happy weekend

Happy weekend, all!

beloved

Limited edition made-to-order scrimshaw pendants in honor of Valentine's Day, & love in general

Your initial & that of your beloved on one face, Beloved or Smitten etched on the other, in flowing script

Quite romantic, don't you think?

white blanket

 

Everything finally feels all right now... after a big snow dump in October, we've had no snowfall to speak of in Southern Vermont, until today. My walk home from town was so absolutely beautiful, I couldn't stop snapping pics. I've made myself a bowl of chocolat chaud & am about to go into the studio to begin etching some new designs, probably with a warm cat or two joining me on my lap. Cheers!

atelier love

I'm happy to say my studio space is clean & organized. I've come up with two new collections of designs which will soon be available, & plan to start taking commissions for monogram necklaces this week. That & the new year have left me feeling excited & energized.

happy weekend

Another week has flown by... the holiday parties are now done, & this weekend is peopled with close friends, art & jaunts in our backyard. Oddly, we have no snow yet, which has made hiking nice but snowshoeing & skiing a thing to long for. Friends have been skating on the meadows, so at least the temperatures have been cooperating; I plan on bringing my skates in to get sharpened this week, so perhaps in weeks to come we can ice skate & ice walk under the stars. Happy new beginnings!

a gift

Custom piece for someone whose friendship is a great gift in my life.

Cheers!

good beginnings

It began with hunting & gathering for supplies for creative pursuits, & a quiet evening at home with sushi, champagne & toasting the New Year as it rang in through Prague & Eastern Europe; it ended with family, feasting & laughter. I think I'm ready for this new year to begin... and you?