sometimes I look like Mr. T |
The last few days have been terribly cold. One
minute I’m wearing open-toe shoes and the next, I need layers or socks! The
leaves from the trees in the back of my house have fallen and with that is the
time of year where I can gaze up and see the crows. I can actually hear them as
I write. While some consider them a nuisance, I love them! They make strange
sounds; and, they’re fun to watch because they’re amazingly curious birds.
http://www.kayadams.com/ |
I’ve been thinking about crows because of the myth
that they collect shiny things. They don’t really… or no more than any other
bird. They’re just inquisitive. Even with it being a myth, I’ve always muttered
that I am quite like a crow attracted to shiny things. This has come up
recently because while going out to eat at a restaurant last week, a woman held
me practically captive in the restroom commenting on my jewelry. “Oh my god, I
love it! It’s so different”… whatever that second sentence means. She kept
asking about where I “got my bling” which would normally have me step up on my
soapbox because I think “bling” is my least favorite word ever. In fact, I cringe.
See, this is the makings of a soapbox rant…. Moving along….
I tend to layer necklaces and bracelets so when
someone asks me for a history, I have to name each item one by one. I’m
actually lucky because I discovered a local jewelry magician who takes old unwanted
pieces and transforms them into brilliant *new* pieces. The good/bad part of
this is that once she knows your taste and understands you, she’ll make pieces
accordingly.
Origami Owl LEFT/ Coffin pendant from Trystan's Virtual Garage Sale |
Pandora TOP/ Trollbeads BOTTOM |
I also get drawn in to jewelry parties (e.g. Origami
Owl) and am gifted items (e.g. Pandora beads) that I feel like I have to follow
up on for whatever reason. I know my taste and can usually transform items into
my own or at least find the ones that work. One LOVELOVELOVE lately has been my
Trollbeads bracelet. Oy! Their Halloween makes me want to die with a loud happy
gwee! Or maybe I should just sigh “Kaw Kaw”. But there’s that myth again…
Oh dear, if I knew a jewellery maker who made things like that I would be SOOO broke!
ReplyDeleteYep. I have to avoid her sometimes :-O
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