Artfire is coming!

Finally, I have opened an artfire shop! I have been thinking about this for ages, but have struggled to come up with a name I'm happy with. I needed something that could go with the jewellery, but which also could go with any other future art/craft things I come up with (I do like bags... hats.... felt... !). So finally I have picked a name, and will be launching the shop soon :o)

the new year...

I often find it difficult to decide whether the New Year is a blessing or a curse! I find this time of year inspiring, because it makes me think of the future, and all the possibilities, and what I'm going to achieve. But it can also make me rather depressed, because I get frustrated that I'm not where I want to be. The wonders of the internet have just let me locate an old school friend, who seems to have done very well for herself in a field which I originally set out to work in. I don't want to work in it any more, and i'm very happy for her, but it has made me very reflective about what I've achieved, and where I still want to get to.

Hopefully the reflection will pass shortly and I'll progress into the 'take action' stage!

One of my goals is to post here more often.. once or twice a week if I can manage it. I have some new pieces which I need to take photos of; I've been experimenting with making beaded beads and I've been very pleased with the results.