Friday 15 January 2010

Brrrrrrrrr!

Blimey, wasn't it cold!!!

Hope you've all survived the snow, ice and fog! The snow here has now all melted and I can't say I'm sorry to see the back of it. It has made getting around very difficult and I've been going a little stir crazy!

And it was SO cold! My workshop is in a single story extension at the back of the house and although it has a central heating radiator, it was just too cold to work in there. I moved my computer onto the dining room table and I've been catching up with admin and stuff all week. However, a new oil-filled radiator was delivered this afternoon and hopefully that will mean I really get down to work next week.

I do have some photographs for you. These are things that were made before Christmas but which I didn't have time to photograph or get onto the website. They will be available on the website by Monday.

First up is a ring. I love rings and hope to be making lots more.
This one features a squiggle of hammered silver and then a plain band at the back. Two of my very favourite people already have one of these... you know who you are!

There are some new squiggle pendants too, this one I really like... well, of course, I like all of them, but some shout louder than others!

This rather dramatic set features some black agate beads which have these circle on them.

They're rather lovely, aren't they? This is a real statement necklace and so I've used some very special Sterling Silver beads which are mini-masterpieces in their own right!

I love turquoise and especially when it's teamed with silver. Cerrillos is the name of a town in New Mexico where they still mine turquoise.


Amazonite is the stone here and it's such a gorgeous colour. I find it very calming.

There are some other sets too, but I'll let you see those when they're loaded.

Several people have asked about the reunion with my brother back in July... It was just wonderful. Emotional, of course, but totally joyous. And, even better, he's promised to come again... soon! I can't wait. Here's a photo of us all...

From the left, my youngest brother, Martha - my daughter, me, Tom - my son, my sister-in-law, my Brazilian sister-in-law, my lovely, lovely Mum, my long lost brother and his daughter.

Right, I'm about done for this week. Time to put the feet up, order the Chinese and open the wine. I hope you all have a great weekend and I'll see you next week.

Take care,

Lesley
xx

5 comments:

Jo said...

I love the new jewellery, Lesley! Those rings are great and love the black beads. What a smashing photo of your reunion. You look like one big happy family. So pleased for you. I must update my blogs very soon!

Coburg Crafts said...

Thanks, Jo. Look out for more rings, coming soon!
Hope you get round to updating your blogs soon, I love to read what people have been up to.
Take care,
L
xx

Eve Smith said...

My you have been buzy, i'm soooo lovely that ring, well done,x

Coburg Crafts said...

Thanks, Eve. More rings to come!
Take care,
L
xx

Maz Simpson said...

Hi Lesley, I love the ring, fab!

I'm passing on the 'Sunshine Award' to you, see my blog for more details!

Sunshine Award

Maz x