Thank You Summer

September arrived in a blaze of glory, and not a minute too soon. The summer finished on a high note and although I learned and enjoyed ever aspect of it, I welcome September and the routine she brings. I love the spontaneous nature of the summer's pace, I know for certain that my family flourishes with a well scheduled calendar. Autumn is a mere two weeks away and I can hardly wait to welcome my favorite season. I love to pull out my sweaters and boots. There is nothing like feeling the crispness of the fall air on your face. With the fall also comes 'Trunk Show' Season. I love packing up my jewelry and taking to private home parties where you can meet the people that appreciate and wear your work. There is nothing more rewarding in my business than to meet the people who wear the blessed stones that I work with. I have been working hard on my fall collection and I am delighted at how it is coming together. This season I have been working with New Jade, Chocolate Pearls and dozens of funky pendants. I have been loving my work and loving the materials that are trending in New York & Paris. Half of the fun I have is watching the trends abroad and working to put my spin on them. So far the feed back I am receiving has been great and that has me really excited to launch the collection next week at my first Trunk Show of the season. I am looking forward to watching fall arrive and being further inspired by nature's beauty. Sending you love & light, t.

Summer, Is That Really You?

While everyone was complaining about the lack of sun, I was right there

with them. Normally I am the one who reminds everyone that we live

in a rainforest. To think that our summer has been shortened only gives

me hope that our fall will be long and hot.

Just incase you have not heard, it will be an El Nina winter. Lots of snow early and long snowy ski days that will do the spirit good. That fact gives me hope and keeps me excited despite the recent rainy days.

Although many of our summer plans have not come to fruition, many of them have and the summer in our homestead has been awesome. I have been practicing new boundries in all aspects of my life and that has allowed for an incredible string of adventures.

We have been kite boarding in Nitinaht.Camping in the grand U.S. of A, and have spent nice lazy days by the lake. Our family time has been awesome. In order to keep the balance I have had to say no to the invitation we received to The Emmy Awards. (Brad & George will have to wait for another year for me) We are honoured by the invite but delighted to decline the pressures and time away from my family that these honours bring. It isn't all glitz and glam, it is hard work and hard time. Maroon 5 once sang...

"it's not rainbows & butterflies, it's comprimise." That is the real picture.

A few weeks until the school year starts and my lovelies are back on someone elses schedule. I appreciate these freedoms of loving my kids on their time rather than the school systems. That said, I welcome the routine and the promise of rituals that we enter knowingly.

Ahhh, summer. You have been a fickle bird this year... figure it out for next year Yo!

Love & Light,

t.