When The Smoke Clears

This has been a hot, dry summer where I live, which is just the kind of weather I love. The down side of it is, in a province that's mostly forest, fires are inevitable. And there have been lots of really bad ones this year, so bad that the smoke from those distant fires has covered much of the landscape, including here in our valley.

This photo was taken at about 7:15 in the morning, a few days ago. Most evenings, the setting sun looks like a neon pink ball suspended in the sky. It's pretty, but the smoke is thick.

That means it's a good time to stay inside and get some work done. As I've mentioned before, I working on getting my art designs on a host of new products that I'm launching a few at a time. (Basically, as I get them formatted and loaded to my shop sites.)

I'm excited to introduce the latest piece in the Cheeky Collection, the "I'm the Queen, I make the Rules" necklace. When it comes to being "The Queen", either you are one or you know one. Click on the image to see the details.

If you haven't already joined my mailing list, be sure to do it now so you won't miss any of the new products. I have years of designs hidden away in my "vault" that will soon be on all kinds of cool things for your house, or to wear, and more. You'll also receive a free letter from The Letter Box, and a lovely, inspiring poster to instantly print and frame.

When the smoke clears, I'll still be here creating.