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Pale grey glass faux pearls, mauve freshwater pearls with other bits and pieces. Stay tuned…

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A day to celebrate love in all it’s glorious forms!

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Trying out something new with pearls and other stones. The casting is by GJ.

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A beautiful day in Chinatown for New Year’s celebrations! Here are some pics from around our wonderful neighbourhood in Victoria BC. Welcome to the Year of the Snake.

As well as his attendants, a huge crowd of onlookers follow the lions through the streets of Chinatown, all to the sound of beating drums and firecrackers popping!

As well as his attendants, a huge crowd of onlookers follows the lions through the streets of Chinatown, all to the sound of beating drums and firecrackers popping!

The lion takes the offering at The Milkman's Daughter on Government Street.

The lion takes the offering at The Milkman’s Daughter on Government Street.

500 block Fisgard Street, the heart of Chinatown.

500 block Fisgard Street, the heart of Chinatown.

This dragon adorns the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.

This dragon adorns the corner of Government Street and Pandora Avenue.

Doorway in Fan Tan Alley.

Doorway in Fan Tan Alley.

The classic shot with Don Mee Restaurant, a Victoria landmark for more than 80 years.

The classic shot with Don Mee Restaurant, a Victoria landmark for more than 80 years.

The Holiday decorations came down last week and up went new lanterns, some of them yellow.

The Holiday decorations came down last week and up went new lanterns, some of them yellow.

New this year, a banner across Government Street announces Canada's oldest Chinatown.

New this year, a banner across Government Street announces Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Two new pieces of art have come into our lives, each created by dear, wonderful friends.

Deer Mask by Annie Nazarian.

Deer Mask by Annie Nazarian.

Feather by George Yearsley who carves out of the Carving Shed at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC.

Feather by George Yearsley who carves out of the Carving Shed at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino BC.

Some sights from Victoria mid winter.

Some early cherry blossoms  set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

Some early cherry blossoms set off by the beautiful Union Club, downtown Victoria BC.

GJ's Teds displayed on the piano.

GJ’s Teds displayed on the piano.

Last year's summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

Last year’s summer hydrangea weathered and muted by the autumn and winter, but still spectacular.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

So many Pea Fowl. Not all the Cocks had their tail feathers fully grown, but they are still so beautiful.

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Spent an afternoon recently at Vanity Fair on Fort Street. Cases and cases of extraordinary items to peruse. Hours of fun!

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Our first crocus sighting of 2013.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Many shades of grey, Ross Bay.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

Very lovely boulevard display of snowdrops and cones in the neighbourhood of Rockland.

I love to watch GJ work. How he translates what he imagines into an exquisite object or painting is astounding and never fails to delight me. Here’s a pic of a work in progress.

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I’ve been on a bit of a roll lately making things for the shop. Here are some pics of the latest: Stationery Sets for the love of correspondence!

Fox Love Stationery Set

Fox Love Stationery Set

Cat Love Stationery Set

Cat Love Stationery Set

Bunny Love Stationery Set

Bunny Love Stationery Set

We’ve decided to open the studio to visitors one Saturday per month for the next few months. If you live in Victoria, or will be visiting, please drop by!

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I’m always happy when GJ makes me something for our Etsy Shop. I always feel the shop is too heavy with my creations!

Lovely little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Lovely little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Second little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.

Second little skull and star drawing between glass and copper with wire embellishments.