colorado winter {part two}

It is like a dream here, right now.

Everywhere the edges are blurred and the landscape is saturated in white.

So not tired of this winter, yet.

These are my daily views.

And I love it.

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winter touchdown

This is the view outside my kitchen window.

And on my front porch....

The view from above.

Checking out the rabbit tracks with my little midget.

Winter has touched down. Finally :)

Actually I've loved this fall season immensely. The snow has arrived at the perfect time.

No sooner.

No later.

For my taste anyway!

Today has been a day of remembrance.

On so many levels,

 for so many people.

I'm off to hug and be hugged by three pairs of hands that completely hold my heart.

goodnight :)

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Winter Wonderland...take 2

I photographed these pictures yesterday evening....

...right at the blue hour :)

The picture above I took in front of my house. The street lights illuminated the snow and trees to create a gorgeous rose-like glow.

There is even more snow, today, sitting on that planter.

Ask me if I'm sad today....

That would be a no ;) I'm working in my studio and having a ball. Plus, I have decided to take all the inspiration and joy I usually get from seeing this beauty and channeling it into my work no more sad thoughts associated with winter! It will all be gone soon anyway. It feels a bit fleeting now....just last week we had 60's/70 degree weather and we will have it again next week.

I even spent some time a few days ago working on cleaning up my yard! You have no idea how much I loved digging my hands into my dried up flower beds to prepare it for spring. 

I'm listening to this song right now, in my workshop, looking out at all the snow:

You can purchase it here. 

Bye!

p.s. I'm updating my shop on Monday....this week is devoted to massive amounts of creating :)

Winter reminder....

I love the snow...but our two months of ground covered snow had almost completely melted away.

And then we got another fresh blanket in the middle of the night...

I have to admit, I am ready for spring. After the holidays I usually feel this way....but, snow is still a sweet novelty for this 'desert child'. ;) Might as well make myself a cup of coffee and enjoy it while its here.....

New listings will be up on Monday!

Have a fabulous weekend :)

Almost....but not quite a week

That's how long I've been gone :( I guess it goes without saying that I've been busy...so that's my reason for being a delinquent blogger! I did take some time off over the weekend to spend some much needed time with my family. I got some work in, but not too much.

We also spent some time getting all of this loveliness up.....

We got a fresh blanket of snow yesterday.

This is what I am peering at from inside my warm, toasty house....

I think it is so beautiful. Quiet, too.

I have a full day ahead of me and I am making some new work as well. I slipped it in. I've realized that is how I have to plan my days. Otherwise when it is busy I'll never get new work posted in my shop. I think its good to do this for several reasons: First, I have customers who love one of a kind pieces and by not having a good selection in my shop I am totally ignoring them. Secondly, its good for my soul. I love to play with silver and stone and that completes the artist in me. I do have to say once again that I am so, so happy that there are many of you who are drawn to my 'made to order' designs. I've been making Amber Burst and Petite Amber rings like a mad woman!! :) This has been a great year for me. Really.

I foresee my time here being a bit sporadic this month: Hey - its the biggest shopping season of the year, right! ;) I will really try to write more often than once a week though.....because that's just bad!

Until next time....;)

It has arrived

Right after I wrote in my blog yesterday this happened:


It started snowing at 10 pm or so last night and it hasn't stop since! It is actually not that cold out though...the mister and my oldest monkey spent a good amount of time playing outdoors this afternoon (no school today....or tomorrow).

I snapped a picture of them playing in the park across the street.

My house is in there somewhere....

Besides my little outing snapping pictures, I've spent the rest of the time cozy and indoors with my multiple cups of tea and coffee ;)

I do think it is incredibly beautiful...I am ready for the snow and cold. I don't want warm weather right now. I like sweaters and scarves and boots! Of course come February I've had enough and want to break out the shorts, tank tops and sandals. ;)

Besides taking pictures and drinking my favorite hot beverages (wink, wink :), I made these two custom order pieces this week:

I also completed a custom order 'Dark Cherry amber ring' today. I am going to make me one of those next week!

So I am celebrating a milestone tonight with a glass of Vitiano and a movie....see you tomorrow :)