Spring is well on the way … I continue to extend my stay with the Lady of the Woods. The magical woods of LothLorien never cease to fulfill my heart and renew my soul. I cannot return to my own land, for if I did, I would be a mere shell of my existence. This eternal land has captured my imagination and I am a willing prisoner. This day, the Lady of the Woods takes us back to a time long ago, when the Ainur were first created by Illuvatar and the Maiar walked amongst us …
Seed of Maia
Light of Ainur

i have been having so much fun with the brass wires i just cannot stop! and discovering the beauty of the Picasso Jasper doesn't help either. this jasper stone must be one of the most beautiful stones i've ever see. rustic and nature's work of art!
ooo ... guess what came in the post last week?! this BEAUTIFUL stash of vintage copper washers from Renate! thank you sooooooo much Renate!! i soooo LOVE THEM!!! and they make me wanna do COPPER!!!!

ooo ... guess what came in the post last week?! this BEAUTIFUL stash of vintage copper washers from Renate! thank you sooooooo much Renate!! i soooo LOVE THEM!!! and they make me wanna do COPPER!!!!
oops sorry! gotta go ... my little Maia is wanting her mommy :)
p/s ... i just realized that baby Maia's name actually represents a race in Tolkien's world. they were one of the first races ever to walk Valinor after the Valars or the Ainur. they were the kins to the Valars and were called the Maiar (plural for Maia). Gandalf is a Maia ... how cool is that!!