a new pendant

i set up shop today on my desk i found in the trash. look at my tools out!

i should celebrate actually making something with them.

(and i did a pretty bang up job considering what i lack- like a flex shaft/drill press)

so i took an old enameling sample i made years ago that i've always been found of and i made a setting.  i pierced out the back (getting used to my saw again was a challenge) and then i put it on an chain i made this summer that is really bulky and nice. 

plus i think i like the back more than the front, which is an extra bonus! but i'm pretty happy about actually spending 2 hours or so making it. it was super easy even though i have the most incomplete metalworking studio these days (which consists of a few hammer and some pliers and a bench pin.) but it's worth celebrating!

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this is one of my worst nightmares. from here thanks to emily. 

in the places you go you see the place that you're from

i'm trying to find a clip from the (inside) out documentary made 5 years ago about the last album warren zevon made before his death.  when i find it, it will be up. otherwise you should find that or any of his cds and enjoy his raspy/wavering voice. i love it!

henry darger

jeanne quinn

these pieces are quite stunning. this work is what i wish i could see everyday, thoughtful or at least thought out at an experience and a discovery. they each have a delicate complexity and aren't what the first appear to be. lovely.

find out more about jeanne quinn

inauguration day.

after watching the inaugural speech, i can say i'm simply  filled with hope and excitement and pride. 

who knows what the next years have in store, but i have a good feeling that we'll all be ok.

watch the speech here on cnn

new etsy things i love

check out these incredible Lace Knuckles by EMCjewelry on etsy!

bird pin by annarubyking on etsy

beautiful

luxurymarleyprod on etsy:

they say i'm no good

Nina Simone.

listen to ever song she's ever sang. you will fall in love.

i'm not sure what i'm looking for, but here is what i found and enjoyed.

beautiful boots from shopbop by a variety of designers and this adorable dress by anna sui.