Distraction (Or, why Rubiee does many things)

Many of you have seen me go through stages. From jewelry design to lampwork, to singing and tea blogging to spinning yarn and everything in between. I am a creative soul, an artist with a desire for the new and exciting.

(Photo thanks to Broken Glass Photography)

Yes, I still make jewelry. (Mainly keys for the band table)

I still torch (less than I'd like,but it happens.)

and I still blog. 

I'm working on some super awesome things that have been in the works for over a month now. Things that I haven't talked about because I want to make sure that the time is right, that the energy is right, and that I'm doing it right.

Yes, more projects mean less time. But also along that same vein is the idea that I don't like having idle hands. So I find projects, new and exciting things that pique my interest. It's both a blessing and a curse. I can try new things almost constantly, but at the same time there is the constant spending of monies to try new things and the fear that I can't try to focus my art to a pinpoint.

There are some things that I have been able to focus on. Glass being one. I'm very happy for this, and won't ever question my changes in art interests. From here on out I have no idea where the Muse and the creative arts will take me, but I am so very much looking forward to it!

Again...

Again with the lack of a "real" tea post. I'm sorry guys. I swear I haven't lost it! I swear...

Recently I've been thinking back to my NaNo novel from 2011, and even before that, my novel from 2007. I took a break at the end of November, after I crested the 50k mark. I haven't touched it since.

Instead I moved to editing the novel from 2007, one that I love but one that needs more work than anything else. So I started to it, with a printed copy and a red pen in hand. I tore that manuscript to bits....

And now I have to re-type it. The bane of my current situation.

So here it is, how do you push through the hard parts of writing? How do you keep going?

Tuesday Tea Post

On Tuesdays I normally post a tea review. I admit, I slacked off this week and I've been drinking some old favorites (that I've already reviewed). So what does that mean for this Tuesday's post?

A question.

How do you like your tea?

These lovely teacups are made by Carol Broadley of Carol Broadly Pottery on Etsy

Friday Random Post!

Today's post is going to be one of random and shiny!
Are you ready?

 A bottle wrapped with Sterling Silver wire, with added shiny in Citrine, Carnelian, Aventurine and Swarovski Crystal.

 The focal for a seaside piece I made. Biwa stick pear, shells, Opalite, Swarovski and Mother of Pearl beads.

 Carnelian and stunning champagne colored freshwater pearls with Thai silver in between.

Sterling, Swarovski crystal, rose quartz, ribbon and a lampwork focal.








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Blessed Imbolc!

Here's wishing everyone a Happy and Blessed Imbolc!

What is Imbolc? Here's the Wiki link.

And a Link from The Wheel of the Celtic Year

I'm not planning anything too huge, I have some Imbolc incense to burn and I'm going to be making a list of my wishes and dreams for the coming year. 

What are your plans?