Raige Creations

I was spending a Saturday on the porch, hanging with hubby, and just passing the time drinking sparkling water with lime in it - a treat I have been giving myself these days and I love it. He was lamenting lack of materials to make the art that he wants to make, and I said 'What about using what the ocean giveth?' The ocean does giveth. It is constantly churning and mixing and depositing things on the shores from unknown places. Sadly, lately, it is a lot of garbage, but don't get me started with the garbage in the oceans. I watched this movie, A Plastic Ocean , and it scared me so much I couldn't watch the whole thing. It is really disturbing how much crap is in our waters. I hope and pray a solution will be found, or a few . But I digress. We do find things on the beach that we don't consider garbage, and we lovingly bring it home to keep, eventually to use in other ways if we can figure out a way to do so. We find pieces of old pipe. We find pieces of pott...

Take this as literal, as in actually digging in the dirt and sand. The song relates to, as says Gabriel, "During this period I discovered the most unbelievable phenomena within myself, characteristics which I value for myself, but also characteristics with which I would rather not be confronted, like unlimited rage, or merciless hatred." But no such rage or hatred was involved in this digging. Only curiosity and awe at the finds. This led to research, a digging of sorts, for information on practices long changed and nearly lost. The site was next door to a cemetery, and after the earth and sand was greatly moved for a new development, these things were near the surface! Very interesting finds, and the mind does want the stories that go along with such things. Thankfully, hubby is a pro researcher, having the interest and curiosity to search and search until every possible thing is found out, every possible theory, scenario, etc. At times, it is tough to keep...

As a vintage lover, you know I love this shop. Marion has a keen eye for marrying vintage with modern, and we share the same passion for treasure hunting. Learn more about her here . And then go find your favorite thing from her shop .  Shade Tree Studio - Featured Artisn Shade Tree Studio   has beautiful  Vintage Style  Jewelry Creations that are beautiful works of Art!   Handmade jewelry : vintage style bracelets, artisan etched metal cuffs, one of a kind necklaces, pocket watches, vintage style rings, and glamorous earrings. Many have been etched, enameled, and aged by hand with artisan patinas; creating the feel and look of a treasured vintage heirloom. A Must Have for Every Jewelry Box! You can find Shade Tree Studio on: Etsy Facebook Twitter Pinterest Wanelo

The rain has washed away any hopes of getting my walks in thus far this week, so I am taking a virtual walk to the Superstition Mountains in Arizona .  The  Superstition Mountains  are a range of mountains near  Apache Junction ,  Arizona .  Inspired by this very cool stone pendant , and one of a kind creation by Bridget . She found this stone in the Superstition Mountains   and beautifully wrapped it in in silver plate wire to make it a piece that is stylish and chic. With such interesting color and texture in this stone, I set out to learn more about the Superstition Mountains.  The Mountains have a rich history going back to when the Spanish arrived in 1540. It is most known for The Lost Dutchman Mine . Shrouded in mystery, the mine is not only allegedly extremely rich in gold, but is also said to have a curse upon it, leading to a number of strange deaths, as well as people who mysteriously go "missing” when they attempt to locate th...