Tablescapes~ Thanksgiving

 Table set for Thanksgiving dinner.

 Creating a beautiful table waiting for family friends is one of my FAVORITE things to do!!! 

Here is ours.

Warm autumn colors, pumpkins and gourds, flowers and food ~ perfection!

Experimenting with my Hand Saw

 So, I've been playing with my hand saw experimenting with cutting designs on the interior of metal pieces.  When developing new processes and techniques, I tend to default to some of my reliable faves for other aspects of the designs and for these earrings I've cut whimsical freehand hearts - I love heart shapes! I've also repeated the enameling in gorgeous robin's egg but embellished the color with a sprinkling of orient red, a pretty complementary contrast!

While creating these earrings, I could also see future designs featuring the concave side of my little domed discs, perhaps with some hammering for texture and finishing with oxidization rather than enameling...

 

If you're keen, these are available in the shop today! Just click on the photos for the link.

 

Hope the sun is out where you are ~ xo

Gifts for MOM from Etsy Team Sweet16!

1.  Black Shawl from LittleShopofCrochet

2.  Vintage Black Suitcase from pastoria

3.  Leather Flower Earrings from imali

4.  Leather Clutch from maykobags

5.  Sling Purse from SmiLeaGainCreations

6.  Ceramic Bowl from RossLab

 

Please click the large photo to see all the Mother's Day items from team Sweet16 on Etsy!

Happy Mother's Day!

Seeing RED! Holiday Preview...

I am lovin' all shades of red for this holiday season - drop by and find a festive lovely for your seasonal celebrations or that special someone on your gift list!

Awesome Autumn Color in Our Own Backyard!

Teardrop Earrings are New at Wild Woman Jewelry

... a treasure trove of jewel-tone wire wrapped earrings for the holiday season-- all silver is sterling that has been oxidized and handpolished to achieve this lovely rustic patina and to create interest and contrast from the sparkling glass teardrops! Earwires are also handcrafted. Enjoy the party season!
...Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the US!

Handmade Holidays... Deck the Halls in Red and White

Last Christmas, simple red and white holiday decor made me swoon... and the obsession cntinues this season. Here are a few of my favorites- 1. Personalized Christmas Stocking by NanaMontana 2. Miniature Bird by doudoubirds 3. Believe Sign by CowCountryCreations 4. Silver Snowflake Embroidery Hoop by sometimesiswirl 5. Hanging Plate by owlcreekceramics 6. Wood Reindeer, White Christmas by SlippinSouthern 7. Folk Art Reindeer by RawBoneStudio 8. Red and White Christmas Ornament by LoveMeOrnamentals

Bangle Bracelets are NEW!

I've been playing with some bangle bracelet designs recently, looking for ways to personalize some of my jewelry-- for individuals, family and friends. Creating this design was a breakthrough as it will allow me to individualize the focal point of each bracelet, and keep it simple and elegant at the same time... I'm thinking birthstones, hearts, rings, etc. For the moment, I've incorporated these gorgeous hollow glass beads in rich vibrant colors, perfect for the holidays and maybe even gift giving :) These are available in the shop and stay tuned for updates as I develop the line!

What color should we paint our front door? dark red...

As some of you know, we've been under construction at the cottage for just over two years... and the time has FINALLY come to paint our front door! YAYYYYY! The cottage is shingled with a black roof and we've just finished painting the whole house with a medium gray semi-transparent stain (you can see the woodgrain through it) and the trim with a beautiful, fresh and clean white. I've been back and forth about the color for the front door-- dark red or mustard yellow. Here are some lovelies available on Etsy that may sway me...can you help me decide?

1. Red and Gray Bud Vase/Weed Pot, by etcArts

2. Felt Coasters in Red and Gray Wool, by fuzzylogicfelt

3. Slate...1 Pom, by PomLove

4. Charcoal Grey Recycled Sweater Purse, by herions1

5. Picture Frames Black Red Gray, by MountainCoveAntiques

6. Just a Sparrow in the Air Cushion, by randomretail

7. 16" Designer Pillow Red Flower Charcoal Gray Linen, by JillianReneDecor

New for Autumn 2011 at Wild Woman Jewelry!

"By all these lovely tokens September days are here,

With summer's best of weather

And autumn's best of cheer."

~ Helen Hunt Jackson

It's beautiful today and I can feel autumn in the air- a fresh breeze, bright sunlight and changing leaves. I've been a blog slug this summer, spending lots of time with family and friends, mostly at the lake. It's been a blast! And now, it's time to get back to work!!! I've been inspired by the ambers, reds and autmun color in the trees along the river -- here a few new pieces in the shop for fall.

Garnet Red Glass Earrings, Mercurial

Amber Glass Earrings, Amber Sky

Amber Glass Necklace, September Morn

Ye Olde Candy Shoppe...

Inspired by an Old Fashioned Christmas and a visit to the Sweet Shop for some peppermint delights, Ye Olde Candy Shoppe earrings and necklace are new for the holiday season!

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A Christmas Carol

'I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.'

~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol, one of my favorite holiday stories, has inspired several new designs for the holiday season. Images of the Victorian Era-- carolers, lamplight, snowfalling, candles on the Christmas tree, songbooks, holly, delectable sweets and ringing bells as well as the more elaborate details of design from the time period have had some influence... Happy Holidays!

Lamplighter

O Tannenbaum

Carolers

Snowberry

*** Top Photo, Christmas Eve

Joe's Diner

I'm a retro-mod kinda girl (today, anyway). What little amount of time I've devoted to creating designs in the last few weeks has resulted in several new pieces with a definite trend.

On an early July vacation in Maine, I visited the sweetest little vintage shops. The back room in the old house where one of them was located had been entirely 'decorated' with displays of 50's finds~ chome legged tables, vinyl chairs, colorful tableware and a wonderful collection of dial telephones in turquoise, red and other mod colors. I must say, my squeal of delight at the sight of them brought my husband running (I've been known to knock over entire displays poking among the bits and he was coming to my rescue...)

but, I digress... these phones and that time period are the inspiration for this latest 'bunch' of turquoise and reds. Enjoy!

Vespa Necklace


Joe's Diner

Happy Canada Day!

Come celebrate Canada's 143rd Birthday with these talented Canadian Artists!

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Have a wonderful holiday!

Canada Day Wool Acorns by SewnNatural

Little Flared Dress by JRoseAtelier

Blossom Ring by saralagace

KnitKnot Bag by EveldasNeverland

Cowboy Booties by TwentySecondStreet

*** Click here or on the Canadian Flag above to visit my Happy Canada Day treasury featuring these and many other Canadian artists.

FRONT PAGE ON ETSY! The Tale of Peter Rabbit Vol. ! ~ Mr. McGregor's Garden

Ahhhh...spring, easter, one of my favorite tales...I can hardly wait to get into my garden! My absolute favorite treasury so far! I had such fun putting this one together ~ beautiful items from amazing shops! Can't you just feel the moist soil and fresh beginnings?! Stay tuned for Vol. 2 ~ Beatrix Potter!

Zibbet's Featured Seller

I am thrilled to have been invited to be Zibbet's Featured Seller...Check out the interview at Zibbet's home page http://www.zibbet.com/ . Have a look at my recent listings while you're there!