Simple Life

A friend recently asked me "what is the point of life"? I already drove myself crazy for a good portion of my early to mid twenties trying to answer that question with a deep, introspective, overly analytically, complex thought. It got me no where, and then I realized, life is a  math problem, and I was making it more complicated than it needed to be. In my eyes, the answer is actually quite simple, if I just pay attention...

*All photos snapped by Brehan Todd in Portland, except the ferris wheel, that was in Montana.

I'm Back....

After a long and lovely summer, I am finally back in the mood to blog. So much to say, where to begin?

Finally free. Now it all begins...

My friend Anna Pryka and her Moms on an elephant.

The Diving Bell and The Butterfly

I stumbled upon this film a year or so ago and I still can't get it out of my mind. 

The Diving Bell and The Butterfly is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever experienced. I think of moments or lines, or a look in one of the actors eyes.  Finally, I decided to do something about it and translate the inspiration into a piece of jewelry.

Around the same time I was thinking about this design, my sister, Anissa, send me a package of jewelry and things she finds here and there, as she so often does(so sweet).  This time I could hardly believe my eyes when I opened these beautiful vintage curtain tacks in colored flowers.

So here is my newest necklace for the Spring collection inspired by this extraordinary film and nautical things in general. You saw it here first. Watch this clip below of the film to get a sense of the amazing eye candy and emotion, and amazing acting performances. 

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Necklace, now available in my Etsy Shop.

New Brehan Todd Feature on Eco1start.com

I could not be more excited to a be added as a featured artist on Eco1sart.com this month! Thank you so much for all of your support and dedicated promotion! Visit the site to see the interview, bio, feature and blog article, as well as beautiful handmade cuff bracelets by yours truly. 

New Featured Artist Brehan Todd

Eco1stArt is proud to introduce our new featured artist Brehan Todd. Brehan creates captivating jewelry using vintage gemstones, pendants and crystals.  

"I hope to contribute in some small way to make it the norm for everyone to adjust their lifestyle and choose products that benefit and promote life."

~ Brehan Todd

Handwritten Cuff by Brehan Todd for Eco1start.com

An Afternoon at the Park...

I't's been a lovely season in Oregon this year. The Spring started a bit late, but turned into an amazing summer. I've been out enjoying the last days of nice weather outside, as much as possible. I forgot how doing something I loved as a child can still be just as rewarding.  I've always love feeding animals and spending time with them. When I was small, my parents would take me to the park to feed the ducks and swans and it was one of my favorite hobbies.  I hadn't done it in years but there is a beautiful park with several geese ponds nearby our house, so we went out last week, it was just as much fun as I remembered.

there were so many geese to feed

We made friends quickly

Eva thought Geese Soup was on the lunch menu so she waited in the car.

Most of the time they were friendly but they started nipping at my leggings!

We met a friend who was fishing the pond and telling old stories.

Joker and I took a little break on a bench.

Eva was all over the place looking for trouble.

What a dreamy afternoon