and here is the sound of hazel, and june, and myself, having a good laugh.
i hope you do not feel like i am harassing you. i am SO sorry if you do. however, i just need to write to you. i have never done this before. the truth is, i really regret selling that necklace! it was one of those pieces that was made at a time in my life where i needed some therapy and the creating of it did it for me. when i decided to sell it, i was trying to prove to myself that i could un-attach myself from my work. the truth is, i didn’t un-attach myself from that necklace. i so often find myself thinking about it. is she wearing it? does she love it? does it do for her what it did for me? does she REALLY appreciate it? you probably think i am completely insane (which, in some ways, i am). and, of course, if you really do love it and cherish it, i very much want you to keep it. but if there is any part of you that regrets purchasing it, or thinks maybe it’s a bit too big, or something about it is just not right, please tell me! i would be happy to exchange it for another piece, or to refund your money, or whatever you would like. i feel so very weird sending this, but you seem like the kind of person who just might understand. i’ve always been a bit too honest… i look forward to your reply (in fact i will probably be obsessively checking to see if you have…) best,
We all struggle, that may be our one common denominator. Families can be tough, you can't chose who you're related to. Here's to better days, and beauty created through angst. Wishing you the best.
p.s. I love all of the snow pictures, we haven't really had any snow in St. Louis this winter, and I wish we would.
You are so Not alone! I agree totally with susie. And the ring is adorable!
you guys are so sweet! thank you so much.
glenn and i are very close to going out in the yard naked and doing a snow dance because we actually haven't had any in a while. i guess we're a bit spoiled! i should be more grateful and remember that some folks don't have any snow…
I think the blogs I like most are those that share a rounded view of the writer's life–a little about work, a little about the great times, a little about the challenges. We all have 'em; I have had the exact kind of meltdown you describe.
You are too funny with that note to your buyer; I imagine I'd feel the same about certain pieces if I were an artist. I'm going to guess it's about your "rain must fall" necklace.
I'm soo proud of you kris–you do amazing work and I think your pieces are even more beautiful because they are your lifeline and are products of all your personal sorrows and triumphs. That is really incredible. I love you!
well thank you, liz. i have to agree. i've never really been one to fake it, and i certainly don't see any reason to start now.
i know that other folks must feel the same way i do at times; they just must. and, yes, you are right. it was the rainfall necklace. she actually wrote back, saying she does cherish it and it has helped her through a difficult time. that has always been my dream for my jewelry. i am content about it now!
aaawwww, traci, i love you!
honesty is such a good policy, in life, business, relationships.
you are doing beautiful work, of all different natures.
Love you,
Rachel
So sorry life has been difficult for you lately, but you have a gift and a beautiful family and friends here for you whenever you need them
Love you!
Kristi, I had to look and check it wasn't my feather float necklace, which I must say does like living with me in New Zealand (and which I am wearing today).
I am having a meltdown patch at work, with not liking it and feeling like I am dragging myself up in the morning. We all have ups and downs, so you are definately not alone.
The personal touches are what makes your blog so sweet and honest. Ohh and the jewels, I love the new ring.
Julie Q
Wellington
New Zealand
I don't want to say that I enjoy reading your struggles, but I do like that you're "keeping it real". It's always nice to know that we're all the same.
And I found your letter to your customer sweet, always nice to know that pieces have gone to a loving home.
How great that piece resonated with your customer the way it did with you.
really, you guys are fabulous! why didn't i open up to you sooner??? but i don't just want this to be one-sided. can we make a pact that if you are having a difficult time you will come here? or e-mail me? maybe we can all be there for each other? or maybe that's silly…
anyway, thanks so much!
and, julie, that is so funny! i did truly love that juicy purple necklace, but it seem it was meant for you!
and p.s. i may have found a stone to make another "some rain must fall necklace"
and, i now have to make a new ring for the middle finger on my right hand because i have been loving wearing the "finger fleur. prehnite" and somebody just bought it… ;~( but really ;~) i can't keep them all, dangit!
Thank you
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