It’s fun to hear what everyone’s been reading this summer. I’ve visited a number of blogs that share their favorite “beach book”. To fill you in on what I’ve been reading, it starts with chocolate. Now that shouldn’t come as a surprise! Today I opened up an old favorite that I’ve had since 1992….
tadaaaa! It’s Ben and Jerry’s cookbook. This is where you’ll find my favorite brownie recipe…I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before. Today the kids and I baked a batch of absolutely delicious gooey brownies. You probably have all the staples already to whip up your own – just eggs, butter, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla extract, flour and sugar.
Now as far as beach reads go (and I literally read them at the beach, or once the kids went to bed really)….a few favorites are “The Double Bind”, “Friday Night Knitting Club”, and “The Art of Keeping Secrets”. My favorite book in this bunch was “Friday Night Knitting Club”. Now if it were about a bunch of beading ladies, I could have really understood the lingo. My husband saw me reading this book and didn’t understand why I wasn’t reading something more like “Harry Potter”. You have to admit, the title alone doesn’t sound appealing.
Last but not least – my latest stash of jewelry design magazines. Hmmm, notice how the covers are all white for the summer. I’ve had to catch up since I’ve been away from creating jewelry for quite some time. Here are a few thoughts on these issues:
1. Creative Jewelry…although this one is on the more basic technique side, I had to pick it up because it features a tutorial on Kab’s Concepts latest “Snagged” style necklace. I love the great big disc used as a toggle clasp.
Kerry will be making these cool lampwork focal/toggles available soon so we can make our own.
2. Stringing…as usual this one showcases such incredible talent in jewelry design. I flip through this and think, “wow, why didn’t I think of that?!” This one leaves you feeling inspired to create something different.
3. Step by Step Beads…My favorite piece in this one is by Christine Strube titled “Coral Reef”. I created my own simplified version of this and jumped back in to creating jewelry once more after my long break. Picture to come.
4. Bell Armoire Jewelry…This one is packed from start to finish with unparalleled creativity. Wirework, mixed media, PMC, lampwork, it’s all in here in ways I’ve never seen before. Definitely right up there with Step by Step Wire and Stringing as my favorite magazine! One of my favorite artists, Deryn Mentock is featured with an article on creating ear wires. I can’t wait until the next issue comes out in September. Actually, I can wait. I DON’T want to rush summer!
Please pass along your “must-read” selections for this summer, I’d love to hear suggestions!
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