Monthly Archives: October 2012

Metalwork

Posted on October 21, 2012 by charlenesevier

  I got on my work bench yesterday and got some metalwork done. I made two pair of these earrings and I think four more pair of the long earwires. Because of health problems, I have struggled to make certain … Continue reading →

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My Mother’s Name

Posted on October 20, 2012 by charlenesevier

I was an adult when it happened; I don’t remember the year. For some reason my mother needed her birth certificate. When she got it, she realized that her legal name wasn’t what she knew her name to be. The … Continue reading →

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Vanves Market

Posted on October 18, 2012 by charlenesevier

One of the things I wanted to do in Paris was to find old stuff that I could use in my jewelry. But before I go into that, let me back up a minute. The trip was arranged by Kate … Continue reading →

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Breakfast in Paris

Posted on October 6, 2012 by charlenesevier

Most mornings, this is what we ate. That’s my cup of coffee with a gorgeous dollop of steamed cream. At first, the French coffee tasted too strong, too almost smoky for me. But by the end of the trip, I … Continue reading →

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Textured Brass Rings

Posted on October 4, 2012 by charlenesevier

This is a first for my shop. I have never sold rings before. I guess it seemed like a lot of trouble because they must have an exact fit. Unlike earrings, necklaces, and most bracelets. But when I stopped to … Continue reading →

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