Considering Spring...

It rained so hard yesterday that it melted most of our snow. I looked out my window this morning and saw our old friend/nemesis, the great blue heron perched above Redfish Pond, staring intently. Ready for his breakfast of sushi, no doubt. The sun is out....life is good. One of our male peacocks has begun to court the peahens already. Here is a photo of him. 

I'm ready to go into my studio and do, what?
I'll sit, look out my window, and wait for inspiration....I hope.

Earring Order....

This is a small photo of the earrings I've just created for a special order. Maureen wanted hearts, peridot and small pearls in a drop earring. This is the result that I've created. I'm happy with the new, fresh look. Thanks, Maureen!

Watch snow fall, think spring....

It's march 10th, and it's snowing! I love living in a place where there are four distinct seasons, but winter is holding tight here. There are glimmers of hope, I did see buds swelling on my red twig dogwood bushes, and several buttercups peeking out of the snow, brave souls! So, I've put together a sweet pair of glass blossom earrings. There are 8 layers to these blossoms, swarovski crystals, glass beads, brass findings, and a brass ring. Here's a small photo of these beauties. Tell me what you think!

Working Away in my Studio

It’s wonderful to have an excuse to spend a little extra time in my studio. I have to get together enough work for the WSU Mom’s Arts & Crafts Weekend next month.

Sweet Spring Event...

Good morning, the snow is still on the ground, but the sun is out and it's a warm 42 degrees. Yesterday was the Sweet On Spring show in Scotty & Suzanne's conservatory. Lemon yellow forsythia, cheery primroses, budding pussy willows, and sweet scented, blooming jasmine lit up that delightful space. So many members of the Palouse community came for the show and to visit. I love these annual events that contribute to the fabric of community and this is one of the best. Many thanks for a wonderful event!

But It's Not Spring Yet...

I have been trying to get this website up and running before Patricia’s spring season begins. Who knew spring came so early on the Palouse! Looking at her Blue Mango Jewels calendar, I see that she has a number of shows scheduled over the next 8 weeks. The season kicks off tomorrow with Sweet on Spring. Oh how I wish I could be there for that. It’s an intimate show in an idyllic setting.


Four weeks later Blue Mango Jewels will have a booth up at the WSU Mom’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. This is a big show held in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum on the Washington State University campus. Both of these shows will be indoors.


Mid April, Patricia will take her act on the road, heading down to Art Under the Elms in Lewiston, Idaho for a three day show. This is a lovely place for a show with lots of good music and ambiance. Although the weather can still be unpredictable in April, it should be nice. I say this thinking of the Moscow Renaissance Fair the last weekend in April. Last year there was snow, rain, mud and more rain during the show. The amazing thing to me is that this did not keep the locals from coming out. Still, I’m going to cross my fingers for better weather this year.

New Goodies...

I've been out of town for several days. I had some time to spare and managed to forage for bead stores in the Spokane area. Bingo! I found two great shops with wonderful selections of glorious beads. Mostly semi-precious stones, labradorite, red serpentine, blue apatite, carved horn, imperial jasper, some killer ceramic beads, amethyst, turquoise, a sterling raven for which I'll create a necklace. The list goes on...

I'm in a show this saturday, Sweet On Spring, where I'll debut some of my new work. The venue for this show is a wonderful sunny conservatory. After that, I'll be free to get back into my studio and play with these gorgeous beads. The snow here in the Palouse is about 12 inches deep, so I can indulge myself indoors. I've just been accepted into a three day show, Art Under The Elms, in Lewiston, Idaho. Wonderful show, I'm excited...stay tuned.