Up Late

I was up late last night, designing a few new pieces. There is nothing like having the kids in bed to get the creative juices flowing.

This necklace is the only one I have taken a photo of so far. It's made from various components, like a Sarah Coventry necklace, garnets, fresh water pearls and the focal point is from an antique necklace that had fallen apart. I like it, it's whimsical.

Productive Day with New Camera

I Love my new camera! I have spent most of today taking photos of vinti goodness and jewelry. I've been working on getting a more cohesive look for the shop and trying to spend more time promoting my shop. Neither one seems to come easily to me. Hopefully today's pics will help... What do you think in comparison to the last batch I listed?

Where is Flower?

Newly listed on etsy

Cutie hair pins made from vintage rhinestone buttons















delicate sparrows













sparkle faceted rock crystal

Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/dulciesdaughters
I'll admit, photographing for etsy is very different than taking shots for ebay. Hopefully I'll get a handle on this soon.

Favorite Things...

My linen drawers in the buffet. Every piece holds a memory, some were made by Dearie, my great-grandmother, others were gifts and all make me smile.

Camera!!

Last year, while at the zoo with my kids, some dirty bastard stole my camera!? My source of income, imagination and memories. I hope seeing the pics of my smiling sweet little faces gives them nightmares for eternity. But I'm not the bitter type of anything like that...

Yesterday my husband gave me a new camera! WooHoo!! I can really get working on etsy since the phone camera just doesn't make the cut.
check out my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/dulciesdaughters

And remember, take the chance on your best friend. I did and I have a lifetime of thoughtfulness and love. Okay, all sapiness aside, my husband rocks!

Winter Solstice

Did you light your path and put out goodies for the wee creatures?

At our house, we light our front path, have window candles and we make sure the birds, deer (yes, even here in town), squirrels and even the raccoons have all have tasty dishes to eat.

We have fresh suet with seeds and berries and we fill our bird feeders, put out nuts, orange slices and thin slices of a special sunflower bread that my friend Gina makes every winter. And since it is so cold, we have our bird bath plugged in. If you ever come across a small bird bath that fits on a deck rail and plugs in to keep it from freezing; buy it! You won't regret spending the $20.00, the birds and smaller animals make use of it every day.

Happy winter solstice everyone!