Ice Storm

When I was younger, I was fascinated by  ice on branches.  I would just stare in amazement. It's as if the whole tree was dipped in water and then frozen in time.  I love the detail of these delicate lines.  This was taken on a walk in NY, the entire city was frozen.

NY bound! Headed to the shows to find new inspirations! Any special requests?

Does your love have a thing for birds?

Carved wooden birds in shadow boxes.

Don't drift from your True Love

Large and small hearts made with driftwood

New metal woven wire headbands

On my birthday, I saw fireworks in the snow. Not bad!

Great Letters

Found this vintage 1940 collection of letters. I've always been a fan of writing letters.  Any one close to me has a collection of Dina doodles and musings from over the years.  I love the cursive on this cover.  Inside the letters are from Beethoven, Keats, Votaire,Nietzsche, Poe, Dickinson, Dostoevsky, the list goes on.  Interestingly, the book is arranged by subject: Love,Justice,Despair,Controversy,Friendship,Irony and so on! Winter is the best time to cuddle up and read!

Open for business!

Come on in and bring a shovel!  (just kidding)

Another snow day!

Good morning winter!

snowflakes on my windshield this morning 

 

Happy 2010 !

I do love this time of year.  We get a clean slate, a chance for change and rebirth. 
Good wishes to you and hope your dreams come true!   

Thank you Laura at 52 Flea!

 Great post on a wonderful blog.  Laura from 52 Flea says,

"Whenever I visit my friend Paula in Connecticut we usually take the short drive to the charming town of Chester. It is a beautiful historic mill town in the Connecticut River Valley that is known for its art galleries, elegant shops and great restaurants.

We always stop in at the shop of  Dina Varano

 which features her beautiful jewelry designs as well as a collection of fine crafts, eclectic home decor, beautiful purses, scarves, folk art  and unique and interesting gifts."

To read more  Click Here

Oh Santa, one more thing...I love small packages!

Black diamonds and 18kt earrings $490

14kt and blue sapphire earrings $390

Small moon  pendant $198

Fleur pendant $150

Drusy pendants $89

Lichen pendant $190

Impression earrings $125

Love heart ring $80

Dear Santa, Here are a few ideas...