Jewelry Art Journal

Here is a recent spread I did in my art journal. The right page started with an old article I had about using paintings as inspiration for designing a necklace. I found a few paintings I liked and made a color palette for future designs. The left page is a few clippings of jewelry I liked, all in turquoise and teal colors. I used a stamp and brushes to add some paint in similar colors. Then added notes and doodles with a marker.

I {heart} pumpkins

 

 

Today was a beautiful October day, so Hubby and I went to pick out our pumpkins. We went to a place called Cows and Cones. It's a farm with an ice cream shop, animals for the kids to see, and a cute farm stand where they sell their goods. We got a big pumpkin for carving and some small pumpkins and gourds for the house.

I have another show next weekend, so my nose is to the grind still. Here are a few pieces I have made recently:

Vintage Key, Teal blue gemstone beads and crystal glass

Sterling silver chain earrings with Swarovski crystals and glass beads

Smokey quartz pendant

Or not...

I had hoped to have a picture, for Bead Table Wednesday, of all the great new pieces I've been working on. This did not happen. In fact, not much is happening on my beading table today.

Milo hopes you all have a restful afternoon!

The salty wind through your hair

Saturday was the Crafts on Main show in Old Saybrook. This is a nice town on Long Island Sound that features a great Main St, awesome views of the ocean and stunning homes. I often drive the route that takes you along the shore, where I can smell the ocean and see the lighthouse. Perhaps, though, this town is best known for Fenwick Estate, where Katharine Hepburn lived and spent her final days.

Fenwick, Old Saybrook, CT

 Katharine Hepburn at the Fenwick Estate

I could not have asked for this show to go better. Really, it was just perfect.
I didn't stress and get anxious now that I have my display set.  The weather was sunny and warm, but not too hot.We had great people to meet and lots of sales! 

Saybrook Country Barn   Old Saybrook, CT

I was thinking the other day about it becoming Fall and trying to find the good side of colder weather and dark nights. I ended up putting together a little "Fall Bucket List" for myself...

1. Go apple picking.

2. Decorate a pumpkin, without carving.

3. Walk outside more often. Enjoy the cool air.

4. Collect colored leaves to use in my art journal.

5. Bake a low-fat apple desert.

Sounds like it's going to be a good couple of months :)  What are you looking forward to this Fall?

Photo sources: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Happy October!

 Groton, CT