Feathers

I have an awesome new idea for some glass pendants, involving scanned images of feathers. I've been saving feathers I find on the ground for years now, I don't know why I hadn't thought of this before! I hope the pendants turn out as good as they look in my head! (Isn't that always the case with good ideas? You never know until they're out in the "real world".)

Happy Friday to you all! And happy President's Day weekend as well...if you are in search of great deals, now is the time to shop around! Tons of stores are having sales.

Ponderings

I took this photo almost a year ago, in March, near my parents' condo on the Tennessee River. It's funny how my house now is technically on the same waterway as theirs, connected by a course of man-made dams and levees, but it feels so far away from everything I knew in Alabama.
On the 19th we will have been in Johnson City one month, and Daniel and I will also be celebrating our one year anniversary. I get swept up in the currents of life sometimes.
Do you?

Trees!

These, along with a few others, will be available in the shop shortly!

I think the red one is my favorite. The heart-shaped leaf concept is one that's been occupying some space in my brain for a while now. I might make a proper (as in big) painting of it some day.

Finding a Rhythm

This is my work table in my new studio "area". I am currently occupying a tiny space upstairs, on the opposite side of our kitchen counter. It's small and a bit chaotic, but it works for me. The upstairs part of our townhouse is very well lit, with a beautiful view of the lake (and most importantly, tile floors) so I'm quite content there.


I would've been more content today had my creative-flow been flowing a little better. I guess my glass didn't travel too well, because instead of breaking where I scored it, it broke everywhere else instead. I am desperately trying to get back to making more "production" work (as much as a one-woman-show can do production work) for an upcoming show in May, and to stock KeelyB with as well. I worked through my frustrations and had a bit to show for it, so I'm thankful for that.

I also noticed, and maybe its just me, but the glass shards themselves are quite lovely.



I hope everyone else is having a wonderful week. Friday is almost here!

Settling In

The view from my back deck. The hills were misty this morning.

I meant to update the blog much sooner (we moved on Jan. 19th) but soon after arriving in Johnson City I managed to catch a stomach virus that lasted a LOT longer than I wanted it to. Thankfully I am over it now and can resume the last bits of unpacking that remain. My Etsy shop, KeelyB, is also back up and running just in time for Valentine's Day. If you are looking for unique and inexpensive gift ideas, check it out. More shop updates to come as well. I had a lot of time to think about what I want to do with both KeelyB and StudioFinn over the move, and came to an exciting conclusion (exciting for me, anyway!). Happy Tuesday to you all!

**MOVING SALE**

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am having a Moving Sale in BOTH of my Etsy shops, KeelyB and StudioFinn. This sale includes free shipping (first class mail) on everything. The less I have to take with me to Johnson City, the better. Here are a couple of items on sale:

Glass Petals Necklace from KeelyB

Reflecting Pool Necklace from StudioFinn

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday (I know I did!) and has a happy, safe New Year. 2011 sure is bringing a lot of positive, exciting, big changes for me...I hope it is for you as well.

Moving!!!

Photo courtesy of Ajohns90 via Wikipedia.org

My apologies for the lack of posts lately. We found out last week that Daniel got a job in Johnson City, Tennessee and that we will be moving in January! It's all been very exciting, but also very hectic, so I might be absent for a while. I'm really looking forward to some mountain air and will be sure to update things as soon as we get settled. In the meantime, I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving and has a wonderful holiday season and New Year : )