Happy Holiday Recipe

I noticed a strange, irritating buzzing in my ears when I went to the post office yesterday. I was concerned...I was waiting in a long line, and the postal workers looked busy, except for the manager (for the life of me I have no idea what he does other than smile as he walks past customers and employees...). And, the sound wasn't coming from anyone in line...it was coming from the air. The music of the holidaze I would be inadvertently consuming via my delicate ears for the next month. And, the music doesn't care if I'm Jewish.


But, Elizabeth Fiedel of Wrinklegrin Studio knows that the holiday season encompasses more than the regurgitation of the same ten toe-tapping, mind-numbing songs! Her recent treasury included wonderful art with varying themes from fabulous artists! I as extremely excited to see my hand made Chanukea included!

(*Point of reference, here. A Menorah has seven candle holders and is used to represent the seven days of the week for the Sabbath or Shabbat. A Chanukea has nine candle holders to represent the miraculous eight days the Jews' oil lasted until they could get more with an extra candle called the Shamash that is used to light all the other candles.)

You can view this lovely treasury by clicking the image below until Friday, December 5th.

Enjoy the season's changes, the warmth of family and friends that fight the incoming cold, and don't forget those less fortunate than others - this season and throughout the entire year!

Autumn Inspirations

I love the seasons of transition - Spring and Fall. I can relate to change so deeply that I enjoy watching the world change right before my eyes. The stunning scape of trees sleeping and leaves painted and falling. The beauty, the diversity and not to mention a great harvest! Squash, pomegranate, corn, apples - pumpkin pie, pomegranate salad, corn on the cob and cider.

I'm getting hungry...

Yesterday & Now
Polymer Clay Pendant

Coastal Mood
Gemstone Bracelet

Changing Moods
Gemstone & Wood Necklace

Fall Festival
Glass Beaded Wine Charms

Feel free to drop on down to my etsy shop or contact me directly to purchase anything you see here!

Yay, Spring is Here!

I have lived in many different climates; they even vary greatly from state to state, city to city here in the US. And, San Francisco, for the most part, has a very mild climate. Everyone worries about Earthquakes, and some people even claim there's "Earthquake Weather", but the seasons aren't as easy to distinguish as they are in say, Vermont. Sometimes, I miss the seasons...leaves turning, snow falling, flowers blooming, scorching heat waves...and then again, I appreciate the knowledge that I will never be buried in falling leaves, the roads won't be covered in black ice, flowers bloom all year long, and I've only experienced one heat wave in San Francisco in twelve years.

Alison created a lovely Etsy Treasury that depicts the gorgeous green of spring, some lovely art, and very generously included one of my Signature Swirl Polymer Clay Pendants. You can view this until Monday, March 24th just by clicking on the image.

BY ALLISON

Polymer clay has been a way to satisfy that inner artist in me. In general the clay is all that is used, not paint added. I combine the colors of clay to make a pleasing design called a cane. I then hand form that cane into all manner of wonderful objects. Being able to own my business, create what I love, and offering it for sale is a lifelong dream.

Visit her shop by clicking below.

Endless Obsession

For the love of color, and all the beauty it brings, no matter the shade.

I'm not the only one that loves autumn, enjoys the changes in the earth, the appearance of new vibrant and muted colors coexisting on the same tree branch. I found my necklace "Whirling Leaves", an Agate, Oolitic Jasper and dripping Citrine that inspired its name, in a fabulous Treasury. You can visit this Treasury just by clicking on the image below until Sunday, October 21st.

The Treasury's creator, Kris Jean is a member of EBSQ, WWAO and an excellent artist! Her work is extremely expressive and she is not afraid of bold colors and lines! Please visit her Etsy shop by clicking her banner!

Purple & Green - A Few of My Favorites From EBSQ

Today I discovered (delightfully!) a pair of my earrings featured in an Etsy Treasury. I just created these earrings for the new season - one of my favorites!

I LOVE the transitional seasons: Autumn & Spring. I enjoy change. The change in the weather, new blooms, fall foliage, new birth, slumbering earth.

You can view this wonderful Treasury until Sunday, August 7th - just click the image!

This treasury was wonderfully created by Eclectic Elements. You can view some wonderful handmade jewelry & craft at their Etsy site by clicking the banner below.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

I live in San Francisco and I love the diversity, community, temperate weather, and it's a bonus that I found a great love and we share our lives together here. We have sun and fog, sometimes it rains, but I always miss the Green of the Pacific Northwest and the Seasons of New England.

I lived in the southern tip of Vermont for two years. I learned about leaf-peepers, I can only eat real Maple Syrup now and forever, I almost daily obsess over Tom & Sally's chocolates, and I was tossed several times into 6 foot snowbanks by friends that cared and adored me.

It's September and everywhere the leaves are changing, colors becoming absolutely delicious everywhere you look. I am pleased to share the following Treasury, not only because I am featured (which is wonderful!), but because the artists and their work will leave you craving for cranberries and pumpkin pie after jumping into a pile of fallen leaves!

You can view this Treasury of fabulous Etsy artists until Friday, September 14th, just click the image above!

Heide Hibbard created this Treasury. All of the fine art gifts and prints in this shop are from original paintings done by award winning artist Heide Hibbard. You can view her fabulous artwork by clicking her banner.