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.

Spring in bloom

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.

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.

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.

Colors so Vivid

colors so true, even a litle spider in the lily.

MY Favorite Building In Boston

I don't know if this is the thinnest building in downtown Boston, but it is definitely my favorite. It was so cool stuck in between two very large buildings. Boston and time with my son and new wife was so much fun , enjoyable and I love Boston.

NEW WORK

This is the latest plates and bowls that I have finished and will be for sale this summer.

Acorn ornaments and necklaces for a Happy New Year.

Grow a tree, go nuts for acorns, I've heard them all. My acorns are one inch by a 1/2 inch thick. Very adorable and each is unique. They are from low fire white or brown clay and each hand made. They can be made into an ornament or into a necklace. I also have oak leaves and oak leaf bowls. All are available through etsy or my other website. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Holiday for dogs

Halloween , Little Bear and I were a couple of good witches. He's a good sport, although it doesn't look like he's enjoying it much. For Christmas they both got hair cuts(groomed), after I tried on their new winter coats. They don't mind these, both of them seem so much warmer when we take walks.

Jewelry show River Rustic show Alex Bay

magnolia and maple leaf necklaces.

Rhubarb up above Strawberry fields

Maple leaf beauty

Summer2009

Bear is growing.

Ok, Bear has been growing and had his first hair cut. My Dad calls him bearly there now. He is still sweet and loveable and I just love him. He is so soft and will be much better off for summer. Maggie gets clipped by me, and she is due too. We are all ready for summer now.

Maggie and bears summer gear.

Maggie got the hang of her new life vest, but bear was not at all interested in sitting still long enough. He is all excited about his sitters new dew but only from a distance. Hopefully by summer he will understand what this is all about.

Lil Bear, MY new baby.

This is Lil Bear, my sweet new baby. He will be companion to Maggie,

my other sweet lil baby.He's been here 3 hrs and has fit right in. Loves to be held and hugged, loved just like the rest of us. Lil bear is a purebred toy puddle for all you dog lovers. I'm sitting here and he is doing the same thing Maggie does when here. Trying very hard to pull my arm down from the keyboard to lay is TINY 2 inch head on. Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Lil Bear, my love.

North Country leaves and acorns

My leaves and acorns went all over the place for gifts this season. I have many more in the kiln to be fired and a bowl for my sister. These pics are the ones also that I gave her. I made the leaves as true to color as I found them this fall,very vibrant and red.

Christmas Greetings, Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

This is on of the little postman on my tree. Friends have given me mail man characters or ornaments for Christmas for years since I work for the Post Office. He is so cute and greets every one at this time of year.Christmas was great and filled to the brim with love and cheer and family and friends at my home. I hope everyone felt the love that was flowing over the top this holiday season.

TOBY the Turtle

This is TOBY the Turtle. He has a new home with the church in Hammond and I'll bet he is extremely happy and will be loved by many children. He was a joy to make and I hope to have the inspiration to make another one soon. I have been so busy making Christmas gifts that I haven't gotten back making things with clay.