Just in time for Mother's Day!

These candles were quite a while in the making.  They had to be done in stages, first the planning and mixing, and the first pour.  Then a day later, the second pour.  Then cleaned up and the swirled outer color.  Theoretically, they could have been done in three days, but we had a lot going on.

We did, however, get them done in time for Mother's Day, since they'd make a wonderful gift.  Solid cream-colored candles with a gorgeous purple swirl to them, these Afternoon Tea candles are scented with French vanilla and blackberry tea.  I really wish you could smell them through the computer because they are heavenly!

Personally, I'd like to keep them all for myself, but mom taught me to share.  And we are keeping a few 'cause we really can't resist, so I suppose I'm placated and can let you have the rest.

We've got these in a 9" round pillar, a 4.5" square pillar, a 3" round pillar, and votives.  Enjoy!

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An Interlude for Spring

I've said that Eric and I have many varied interests in terms of art, crafts, and making things.

Well, one of mine for several years has been photography. We've got some great flowers that come and go in our backyard, so I managed to get a couple shots the other day before the grey skies and rain came. Now that it's grey & rainy here in northern New Jersey, I think sharing the flowers is just the spirit-lifting thing to do!

These bright, pretty, cheery poppies grow on the side of the house.

And I love these cream-colored roses with the pink edges!  There's a red rose bush out there too, but it's not blooming right now.

I'm actually not sure what this one is; it grows in a cluster of plants by the driveway, not on bushes or trees.  But look at that color!  Anyone know what it is?