Windsong Earrings

Winds were gusting up to 45 MPH the past couple days in Southeast Michigan. All that swirling made me design swirls in earrings. This is my tribute to the wind. Windsong earrings are made from turquoise and copper.

Nicole's Ring

More hammered copper is featured in Nicole's ring. The stone is turquoise and it hangs delicately from a copper link. This is a small ring for a tiny finger like the pinkie.

Amy's Ring

After a busy weekend, I was inspired to create some jewelry. This piece is called Amy. It uses hammered copper and a seed pearl that dangles ever so slightly. Looks like Etruscan pieces seen at the Detroit Institute of Arts. I guess all those tours at the DIA rubbed off on me.

Festival of the Senses

Clinton Township had a "Festival of the Senses" this past weekend featuring local authors, artisans, musicians, actors as well as local cuisine. Due to the economic conditions of southeastern Michigan, there were half the amount of participants compared to past years. The fellow pictured was conducting a drum seminar of sorts - explaining different methods of drumming. Fascinating!

Granny Smith Bracelet

The days are starting to cool and I am buying apples and apple cider and doughnuts. Something about Autumn that makes me hungry for sweet, crisp, juicy apples. This bracelet reminds me of Granny Smith apples. It's tart and sweet and fresh. The clasp is hand-hammered silver in a unique design. This piece can be worn as a necklace with the addition of chains or ribbon. I have even worn it as an ankle bracelet. It's very versatile.

Tuna Fish Sale at Meijer 09/25/09

In addition the Starkist tuna sale at Meijer, the grocery stores also have Bumblebee tuna pouches reduced to 99 cents. August ad circulars had coupons for $1 off any Bumblebee tuna pouch. That's free tuna!!!

Colette Pendant

Here's an over-the-top pendant to add to the pearl and bead necklaces. It's called, "Colette".

Paris Combo

When you think combo, what comes to mind? Music? Food? This is a new kind of combo. A jewelry combo. Add a string of pearls to the Parisian inspired chains for a Chanel-like look.

Recycled Float

This fishy float at the Holt Farmer's Market in Holt, Michigan caught my eye. It's made from detergent bottles. All different colors of plastic containers are strung together to form a fish. The creation represents the Farmer's Market in parades. What a great use for spent plastic. And it's a float that really floats!

GiGi Earrings

These earrings complete my salute to Parisian style with copper wire, glass and brass beads.