It's snowing in Lyon! This is relatively rare, in fact the last snowstorm was on the day my son was born, back in 1997. A view out our window today reveals the bare branches, each one topped with snow. This is perhaps the first and last snowfall of the year here, so I took some photos!
I get so inspired by materials: the textures, the colors, the patterns, the shapes.
These gorgeous metal charms are from redvelvet in Sydney, Australia. Now I must learn how to oxidize metal to get the scarab and the owls to look like the African mask. If anyone has any oxidation recipes, please leave me a link! I remember using patinas and heat in bronze sculpture class, but I don't have a blow torch. 
Candy canes, peppermint candy which hang on the Christmas tree, and which you can pull off to eat whenever you want! We don't have any this year, for I don't know where to get them in France and my sister forgot to send some. But take a look at these beautiful items from the talented European Street Team! They remind me of the joy of candy canes!
I am working on a project in black and white at the moment, and I'm obsessed with the combination. Here are some wonderful items in black and white from the talented members of the European Street Team.
I'm in a white mood this Monday, the last day of November! Clean, pristine whites. Take a closer look at these wonderful whites from the European street team.
I have to show everyone my sales fairy, made by Carita of Jealousydesign in Sweden. She is made of silver with the cutest hair, delicate limbs and even a vest! She carries a pail of magic dust, which she lovingly sprinkles near my work area. And she has her own chair.
Here she is on the mantel, in front of her house. I suppose she goes inside at night, but by day she works her magic! 
I wanted to start the week softly with these lovely items from the talented European Street Team!
I was thinking about getting some fabric for my seven-year-old niece for Christmas. She's beginning to sew and I've already sent her some of my scraps, but I wanted some new pieces, something to inspire her. Well, just last week I received an e-mail from hawthornethreads
This one is the Deer Valley Charm Pack...imagine the adorable things little hands could make with these. Tiny doll clothes, collages, gift tags, and so much else. There is an extensive choice of fabrics at Hawthornethreads, and I haven't decided what to get for Sarah. In the meantime, I've registered for their giveaway. You can register here.
Lately I've been seeing some really gorgeous rich red items from the talented members of the European Street Team, so here are some of my current favorites!
Roasted pumpkin seeds make a delicious healthy snack. I get my seeds from the market, where they sell pieces of pumpkin. The merchants usually throw the seeds away, but one of my favorite merchants gives them to me once a week. So, if you don't know how to make them, here's how I do it:
First, separate the seeds from the pulp, rinse them and drain them in a colander.
I spent last week in the States, not for a pleasant reason, but I did get to spend time with my sister and her family, and we tried to have a bit of fun. Her house is decorated for Hallowe'en, and she lights her special lights each night: the jack 'o lantern, the devil, the skull...the house is aglow with spooky images! Lots of her decorations are from the early seventies; they decorated our house and our grandparents' house when we were kids.
My mother also kept lots of photos, souvenirs, holiday cards, and believe it or not, this trophy that I received when I graduated second in my class from High School. Horrible, isn't it? But I suppose my mom kept it for sentimental reasons!
Well, it's Monday and my birthday! I've made my first moodboard, something festive featuring some of my favorite EST artists.
Enchanted Forest - Long Blue Cloak/Jacket with XL Pixie Hood and Sleeves by Vaisto.
Wooden Acorn Necklace by DeerLola.
Enchanted Palm Frond Pouch by Kraplap.
Enchanted Forest Felted Triangle Wrap by Ingermaaike.
Turquoise and Jasper Necklace - OOAK - Natural Beauty Series by Alatvian.
The Enchanted Forest 2 in1 Necklace - The Princess and the Frog by Amoronia.
Frame Handbag in Chocolate Brown by Karuski.
Enchanted Forest - Fancy Fiber Necklace by Antigoni.
This is the Enchanted Forest Leather Journal in Suede by Kreativlink.
Sweet Leaves Earrings by Fleurfatale.
The Key to the Forest earrings by Allabala.
Enchanted Forest Leaf Necklace by Sumikoshop. 
This is the Enchanted Butterfly Necklace by Happyment.
This Enchanted Forest Bracelet is by LeelaBijou.
OOAK Drop Cut Raw Amethyst Pendant with a Flower and a Pearl by Toosis.
Green Flower Bouquet Headband by Queenece.
Felted Magical Romantic Magnolia OOAK brooch or hair clip by ayawedding.
