Terry Perkinson "Cheyenne The Horse" at the Joyful Jewel 8-30-14

"Cheyenne the Horse"
Terry Perkinson
~6" x 6", Wool Sweater, Wool Scraps, Cotton Quilting Fabric
$39, Original

Terry Perkinson just keeps coming up with more animals to make.  Using softest old sweaters and other fabric scraps each animal is uniquely her design, made with love and care.  Everything is sewn securely so even the smallest of children can play and cuddle with Cheyenne the Horse.  For us older ones, Cheyenne can spur (!) playful stories and be a jaunty companion to our lives.

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Ashley Lemoine Morra Petite Bird House in Carolina blue at the Joyful Jewel 8-29-14

Petite Bird House in Carolina Blue
Ashley Lemoine Morra
Wood, Paint, Mixed Media Adornment, ~ 14" x 12"
$25

Colorful and ready for occupancy, this intricately decorated wooden birdhouse by Ashley Lemoine Morra and her father, Sherwood Lemoine, is very inviting.  Perhaps a new couple will find it and raise their family there.

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Beth Shaffer "Cardinal's Bird House" at the Joyful Jewel 8-28-14

Cardinal's Bird House
Beth Sykes Shaffer
~ 7" x 10" utensils: coffee pot and it's post, metal ash trays, metal spatula handles
$45

Ready to greet you, this bright cardinal red cardinal invites you into his birdhouse.  Beth Shaffer is an architect of sorts, finding new functions for things like old ashtrays, coffee pots and spatulas.  Some become roots, some perches and others function as pure delightful adornment.  This cardinal really has something to crow about!

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Kimberly Godon "Please" at the Joyful Jewel 8-27-14

"Please"
Kimberly Godon
Railroad Spike Sculpture, Forged and Welded, ~ 9" x 13"
$145

From the entreaty, "Please" comes this poignant point in time where someone responds with physical help as well as compassion to the plea of another.  Kimberly Godon created this scene by forging and welding old rail road spikes.  Implied through the wind blown hair on the upright figure is the exact moment when one figure helps to raise the other, a prone cane-holding figure.  Inspiration is here: for asking, for offering, for doing the right thing.

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Douglas Maccardini "Roll Bot" at the Joyful Jewel 8-26-14

"Roll Bot"
Douglas Maccardini
Mixed Media Sculpture, ~ 12" x 11"
$75

This saucy guy has his own steam powered railroad car.  Douglas Maccardini made him from an old roller skate (the key kind -- who remembers what that is!), a brass gauge, silver tube smokestacks, parts of a car, an oil can, a faucet knob, etc.  See if you can find and name the etc.s.  Let your imagination roll along with this "Roll Bot" and see where he takes you.  Then come out a see Douglas's new expanded display of Bots at the Joyful Jewel.

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Laura Davis "Coton de Tulear" at the Joyful Jewel 8-25-14

"Coton de Lear"
Laura Davis
Archival Print of Acrylic on Canvas, 5" x 7" framed to 8" x 10"
$45

This ever-so-sweet smile reminds me of my God-Dog, Sengii, who has just as elegant name as this "Coton de Lear".  He greats me with just this expression.  His eyes sparkle as he wags his whole body and kisses my feet and hands.  I feel so loved and I think he does too as evidenced by both of our grins.  A painting by Laura Davis like this one will surely touch a memory of canine love and bring a smile to the day.

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Andrea Batsche "Silk Top" at the Joyful Jewel 8-24-14

Silk Top
Andrea Batsche
Fashioned from a 100% Silk Sari, Size S-Medium
$36

Soooo pretty!   Shining in my favorite colors and draping just right.  One way to feel sensuous and dance-flowy -- wear this silk top that Andrea Batsche re-made from a sari.

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Beth Bale "Hey There" at the Joyful Jewel 8-23-14

"Hey There"
Beth Bale
6" x 6" watercolor on board, Original
$36

Beth Bale painted this Camel, "Hey There," soooooo cute that it left the Joyful Jewel almost as soon as it came.  What an expression of adoring curiosity with those long lashes!  Who could resist.

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Kate Ladd "Purple Day Lily" at the Joyful Jewel 8-22-14

"Purple Day Lily"
Kate Ladd
Acrylic+* on Canvas, 12" x 12"
$110, Original

This striking Purple Day Lily by Kate Ladd includes more than the acrylic paint.  Sprinkled here and there is glitter and granite crystals.  What better way to show off the royal purple presence of this flower!

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Jerry Fowler "Pour Bowl" at the Joyful Jewel 8-21-14

"Pour Bowl"
Jerry Fowler
Ceramic with Spout & Handle, 6" diameter, 3" deep
$15

Mix and pour in the same bowl.  I wonder if Jerry Fowler had in mind pancakes when he made this striking bowl.  Bold blue and brown suggests blueberries and walnuts for the batter.  Now I'm hungry and wishing to get busy filling this bowl and then my tummy!  Warm up the griddle and get out the maple syrup, DG.

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Orlan Johnson "Large Round Cutting Board" at the Joyful Jewel 8-20-14

"Large Round Cutting Board"
Orlan Johnson
Wood, ~ 15 1/4" diameter
$89

What fun to use a large ( 15 1/4" diameter) cutting board like this one by Orlan Johnson. Get out your best knife and chop away.  The lamination and sanding are perfectly smooth so you can make excellent slices. There is even a slight recess and lip around the edge to catch the juice of fruit or meat. Just don't cut your finger as you count the many different types of wood.

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Douglas Maccardini "Rocket Bot" at the Joyful Jewel 8-15-14

"Rocket Bot"
Mixed Media Sculpture, ~ 12" tall
Douglas Maccardini
$75

I wonder if Douglas Maccardini thought of this as he created this brave traveler.  To paraphrase Elton John:

And I think it's gonna be a long long time

Till touch down brings me round again to find

I'm not the man they think I am at home

Oh no no no I'm a Rocket Bot

Rocket Bot burning out his fuse up here alone

Can't you just hear it now, as Rocket Bot takes off for another grand adventure.

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Sharon Blessum "Crystal Necklace with Cross" at the Joyful Jewel 8-14-14

Crystal Necklace with Cross
Sharon Blessum
Various glass Crystals, Crystal Gemstone, Beveled Glass Cross

$39

This Sharon Blessum necklace with the translucent crystal chunks of varying sizes and softly beveled cross has a feeling of "presence" with it's combination of light ethereal and weightiness.  Surely it will remind you (and those you come in contact with) of what is important, enduring and true in life.  

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Jacquelyn Lowry "Little Hand-Formed Bird" at the Joyful Jewel 8-13-14

"Little Hand-Formed Bird"

Jacquelyn Lowry
Ceramic Sculpture, ~ 4" x 4"
$20

Expertly formed and beautifully glazed this lovely hand-formed bird by Jacquelyn Lowry wants to share his song with you -- and with his countless brethren who are outside busily planning their Fall migration.  He may wonder where they are going but he is just as happy being home here in North Carolina.

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Anora McGaha "Colored Pencil Card - Fans" at the Joyful Jewel 8-11-14

Card "Fans"
Anora McGaha
Original Colored Pencil Card with Envelope
$6

Anora McGaha has many talents.  One of them is illustrated above in this "Fans" card.  Meticulous strokes of colored pencil comprise a design masterpiece.  This card is one-of-a-kind original (not a print) and could be used for many purposes -- even for framing.  I'd like to send it to someone who may need cheering up as I see hope radiating out insistently.  Or . . . to pulse celebration into a new relationship or a new home.  Simply beautiful!

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Brenda Linton "Sparkle Plenty"cd at the Joyful Jewel

"Sparkle Plenty" cd
Brenda Linton
cd
$15

What an adorable girl embodies the message in the title of this cd with the apt title "Sparkle Plenty"  I wonder if the picture is of Brenda Linton whose song writing graces the album.  Not all songs are happy ones, but all have depth and meaning and all feature that sparklingly clear voice of Brenda's.  And for those who know her, it's easy to imagine that she is this adorable girl, just as adorable as ever!

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Donna Cassidy "Freeform Bolero" at the Joyful Jewel 8-9-14

"Freeform Bolero"
Donna Cassidy
Mixed Fiber Crochet, Fits Most
$140

The olio of bright and muted colors of leaves and spirals that Donna Cassidy chose for this Freeform Bolero shows just how many shades and tones an artist can put together successfully. The clothing one wears underneath would determine which color in the bolero would be highlighted.   Incredibly soft and with a prettiest ruffle on the back bottom, this piece would be perfect for a cool Fall evening.

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John Makowski "Pot Head" at the Joyful Jewel 8-8-14

"Pot Head"
John Makowski
Mixed Media Sculpture Mostly Metal, ~ 12" x 12"
$99

Hey you "Pot Head" what are you up to?  This bespeckled guy by John Makowski seems to be thumbing his nose at the world.  Doesn't care what you think.  Of course you think -  his bark is bigger than his bite and he is really a laid back sweetheart just wanting some love.

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Marsha Laroe "Happiness is . . ." card at the Joyful Jewel 8-7-14

"Happiness is Being With You" Card
Marsha Laroe
card with envelope
$8

This sweetly trailing multi-dimensional card says it all "Happiness is Being With You."  What else is there to say, but Thank You each for being in my life.

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Kate Ladd "Poppies & Dragonflies" at the Joyful Jewel 8-6-14

"Poppies and Dragonflies"
Kate Ladd
Acrylic, 8" x 16" Original on Canvas
$110 

Two of my favorite things, Kate Ladd has chosen to paint -- poppies and luminous blue dragonflies.  Dragonflies always remind me of magic and fairies and these especially evoke that whispy fluttering.  The poppy leave seem to be waving their encouragement for the magic to begin and of course the poppies are laughing in delight.

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Sarah Froeber "Pelican and Pelicant" cd stories for children at the Joyful Jewel 8-2-14

 

"Pelican and Pelicant"

Sarah Froeber

Cd of Recorded Stories for Children

$15

Included in this cd of stories by Sarah Froeber is "Molly Learns to Say Mine", "Pelican and Pelicant," and a few other delights for children of all ages.  Sarah's ability as a actress and her ebullient spirit can really capture and hold the attention of the antsiest child.  They will cheer for the characters and learn lessons for life, such as the one in the Molly book where one learns the benefits and limits of healthy generosity.  Accompanying Sarah is musical accompaniment by jazz musician Andy Thorn.  You are welcome to come hear the cd on the player in the Joyful Jewel's book & cd area.

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Forrest Greenslade "Visitations: A Nature-Lover's Journal" at the Joyful Jewel 8-1-14

"Visitations: A Nature-Lover's Journal"
Forrest Greenslade
Hardcover Book, 115 pages
$55

Many of us take extra relaxation time in the Summer to read and to journal.  This most beautiful journal is meant to record nature's events year after year in snippets of experience.  Each page has one of Forrest Greenslade's stunning paintings with the facing page days of the month.  For instance, when you first notice fireflies you can compare what you wrote down for the previous year.  You can record the camping trip you took with your family when a deer communicated with your young child, a gorgeous sunset at the beach where the moonlight skipped on the waves, the experience you had with the tree frog that played in the swimming pool with you, and more.

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