bb trunk show at Hemline

This Saturday, Feb 2 I am having a trunk show at Hemline along with a Dreamcatcher workshop. You should come if you are in the area. I will have a fresh selection of my newest creations AND you can learn how to make your own dreamcatcher. You will get to bring home your dreamcatcher you make during the workshop plus you will learn a new craft so you can make many more special sacred circles.

recycled copper bracelets

February has yet to begin but it's felt like Spring around here for the last week and it is lovely.  These bracelets are perfect to welcome the warmer, brighter days. I have been inspired to make these for sometime it feels real good to get around to it.  I like them and I like making them. It takes some time to hammer, shape and finish the copper to its smooth, shiny, sealed reveal but it's becoming a sort of meditation for me. I sit in silence with my tools and practice repetition. They are certainly made with love like most I do. I think my personal favorites would be the bangle cuffs because they are so minimal and simple. That's just where I seem to be right now. I also favor the amethyst rock 1"cuff for its raw, natural beauty.  They are each special. I made them from recycled copper that I salvaged from the scrap of local builders. All of these are now available online here.

peg + awl

all pictures taken from their site

This desk caddy from P+A has me inspired to use up some of those thicker pieces of waste wood we have piling up somewhere. Between our projects at home and my hubby's wood shop I'm sure there is many many beautiful pieces that are too small to be much else than firewood, till now.  Wood scraps, a few power tools, a nice sand and clear coat and I should have a couple of these to tidy up my work tables in my tiny studio. Peg + Awl has so many beautiful, rustic, primitive inspirations and I love their look.  Check 'em out...

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bayouboho.com

I made some fresh changes to my website.  Find it at www.bayouboho.com or click on the website link in the side bar.  I tell ya this beautiful Spring like weather has me inspired and motivated to get some things done.  I like how it's all coming together.

I also ordered some new cards and postcards to help spread the word about bayouboho.com

 postcard front (above) + back (below)

I ordered from overnightprints.com and I have to say how I am impressed (yet again) by their price and quality. I paid less than $45 for 500 cards and 100 double-sided postcards plus priority shipping. Yay!!

a dress for day, a dress for night

A dress for frolicking about the home, the garden, the farm, the town.  Both of these lovely vintage dresses have two large pockets that can fit the essentials, ya know like your phone, your garden clippers or gloves, your i.d., your lipstick, your cash. These two dresses have a real something special about them. Now available in my SHOP.

our farmhouse table

 Finally my hubby made the time to make our table. It's rustic like I like. He ventured from his usual fine tuned, perfected process just for me. You can find a little more about it here.

the adorned nook

Beautiful days at home in my studio. The weather has been quite dreamy the last few days.

I have styled a sweet little photo booth nook in my studio (also known 'round here as the Dollhouse). I draped many cream and white handmade afghans to create this warm and cozy space. I also hung some of my dreamcatchers and used vintage lace, my favorite baskets and my new turkish cushion to help enhance the mood. My sweet Kaya brought me a white Camellia from the yard and it goes perfectly, I think it's safe to say she has a pretty great eye already.

I have taken some pictures of a few new necklaces I have made and a few new vintage pieces. I love turquoise, crystals and chunky power rocks. I am excited about my new bracelet collection for early Spring, perfect for when we again expose our arms to the warmth of the sunlight. All made from recycled copper and all made by hand. I have applied a wax coating to these to avoid tarnish.

Vintage dresses and more to follow...

americana dreamcatcher

This lovely large dreamcatcher reminds of Americana folklore with its red fabric with tiny blue and white florals throughout. One of the only 18" dreamcatchers left. Available here with free shipping.

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from FreePeople's instagram feed

land

Two of my greatest friends are proud owners of their own piece of heaven. Raw land. To do with what their dreams determine.  Lets just say it hasn't all been easy but they are in fact making their dreams come true.  My heart smiles with the idea of it all.

They are left with a very limited budget to build their alternative living space and I am excited to see them do great things. Recycling and using what is available to conquer the American Dream in the most unconventional ways. Pulling together resources where they can. Putting supplies to good use that may otherwise just be waisted or thrown away. I think we will be amazed yet again by the beauty one can accomplish using what we have where we can.

Stay tuned for updates along the way as they get to work on building their truly handmade dwelling.

lately.

Today has been our first sight of sun in what feels like forever but literally in nearly seven days. It is as pleasant as always. Inspiring if you will. Quite the opposite of the dreary gloom, at least for me.

I have been working on a collection of bracelets like these recycled copper bangles. So easy to just pile 'em on.  Hand hammered for shape and texture.

We are always doing small projects around our home. Some lasting years are getting closer to completion and others only in the dream faze poking at my anxious nature to see it come together already.  I am trying to embrace the process though I am a finished product kinda gal.

I hope these first few weeks in the new year are treating you well and finding you smiling in great company.

family

It was a good weekend!

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found on lunevintage.com

new.

A little peek at some new things I'm working on. You will see more of these with details to follow.

down to the levee

Earlier this week my Mom, Sage and I took a little trip down to the Atchafalaya Basin Levee. Mom has a dream, she is quite the dreamer. She calls it aluminum world and sings it to the tune of Madonna's material girl.

learning something new

I have been interested in knowing how to set the timer on my camera probably since I have had it and I finally taught myself the super simple process. It took me less than 10 minutes of basically unhelpful google searches until one thing sparked a hint and I got it. That picture of Sage and I was the first product of my new something.

I'm pretty excited about the mandolin Kaya got for Christmas from my mom.  I am not at all a musician, not even close,  not even a big music enthusiast I usually prefer silence but I do enjoy some good ole' folk music when I'm in the mood for some sound. This has been super fun to strum a tune on, hopefully I can really learn a thing or two.

As for this new something I learned about my camera, I am excited to use it to take my own family pics as well as to style some great shots with my creations in cloth and jewels.  I am looking forward to preparing backdrops and such that create a mood, a vibe. I know how much I enjoy seeing those inspiring photographs from other grassroots designers. We'll see how it goes...

And some new words I happened upon here titled "See the Woman"

She has a young face

An old face

She carries herself well

In all ages

She survives all man has done

In some tribes she is free

In some religions

She is under man

In some societies

She’s worth what she consumes

In some nations

She is delicate strength

In some states

She is told she is weak

In some classes

She is property owned

In all instances

She is sister to earth

In all conditions

She is life bringer

In all life she is our necessity

See the woman eyes

Flowers swaying

On scattered hills

Sundancing calling in the bees

See the woman heart

Lavender butterflies

Fronting blue sky

Misty rain falling

On soft wild roses

See the woman beauty

Lightning streaking

Dark summer nights

Forests of pines mating

With new winter snow

See the woman spirit

Daily serving courage

With laughter

Her breath a dream

And a prayer

Here's to learning and doing new things in the new year.