Wishes do come true...

Skylights and beams

This is the view looking left out the studio door, part of the back yard.

This is the studio entrance doorway

Been awhile since I have posted or added anything... apologies for that, have been very busy planning & building my studio! Here's some photos and the builders making my dream come true hubby Bob Smith (in blue shirt) & his long time construction partner David Schoonmaker (with hat on)... have a ways to go yet but it is happening! Under the green tarp is an old display case I found on Craigslist, it needs some TLC but is perfect for the studio ( can't wait to fill it)!! photo shows David in studio and Bob in doorway. Photo of the building, roof all done skylights & beams in, utility closet framed in, many to do's yet before I get in but it's happening!! So exciting to see Bob & David published in the new issue of Hudson Valley Magazine http://www.hvmag.com/Hudson-Valley-Magazine/Hudson-Valley-Home/Fall-2009/Saving-the-Farm/ So happy and proud for them and the house is beautiful!! Great job Bob & David! The home owners are lovely people and a joy to know.

So, that's what's been going here building the LadyBrook Studio ..... I am still working on the inside planning ( I keep changing it!!) after being in a cramped space in the basement for so long, it's like too amazing, a real studio!! Pinch me!! Is this real??!! Dreams do come true! BELIEVE!! Now we are into fall and it will be so great to get those windows and door on before the snow flies...wait! it did the other day....too early! We had a hard frost last night and all the Impatience are done and the Catalpa leaves are falling gracefully ( I hear the rake calling!).

And sadly this past spring, we had to put our beloved Gracie to sleep, her kidney's were shutting down and did not want here to suffer anymore, so she is laid to rest by our other beagle girl Katie in our yard. Even during the time of pain & mourning, I knew we would adopt another beagle (just love them!!!) and so here is Daisy! adopted at 6 mos. and just a sweetie!! Her energy is amazing!! We never had a puppy before! What joy she brings! and keeps us on our toes as she gets into everything!! We just love her!

And in the clay world, so much is happening! Many of my clay buddies are published and growing by leaps and bounds!Lisa Peters is like a non stop creative machine!!LOL! branching out and growing fast!! Check out http://www.lisapetersart.com and Marla James has taken off with her own bead supply store http://www.bisquebeadsupply.com she has great stuff in bisque & supplies!! Go Marla!!
As for me? I did a Bead Fiesta Show back in August had a blast! great vendors and artisans and my dear friend Lynn came with me, she's also a jewelry designer ..... oh how we love BEADS!!! (having trouble loading the pix) also, I have been making beads & pendants got them in the kiln and now I have much bisque to glaze!

Wishing you happiness! & beading bliss!

APRIL SHOWERS!

Happy rainy Monday here! Spring yes!! Love looking around at all the new growth happening on the shrubs, trees and Daffodils! Living with clay ground has it's challenges!! Can you believe Easter is next week?? Time is flying for me here! Had to get a pix of our sunshine, Gracie, a beagle (I LOVE Beagles) She was a rescue in bad shape when we got her and has been living like a queen ever since and now that she's about 15 years old a diva queen! She is my constant companion most of the time, except when hubby is around then she's all him!LOL! Been going through a creative slump for awhile, but with planning the studio...and yes soon the trusses will be up YEAH!!

(hmmm... I think I said that earlier) ...being married to a contractor also has it's challenges!LOL!

Etsy is an amazing community! There is so much to learn about how it all works! I have been adding some new pendants recently....I am so excited I had a sale!! I'll be working on my store, fine tuning it as I go along. Here is a new pendant to be added, a women's energy, strong yet gentle with guiding moon & butterfly...and hand written on the back ' I Am'.

I love the way clay lets me be expressive! I want to do it all!LOL

Sorry that my website is quiet at the moment....since I have been concentrating on Etsy, but will soon have my unique jewelry designs up for sale. My LadyBrook Designs jewelry & suncatchers are available at the stores on my web site's Blog & Links page.

Hope your day has been going well for you. I need to get back to paperwork! Happy Beading & creating!

Up & running on ETSY!

Think Spring!!! I finally have my ETSY store filled with some goodies for beaders and designers!

Take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING FOR MARCH!!!! ...and do let me know if you have any questions or comments!! I started with Etsy quite a while back and was not very active on it, going in too many directions at the time....but now I am there and will continue to add new and fun LadyBrook beads, pendants & dangles for your designing dreams!

Wow! Spring is just a few days away! We survived the winter so far and the daffodils are up about 3 inches already! Yes, I know, we not totally out of winter's cold arms yet...but we are very near the end of it's grasp!

After many years of participating in juried Fine Art & Craft Shows in the NY & New England areas, I feel a time to make more room to create...here's where the new studio comes in, and to try out different venues for my work. A feeling of re-awakening to explore and let my creativity fly.... so come along as I share this walk. My original LadyBrook Designs Jewelry will be featured on my website soon. Will keep you posted!

Happy Happy Spring!!

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