It has been fairly busy for the last couple of months. I have been accepted to participate in the Saint Paul Craftstravaganza, a large, well-attended craft show at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on May 12. My time has been spent creating many new jewelry pieces, mostly earrings, and crochet accessories, focusing on quick and simple gifts for Mother's Day.
My husband and I spent the beginning of this year enjoying the company of good friends. We love gathering together for a big meal or just to sit and visit. We both feel so blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive collection of friends.
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| A full day of cooking and the reward of an amazing meal with good friends |
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| Lunch with my husband, brother, and his wonderful girlfriend |
Two of the most fulfilling things I have spent my time doing includes volunteer at some of the local Jewish organizations in my community, making potato knishes at the Shalom Home, a care facility for the elderly, and making fruit filled cookies called Hamantashen at my Synogogue, and spending time with my 96 year old grandmother. She is full of energy and has a brilliant memory. I love listening to her recall events from her life. Every day I am able to spend with her is a blessing.
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| Making potato knishes for the residents of the Shalom Home |
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| Sunday visit with my Bubby and my beautiful cousin |
One of the bigger decisions made this year has been to go back to school this fall so I can try a completely new career. I am looking forward to the experience, the challenge, but to be honest, I just can hardly wait to buy school supplies again. I am currently working through the application process, and will have a much more clear vision of the rest of this year by the time summer arrives.
Once I begin school this fall, I will most likely pause making items, but will hopefully still have a great inventory to sell for the holidays. I have also halted taking custom orders at this point so I can focus on cranking out strong work for the Craftstravaganza.
Diving into Arsenal of Buttons the last few months has been so rewarding and satisfying. I split my time between crocheting flower pins and hair clips in my family room, to hiding out in my studio working on jewelry. The focus for this spring is simple and modern, but not too contemporary- I still love an organic and imperfect aesthetic. The shapes I am focusing on are simple circles, horseshoes, teardrops, and I'm also making some twig earrings and bezel set button earrings set in sterling.
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