Fallen Flowers and Sentimental Daughters

My mother left yesterday; I drove her up to the airport after a lunch

of Burmese food and a failed attempt to secure a loaf of brioche bread for her travels.

I love the idea of sending loved ones off with something they can savor.

In the wake of her visit, I am sentimental

quiet

and slow to smile.

It never fails to happen, but this visit was like super-extra-wow special

for so many reasons, not the least of which being a wonderful time with the In-Loves

and the knowledge that our baby is a boy

(whose nickname is already Bubber - I'll share why later)

but the studio, as is the case most frequently, was a balm for me today.

The radio is set to KFOG

the tea refills itself

and the plants have all been watered and encouraged.

As the other two necklaces I previewed in their unfinished state seem to have been

snapped up already,

I have this offering:

A Fallen Labradorite Flower

with warm, curling copper petals

and a luminous labradorescent stone with fire in a trinity of colors:

cobalt blue

marigold

and a nearly green turquoise!

This piece balances perfectly, and is a wonderful option for everyday wear.

It wil be in the

Metal Shop

this evening before I leave for yoga.

With love,

Allison