Sometimes, there are no words...so pictures are the best way to get your thoughts out there. Today's one of those days!
One day, I hope that there won't be a reason to continue making these...
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
It's An Eye Candy Kinda Day
I've spent the morning listing a few new bracelets to my Etsy store, and it's been a while since I shared recent works here on my blog...so.....
Hammered & patinaed vintage spoon bowl cuff bracelet
Upcycled silverware spoon handle bracelet featuring an artisan cupcake lampwork bead
Ok...this is sort of a joke in our family. Every single show, someone asks if I make western themed jewelry...so here you go...now I can say I do! :)
These hand stamped spoon bowl bracelets are quickly becoming my favorite. We always sell
all that we bring to shows...down to the one I'm wearing for the day!
I'm not giving up on summer!
Vintage beaded pearl charm...love this!
And of course I've done cancer awareness bracelets!
From my favorite poem by E.E. Cummings
"Paint the town red" stamped spoon bowl bracelet
And finally, a few of the new components I've started creating.
Whew...listing is almost as demanding as art shows! All of the above (and more) can be found on our Etsy store HERE
Hope everyone has a great Tuesday! I'm off to enjoy the 80 degree temperatures we're having today!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sweet As Cupcakes
I've said it before, and I'll say it again; if you've never had the opportunity to participate in a Relay For Life event, you are missing out on an amazing experience! A sense of community, camaraderie, and most importantly...hope. Something, that no matter what your personal situation and tribulations (and we all have them), we crave. Where almost everyone has a story, which in turn, creates a bond amongst all of us involved.
Today was our local Relay event. The weather, as predicted, was ominous...rain and storms were headed our way for the duration of the day. I won't even try to say I wasn't slightly disappointed when the weather was forcasted, because to tell the truth, my heart sank - if just a smidge! Tents, tables, activities and excitement just aren't as much fun in a downpour, right? But, this morning while drinking my prerequisite pot of morning coffee, and while the house was quiet and still, I dug a little deeper into my thoughts and reasonings (hey, it happens to me occasionally.)
I rewound my memory back to when my own mother was sick, and came to the conclusion that the weather and cancer went hand in hand. It was a whirlwind 14 months for all of us, to say the least. It seemed that a thick black cloud hung over every activity, every holiday, every day...until the very end. Our family's storm, if you will. The survivors...well they can't be anything other than the rainbow after the horrendous storms have passed, and the warmth of the sun shining is most definitely organizations such as Relay For Life/The American Cancer Society. This quickly changed my attitude about the day's events...if we weren't all willing to walk through a little rain, then how in damnation can we ever conquer something as devastating as cancer? Perfect analogy. Shoes on!
Luckily, the weather was quite cooperative until 5 p.m. The luminaria event will be held at a later date, which we will NOT miss. Come hell or high water, even if I have to drag myself there...I will attend!! Personally, while the survivors' walk is beyond a hopeful and inspiring jump start to the day(which we all need), the luminaria ceremony is where my heart lies. After such an upbeat, encouraging day, it's that last lap completed in silence and darkness, with only candlelight to light our way, that speaks to me. The sheer volume of luminaries is harrowing, and it's a time to remember those storms our loved ones endured...not in vain, and in turn, gives us all the will to fight until there is no longer a need for luminaries or even relays at all!!
Here's a few highlights from today:
Today was our local Relay event. The weather, as predicted, was ominous...rain and storms were headed our way for the duration of the day. I won't even try to say I wasn't slightly disappointed when the weather was forcasted, because to tell the truth, my heart sank - if just a smidge! Tents, tables, activities and excitement just aren't as much fun in a downpour, right? But, this morning while drinking my prerequisite pot of morning coffee, and while the house was quiet and still, I dug a little deeper into my thoughts and reasonings (hey, it happens to me occasionally.)
I rewound my memory back to when my own mother was sick, and came to the conclusion that the weather and cancer went hand in hand. It was a whirlwind 14 months for all of us, to say the least. It seemed that a thick black cloud hung over every activity, every holiday, every day...until the very end. Our family's storm, if you will. The survivors...well they can't be anything other than the rainbow after the horrendous storms have passed, and the warmth of the sun shining is most definitely organizations such as Relay For Life/The American Cancer Society. This quickly changed my attitude about the day's events...if we weren't all willing to walk through a little rain, then how in damnation can we ever conquer something as devastating as cancer? Perfect analogy. Shoes on!
Luckily, the weather was quite cooperative until 5 p.m. The luminaria event will be held at a later date, which we will NOT miss. Come hell or high water, even if I have to drag myself there...I will attend!! Personally, while the survivors' walk is beyond a hopeful and inspiring jump start to the day(which we all need), the luminaria ceremony is where my heart lies. After such an upbeat, encouraging day, it's that last lap completed in silence and darkness, with only candlelight to light our way, that speaks to me. The sheer volume of luminaries is harrowing, and it's a time to remember those storms our loved ones endured...not in vain, and in turn, gives us all the will to fight until there is no longer a need for luminaries or even relays at all!!
Here's a few highlights from today:
What's a Relay without a relay??
Sack race anyone? These girls have a hard time just walking...Grace is not either of their names...throw in a sack...and well, you have a disaster...wedding video montage material for sure!
The one on her knees? Yeah, she's mine *face palm*
Who doesn't LOVE cupcakes? Sweet as sugar... Welcome to the cupcake eating contest (a dozen of them each)!!!!
Ok...these two seemed a little "cocky" before the contest considering the were the only adult females, the youngest and were outweighed by at least 50lbs...we'll see....
On your mark, get set...wait a hinkey....is that apprehension I see?
And they're off...although not glamorously!
The look says "Hey, 'Riah...maybe this wasn't such a great idea!"
And after coming to terms with their defeat...there's nothing like a little friendly cupcake fight between best friends!
Wonder if I can interest my girls in a cupcake?
So, if you take nothing else away from this tonight...please do yourself a favor and treat yourself to the experience of Relay For Life....oh, and that cupcake eating contests will immediately crush your love of cupcakes FOREVER!!! ;)
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