I think this is one of my very favourite moments of year, as summer draws to its end. September starts a whole new season of possibilities - there is an energy greater even than the turn of the calender year I think, quickened by the smell of sharpened pencils and new school uniforms and the first of the autumn bonfires.
Certainly I feel that tinge of melancholy that summer is over, but where we live the weather is often so wonderful in early september and the light is just beautiful. There are still cosmos and anemones and some late planted loveinthemist to retain the feeling of summer,
The garden is full of the rich, venetian colours of late summer, and because they will be gone soon, somehow their beauty is even poignant, so I take time to really look and enjoy.
The nights and early mornings are colder but the softly slanting light and afternoon warmth more than makes up for it, and it is lovely to light the first evening fires of the year.
Wouldn't these shapes be amazing in 18ct gold or silver? I can't wait to get cracking!
Which is all great timing because as of next weekend I am taking part in Hertfordshire Open Studios, when artists open their studios to visitors and exhibit their work. I am actually showing my jewellery every sunday afternoon at the studio of a fantastic local ceramicist, Carole Sender and we will be joined by the artist and photographer, Vanessa Champion who will be showcasing some amazing photographs from her work with two charities in Mumbai. We kick off with a big celebration next saturday night - with sangria, tapas and live flamenco guitar - should be quite a night, do email me if you would like further details, I would love to meet some bloddies!
Certainly I feel that tinge of melancholy that summer is over, but where we live the weather is often so wonderful in early september and the light is just beautiful. There are still cosmos and anemones and some late planted loveinthemist to retain the feeling of summer,
The garden is full of the rich, venetian colours of late summer, and because they will be gone soon, somehow their beauty is even poignant, so I take time to really look and enjoy.
The nights and early mornings are colder but the softly slanting light and afternoon warmth more than makes up for it, and it is lovely to light the first evening fires of the year.
Most of all, I find so much creative inspiration in late summer and early autumn. All the delicacy of seedheads and grass infloresences are waist high along the paths I walk, and those amazing shapes are the ones I love to explore in silver. It is impossible not to be inspired by the field margins at the moment.
Which is all great timing because as of next weekend I am taking part in Hertfordshire Open Studios, when artists open their studios to visitors and exhibit their work. I am actually showing my jewellery every sunday afternoon at the studio of a fantastic local ceramicist, Carole Sender and we will be joined by the artist and photographer, Vanessa Champion who will be showcasing some amazing photographs from her work with two charities in Mumbai. We kick off with a big celebration next saturday night - with sangria, tapas and live flamenco guitar - should be quite a night, do email me if you would like further details, I would love to meet some bloddies!
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