Where I'm At...and Where I Was

White Sands

Hello! It's been a quiet here for the last few days because I've been out of town. We took a trip to visit my aunt and uncle and had such a lovely time. (Thank you L&L!) We hung out, watched movies, went to the local farmer's market, picked up some books at a huge used bookstore, went shopping and took a trip to White Sands.  We met up with my mom-in-law at White Sands, which was extra fun. It was such a blast swooshing down the hills on a pod. If you ever get a chance to visit White Sands, I highly recommend it. Not only is it beautiful, it's a lot of fun.

My 3Cs almost didn't know what to do with themselves this weekend because they were having so much fun. My littlest C was particularly on top of his game with his too-too-funny comments. When my uncle asked him where he gets this stuff, he replied, "From my armpits." This morning during school, he was trying to figure out 9+8. He stuck his head in his shirt and said, "it's 16." I told him he was close but didn't quite get it. His response? "But my armpits told me it was 16." Well, there you go. You can't always trust your armpits.

So today, I'm trying to play catch up after all of our fun. I'm also having a return-to-reality, overwhelming, how-about-a-lesson-in-humility kind of day. As I've ventured out with my Shop and selling my jewelry, it's been a huge step of faith. And I've been feeling the learning curve lately. But I know it's good for me to persevere and not give in to my feelings of insecurity. But for someone who wants everything to turn out right the first time, it's hard some days to look at where I've gone wrong and realize how much I still need to learn. But I definitely couldn't do it without all of you who have encouraged me, bought my jewelry, and read my blog. Words cannot express my thanks for your kindness.

That's where I'm at right now but I will be back soon with something very fun.

Pretty Pairing

I saw this photo on Tomboy Style and couldn't get it out of my head.

Photo from Sarah Rosenberg's blog, Rosenbklyn

I'm going to pair this beautifully casual look with my Indigo Blossom Ring. Just cuz. I don't think she's lacking a thing. But then again, I like to think a little blossom on your hand is always a welcome addition.

For more blossoms and blooms, visit my Shop here.

Simply Black and White

I'm loving all the black and white goodness from Bailey Doesn't Bark...

Downton Abbey, Season 2

Hello and Happy Tuesday to you! Just a quick post to follow up on this.

The long-awaited second season of Downton Abbey premiered this past Sunday. Did you catch it? What did you think? The story has been fast forwarded two years to 1916 and the middle of World War I. Along with the turmoil unfolding across the world, the world of Downton Abbey is also changing. Relationships are on shifting ground. Safety is no longer taken for granted. Ripples of change are felt everywhere like the waves of a turbulent sea. And I, for one, am happy to be along for the ride. If you missed the premiere, I know that one our local PBS stations is re-airing it tonight so check your local listings to see if it's being re-aired.

New Blossom Rings: Classic v. Edgy

I have a couple of fun additions to my Shop that I'm very excited about!

First up, another ring in Sterling Silver. This is a classic beauty and perfect for anyone who has issues with metal allergies. Introducing the Charcoal Blossom Ring...

Charcoal Blossom Ring

Second up is a ring that totally surprised me. Introducing the Green As Glass Blossom Ring...

Green As Glass Blossom Ring

This clay is a bright green and I've been waiting a while to work with it. The first time I purchased it, it was a bad lot and the clay crumbled. When I finally got a good lot, I began fashioning away and I imagined that my work would reflect a bright kelly-green color. But as it turns out, this green is a dark, smoky green that looks black when out of the light. But when the light shines through it, this green is translucent and looks like frosted glass. I was totally shocked. After doing a few pieces, this color has totally grown on me. It's kinda edgy. And especially this ring with a black band. I'm including a few more pictures to see if I can capture it's color-shifting qualities.

It's like wearing a sun-lit succulent on your hand. Fun, no?

Click on the captions to see more details on these rings or visit my Shop here.

Colored Glass, Succulents and Bottle Candles

Finding inspiration from the beautiful interior stylist, Jamo...

Aren't these shots amazing? I'll be spending some time taking in the colors, shapes, textures and other details. It gets my mind working overtime. 

First seen on Eat Drink Chic.

Where I'd Stay on the Mitten

I'm loving this Sneak Peek on Design Sponge of Honor & Folly, a cozy apartment turn B&B in Detroit...

There are so many lovely details here...exposed brick, salvaged colored glass, stacked vintage suitcases, awesome lighting, and did you check out that thick concrete slab sitting atop the built-in wine rack. Wouldn't it be fun to stay here?