Twisted Sista and Canning

TWISTED SISTA.





If I was a REALLY COOL MUSIC BUFF I would tell you how growing up rocking out to "We're Not Going To take it" inspired the making of these twisting, free wheeling trinkets!

BUT.........

I'm not. I'm a dork. Even though I'm married to someone whose life revolves around music, lived with music buffs all through school, and have one really awesome friend now (ahem...nigheve). Music is still just a background for life.

In fact I had to google twisted sister just to come up with a song title. shhhhh don't tell.

I prefer the serenity of quiet to loud beats and mumur of NPR to lyrics.

Inspired by windchimes and then stuck with a fun name to fit their style. These babies will stand out when they grace your shoulder. Check them out!!!


What else has been consuming my time you may ask???? CANNING!!!


Once deemed too hard, time consuming, hot, stupid by this snotty teenager has now become a fun bonding experience with my wonderfully industrious, nutty modern day june cleaver mother.







Lessons Learned....

1. Don't let mother get distracted from canning with the idea of artistic photos, she's easily distracted and you may not finish canning till late at night.








2. Thank GOD for large food processing plants. Canning is fun. But hard work. We worked all day into the night and had 36 jars between the two of us. Stuffing beans into a jar is time consuming.
Laboring over beans. FINISHED!


From this... To this...


TO THIS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Bread & Butter Pickles, Beets, Dilled Beans, and Turnips

Narcissism and Art

It feels narcissistic to expect everyone I know to spend precious moments reading my rants, updates, and silly stories, and view my jewelry. I suppose it is. But here is my endeavor to share what I love to do; talk about myself.

Joking. well partiallly. Actually the intent is to share my jewelry as it is made and fill up the extra space inbetween with random stories (always extra to go around from my neighborhood), reflections, and rants (because there is always a rant going on inside me). I would love it if you just checked up here or on my etsy account before birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries as I think my jewelry will make an excellent gift.


My first and favorite set is Roots.


Sterling silver, hammered necklace pendent with
matching earrings. Available separate or together.



Stretched out
curled
reaching deep into the earth
To draw out the nutrients that sustain us.

The Roots set reminds me of the simple beauty found in activities that nurture my soul; gardening, sewing, preparing meals, connecting with friends and family. Our roots are timeless and so is this piece. Pair it with a simple shirt or wear it out to complete a stunning strapless dress.

And as you can see from the picture don't worry if you are cleavage-challenged it hangs lovely even on a bony sternum!!