way.

She was a talented artist as much

as she was a hollywood beauty.

 Just look at this stunning still from her wedding day.

I received one of her handkerchiefs

as a keepsake.

I will forever cherish it,

and through it,

Hannabelle will still be

apart of our wedding day~ 

Fresh

If I were to create a religion about how to live a happy life,

it would be based around oversized sweaters.

This time of year brings a swell of joy to my chest,

and it has done well to inspire many pretties from the studio.

Autumnal tones, and visceral lines

are filling the designs in the pages of my notebook.

I thought I'd share one of my finished creations.

It's easy to see that the ring was much inspired

by the outfit I wore and the mood of the day.

Stay tuned for a post 

about the ear studs

that have been in the works.

Go grab yourself something

warm to drink, and breathe in

the scent of a changing season~

This guy is available for purchase.

Email for details if interested.

~much love

A Somber Start

After a restless night and a full days work,

Andy and I suffered a loss in our family.

We managed to make the best of what we were given,

and smiled through most of day.

I can't help but linger

on the thought of mortality,

and with however many years I am to have,

I'm so glad I get to spend the remaining with him.

~

"Nothing ever

goes away until

it teaches us

what we need to

know"

-Pema Chodron

Moondays

Here's a curve ball for you.

I love Mondays.

Garfield would be ashamed,

but let me explain.

Mondays, one of my few days off, 

which I still spend filled with things to do.

Mondays, I get to work along side my fellow creatives in the studio.

Mondays, I get to unwind with yoga at six.

Mondays, the day that says here I come weekend.

Prepare yourself!

~love always 

Frames

Some frames from what you missed during my break

My Dova~

Josie at the beach. Ah to be a child again.

Dave loves all things phallic. 

New creations~

The neighbor leaves a sweet surprise!

Birthday need fire pits.

Dova got a new room in her house.

Benny

Back in the studio

Flowers from my honey, New Girl, and making rings.

Perfect~

much love

Break the Daily Pattern

Take the time to smell the roses and pet the gecko~

Be Still

time stands still

best in moments that look 

suspiciously like

ordinary life~

Reimagined

Ok guys, let's try this again.

I've done some soul searching and I've decided to take new direction with my life and the blog.

I hope you enjoy all that there is to come.

Start by checking out the new about me page.

~much love