A friend recently gave me a string of hematite to use in a new design for her. Here is the happy result:
Combined the hematite beads with some gold-coloured pearls. The necklace has a front-closure gold-fill toggle clasp and I reused the 18K clasp from the original piece in the bracelet. I’m really pleased with this colour combo.
The necklace much nicer around her neck than here; I think I got the length perfect.
Took a short walk across the bridge to Vic West yesterday with friends. The sun was shining and very warm. The blossoms are dropping creating a carpet of pink on the sidewalks and streets, and leaving behind the fresh bright greens of spring.
Victoria BC Inner Harbour.
Beautiful dogwood blossoms just outside Fol Epi Bakery in Vic West.
I’m very excited that Eclectic Gallery, a lovely gallery on Oak Bay Avenue, is now carrying some of my necklaces and bracelets.
Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria BC.
Some gift boxes and tags for the pieces at Eclectic.
One of 11 necklaces now available at Eclectic. They have many jewellery artisans represented.
This is another piece I’m fond of; fun summery colours with cheeky brass bells.
I was please they took this piece, one of my favourite recent designs.
Here are some shots of our beautiful corner of this magnificent planet…
Big fluffy pink blossoms near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
The gardens at Government House are more colourful every day.
Little neighbourhood path in Oak Bay.
Very pretty shooting stars.
We walked through Oak Bay in beautiful sunshine down to the beach at Ross Bay. The view to the east was blue skies and warm…
… and the view to the west, cold and stormy!
Camas and bluebells.
A lovely group of yellow tulips growing in the long grass of a Garry oak meadow at Beacon Hill Park.
Mallard duck couple foraging at Beacon Hill Park (she has her head down, just in front of the male).
Made another of my weird bunnies plus a blanket from super soft baby alpaca for our new little friend who lives much too far away.
It’s been a pretty nice spring so far! Some April showers for the May flowers, but a lot of sunshine too. Here are some random pics from a recent walk:
I’ve been wanting to create better, more interesting shots of my jewellery. Here are a couple attempts of two new pieces.
© Firehorse Designs 2014
Candlesticks by GJ Pearson
© Firehorse Designs 2014
© Firehorse Designs 2014
Candlesticks by GJ Pearson
© Firehorse Designs 2014
The weather has been mixed this week (today included the most beautiful cloud formations along with sun), but Monday was spectacular. We walked our usual route and even enjoyed some time sitting on the pebbles at the beach.
Koi in the pond at The Parkside; so pretty!
The daffodils are in full glory at Beacon Hill Park.
The fawn lilies are just beginning to bloom.
So peaceful to watch the waves and enjoy the warm sunshine.
All that spring ocean air made us hungry. Jackson’s Ice Cream is already open at Fisherman’s Wharf!
Big juicy magnolia blossoms on Fort Street.
It was such a glorious day yesterday, that we decided to make it a walk day. Our route took us through the neighbourhoods of Fernwood, Jubilee, the edge of Oak Bay and Rockland, where we spent a bit of time in the grounds of Government House.
Later in the spring and throughout the summer, the grounds at Government House will be full of beautiful plants and flowers. Yesterday we were content to see so many narcissus.
Ducks and fountain along a pathway through the gardens.
The view towards the front of Government House, the office and official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
There is a gorgeous rock garden behind the house.
Looking south to Fairfield through the woodlands behind Government House.
Time for a treat: hot chocolates and snacks at Bubby Rose’s Bakery on Cook Street, near Fort.
Cherry blossoms on Meares Street.
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