A little patience and The Apprentice

I love silver jewellery, the colour, the feel of the metal, and the fact that it can be worked in so many ways, that a unique piece could be made for each and every man woman and child on the planet many times over.

Recently, I was trying to explain a design I had in mind to a jeweller without him quite getting what I was after, that it dawned on me I should make it myself. Afterall, I didnt think I was asking for a complex design. So I got my creative on and went away to make it myself from .925 wire.
All it took was a little patience while watching The Apprentice, cheers for that Lord Sugar.

BTW without wanting to be sound too harsh, it makes me sick that those people are considered the cream of our future industry! WTF, No wonder our economy is in trouble! If I had their flannel Id be a flippin squilionaire!!!

Sorry back to topic:
I have wanted a roman style bracelet for eons but just haven't found what I was looking for to buy before. Which is why I was asking a jeweller to make up my design for me in the first place.

So here we are, this is what I had in mind and is now sitting comfortably on my wrist.
Yesterday Hemp Soap, today a silver bracelet. Both made with a little patience, alot of love, and for the bracelet a dose of The Apprentice.

Back with new inspiration

Sorry its been a while....to say the least, oops!

I ve not bee resting on my laurels or hiding away in a dark corner though. No this creative chick has been getting her life n order and back to that creative chick I always have been.
The previous posts did result in a long and fraught conversation with my mother, which hopefully may result in a better relationship in the long run. I have to admit though, that at the moment the dust is still settling while we both get used to the new beginnings. Fingers crossed eh and if nothing else I have been honest and have no regrets, only hopes for a better relationship for us both.

Anyway, pastures new and upto date.
I am still painting when I get a moment and enjoying it all the more, but the idea of selling any of my work is far more difficult than I ever imagined it would be. It wasnt until I was approached to sell Purple Shores my first painting after all those years, that I realised that and declined the offer. Weighing up money v selling a part of my psyche, was more punishing than anything I known for a long while.

Happy to announce creativity is bursting through me again, business is running smoothly, and I am already looking forward to Spring.

I love a challenge, and view creating products with my hands pretty much all in the same vein.
To me there is little difference between creating uber eco skin care for Innocent Oils, Organic Modelling dough for O'Dough, building a studio to work in, painting the walls or artwork for my walls.
It's the challenge of having an idea in my head and finding a way to make it happen so I can touch it for real, that brings the biggest challenge and joy.

My upbringing has taught me that if I need something I can make make it. If I cant make it, I have to make something else that I can use to get me to where I want to be, and to enjoy the adventure the journey along the way.

This is my journey along the way whatever it may bring...