Its been far too long since my last post on this little blog. Truth be known the latter half of 2008 was a bit of a blur.

But 2008 is gone (h'rah!) and 2009 is going to be a very different proposition. I can feel it. There's an air of purpose suffising the ether that is exciting and invigorating. During the months of my absence from this space there have been many thoughts swirling through my head, taking their own sweet time to settle for long enough fr me to get a firm hold and marshall them into some sort of order. They're still not quite there but I think its time to just grab one and Do It. I have a bad habit of wanting to wait for things to be 'perfect' before taking action. Well when are things ever perfect?

Then earlier today I read Alex Beauchamps post on the Waves of Change, and her linked post from last June. She has pinned down the reason for my shapeless discontent: a growing sense of stasis. Its time to Live Well. To be sparing, to seek quality over quantity - always. To make the most of every day; to make a difference, to contribute, to be an active participant. Not to waste any more time.

And, in that spirit, I'm going to resist the urge to live vicariously browsing more blogs - inspiring as they are - and instead I'm off to do some work on my sketchbooks.

Thank you, Alex!

something old, something new

More pieces for the show on Thursday. The silver cuff at the back was one of the first things I ever made when I decided to re-train; I've worn it to death but still love it. That meadow motif is a favourite doodle of mine, I find myself scrawling it when reading, watching tele, in meetings... pretty much any time I've got a pen in my hand.

The cuff at the front is one of my most recent pieces. I had it plated in green gold which is my new favourite thing and I'm really pleased with the warm, soft finish. I really hope you like it.

Time is going so quickly now - so much still to do!

when i think of you i smile inside

I'm trying to put together a little collection of jewellery for the first time ever. Its hard! I have so many ideas only limited time and resources so I need to take some time to work out what will work best. And then I have to try to sell some... Now that's the really scary bit!

Our end of course show opens on Thursday evening so hopefully that should give me a bit of an idea whether anyone likes anything.

Nervous? Me?

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