Good day to you lady birds and gentlebeards!
Everyone is busy with snoozery over in the living room of Plume Gables and so I thought it an opportune time to drop you a note.
It’s been really lovely and warm in Pocatello the past couple of days so I’ve taken great delight in dressing like a freak and not wearing a coat while visiting with my parental unit.
On the topic of having parents visit Plume Gables:
It’s so fun and it’s so amazing to see how much gets done while our parents are here! I would deem my yard “READY FOR SPRING” officially ever since Robert, my Mother and my Father dealt with it yesterday and today. My mom has also been busy doing all the cleaning and sewing that I’ve been too busy for lately (thanks so SO much Mum). Additionally, we spent a couple of days doing some furniture shopping and I’ll be glad to exhibit (in photos) the red leather couch and chair that RW and I snaggled up this weekend for our living room. We’ve always had second hand furniture, bits and pieces we’ve scavenged from government housing and lucky finds at thrift stores. Our new furniture is a dream to look at and a dream to sit on. We feel like adults. Adults with a red leather sofa.
I’ve just finished updating the Etsy shop a wee bit with some of last weeks designs that I failed to find the time to list. Included are:
The Appaloosa Ring featuring sterling & spotted agate and HEAVY rustication.
This is a back view of the Appaloosa Ring. It’s really lovely.
A Submerge Ring featuring ocean jasper, 14 karat gold & sterling. Though, you really should hold onto your boot straps for this one because I think I might have to keep it.
I’ve had this ring done for weeks. Admittedly, I’ve been hoarding it. It features a HUGE asymmetrical baseplate with 14 karat gold and sterling embellishment. The stone is an agate druzy in a fantastic turquoise color. I’m going to list it in the shop on Tuesday (no holds allowed…sorry!).
A few days off has been so good for me. Very often, I haven’t got a grip on how tired I am. Does this happen to you? I’m a bit A.D.D. and I usually don’t recognize my fatigue until my head hits the pillow at night. These past few days and nights with my parents have been very good, slow paced and healthy. Running on fumes is not enjoyable, I’ll be the first to admit. Nothing heals me up like mom’s French stew and my dad’s bear hug.
I really hope your weekends are going splendidly.
Love,
The Plume
I’m spending my coffee break perusing your blog and windowshopping in your shop. Thank you for bringing a little joy to my work day.
Oh Jillian…I am swooning over this jewelry post. The appaloosa ring has stolen my heart…except my tiny fingers are too small for all of the rings. Ah well…looking at your work is like going to an art gallery. So inspirational!
I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed your visit with your parents. I’m also amazed how much gets done when parents get involved. Congrats on the leather sofa. I am a sad connoisseur of furniture (an unhappy coincidence after working at Pottery Barn) and am excited to see your new addition to your room.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and the weather.
~Marina
oh miss jillian sue
these, as usual, are simply amazing. the 14k gold on the jack pine ring is a FANTASTIC enhancement…i love it. i’m glad your visit with your folks was so nice; they’re lucky they’ll be coming back to toon town to some nice springy weather (FINALLY!!). i love how the jewelry is evolving. it’s really amazing. hugs from up north!
xoxox
YOU GOT YOUR STAAAAAMP!!!!! It is GORGEOUS!!!
…as are the rings 😉
I’m so glad you are having a well deserved, restful visit with your parents. I think I often take for granted that my parents live so close… though since they are close, they very seldom come over and clean/do yard work 🙂
And a RED LEATHER SOFA??? I’m drooling already.
Love the black and white photo of you and the jewelry of course. Can you tell us what size the druzy ring is?
Hope you enjoy the rest of the time with your family! And I’m sure that red leather couch looks amazing in your repainted rooms!
Welcome back…the new pieces are amazing Jillian! Enjoy your time with your folks and your new furniture…can’t wait to see it!
Jillian, the drusy made my mouth water…. gahagahaga….
BEAUTIFUL… beautiful…beautiful!!!
There really is nothing so invigorating as a mum’s french stew and a dad’s bear hug! Your descriptions of life as enticing as ever and your silvery creations are timeless and beautiful… I am also thinking I would like to try spring in Pocatello very much.
susie!
Thanks for window shopping! XO
Marina: Oh jeepers. The appaloosa ring stole my heart too. I regret selling it:) Sofa photos to come!
Jordan: I love your love girl! Smooch the equine/canine for me:) AND PINCH STEVE!
Em: My sofa would match your Frye boots perfectly! XO
Elaine: I’ll size the ring tomorrow and let you know! it’s a big ring with a big band!
Bees: Thanks! XO
Sunny: Oh jeepers. I know huh?!
Mona: XOXOXOOXOXOXOXO
Hover: I think you would like it very much as well. Let me know when you plan to come out!
XO
these rings are nothing but absolutely lustworthy. also, i plan on gracing that leather couch with my sassy asian ass this summer. count on it…or cover it. whichever you prefer.
LOVE.
GUFFAW!