ClaySpressions

I honestly didn’t get much creating done today.

Most of my day was filled with work tasks, but there were splashes here and there of birthday celebrations! It was my mother’s birthday and it was a milestone!

I asked her this evening how her birthday was today, and let her know that I hope she enjoyed her day, and she told me that it was “nice and simple.” Which is my mother’s way of saying she enjoyed her day. She’s never been one for a big fuss.

Luckily she didn’t realize I was planning a big fuss for her originally. Things never pan out how I want though so that ‘fuss’ fell through, and I do think it was for the best. I probably would have inadvertently stressed her out with my plans! Instead, today turned out exactly as it should have.

As I mentioned above, I didn’t get much creating done today. One new listing was added to my store, but it is from my previous designed Goldilicious collection that I mentioned in my previous post.

You can check out the new listing here.

I have ideas in my head for my next collection. I am leaning towards cool pastels, and rainbow effects, but I am still tossing the idea around. With it being early summer – I want something that is brighter and makes you feel more fun and fancy free. Hopeful tomorrow I will get a chance to do some experimenting with techniques and colors and maybe I’ll even have new piece to show you!

(photos from my insta-)

I still love my Goldilicious Collection, however. It’s quite fancy looking, and considering the style, they are shockingly lightweight. It barely feels like you are wearing earrings, or even one of the necklaces at all. Believe me, I know from experience. I couldn’t resist making a pair of earrings and a pendant necklace for myself and I wore them today. Goldilicious might be the perfect addition to a fall wardrobe, or any sort of olive greens, soft browns, or burnt oranges. Some of the brighter blue and gold blends may look a little more appealing with light airy clothing, possible in white, or pale blue, rather than the rich tones of many of the other pieces.

On a side note, my mental health struggles are far away today. Deep in the dark recesses of my mind, I know they will pop up again. Whether that is tomorrow, next weekend, or even a few weeks from now, I know the struggle is real, and I am grateful for the reprieve from my worry about success, or failure. Both tend to monopolize the opposing corners in my brain.

I will hold onto this positive energy for as long as I can.

I hope you all had a wonderful day. Tomorrow just might bring you all a new creative jewelry collection. With any luck, the trial and error process I follow to create new pieces will bring me success!