New Path Taken

This pic here was taken at Warwick Castle in the UK last October.  In it is my (blonde at the back), Jake and Maddy, my adorable stepkids and Chris, my husband and best friend.  This post is actually suppose to be just about Chris however I struggled to find a photo of him where he's not pulling a face or a pose so this one seemed acceptable. 

So, to get right down to it, my husband has been studying to be a teacher for about 4 years.  In a previous life he was a dancer and an actor, in fact he has a degree in Performance Arts.  He has also been a retail manager which filled him with joy every day (not really).  But he decided to become a teacher and after 4 years of battling the books and the uni assignments he finally got there!  So I just wanted to put this little tribute and RARRRRRR!!!! out there in blog land for my husband.  Proud of you darling!

Turning a New Leaf

Recently I've been experimenting with new designs and materials and have really enjoyed the process!  Here are some new things for April, featured in my Etsy shop.

Pink Fusion Earrings

 Aquatic Earrings

 Cloudy Sky Necklace

Seahorse Dream Necklace

Leaf Litter Earrings

My Unruly Garden

Every month the Daily Sweet's has a craft challenge which we all can either participate in or "ooo" and "ahhhh" over the efforts of other sweeets here .  It has been so much fun and a way of stretching ourselves and our abilities.  Some challenges suit us and some don't  - Like February's crochet challenge really didn't suit me.  T'was a laughable feat.

But March had us making paper flowers and exploring the world of photography.  March was quite a busy month for me so I didn't get to the flowers which is unfortunate, however I did manage to explore my garden with camera handy and came up with these quite lovely art photos...

Sale Time!

With the lovely oncoming cooler weather and the prospect of a lovely little Easter holiday, I have decided to throw a big sale into the mix.  I am having 25% off my entire Earlybird shop in order to make way for beautiful new items after Easter.

Only from 1st until the 4th of March!!!  Hurry Toot Sweet!

My New Earlybird Model

Well, I am so chuffed at the moment because suddenly my stepdaughter, who, when she was 4 demanded that her hair be shaved off completely and for 6 months after was mistaken for a little boy, has willingly decided to become my model for Earlybird!  Here are some beautiful pics of her making my resin jewellery look flipping marvellous...

 

And here is a little pic of both Maddy and Jake when they were tiny tots....gorgeous mischievous and cuddly.

Rising Up

My fascination with hot air balloons has taken a turn for the worst...or the better, depending on your love/indifference/dislike to hot air balloons (how could anyone dislike a hot air balloon?).  I'm intending to use them as a bit of inspiration for my fine silver pendants and earrings and therefore found some most lovely handmade hot air balloon finds on Etsy.

 Love is in the Air Quilt by Kim's Crafty Apple

Secure in the Knowledge Print by Sloe Gin Fizz

Wanderlust Gocco Notebook by Two Guitars

Float Away Hot Air Balloon Necklace by Oh Hello Friend

Touch The Sky Print by Lovely Sweet William

Today I made Muesli...

Thanks to the lovely peeps at Frankie magazine for providing the awesome recipe.  It is crunchy and yummy and I'm afraid I might end up having it for lunch as well as breakfast.  However there was a slight mishap...I sent my Mr to the grocery shop to buy the ingredients., and the pumpkin seeds he picked out were salted.  So now the mixture tastes a little bit like salted nuts. Still doesn't stop me from eating it straight from the container.