What is it that you have always wanted to do

Someone told me that they just threw out their bag of broken pottery. Doesn't everyone have a secret project that is just waiting to get started. ..or finished. I know I've had my share of broken pottery bags. What makes the difference, tips the balance, Is it desire or time, fear or lack of experience? of course likely it's not mosaics, so let me know what it is that you're avoiding...

Beth collaborates with Sassafras

Victoria Kirk from Sassafras has designed her entire new line incorporating Beth's beads. They chose several different colour schemes and all of them are marvellous. Check out this long copper and glass chain that you can wrap around twice, or wear long. We have one in each of three colour ranges. and there are some great earrings and bracelets as well.

ReCharging

Yes, I love this time of year, all the artists whose stock was depleted by year-end, have had some time to create new works and fill up my shelves again. New mugs by Indira Singh, and Holly Speers, jewellery by Kristin Ross and Sassafras, new wooden salad bowls by Jim Lorriman, I especially like this cheery necklace made from vintage buttons in the shape of daisies, by Kristin Ross. You can also see her button bracelets, and she has brought some great long necklaces using vintage brooches.

Tell Me Her Story

Dragonfly Studio Artist S. J. Pringle has just finished a striking oil painting that I have dubbed the "Mona Lisa of Orangeville" partly for the old world feel to the painting, but also for the enigmatic expression on the girl's face... everyone has a different take on what her back story may be, so we have opened it up to the public. Through the month of March look deeply into her enormous eyes and tell us her story.. submit it to Dragonfly by Mar24 2012. Some stories will be read march 31 at 2 PM and the winning one will have naming rights to the painting and perhaps a print. So sharpen your pencils !