Of Glacial Proportions...

Finally got around to adding these Mitts to the shop today:

I whipped them up specifically for our camping trip and have decided to offer them to you all.

As much as I love this time of year, I really am not a coat person. I'd much rather throw on a cowl, gloves and a hat and just shove them into my bag if I get too warm. With that said, I would like to introduce you to

The Glacial Cowl:

This is a stunning couture piece that can be worn in a multitude of ways: as a cowl, capelet, stole, hood, etc. You can play around with the colors as well since there is no definitive front or back. It is the perfect throw-on for a lady who does not wish to bother with a bulky, heavy jacket.

It is very warm, smooshy, and soft and will be the largest accessory I offer (so far!), measuring approximately 34" around and 25" high. It is nice and light, in spite of its size.

I have fashioned a gorgeous reversible button that can be secured to this piece anywhere for many different looks. One side features a beautiful, hand-carved red cedar button, and the other is a lovely red pine tree branch button.

Appearing in the shop tomorrow! Have a wonderful evening!

xxoo

The Good Old Days

I'm back from a wonderful weekend camping in Wharton State Forest. Our site was amazing:

I commented to Chad that these are the good old days, the very best days of our lives, when our kids are still small and it's easy for us to do these things as a family.

I will never be younger than I am today.

Our children will never be more innocent than they are today.

I found myself feeling grateful (so grateful) for the opportunity to get away from busy schedules, overtime, rush orders and share this beautiful place with my family and our dear friends,

and also for the reminder that this is really all I need.

xxoo
~G~

I am ready!

I'm leaving shortly to join my family at the campsite. I haven't been camping in so long, I had to really think about the bare essentials to avoid overpacking:

It's going to be a chilly weekend, so I'll need one of these lovelies. Decisions, decisions...

And these mitts are a must, especially around the campfire...

Sketchbook and iPod speakers - hopefully I'll have time for both of these!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

xxoo

New pieces...

I've added some new Fall color to the shop this week:

I've recently received some gorgeous, hand-carved tree branch buttons from Chad's uncle in Montana and thought this cowl could use some Red Cedar. Looks lovely, and keeps the moths away, too! This was a custom order that has since left the roost, but I have many more beautiful, one-of-a-kind buttons to choose from. I will be adding a sprinkling of these in different colors over the next week or so. I have a few that I've made for myself and I've been wearing them every day during this glorious cooler weather.

I just finished a new Scarflette in a rich Mahogany color, complete with leaf-shaped buttons. I only have 3 sets of these buttons left, so these will be limited. Today was very gray and dismal, I plan to photograph and list this tomorrow...

We are camping this weekend, first time with kids. Wish me luck!