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Fruit trees have started budding, but the rest of our deciduous trees are still skeletons against the blue and cloudy skies.

Many artists use art components from other artists and crafts people, but maybe none more than artisan jewelers. My raw materials often include lapidary work from artisans in the form of cabochons and beads. I also have a collection of lampwork beads that I've amassed over 20+ years. Some I visit just to admire the artist's talent and vision. Others find their time to inspire a pair of earrings, a bracelet, or a necklace.

This rare Marra Mamba Tiger eye cabochon is only found in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. I paired it with an antique brass button from my collection.

Some husbands play golf while others build furniture or rebuild cars in their garage workshops. Mine fishes.

Who doesn't love flowers?! They delight both in color and scent and support our pollinating bees!

If you've been out shopping lately for clothes or home goods you have already seen this year's spring and summer colors. In face Pantone has already announced Fall and Winter's! Why does the industry bother coming up with a color story twice a year? Well besides the boredom of seeing the same ole thing all the time, maybe your favorite colors have yet to be featured! Also, imagine shopping either for a new outfit and accessories or new living room furniture and accessories if everyone was doing their own thing. It's much easier to find your style with coordinating items if everyone is playing with the same crayons. Pantone creates the universal language twice a year with trend reports and previews and selects a Color of the Year. This year's Color of the Year is Classic Blue which I absolutely love for its jeweltone depth.