"It smells like Fine Art in here."

Some times Monday nights are so refreshing. I usually have the whole apartment to myself and can just sit... relax... and {Blog}.  I have been thinking about my trips to The Art Institute of Chicago a lot lately. Walking through the quiet galleries, reading the historical tags, and remembering how it felt the same way when I was 5 as it does now. It literally smells of fine art there, of the paints, of the great masters. Writing this takes me right back there. While we were walking and enjoying, I snapped a picture of a "Folk Art" metal sculpture that mimicked all of the Vintaj Natural brass filigrees I love using with my jewelry. It was large and hanging on a wall near the main staircase. The curves were seductive and refined... the color a warm earthy brown... and it was subtly placed amongst much bigger pieces of work. Someone took so much time to work out this design. I wish I could have touched it and felt all of the little details. Sitting here in my living room tonight and updating my Etsy rings makes this memory so incredibly strong.

I'm Dreaming of {Spring}

You know you're overly eager for spring, when you see that the high for the day is 40˚ and the sun looks as warm as it feel from the windowsill. I am finding myself yearning for hot days and bright colors. Even my work is starting to lighten up and stray away from the grayness of an Illinois winter. What fun combos are to come? I'm really digging lavender and chartreuse... mmm... just like lilacs!