An odd pairing

A sweet little brown transferware cup and saucer.

Just one.

A lone little cup and saucer...

and a tiny abandoned nest that was found this summer.

Don't they look sweet together?

I hated seeing summer end.

...even though autumn has been especially beautiful.

Soft browns and creams...

...perfect for fall decorating!

Today I am continuing to get holiday items and decor

 ready to put in my little booth spaces at Schoolhouse Treasures.

It's hard to be "in the moment"

... as I sit here putting price tags on a zillion Christmas ornaments!

Thank goodness my sister made me promise

 to take time for a walk outside on this beautiful autumn day!

:)

Hope you are feeling well...

 and have a day that brings hope for the future!

What am I grateful for today?

sisters who love me and pretty autumn days

Woven Silver

Because so many of you are artists and appreciate exquisite craftsmanship I thought I would share these two sterling silver necklaces with you....they are not only beautiful but hold very special meaning for me....



Both were made by renowned silversmith's Pat and Butch Bramhall of The Stonehouse Silversmiths............You will be in awe when you see their work....



This intricately woven sterling silver bird's nest was the second of two pieces that my husband bought for me.......



The first was this sterling silver fishing creel.......a gift from Rob for our 25th wedding anniversary....(the silver anniversary of course) which was over ten years ago now!



This intricate basket has a leather strap and a tiny gold buckle.....both pieces came with unique hand made silver chains.....



These two beautiful silver necklaces are dear to me....and I enjoy and wear them often.....Over the years the cost of the work of these talented artists has risen dramatically and I feel very fortunate that we have two of their pieces. If you look at the creations on their website.....check out "Little Sweet Stitches"......



Isn't the creativity and execution of the work of these artists amazing?