Things like handmade paper from Amalfi, the smell of sealing wax, the chill humidity and aroma of a wine cellar, the smell of asphalt after a rainstorm, the sound of an owl at dusk, mist rising off a lake at sunrise, the smell of cracked corn and motor oil in a country garden shed, a glass of white wine backlit by candle light, lightening bugs winking in and out of existence on The Lawn as night falls, the smell of honeysuckle, primroses and field grass together on Western Albemarle road on my bike, the deep dark velvet crimson of a chocolate Cosmo (the flower, not the drink ;-), stacks and stacks of books by the bed, moss covered statuary and fountains tucked in far corners of a garden, hidden brooks, watching the sun come up from an airplane, the fog rolling across San Francisco Bay on a summer afternoon,  Fleur de Lis,  a navy blue wool cable mariner’s sweater, Bean boots,  big wood-handled well made umbrellas from London with beautiful dark iridescent fabrics, the sound of someone speaking Italian, the warm smell of pine from the tree at Christmas, feeling the weight of a dog sleeping across your lap, restaurants lit only by candles, dinners outside in the Summer in a field, under an Oak tree, bonfires, the taste of the first coffee in the middle of nowhere on a camping trip, swimming at night off of a dock under a full moon.  Et cetera, Et cetera, Et cetera . . .

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A meditative piece of turquoise placed delicately in the middle of a carnelion stone hangs from a sterling silver chain 

16″, 18″, or 20″ sterling silver chain  

turquoise, carnelion, black seed beads, sterling silver

 $ 36

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I love turquoise! This summer, I have been designing with turquoise stones, drawn to turquoise shades of paint and clothing, and now I have turquoise toes.   Summer is my favorite toe season & when I have a pedicure, I love to read the names of the O.P.I. toenail polish.  Some of my favorite shades of coral include names like: Dusk over Cairo, Fiji wee jee fawn, You’re a Pisa work, Suzy sells sushi by the seashore, and not so Bora-Bora-in pink.   I must admit, everytime I look down at my feet, I get a little thrill to know that I have the color mint gelato applied to my toes.

It must be an aroma of the nutty smell of freshly brewed coffee, hot donuts, and cinnamon buns or the scent of orchids, fresh herbs, and a rainbow of produce floating through the balmy morning heat…regardless, who could resist such sweetness?  My Saturday mornings begin at 4:45 AM with a rather strong cup of coffee and an even stronger will to peel myself out of my warm covers.  I arrive at the market, set up my jewelry booth, and I am immediately satisfied by the energy and passion from the farmers, bakers, and craftspeople.  Throughout the morning, I’m greeted with sleepy, enthusiastic, and lovely customers strolling through the Charlottesville Market and enjoying their Saturday morning just as much a I am…