Sunday, June 19, 2011

Rhubarb leaf and bowl

This is a rhubarb leaf, 10 inches long, it turned out grat with lots of detail of veins and indentations. The small bowl is also a rhubarb bowl and the one not finished is a grape leaf bowl yet to be kilnfired and glazed.



BLOOMS

This is a beautiful moth we found in the bottom of the boat. Unfortunately is is dead, I saved it to see if I can preserve it somehow. Ducks are also finding our dock to be a good resting place. Not sure what kind this is, I still need to look it up. The summer sun is finally warming up the flowers and bring on the blooms.




Monday, June 13, 2011

River Glass Necklace

Tis is one piece of jewelry I did this spring from collected glass out of the St Lawrence River. I have made a few necklaces and earings. I have a basket full of it and many shells and glass in the garden from the river. I have other ideas for the glass but not had the time to work on any. The spring weather has been so cold and wet that most weekends we are all doing yard work or gardening.
I'm grateful to have this much done and feel it turned out quite nice.

New leaves




I have a few new bowls done for Mares wares festival on July 1st. Also a few rhubarb leaves and grape vine leaves. The weather just does not want to co-operate this spring, I would have so much more done if it were nice out there. I will be at Mares reguardless and as in last year, everyone will see so many talented artists and have wonderful music to listen to.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

wildlife at my home





Here are two of the friendly wildlife at my home this week. We have a few unfriendly runts-the mink at the shoreline are not so friendly as lil Bear found out.



I have been really enjoying taking pictures of these two beautiful creatures.

Monday, May 30, 2011

A Beautiful Weekend














I put these in the wrong order, The weekend was very productive, the gardens all got weeded and further planted, the weather was mostly beautiful, although the sky shows the storm that rolled through. Mostly missing us, thank God. The River was calm and peaceful, and the sky had many dark clouds creating a spectacular show of colors, light to dark. I spent one night this weekend taking pictures of this beautiful Oreo that just loves my flowering crab tree. Today after my gardens were done, I even got the clay out and made some new Rhubarb bowls and ornaments.
















Monday, February 28, 2011

Thursday, February 10, 2011

New growth





These may seem like very strange pictures to be excited about but my herb garden to sprouting. I have A summer time herb garden that I do anticipate many herbs to come back up , being perennials but I started an indoor garden in a portable hothouse to have herbs all winter long. The ones I brought in from fall lasted quite a while but without sufficient sunlight and warmth they soon died. New growth has started with a grow light and natural sunlight. I love fresh herbs, grow many during the summer and hope to expand this summer with even more. BUT, never fail, I will always have the basics of basil, thyme, and oregano.I love the variety of lemon basil, spicy and the aromatic rosemary and thyme.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Winter Beauty










I got up early this morning and the calmness, pristine whiteness, beauty in snow got me right out the door. I made the first trail around my house in such silence, listening to the chick-a dee place his call. Once all the paths are shoveled, it will be a great day to do some snow shoeing and playing with the Little Bear in the snow. The St Lawrence river is frozen but still holds her magnificence, she has been getting quite a few ice fishermen out on it these days, enjoying a great winter sport.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year. This is what I am looking forward to, already. The St Lawrence is still open, weather has not been really too bad for winter. Lets hope spring is soon to follow, quickly.

I can't believe it has been so long since I last posted. I've been busy, many of you follow me on my other website and blog, but I do like to keep this site, I started it quite a while ago and it is also free. That's important when you are trying to keep things going in this economy. Any one wishing to get in contact with me can e-mail-- Radiantgem7@yahoo.com or leave info at my contact sheet on my website, http://www.radiantgemjewelry.com. Please feel free to contact me, and again, I hope we all have a much better year and I hope to see you.