My Big A$$ Garden!

Today was absolutely GORGEOUS so I finally got a pic of my big, ginormous garden! It doesn't look like much right now because the only thing green in there are the heirloom tomatoes that were purchased as plants.

(Jen and Cecil's Garden 2013 ~ Week 1)

I forgot to mention on the last post that we planted cucumbers as well. Me and my Daddy LOVE cucumbers!  I could eat 'em like a banana, I love them so much!

The big pile of logs in the background is my hubby's supply for his woodworking biz (check out www.EarlywoodOnline.com).  The cutey pie in the picture is my baby girl, Cloe (pronounced like Chloe but without the "h"). She's an almost 14 year old bichon frise who I adore...along with my 3 cats, Charlie, Einstein, and Jesse (pics later on those 3 crazy boys).  

Cloe and I were out on our daily walk and she was interested in the new garden digs! Hopefully none of the other critters around us will be interested. At least the REALLY tall fence will keep the deer from jumping in!

Not much happening in the studio this week...I needed a break after the Maryland Master Gardener's Conference where I showed and sold my jewelry and other artisan delights!  

(Saved Spirit Designs, Maryland Master Gardener's Annual Conference, May 2013)

It was a fun show and I met lots of cool gardening folks and other vendors at the show; a great place to network!  

Check out our new Ombre necklaces on the site. I'm wearing one in the pic above and to the right on the table, there are a bunch hanging. They are HOT, HOT, HOT!!! They can be made in any color scale...from white to deep purple in 5 beads...or try from black to white in 5 beads...its whatever colors you like and the steps in between that get you from one color to the color at the other end of the spectrum! Check them out at http://www.savedspiritdesigns.com/necklaces.html.  Also see a sample below.

(Saved Spirit Designs, Ombre Necklace, Brown to Off White)

Well, that's it from me for today!  

Peace and love.

Jen

Garden Planting

It's that time of year...garden planting time!  This is our first garden and the hubby is doing it up right and big.

We've got some property to play with so he tilled it up in a part of the property that gets sun...all the time except when the sun goes in and the moon comes out.  The fencing is tall to keep the deer, who love to traipse across the property, out.  So folks, we're gonna have some good harvesting!  Watermelon, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes, and of course, herbs....to be exact.

I've had an herb garden in the back yard for the past 12 years so its just moving to its new home...cozy with the other garden goodies.  We're starting out small this year but the garden is grow-into-able.  In other words, hubby made it extra long so we can add more stuff in years to come.

Now...what would a polymer clay artist make to go in the garden?  For starters, markers!  Check out Saved Spirit Designs  Herb Sticks!  They are hot and gorgeous.  Several different styles available and come in sets of 4 that include Sage, Rosemary, Thyme and Basil...my favs and maybe yours' too!  You can order your very own here... Herb Sticks at Saved Spirit Designs.

We have a friend who is making us a garden gate and once we get it installed and the garden goodies planted, I'll be sure to post pics! 

Yummmm...cannot wait to make something delicious with the goodies that come from our garden.

Happy gardening to you all!

I'm back....

Its been a LONG time since I posted.  Let's face it, I only had one and I was just beginning to dabble in this online world thing.

Since then, I've created a BRAND NEW e-commerce website (check me out at www.SavedSpiritDesigns.com), got a Twitter thing going and a Facebook page for my jewels and such.

I'm having a blast and oh yeah...making jewelry too!

I love to learn new things so not only have my polymer clay creations become more pro-like, but all the stuff I'm doing online...specifically my website...was done by me!  A novice...not a geek (ok, maybe one in disguise).

I hope to continue to post more and more stuff as time goes on.

So like my page on FB, Tweet me on Twitter, follow my blog page and most DEFINITELY, check our my website and let me know what you think!

Love and peace.

Checking in...

It has been a long time since my last post.  I'm not a big-time blogger.  Its just not my thing to "talk" about me, myself and I. Even on Facebook, I have to think twice before I post something about myself.

This past year brought a lot of blessings that bloomed out of adversity.  My Mom had a small stroke that put her into rehab for over 2 weeks.  I decided to put my business ventures on hold and spend time helping Dad to care for Mom and continue her therapies during the week, with my siblings taking over on the weekends. This has been a blessing in disguise.  I've had SO many wonderful outings, conversations and "God Moments" with my parents and for that, I am truly thankful.

The other blessing comes from my hospice volunteer work.  I met a patient (92 years-old at the time) almost two years ago, who recovered enough to be released from the hospice program, and thus my volunteer connection to her.  I decided to continue my weekly visits with her during which we play Scrabble.  I saw ups and downs with this sweet woman over the last two years and she is now on her final journey home.  This saddens me greatly, but she has been such a dear friend...and again, I'm blessed and truly thankful.

I have had little time to spend on blogging or creating but I hope to squeeze a little time in now and again...so stay tuned.

Polymer Clay and The Information Highway

"Polymer clay jewelry???  What is it and how and why did you get into that?"  I'm often asked these questions.  Its been about 2 years since I caught the bug and I can't define one exact event that got me here.  I can say that the internet, with all the information that can be found in seconds, was a huge part of what attracted me and ultimately has made me successful in this venture.

I remember about 15 years ago, a friend told me that one day we would be buying our groceries on the internet.  I had just learned to play solitaire on the computer, how on earth would I buy something on the same machine?  (You young-ins can stop laughing now!  Someday, your experiences will sound ridiculous too!)  But here I am, purchasing my much needed supplies to create my jewelry, watching how-to's on youtube and staying in touch with family via facebook.  The world changes and evolves....not all good...but not all bad either.