Blue as the Ocean

When working with gems, one first has to decide whether to fit a gem into a particular design or built around the gem that catches your eye.  There are numerous colors to select from.  I lean in several directions....red being one of them....however, more often than not I reach for the ocean, the sky, the blues.  I can not even pick a favorite among the pales and deep blues.  I can build a wondrous item just from a glance at those beauties.  My daughter's birth and death were both in September, as well as the birth of my beloved husband, perhaps lending a hand to my obsession.

I must admit to having pep talks with myself.....filled with reminders that I am creating to "sell" and therefor must branch out from all I hold dear.

But don't misunderstand, this girl never turns down a diamond (or topaz for that matter)!  They come in blue too, you know!

Critters......the ones we love.

Standing in the bathroom I felt a slight tickle across my right foot.  Glancing down I caught a glimpse of "IT" and my low budget horror flick scream flooded the apartment.  This was immediately followed by the..."Kill It" chant.  Now ask me how many pieces of jewelry I own proudly displaying spiders.  The only good spider is one sporting ruby eyes?  I guess so.  Scratch that, I know so!  I make so many different designs that it would take a day to produce a list, however anytime I upload a selection with critters.....the masses go wild.  Butterflies are still my best sellers.  Why do we love wearing a sterling silver elephant necklace when in person our only comment is, "Boy do they smell?"  Most (and I use the term loosely) people are animal lovers on one level or another.  So, naturally, we would be drawn to jewelry, clothing or decor with them incorporated in some form or another.

This does not pose a problem for me....I have a box filled with butterfly bling.  So, tell me your critter of choice and I will create one that lasts a lifetime.