Oh! My Gypsy Soul!

The Eyes Have It!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:53:00 +0000

Oh my goodness those eyes! Eyes that morph from hazel to green. Eyes that change color with the shades of his clothing or even with the change of his moods. These are the eyes of my beloved son Nick. Since he was a baby people have complimented Nick on how beautiful his eyes were,when he was about 5 or 6 instead of saying thank you when this would happen,he would say,"I know,people tell me that all the time". His father and I of course would correct him,and asked him to please be polite,to which he replied,"I know,but I get tired of people always talking about my eyes". Now as an adult Nick will wear dark glasses alot because he is sensitive to the light,but when he takes them off,well,you know.

I am heading out to pick him up today and he will be visiting me for the rest of the week .

My Window

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:44:00 +0000

The heat has let up a bit today,(it's been terribly hot for this time of year),and I've once again been able to sit at my window and work.

The photo is a bit fuzzy,but you can see that I've rolled the sterling silver talisman beads onto vintage keys.

I also managed to get a shot of one of the hummingbirds that come to the feeders I have right outside my window. These little birds and their antics delight me all day long. When the feeders are empty they come right up to the screen and look in on me and start chattering away.

This is stained glass dragonfly also hangs in the window and the blue-green colors are so gorgeous in the late afternoon sun. My friends Nanc gifted me with this piece many years ago and I'm always a bit amazed,(and grateful),that he has managed to stay in one piece for so many years.

Mother's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:25:00 +0000

Happy Mother's Day to you all and especially to my dear mom! I took this photo just last month,...aren't mom and her great-grand-daughter Jordan beautiful?! Mommy has 3 children,(my brother is deceased),9 grand-children,and 9 great-grand-children.

Workspace

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:09:00 +0000

The last couple of days have been spent working on the Talisman Bangles.

As you can see I'm not one who has a nice tidy work space,but then again I don't know many people who do. I work on a vintage metal typing table that belonged to my brother. He used it as a bedside table,but I think he would like the fact that I have it and now pound out wonderful adornments on it. This table sits under the window and I so enjoy watching the hummingbirds come to the feeders that I have hanging outside. Sometimes those tiny birds come right up to the screen and look in at me,I like to think that I might be just as interesting to them as they are to me.

New Bangles!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000

I had a lovely time at Art in the Yard this past Saturday and look forward to November when we get to do it again. ;o) As usual I didn't get to take any photos,but my friend Nanc did and hopefully she will send them to me. I did get photos of a new design that I've been working on.

I love these adjustable bangles with the rolled talisman beads! They are very comfortable to wear and the bit of silk tied onto it give it a lovely pop of color.

I have a very wide square sort of hand,so bangles can be difficult for me to put on. This design is great because you can open it a bit to slide on and off.

Some of the bangles are brass and some are sterling,some of the beads are copper and some are sterling. It's gonna take me a bit to figure out the pricing,but I'll let you know when I do. Meanwhile I got to get the one's for the family done,one for mom for her 75th birthday,one for my sister,(just because she wants one),lol,and one for my niece's birthday!

Show tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:24:00 +0000

Getting ready for my favorite show tomorrow!

Art in the Yard is always fun and the vendors are wonderful. The weather is looking good,so come out to the garden and join us.

I've got some great new pieces!

May Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:25:00 +0000

Happy May Day to you all,here is a lovely little posy for you!

I had a wonderful surprise early this morning,a dear friend called from a distant and dangerous part of the world. He is well and safe and will be home soon,all of which I was very,very,grateful to hear. Having gone thru so many losses in the last few years,I don't think my heart could deal with another one right now.

Over the weekend I was surprised to see another old friend at one of my shows. While chatting,he told me of some photos that he had of a Christmas that he had spent with my family about 10 or so years ago. He emailed the pictures to me and I was so excited to see shots of my husband,father and brother,(they are no longer in this world).

Here is my sweet husband helping one of the great-nephews open presents.

Daddy adored his family and his great-grand-children were especially dear to him.

My brother and his grandson,he doted on this one and the little boy has taken his grandpa's death very hard. I was so grateful that my friend had saved these all this time and was good enough to send them to me.

Next show and new work!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:16:00 +0000

Had a busy,busy weekend,it was alot of fun,but oh so tiring. I did not take one photo the whole weekend,but the following is a photo my friend Nanc took of Jo and I on Sunday,(we shared at table at this particular show).

I am now getting ready for this coming Saturday and I'm so looking forward to it,Art in the Yard is my favorite show!

You should really stop by if you can,Sue and Tracy's garden is gorgeous this time of the year. This is a new piece that I will have with me.

Every girl need a bit of glitter in their life,...right?!

More Earrings!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:48:00 +0000

Love this pair,a favorite quote by the Dalai Lama and moonstones,what's not to love?!

New Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:10:00 +0000

I just finished these earrings and I really love them! I call them "Hugs and Kisses",and you'll understand why when you see the closeups.

The stones are a pale pink rose quartz and they hang on a fine chain which give them alot of movement. I love them so much that I made a pair for myself using moonstones and a slightly different chain.

Busy as a bee.

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:01:00 +0000

The warm weather finally came and stayed for a bit. It's been so lovely to be warm and have these long sunshine filled days. I have been busy getting ready for a show this Saturday,and here's a peek at something new that I've been working on.

These are some of the rolled "talisman" beads that I've done. Each one has a few word on it,but you don't see it all,It's sort of a little secret that the wearer has.

The beads looks wonderful on a chain or leather cord,alone or in multiples. The are sterling silver and handcrafted by me,I will have them available at this show.

If you can't make it to the show and are interested in a bead then please contact me. The cost is $15.00 plus $3.00 for shipping. These are the quotes available right now.

NEVER BE ORDINARY

I BELIEVE IN MAGIC

FOLLOW YOUR OWN STAR

WORK OF ART

TRUE PATH

MUSICAL SOUL

Rain

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:41:00 +0000

The last couple of days have been cold,dark,gloomy,and rainy,I dislike this kind of weather with a passion. A friend once told me that maybe it had to do with losing loved ones during this kind of weather. I suppose that could be true,my grandmother,husband,father,and brother all died when the weather was like this. I don't believe I always felt this way,I remember as a child that on rainy days I would make tents inside the house for my brother,sister and I to play in. As I got older,I would bake bread,or cakes during this kind of weather,my sister remembers this vividly since our mom was not much of a baker. Maybe now being older,this weather just hurts,the muscles in my back spasm,my joints ache and all I want is to be warm. Whatever the reason might be,hopefully the weather changes back to warm and sunshiney soon,I know that the roses and I will be much happier with that!

New Show

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:06:00 +0000

First show of the year for me!

This is a new one for me and it looks like it will be fun,...music and refreshments,what's not to like?!

Click on flyer to enlarge.

Words of Wisdom

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:34:00 +0000

Berries and Roses

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:12:00 +0000

This was the lovely bowl full of raspberries that I had for breakfast. The berries are here is Southern California and I have taken full advantage since they are some of my favorite fruits. Jim liked blackberries best of all,although raspberries were a close second. I was a bit meloncholy while eating these and thinking of my dear,sweet husband.

Don't they look like jewels?

My daddy's roses are blooming and the colors and scents are so gorgeous. I have been trying very hard to maintain them,I haven't my father's green thumb,(he was a farmer's son),but I do try.

This beauty just had to come inside with me. It's actually from the last rosebush that my grandmother planted around 50 years ago! The scent is so full and glorious and reminds me so much of my grandma,she always smelled of roses or violets.

Tonight I will set this flower on my night table and hopefully have wonderful dreams.

Macarons

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:57:00 +0000

Mmmm,pistachio macarons for breakfast. I bought these at a favorite french bakery in Escondido. I don't get there very often,but when I do,well you can see what happens. There isn't a photo of the beautiful brioche,because I ate first and then thought about getting out the camera.

Here's an Easter photo of Nick and I. He had been home for a whole week on spring break and I was so happy to have him here. He's back at school and work now and as always,my heart is a bit broken.

Words of Wisdom

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:24:00 +0000

Finished!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:50:00 +0000

Jordan was back at the house today and we finished up our cascarones. She filled all the eggs and then helped me to glue the tissue papers down.

We had alot of fun getting it all done.

Don't they look wonderful?! Now we just have to wait for Easter and then we can crack them over peoples heads and cover them with confetti!

I still have a few things to get ready for Sunday. Must fill all the plastic eggs for the egg hunt,bake a carrot cake,and help mom make the potatoe salad.

Nick has been home on spring break and just look at the Easter gift he brought me.

Isn't she adorable?! The scent does smell nice,but omg,the container is soooo cute. Nick of course knows my love of mermaids,so when he found this he decided that he had to bring her to me. I love her and I love my boy for thinking of me.

Cascarones!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:33:00 +0000

Today my great-niece Jordan stopped by to help me dye the egg shells for the cascarones,(confetti filled eggs).

She was a very focused worker and we got 5 dozen eggs done in no time.

I have been saving eggs for weeks. As you can see above,I try to crack off as small an end as I can,then I rinse them well in HOT water,and set them aside to dry.

We dye them just as you do hard boiled eggs and tomorrow when they are completely dry,we'll fill them with confetti and glue down some tissue paper to cover the hole. Hopefully,I will remember to get the camera out for that part of the process.

So much to do!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:21:00 +0000

So much going on,and lots to get ready for.

My son starts his spring break next week and will hopefully be home for a few days of it. I have cartons and cartons of eggs to dye and fill for cascarones,(confetti filled eggs). Mom and I will be getting the prizes ready for the games we play on Easter.

Once Easter is done,we have a family christening the following weekend and I'll be helping my sister prepare brunch for 30 or so people. At the end of April I have a show,(more info on that later), and so the prep for that has been ongoing.

Above is a close-up of some stitching that I've been adding to an old canvas bag that I found at the thrift store. My french knots aren't very tight,but I kinda like the wooly-lamb look of it. ;o)

Don't you just love the color of these little eggs? Actually,they're Jordan Almonds,but I thought they looked lovely in this little wooden hand.

Gorgeous Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:01:00 +0000

Today has been absolutely beautiful. The winds have come through and blown away all the rain clouds and the skies are blue,blue,blue.

This morning I was invited to my friend Nanette's home for Sunday brunch. It was so nice to visit with several other friends who were there and eat the wonderful foods that Nanette had prepared,(she's a fab cook).

I came home to find my recently planted flowers basking in the sun along with the herd of chihuahuas that live here,(it's only three,but many times it does feel like a herd). ;o)

I saw a butterfly flitting in and out of the flowers and that got me to work on finishing this little pretty.

As you can see,it's a perfect size to pin on a spring jacket. It's all handstitched and sequined by me and the photos I took don't really do it justice. This one is a present for someone,but I hope to soon get a few more done. I am hoping to re-open my Etsy shop soon and one or two of these with be in the shop.

Hope you all have had a lovely Sunday!

Getting ready for Easter

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:56:00 +0000

I have been putting out Easter decorations bit by bit. This bunny looks like a chocolate rabbit,but he is actually ceramic,he was a gift from my husband.

These easter egg colored pins were a recent find and I have an idea I'm going to try out with them.

As you can see,they are fairly large,so I think they will make quite the statement. Hopefully I can hold on to them,when the boy comes home,he usually ends up packing up some of my supplies to take home with him. Most of the time I don't mind,(too much),but sometimes I have to make a point of telling him that I really want something to stay with me. *lol*

I thought I would also show you this fun tape that i found on clearance. These colors are also very easter eggy,...don't you think so?

Sunshiney Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:46:00 +0000

Once again,the rains are supposed to come,so I got my nephew to help me do some spring planting while it was still sunny and warm.

My mermaid planter looks lovely and once the flowers fill out a bit,it will look even better.

We had a small visiter stop by while we were outside.

Baby Weasy came by after his Dr's appointment,(that's my mom holding him). He was named Weasy because he had some issues breathing when he was born. No worries now,he is healthy and also a sweetie pie.

I finally managed to photograph my new thrift shop boots.

I really like these boots and they're in good shape,just a teeny bit of scuff marks which can be buffed right out. They're leather,a normally pricey brand and I got them for 4 dollars! They were regularly 8 dollars but things happened to be half price that day. Has anyone else found a great deal?

Been busy!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:02:00 +0000

The boy was home for a few days and it was lovely. I cooked some of his favorites,we went to the thrift store and we went to the Vintage Marketplace with Mom and visited with lots of friends.

These gorgeous tulips were a gift from my mil. She remembers that my husband,(her eldest son),used to give me tulips every Valentines day.

I love them,but they do make me a tiny bit sad.

Tomorrow I hope to get a picture up of the awesome boots I found at the thrift store.

Doing better!

noreply@blogger.com (Sabrina R. Molinar) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:19:00 +0000

That last post was pretty crabby,but things have gotten better since then. the weather is so much warmer,and I haven't burnt anthing lately. ;o) I have been working on some new pieces for a show I will be doing in April,I'll be sure to keep you posted on that.

These pins are so much fun to make and even more fun to wear. They are all handstitched using silks and embroidered ribbons,with a real pearl drop at the bottom.