Transitioning

 

This time of year, as summer gives way to cooler and shorter days, it feels like a good time for transitioning.

 

 

I have been getting ready for a busy fall season ahead by reorganizing my home and studio, and streamlining some routines.  I always 'create' best when my life feels simple and tranquil.

 

 

I've also been playing with a mix of colours, combining soft pastels with vibrant tones of gold and coral.  Just like transitioning our wardrobes, this is a time for layering and resourcing both cool and warm elements.

 

 

As I watch my niece transition from baby to toddler, I am also reminded of sweet cherubs and offer a few of them here for you...

 

 

Isn't it romantic?

 

 

Have a beautiful week, mes amis!  :)

 

Keepsakes

 

Happy August, mes amis!  In these last weeks of summer, I have put together some very special pieces to preserve the fond memories of a tropical vacation, long lost love or some keepsakes of faith and devotion. 

 

 

These etched gold-filed heart lockets are just gorgeous in their detail.

 

 

And I've included some handsome men inside!  ;)

 

 

Another lovely heart locket, this one is paired with a vintage prayer card image and text and an old relic.

 

 

I felt so fortunate to find these rare genuine seahorse charms!  These little guys are so cute, all dressed up with their Art Deco rhinestone links!  :)

 

 

Here a beautiful filigree frame pendant houses a vintage prayer card image which I sealed behind resin.  I accented the black and white image with London blue quartz and stacks of chunky aquamarine.

 

 

These antique shell cameos are worthy of being passed down from mother to daughter.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Next time I will be sharing with you a magical day I recently spent with friends and family touring an historic farm!  Enjoy your weekend!  <3 Robyn 

 

Summer Breeze

 

 See the curtains hangin' in the window
 

 

In the evening on a Friday night

 

 

A little light a-shinin' through the window

 

 

Lets me know everything's alright

 

 

Summer breeze makes me feel fine

 

 

Blowin' through the jasmine in my mind.

 

 

Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom

 

 

July is dressed up and playin' her tune

 

 

See the smile awaitin' in the kitchen

 

 

Through cookin' and the plates for two

 

 

Feel the arms that reach out to hold me

 

 

In the evening when the day is through

 

 

Summer breeze makes me feel fine

 

 

Blowin' through the jasmine in mind.

 

 

(Lyrics by Seals and Crofts)