Harvest

Ames from Adorn by Amy Singley is first up this week with her yummy Allspice Necklace. This pumpkin-colored beauty is a perfect reminder of fall harvest! I can smell them from here, can't you?

Next up is Regina from VivatRegina. She entered her Pumpkin Earrings, which are made from orange howlite, green Swarvoski crystals and copper-colored findings. How cute are they?!

Our third entry is from Anne of Wish Art Glass with her Ripe Pear Fused Glass Suncatcher Light Catcher. This juicy little treat is perfect for your fall decor (even if it may leave you feeling a little hungry!).

Stevie J from Designs by Stevie J is our next entrant. Stevie entered her Love Amber Bracelet because for her, the word harvest "always brings up a picture of the pumpkins on the vines during this time of year." Stevie went onto say that her bracelet "is the color of those pumpkins sitting in the field, just waiting for the right person to come along and carve the jack o'lantern in it."

Last but not least, we have Kristin of Loveartworks and her Raven's Autumn Moon Deep Plate. I love the little poem Kristin uses in her description of this piece:
golden amber autumn moon
hanging full
and watching
raven
posed on swirling edge
of mystery
and magic
contemplating
falling
maple
leaves

Black and White

Our first entry this week is from our shiny new leader, Rose of Waterrose. Rose entered her Sheet Music Wrist Cuff. I don't know about you, but sheet music immediately makes me think of black and white and it brings back memories of playing the recorder in music when I was in grade school...
Next up, Suz from Simply Suzula entered her Vintage Luggage. Not only is this suitcase pretty cool, but "vintage" in itself also kind of connotes black and white to me...

Our third entry (which is already making more than we had last week!) is from Miss Mollie of Rough Magic Creations. Mollie entered her one-of-a-kind Moonbeam Sea Swirl Necklace with Shells. There's something so zen about this balanced beauty, isn't there?

Next we have Regina from VivatRegina and her Fly Away Angel earrings. These pretty metal wings are accented by a black glass bead. Incredibly versatile, it's hard to imagine an outfit they wouldn't work with!
Ames from Adorn by Amy Singley is next with her super cool Hypnotiste earrings. Fun and funky, these pretties are made of vintage black lucite that's engraved and painted white.


Our sixth lovely entry comes from Karon of Wild Woman Jewelry. She entered her oh-so chic Distressed Black and White Vintage Plastic, Sterling Silver and Gunmetal earrings. I love the pairing of the shabby chic teardrops and the shiny black rounds!

Next up if Elizabeth from Foret and her Tribal Feather earrings. These danglers are made from carved bone, black horn and sterling silver and feature "eyes" that are a symbol of protection from the "Evil Eye."

Migration

Stevie J from Designs by Stevie J is first this week with her lovely Canadian Jade Raspberry Quartz and Rose Quartz with Gold Necklace. Her description of why she chose to enter this necklace is great: "So, the reason why I am entering this because when I was living in So. Florida all the Snow Birds (nickname for mainly Canadians and anyone else from up north) all migrated there for the winter. lol." Way to think outside of the box, Stevie J!

Our second and final entry this week is from Joe of Feedback Theatrebooks. Joe entered The Irish Emigrant, a 19th century American play by John Brougham.

Luminosity

Anne from Wish Art Glass was our first entry this week with her stunning Spiral Sun Fused Glass Suncatcher. I love how dramatic this piece is when it catches the light!

Andrea from Sacred Suds is next with her Luna, Moon Goddess soap. Inspired by the Roman Goddess of the moon, this vegan, all-natural soap is made with olive oil, coconut oil, organic palm oil, sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, lemon essential oil (lunar), ylang ylang essential oil (sensual), and eucalyptus essential oil (lunar).

Next up we have Joe from Feedback Theatrebooks, with Under the Gaslight, a 19th Century Melodrama by Augustin Daly. I love that Joe and Mollie worked together on this one, with Joe writing the introduction and Mollie designing the cover and layout.
Our fourth entry this week is from Ames of Adorn by Amy Singley. Amy entered her lovely Luminous necklace, which is made with clear glass with an aurora borealis finish and oxidized sterling silver.

Next up we have Elizabeth from Foret and her Shimmering Opalite Globe Earrings. These sparklers feature micro-faceted opalite globes accented with apple green chryoprase and sterling silver stars. I chose this picture so that you could really see their shine!

Balance

First up this week we have Jill from Moonlight Beadworks with her lovely layered Shades of Blue Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace. In her message to enter this necklace, Jill said that it's "balanced, yet unbalanced (just like me)." Love that! Doesn't it describe us all???

Our second and final entry this week (insert sad face here) is from Stevie J of Designs By Stevie J. Stevie J entered the fabulous Keep My Balance Necklace, which features rose quartz, a gemstone that is said to be heart healing and balancing.

Aging Gracefully

First up this week we have Ngan from eNVe Designs with her Ancient Earth necklace. This one-of-a-kind beauty, which is one of Ngan's signature wrap and thread necklaces, is made from antique bronze, petrified green opal and a vintage Italian brass key. Gorgeous!

Next up we have Kristin from loveartstudios with her favorite portrait shot she's ever taken, Taos Pueblo Elder. It's an incredible picture and I love Kristin's recollection of that day: "It was a glorious Spring morning in Northern New Mexico and I was avidly exploring the ancient beauty of the historic Taos Pueblo.... I came around a corner and sitting next to a pile of chopped wood, resting in the warm morning sun, was this gentleman, a Taos Pueblo Elder.... We spoke a while, his English was slow and somewhat unsteady, and then he asked me if I would like to take his picture. I only took one shot out of respect for the old ways and I think it shows exactly what he would have wanted."

Our third entry comes from Joe (nice to see a fella around here, isn't it?) of Prospero's Bookshelf. Joe entered With a Feather on My Nose by Billie Burke, one of the vintage books in his shop. Not only has the book itself aged gracefully (it's a First Edition 1949 print!), but this memoir also traces the life of an actress (you might recognize her as Glinda from The Wizard of Oz) as she too ages gracefully!

Jean from 3squares is next with her Wild Mushrooms copper collage necklace. Jean gives a great description of it: "A wild and crazy diva is featured in a collage print, surrounded by a hand-cut brushed copper frame." I love the vintage feel of this piece!

Dreamy

First up this week we have Elizabeth from Foret and her Shimmery Pastel Gemstone Choker Necklace with Rainbow Moonstone, Amethyst and Aquamarine. The moonstone in this necklace glow, which just adds to its dreaminess. And like Elizabeth says, "This light, sparkly piece just sings!"

Next up is Angie from Cherry and Violet with her oh-so lovely Aegean Stack Necklace. "The deep, vivid blues make me think of midnight dreaming," says Angie. "And I think the photo is my most ethereal." I don't know about you, but I certainly agree!

Our next entry is from Jill of Antiqueish. She decided to enter her stunning Antique Victorian Sterling Gold Filigree Pin Brooch because, she says, "there is just something about this pin. There are so may layers and textures and it seems as it ages, the patina not only darkens but an array of colors has started to appear. I wouldn't even think of polishing it. Very dreamy..."

Next up is Erica from Mazzy Jewelry Designs with her Cloud necklace, which features a milky white moonstone pendant and oxidized sterling silver. "As white and fluffy as a soft afternoon cloud," this piece couldn't get any dreamier!

>Our fifth entry this week comes from the always FUN-tabulous Kristin of loveartworks. Kristin entered her Raven's Full Moon Dream Journey Wall Hanging. Kristin says "I truly believe that it is through our dreams that we find our best selves." This image came to her in a dream after she had spent some time thinking about the best way to convey Eleanor Roosevelt's words.