Busy as a bee...

My poor, neglected blog,

so quiet of late...

...and yet life has been a hive of activity!

There have been days to refresh and unwind,

glorious time spent camping by a river...

And apparently, tantrums don't stop even when you go camping...

"Jett, don't play with that tent pole!"

"You'll let me play with that tent pole or I'll plant my face in the dirt!"

Boys, eh...

At least India is a little more civilised...

...we talked and learned...

...I love that she knows what animal tracks look like in the dirt...

...that we collect small sticks for kindling to build our campfire...

...and what a million sparkling stars look like in the night sky, away from the lights of the city...

And there have been many, many custom orders,

each one as special and unique as the ladies who will be wearing them.

 There was a trio of gems,

right at home in silver and gold...

ruby, emerald, apatite...

...a seashell and apatite delight...

...and matching seashell studs...

A turquoise *Nomad* Ring...

...with an arrow affirming the way forward...

And there has also been fathers day...

...though I don't really need a reason to celebrate the love of my life and the father of our little ones...

...he deserves spoiling EVERY day :-)

~*~

I hope that everything is well and good in your corner of the world!

...have you been busy?

...are you happy with the changing of seasons?

(I am overjoyed that Spring is here!)

Tell me about your week...

:-)

Slow and fast...

The days are growing steadily shorter here in Melbourne,

(as the veil of night draws longer, in turn)

and the air carries the unmistakable breath of Winter.

There is a distinct calm about this time of the year

as Mother Natures idles and wanes.

The wind has abated to a barely audibly whisper...

I walk the footpaths near home

and there is silence,

a hush that only comes with the winding down of Autumn

and the welcoming in of Winter.

Slow.

And yet I find myself hurried.

Fast.

Greeting the crisp evenings with a flurry of energy and a warm cup of coffee.

(my studio is in the back part of the house...a wall of louvered windows behind me leaves the thinnest veil between me and the cold night air!  Coffee is REQUIRED!!!)

Long, late nights.

Just me,

and metal,

and flame...

(and the moon, when the night sky is bare of cloud :-) )

Here's a little of what my hands have made recently...

The *Mosaique* Necklace

A hollow form pendant, formed by hand from sterling silver sheet and wire...

Chrysoprase and filigree...

I find Moroccan mosaic endlessly inspiring,

masterful art of colour and pattern... 

Source

Traditionally, they are designed to inspire 


meditation,


reflection,


faith...

Source

The *Treasures of the Souk* Earrings in Lemon 

Sterling silver and delicious lemon quartz onion briolettes

And finally, a custom order...

Sterling silver and a beautiful faceted red ruby...

...and you all know how much I love rubies!

*swoon*

There is also another new necklace to be listed,


and custom orders to be filled...


I foresee many, many late nights ahead!


I do like greeting the new day under the light of the moon, though :-)


~*~


Whether your week is slow,


or fast,


I hope that it is wonderful 


and full of wonder!