It's Too Hot

It's too hot in Oklahoma to do much of anything outside. Alysia's been busy working inside on new rings for the store. Staying inside, staying cool.

These are two of my favorites. We'll be adding these to our shop and many more very soon.  

This one's called Candy and it looks good enough to eat!

PG

Proud as a Peacock

I love Peacocks and their magnificent feathers. They are an exceptionally beautiful bird. "The pride of the peacock is the glory of God," a quote by William Blake. I don't know if I totally agree with Blake, but it's an intriguing thought none the less.

Some interesting people I knew a long time ago kept Peacocks as watchdogs. When I visited, I found out very quickly that they (the Peacocks, not the people)make a horrible noise.


Later in life, I took an online art course. The artist lived in the country and he had Peacocks. They (again the Peacocks, not the artist) were making noise all through the lessons. After a while, I just got used to that noise. It's hard to describe, but they definitely get your attention.


If I ever get my dream cottage in the woods, I'm going to have Peacocks as pets. In the meantime, I'm using Peacock feathers in some of my jewelry gift box designs. I really love the bright iridescent colors. In my opinion, and I have a lot of opinions, rich turquoise and deep purple are just natural colors to group with the Peacock feathers. Perhaps I like these feathers because the Peacock appears to be a very proud and arrogant bird. That pretty much sums me up, too. I'm not too "proud" that I'm proud, but it's the truth. I'm always waiting to fall off my perch! Now that would be a horrendous sound (that would be me, not the Peacocks).

PG

Bubbles of Color

Just when I least expect it, I find glorious colors in the simplest things. I was at a child's birthday party Sunday, and the kids had left their bottles of bubbles outside. The bright colors just caught my eye.


A new inspiration for a new jewelry gift box. I just love these bright colors--red, green, orange and blue.


The photo that I took just brings a smile to my face. I can hear the laughter of the children playing in the yard, the splashing water, the sunshine. Isn't it funny where we find inspiration for art? The process always amazes me.


PG

Can't Sleep

I fell asleep on the couch around 8:30 p.m. My husband woke me up around 9:00 p.m. I got up from the couch, walked the short distance to the bedroom and settled in for a good night's sleep. Well, that was the plan anyway. After an hour of tossing and turning, I finally just got up.

The body is tired, but the brain just won't shut down. Where's the "sleep" switch? It's now three hours later and I'm still wide awake. If I go to bed now, I might get in five hours of rest before I have to start the new work week. At least the dog has sympathy for me. She's at my feet just staring at me. STARING AT ME! Now, that gives me the creeps. I suppose she has insomnia, too, BUT QUIT STARING AT ME!


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Think On Top of the Box

I've always been one who likes to "think outside of the box," coming up with new ideas. After seeing some of my daughter's jewelry designs, I decided to change my tact and "think ON TOP of the Box." I've been creating like crazy on top of jewelry gift boxes ever since.

I paint the boxes with acrylic paint, then put a nice laquered finish on them with varnish. Then the FUN begins. I start creating unique designs for each one of the boxes. "Daylight" is my latest creation. I fastened elongated beads to the top of the box and then added some feathers so it looks like a flower. Then I attached some blue glass beads threaded on wire in a spiral in the middle. What a delight it is to see the final results.

These feathers just happen to be Mallard duck feathers. I've started playing with designs using different types of feathers and the results are beautiful. Just wait until you see the ones I've created with Peacock feathers!

I can't wait to get home from work every day so I can start working on new designs. There's no limit to what my imagination can come up with. I'm having a blast!

PG