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Thank You and Progress!

I think I am finally on the mend from a nasty bout of the flu! Thank you to everyone who commented and emailed me, notes like yours can't help but make me heal faster!!! As its been over 100 degrees in this part of California, the heat didn't help my recovery, but it seems a bit cooler today, and I am happier... The best thing about being sick for me is that I can day-dream about creative projects all day long... So here are a couple of things that are inspiring me right now. English Mahogany 'Clock Tower', makes my head spin with Miniature ideas!!! Look at that staircase! And the work of Ibride out of France. Who couldn't use an ostrich table??? ~more soon...

Feeling under the weather today...

Hope to be back with all of you soon... (image link)

WIREWORK JEWELRY Class Sample!

The CASTLE's Summer Class Schedule is due from the printers any day now. First on the list will be my new 'Wirework Jewelry' class to be taught on SUNDAY JUNE 1st from 11:00 to 5:00! As you can see from my sample, we will be playing with a number of different wire techniques, including: basic wire-work; hammered wire links; textile wrapped wire beads; how to incorporate chain into your work, creating your own hook and eye closures; and incorporating found elements into your work (including buttons, felt beads, and vintage jewelry parts). I will supply base-metal wire, chain, beads and tools, but feel free to bring your own tools, chain, beads and vintage jewelry bits to add to your creation! Call (510) 204-9801 to reserve a spot!

Victorian Collage Class At the Castle

'Victorian Collage' is one of my favorite classes to teach! We get to use all the wonderful papers, ribbons, and Dresden's that make the CASTLE so special! On Saturday 6 lovely women joined me in embellishing Victorian images! I was truly delighted with their results and hope you will be too!!!

MOTHERS DAY BLESSINGS...

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Black Birds Flying...

Almost makes me want to get a tattoo, almost... Michelle Jank

Interior Ideas From France...

Wonderful ideas from French photo stylist Camille Soulayrol, link via Sanctuary.

In the forest...

(by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein)

SNOW WHITE...

Images by Chris Craymer.

Fairy Tale Dress!

How can one not fall in love with a name like Meadow Doe? Nineteen year old Michaela Meadow of England creates delightful clothing inspired by 'tea in the woods, feathers, and the secret life of birds.' This dress "Made from coffee, lace, poetry, painted acorns, birds, flowers and seedpods...with a belt of autumn leaves ...suitable for frolicking in the woods... with original illustrations painted onto the bottom and pockets..." is available on Ebay!