A Fairy Went A-Marketing

I woke up with this on my mind, and I'm not sure why. It was one of my favorite poems as a child, I knew it by heart. I remember sitting on my mom's lap, or cuddled in bed with my sister, and we would read it together. They are partly responsible for my love of reading.
Perhaps I can design a headpiece or necklace inspired by this very poem.


A Fairy Went A-Marketing
by
Rose Fyleman

A Fairy went a-marketing--
She bought a little fish;
She put it in a crystal bowl
Upon a golden dish.
An hour she sat in wonderment
And watched its silver gleam,
And then she gently took it up
And slipped it in a stream.
A fairy went a-marketing--
She bought a colored bird;
It sang the sweetest, shrillest song
That ever she had heard.
She sat beside its painted cage
And listened half the day,
And then she opened wide the door
And let it fly away.


A fairy went a-marketing--
She bought a winter gown
All stitched about with gossamer
And lined with thistledown.
She wore it all the afternoon
With prancing and delight,
Then gave it to a little frog
To keep him warm at night.

A fairy went a-marketing
She bought a gentle mouse
To take her tiny messages,
To keep her tiny house.
All day she kept its busy feet
Pit-patting to and fro,
And then she kissed its silken ears,
Thanked it, and let it go.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bracelet by Chandini Gems

I worked for a looong time the other day, trying to get this right. I was in a great deal of pain, the medications only do so much. It makes it difficult to concentrate, and I felt like quitting more than once. But still, I wanted to create something for Breast Cancer Awareness that I could add to my Etsy Shop. I think I designed something quite beautiful and easy to wear. Here is a preview of it, before I list it on Etsy. I made it from elastic, as opposed to a clasp end. It's is made for all sizes.

What do you think? Have you worn the color pink yet in support of Breast Cancer Awareness?? You still have a few weeks left to show your love!

The Siren In Me

I find myself on Polyvore or Pinterest on low spoon days. It is a way I can still be creative and find inspirations. The following is a few of the sets I have created thus far. What do you think? How would you describe me given the fashion and images below?

P.S Don't know what 'low spoons' refers to? read more here..http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/wpress/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ She explains it better than I ever could, and gave me a way to explain the conditions to others in a more effective way. I was diagnosed with Severe Endometriosis, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue about 13 years ago, and believe me when I say it has been a difficult path for me.

The Siren In Me by willowsong81 featuring blue sky jewelry

All my Loves

One of my biggest passions is dancing. Maybe more so than designing jewelry. I feel the Divine Spark, the breath of life coursing through when I move. Even when there is no music, I can find a song in my heart. I am a trained dancer; that is where my heart lies. It wasn't until the chronic health issues that my true love was affected. I never realized how lucky I was before. To move, jump, shimmy, etc to the beat, without pain. Without counting minutes or spoons like I do now. I know it's wrong to be envious of others, but I find myself feeling that way when I watch others with unlimited opportunities and perfect health, let it slip away.

I am learning to accept my limitations and body as it is. I can still dance on good days, although they've been fewer and far between. I won't give up, though. I may sneak a belly dance, or a few steps of Kathak (represented by the bells and Nataraja Statue below) when the moment is right. I may not be able to move for long, but my body will build up its strength again. I focus on quality and satisfaction of the movements, rather than an unlimited amount. That's not important.


Do you have similar tastes?

All my Loves by willowsong81 featuring bronze bookends

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It's October again. Here in my neck of the woods, it means cooling temperatures, leaves changing, hoodies, bonfires, and the approach of Samhain/Halloween. But, it also means Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
   I, like many others, have been personally effected by Breast Cancer through loved ones. I wanted to honor them in my own special way, so I created a bracelet using the pink ribbon charms. I took me a few tries to get it the way I wanted; it had to be unique and beautiful, just like those souls that passed. As well as the survivors and their family and friends.
 I am working on some more one of a kind Pink Ribbon Bracelets today, but am having a hard time. I was diagnosed with a number of chronic illnesses about fifteen years ago, and having a serious flare today. Sometimes, when I try creating something when I feel this awful, it doesn't turn out so great. I usually end up taking it apart. But, I really want to power through and make something amazing. We shall see.

     This one of a kind is on sale in my Etsy store now. You can scroll through my Etsy Shop at the top, and click the link, or follow it here....
               

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104455849/handmade-breast-cancer-awareness-pink?