Thinking Summer

Well,

it seems the only thing to chase away a wretched cold is to lock oneself away in a tiny studio and work nine hours a day.

My health has improved, somehow I caught up on my sleep quota, and I produce a many fine item.

This neckpiece, as I mentioned in an earlier post, will be heading to the Salty Teacup in Portland, Oregon for their grand opening on April 2nd.

I really should take some photos of the finished piece as I oxidized (of course!) the necklace before setting the buttons.

It. is. a. killer.

The piece below is for my own inventory.

I included two porcelain cabs from Magpie Pottery.

I LOVE. LOVE LOVE Maggie's work!

I have a lovely selection of her cabs, all waiting patiently for

a new home.

I apologize. The photo does not do the colors justice.

The colors are far richer and more of a minky,

burgandy than the photo suggests.

Lastly, I was juried into the Common Ground Country Fair this coming September! We had a blast last year and made many new friends and customers. I'm thrilled to be

a vendor again this year!

Is it too early to start talking fairs?

I certainly have to think 6 months ahead of now....that puts me in early Septmeber with 3 shows over and done with, happily eating tomatoes straight from the vine, and enjoying the wonder that is late summer.

Barefoot, I may add.

Ah.