Take time to smell the roses

Life frequently seems so busy: so many different things to do, so many calls for our attention, so many distractions..... So we need to remember to take time to smell the roses.    Just think about how it would feel to bend down and stop and smell a rose.  That's quite a powerful image, isn't it: that beautiful perfume; the pretty color of the rose; all those delicate petals. Just thinking about it brings about a sense of calm.

And that's what this bangle is all about. It is a wearable reminder that we need to take time during the day to smell the roses.   Of course, it doesn't have to be roses or smelling anything - just stopping, pausing and breathing deeply and noticing what is around you.

The bangle came about from my first attempt at Adobe Illustrator. Readers of this blog may recall that I've been wanting to try Illustrator for some time, so this little rose was my first attempt. Very basic but I like the soft pinks - and being blonde - I wear quite a bit of pink :-D A dear friend of mine said that blondes should wear pink all the time!

Anyhow I think it would make a nice mother's day gift, or a gift to a busy friend or relative who could do with slowing down a little. What do you think?

Happy Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day in the UK today so just wanted to wish my mum a Happy Mother's Day.

Sorry I'm miles away.....

Thinking of you lots.

xxxx

Etsy Metal Clay Trunk Show - Tuesday at 2pm Eastern/11am Pacific

The Etsy Metal Clay team that I am a member of is having a virtual trunk show on Etsy tomorrow - Tuesday at 11am Pacific time. The theme is Mother's Day. Hope you'll stop by. Go to www.etsy.com and go to the Virtual Labs. You'll see different "rooms" there - and click on the Gallery and then you'll be in the trunk show room. It's an interesting process and some wonderful artists will be showing what they do with metal clay - along with me showing some of my pieces.

And as Mother's Day is May 10th in the US, I'll offer a 10% discount off any items purchased today or tomorrow from my store. Just add "trunk show discount" to the message line when you check out and I'll refund the discount.

Here's some work of the artists in the Etsy Metal Clay Team. Look forward to seeing you there.
Any questions - just let me know.