The new and improved me

So after being sick for almost 3 months on and off, I decided to do something about my life style.  I viewed a couple of videos about the American diet and thought that I could benefit from changing my eating habits and going vegan.  

It has been almost two weeks now and I can't  believe how much better I'm feeling.  I have more energy and am actually exercising again.  I've lost 3 pounds and am sure I'll be able to adjust my weight to a healthier level. I know that it will effect my creativity in a positive way too.  One of the benefits of this life style is a clearer mental state.

I'll keep you apprized of my progress .

Even More

It looks like I may be the only one following this post, but it gives me a place to journal my thoughts so I'll keep posting.  I'm planning on being a vendor in the Roses and Rust spring show on April 7th at the Redding Convention Center.  I will go from there to the Mc Cloud Flea Market the first Sunday in June and on to the Mt Shasta 4th of July street fair.  I have a good amount of new items and more of my old standards; silverware jewelry, antique watch jewelry and vintage typewriter key jewelry.  Looking forward to a good year ahead and seeing many of my friends out there.

More

So it took me a few minutes to learn how to create post number 2.  I can see this will be a learn as you go type of endeavor.
I'm working on some new items and styles of jewelry.  I get bored very easily so I'm always exploring.  There are many ways we can be creative, but this works for me for now.  I plan to start drawing and painting again one of these days, but the main thing is to get into that special creative space and let it guide you.  I can pass away the hours when I'm in the studio and all my worries and troubles disappear.
It's sort of like a sacred well for the spirit to drink from and come away renewed and refreshed.  Plus you get good stuff made:)  I'm off for a walk now with my little buddy, Nash.

The Beginning

Well, I guess I need to give this a try or fall behind the times.
I decided to focus on my jewelry design and creation, but I may stray to other subjects as time goes by.
I began making jewelry in 1995 as a hobby and a way to have more jewelry for myself.  I just could not afford to buy all the pretty baubles that I desired unless I started making them myself.  I now have way too much and so I sell on ETSY and in a few stores as well as at craft and art fairs.  I have been selling my creations since about 1996 or 1997.  I now do this as a small business and since I retired last year I'm even more focused and creative.  I plan to use this blog as a place to share my inspirations, adventures and trials as not only an artist, but as a woman in a small home-based business.
Welcome to my world and I hope you find something here to entertain, amuse or inspire you.