cucumber shoots
sweet pea blossom
Some macro photos from my emerging garden this afternoon. Life. Promise. Hope.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
new hangover remedy?
Who Knew???
I made this pair of earrings yesterday and went in search of interesting facts about amethyst before I wrote my 'listing' on Etsy.
I learned this week that for the ancient Greeks and Romans, amethyst was believed to protect against the effects of over drinking! Maybe I should open another shop dedicated to Amethyst and it's interesting powers!
I made this pair of earrings yesterday and went in search of interesting facts about amethyst before I wrote my 'listing' on Etsy.
I learned this week that for the ancient Greeks and Romans, amethyst was believed to protect against the effects of over drinking! Maybe I should open another shop dedicated to Amethyst and it's interesting powers!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
feelin alive at the Six String
Traveled to Raleigh last night to play the Six String Cafe and Music Hall... here' s shot of James K. and me on that wonderful stage. I recommend this venue as a performer or listener - just a fabulous experience.
I always feel more like me when I'm singing.
I'm checking my calender for when I can return!
I always feel more like me when I'm singing.
I'm checking my calender for when I can return!
Labels:
alive,
kerstin hanson,
music,
six string cafe and music hall
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
crossing lines
As well as creating jewelry, I am a songwriter. Yesterday between creating some new rings and earrings (which I have yet to put in my shop) I had a rehearsal with a musician friend who is sitting in with me on djembe and guitar, while I play keys and sing (tonight). I enjoy crossing those two lines in side of myself - creating- then polishing up a different type of creation - then
going back to the previous one.
Tonight I am traveling to Raleigh to play a few songs in the singer/songwriter open mic at the Six String Music Cafe. I can't wait :)
Labels:
etsy,
handmade jewelry,
kerstin hanson,
keyboard,
open mic,
percussion,
piano,
Raleigh NC,
singer,
six string cafe,
songwriter
Monday, April 5, 2010
singles getting attention now
I've been making/wearing my own wire wrapped rings for over a year... just didn't feel until recently that they were ready to be added to my shop.
Today, I gathered up my courage and took the plunge - here's a shot from a new listing I added this evening... I hope to get several more up this week.
The really fun part about creating each ring is going through my vast collection of beads or wandering, enthralled through the bead shop and finding the lonely hearts... those without a pair, a mate, a friend or lover, and giving them the attention that they deserve.
So, just for now, all you beads out there that have a mate to balance your position, eat your heart out.
Labels:
beads,
courage,
handmade wire wrapped rings,
kerstin hanson,
pairs,
singles
Saturday, April 3, 2010
shop updates
I added this bracelet today... and did a lot of photo edits to existing items.
Photos are an area in which I can see that I've improved, yet I am very aware that there remains a learning curve!
I am happily learning new chain maille techniques, and hope to add new items in the coming weeks that incorporate my new skills :)
Have a happy weekend and a blessed Easter.
Labels:
chain maille,
chainmaille,
macro phototography,
shop updates
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
deep, passionate espresso
I snagged a treasury on Etsy this afternoon, and my theme is espresso. I LOVE coffee!!!! Take a peek at these lovely handmade (with love) items!
Here is the url, since I can't figure how to get a screen shot on here :)
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=123189
Here is the url, since I can't figure how to get a screen shot on here :)
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=123189
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