HERE COMES THE LOVE...

Finally, some new pieces are finished; I am taking pictures and will list them as quickly as possible. I had lots of fun making a series of  seven brooches. Each one evoked a song or triggered a story from the imagination. I see I'm going to have lots of fun for a long while... the new theme is LOVE ~ my favorite thing!

Love is definitely in the air here. My favorite niece and her fiance (who live on the West coast and were mentioned in my store post)  have finally set the date and she is all abuzz with her DIY Indie/Boho Wedding plans. She sounds sooooo happy, which in turn makes me soooo happy. I feel honored that she calls almost every day (I live on the East coast) to fill me in on what's happening and to consult with me about the arrangements. I've really enjoy pouring through the internet looking at venues, wedding dresses, shoes, cakes, flowers and all the other accoutrements one considers when planning such a great event. I find I can't even go to the supermarket now without thinking about  food for the wedding! I was at Michael's craft store the other day just to get "a couple of things" and spent almost three hours looking at every single thing that might be able to be used to decorate.  I'm lucky I got away with my credit cards intact.

This wonder-filled experience has certainly gotten me into the Valentine's Day spirit!

Here is my first Valentine piece for 2011 ~  Naturally it's a heart - a brooch in fact
I've called it "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" after the title of a song written and sung by the Bee Gees in 1971.  Hum the tune a little as you look at the heart, you'll see what I mean. It is a simple raw sentiment presented with a simple solution.

Awww, get out your sewing needles ladies, give him another chance. If he's a little slow on the uptake, send him the link to the store as a hint.  Who knows, you may end up with a dozen red long stemmed roses and some steamy make-up romance this Valentine's Day!

The heart  it measures 2"x2", has a metal pin back; and will arrives gift wrapped with a little gift card tag inside with the lyrics printed on it.

"How can you mend a broken heart?

How can you stop the rain from falling down?

How can you stop the sun from shining?

What makes the world go round?

How can you mend this broken man?

How can a loser ever win?

Please help me mend my broken heart

And let me live again."

BeeGees ~ 1971

(To purchase just click on the photo, which will take you to the store.)

More lovely Valentine Hearts coming soon... stayed tuned!

L.