It’s hard to believe it is 2020-I haven’t caught up with 2019 yet for heavens sake! No idea where it went, and I’m determined to not let the same thing happen this year….wish me luck.

The recent snows here in the Valley and holiday season meant things have quieted down somewhat in my other life, and I’ve had some much appreciated shop time. Thought I’d share a few of the projects I’ve been immersed in in the coming weeks, and the trials and tribulations that came along with them.

This is quite a large stone that I cut a few months back with intentions of making it into a pendant. It somehow just never made it that far–and now I know why. It was meant to be a ring…. the swirls in this gorgeous Jasper are pale peach, grey and soft yellows and would never have been my first choice for a personal piece. When it was time to decide on a band size, it had grown on me..and I am now the proud owner of this chuck of rock.

The base is very plain, and only one level, with a simple double band. Some days it fits perfectly, on others it flops around almost too big to keep on, and others it barely makes it over my knuckle…but I love it.

So my first lesson for the New Year is to try to “go with it”…not micro manage the world and just accept the bigger plan. In theory, sounds great-check back soon and see how that’s working out for me…..♥