Monday, October 25, 2010

Keep Working




It's a busy time right now. I am so enthused about all of the work ahead. How wonderful to look forward to work time instead of regretting time spent doing something you don't want to be doing. My studio, according to others, is a little messy these days but that's the way I work. The materials that are inspiring me these days are complete opposites on many levels. On my work table sits a bucket of bronze scrap and beside it is a bowl of cotton crocheted flowers. I like to just look at it and think about the contrasts and similarities. Both materials will be made into jewellery to adorn mine and yours.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Derek's New Garden Pieces



While I have been working in the garden taking plant material out, Derek has been working on pieces to place in the garden. The winter garden is often overlooked, when it is actually the best time to think about those special pieces which give your garden character when the plant material is gone. These new garden pieces have the added element of movement or sound.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Inspiration Comes In Many Forms


I was in Toronto with Cait yesterday and by 1 o'clock we were both famished and looking for something to eat. Cait had been fasting since the night before because of her ultrasound so I figured she was ready to dig into just about anything. Well I was wrong. We marched up and down College Street looking for something that would satisfy my finicky girl. She finally decided that a pizza slice from the store that we past near the beginning of our walk would fit the bill. Looking on the positive side of this indecision it was a beautiful day and we saw a lovely city garden. The gate with the brick posts made a very welcoming entrance. How admirable to place something out there that gives a stranger pleasure as they walk by.