We have been trying to savor those last few days of summer. Summer always goes by way too fast, I wish winter did the same. We are back to school next week and looking forward to a great year.
Savoring those last few days of summer
We have been trying to savor those last few days of summer. Summer always goes by way too fast, I wish winter did the same. We are back to school next week and looking forward to a great year.
Kiln-Formed Glass - Dolores Barrett Jewelry
Many of the distinctive kiln-formed glass spheres
that Dolores Barrett creates for
her unique jewelry collection
are made with dichroic glass.
This is glass that appears to be different colors
when viewed from different angles.
Other pieces are made using clear, black,
or colored glass fused with metallic foils.
Hints of gold leaf, silver luster, textured
or jewel-tone glass inserts peek out
of the characteristic holes serving to invite
the viewer in for a closer view.
These variously-shaped pieces are made with glass and
fused 24K gold foil with
transparent colored-glass interiors.
Shapes, patterns, colors and glass come together to
express this artist's unique vision.
See more at Dolores Barrett's website.
Shimmery Shibuichi - Achieving Complex Colors - Jill Hermans Jewelry
I recently came across this beautiful
lustrous jewelry created
by Jill Hermans.
The shimmering colors drew me
as strongly as a moth to a flame;
as one's angle of viewing changes the
nuanced colors change as well.
The shimmering colors drew me
as strongly as a moth to a flame;
as one's angle of viewing changes the
nuanced colors change as well.
She achieves a compelling range of
colorful effects by applying heat to
colorful effects by applying heat to
shibuichi, an ancient Japanese alloy
of 75% copper and 25% silver.
There's something about
her work that I find peaceful and relaxing;
when I read her description of her work,
it helps to explain why:
There's something about
her work that I find peaceful and relaxing;
when I read her description of her work,
it helps to explain why:
“…..At the present time my mind is occupied with the Japanese alloy shibuichi, and Japanese ideals of beauty and truth that seem to click so well with this rich material. By juxtaposing simple shapes and forms with rich and intricate surface colours and textures I am able to create a balance between simplicity and complexity. These explorations result in playful works that push the boundaries of conventional perceptions of the material, while still staying true to the essence of the metal.”
Her textural designs contrast well
with the variegated colors and each
piece presents new, unexpected combinations.
with the variegated colors and each
piece presents new, unexpected combinations.
You can see more (much, much more)
New in the shop Let you light shine..
When I wear the let your light shine necklace, it makes me feel powerful and is a reminder to shine!
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
The Let Your Light Shine necklace is a 3/4 inch sterling silver round disc that has been hand stamped in lowercase font. The piece also includes an adorable sterling silver sun charm and both charms hang on a 18 inch sterling silver bead ball chain. All components are sterling silver.
You can find the let your light shine necklace HERE.
Swim Lessons, Swim Lessons, and more Swim Lessons
Will took 8 weeks of swim lessons this summer and by the last day he was jumping off of the high dive doing canon balls . His swim teacher said he is fearless. I don't think I have ever even jumped off a diving board this big.