Oh February....

Well I guess I have to welcome February with open arms. We have had the longest winter here in Toronto with really chilly days, ice and blasts of wind. Today it snowed, which is actually not that bad compared to the freezing weather. Yesterday was actually nice enough for me to get a run in.

I planed on writing more for January, but I got distracted with opening up my new Jewelry shop. For the past year or two I have been wanting to open a shop with my own creations (from start to finish). I just made my first adjustable brass ring today and plan on making some more items in the days to come. I'm so excited about it, and look forward to showing you guys my first creations before my shop opens in February. Yup, February 20th is my opening day! I picked a name and have bought most of my supplies, so right now it is just a matter of getting some items made and photographed and ready to sell. I am working with brass and copper first and will include some silver items, and I have learned lots of information about patinas and how to finish a piece. I also have bought some of the most beautiful stones for some of the rings I will be making. I am so excited!

( a preview of a beautiful stone I will be using for a ring or pendant)

So check back soon for an update and preview. My shop name is Wild Copper Fox and you will be able to find items on Etsy and Storenvy, and you can follow me now if you would like to get a head start.


Have a great weekend!

Ode to the Kitty Cat!

 1.Painting from Olive Dear on Etsy: called Cat on mid century chair. I've seen this look many times from my own black cat. Her dark fur and  then those watching eyes.
 

 2. I'm crazy about Tatiana's very cool cat shirts from Cat's Secret on Etsy. Even a man can rock one of these shirts.

3.  I'm sure if you have a cat then you have seen this perched position before. This painting is by fellow Canadian Heather Horton and called Nefertiti Tindolini .

 4. Ratcha from DooDesign makes these really adorable coin purses and even cell phone cases with a variety of cat designs.

 5.  If you love whimsical fun accessories, then these cute cats can be found on Ali's Etsy shop called The Lovely Teaspoon.

6. This surreal print is by Ana Magruder and I love everything about this image. My first cat looked like this cutie. Find this print at her Etsy shop.

7.  Cathy Peng Art & Design is also an Etsy shop owner from Toronto,like myself, and she has a really great shop including everything from apparel to paper goods.

This is my sweet cat Misha. I do love cats, and I will always have a cat in my life. Misha is sweet and at times she gives my husband and I a really good chuckle. I love her small face and her pretty green eye. Not all cats are sweet, I know because I once had a biter. I hope you like this cat inspired entry!