Sun, warmth and inspiration

Gosh, I can't even tell you how nice it is to have made this move here to lovely Sandefjord. Today we have 22 degrees celsius! It has been the warmest day of this year so far. Right now we have a full blooming cherry tree, an apple tree and some other lovely bushes in our backyard. Birds chirping and neighbor cats making their presence known. It is almost like paradise and reminds me a lot southern Germany where I grew up. I have been feeling so incredibly inspired lately that I have a hard time staying out of my studio. I think I am going to work on some earrings for the rest of the week. Perhaps a couple of rings as well.

Okay, off to finish some more of my projects I started earlier today!

Below is my latest piece I just finished. It is composed of sterling silver and a chrysoprase cabochon.
I purchased this stone, along with a few others alike in a German mineral store last summer. This stone is just so incredibly beautiful and organic. It is smooth, but left purposely in a non glossy polish. I think this stone goes well with the rustic, organic setting. An oxidized and selective brushed finish brings out the details.


xx,
Sabine

New de-stash Shop

I have just opened ( well I had the shop for quite a while, but never posted anything until yesterday ) a de-stash shop for all those yummy items I never end up using. My style shifts quite rapidly and I have tons of mostly beads that I'd like to sell for someone else's enjoyment. There is no point of having them sitting in my bead drawers if I don't use them.

If you'd like to take a look, here is the shop

I will be adding tons of more stuff when time permits in the next few days. So stay tuned! :-)


I'm in a great mood today and have been having so much more energy these last few days. I have cut bread completely out of my diet and I am also trying to avoid anything with sugar. I have replaced those delicious items with different kinds of nuts that I snack on periodically during the day which keeps me from that gnawing hungry feeling. Eating also tons of salads, fresh veggies and fish products of all kinds. I have a new found love for Salmon. I miss canned salmon. I haven't been able to find it here in Norway yet.

I'm off to watch the national Norwegian soap Opera called " Hotel Caesar" which is on every evening...yeah I know, didn't want to admit to it, but nice to get my mind off jewelry designs once in a while and enjoy a tad of bad drama once in a while:D

Tada...

Love and Hugs,


Sabine:-)

Early morning madness

Geez, some nights I just can't seem to sleep longer than 6 hours. I got up at 6 am, went out to shovel some snow ( yes, it snowed again, and it just keeps on going ), came in, took a shower and started baking an apple pie. And this at 7:30 in the morning. I woke up John with the smell of the baking pie. He thought I had gone bananas baking at such an hour.

I often miss baking. I find it extremely relaxing and soothing. Like my cooking style, I always make way too much. John always says that my portions are meant for an army, not for two people. I think it has something to do with having worked as a pastry chef and making everything in large batches.

I just came back from the post office with some gorgeous Rubies and other lovely Cabochons that I have been anxiously waiting for. Now I am just sitting here with a big smile on my face looking at these lovely stones. I can't wait to implement them in some new designs. I mean, can you imagine Rubies with oxidized silver?? I guess I will be busy for the next few days...:-D

Now I'm off to making dinner ( sweet and sour wok with rice ).

Hugs,

Sabine:-)

Some seasonal pictures of Tromsø