I've been so busy working on new items for the shows and a few custom orders that I've barely stopped to post new photos for you all (much less eat, grocery shop, etc!).
This is the spinel bracelet that came out of the lovely strands pictured in the previous post. It really sparkles. I've been wanting to do this piece for a long time and am so happy with the outcome. It's 10 strands, finished with a black onyx clasp and looks fantastic on.
I think I might have mentioned before, I'm really into prasiolite right now. I love it's silvery-green color. This necklace was going to have some other elements added to it as well, but once I finished putting this much together, I loved its simplicity and left it as it is.
Carrying on with the theme of beautiful simplicity...
This one blue topaz briolette stood out both in color, shape and faceting from all of the others in my stock. Striking enough to stand on it's own, I simply added a chain. It's already found a new home.
As always, Widget is by my side, ready to "help" in any way he can. He's been sticking very close to the both of us since he lost his big brother in March. He continued to insist that his services were best rendered by lying in the middle of the table. As a compromise, he now has his own space so he can keep close watch over what I'm working on (note the cushion on the corner of my table...I'm such a sucker!). It's been his new favorite place to spend the day. Widget is the kind of cat who really needs a buddy. I feel terrible leaving him alone when we go out of town. He's been so lonely.
So...speaking of new things...
...meet the latest addition to our family. Widget's new little sister, Molly!
They're already the best of friends...
