Where has all the time gone??? Had a great trip to Toronto & South America. Met some great people!!! Came home early Dec. and had to start Christmas shopping, etc...the studio work was put on hold.. Had a great pot luck lunch here in my studio.. 12 walking ladies brought various good things to eat...It has been the season for parties and eating, eating, eating!!!
Well, it started snowing a week or so ago and has not stopped...I have been hiebernating in the house making excuses to not go out..tomorrow I just have to go out to do some errands, etc. that is if I can get out of the driveway with all this snow.

I have been really busy in my studio..making lots of bracelets and art glass panels
Got a new camera and it seems to do the job..

Back to work in the studio now..have been busy up at Summerhill Winery..doing glass demos, etc.
Sunday was the Wine Festival Brunch...awesome...A bit on the cold side..as we were outside...
Now I am busy doing some panels to donate for some charity events....Had to buy a new torch to make my beads...didn't know they wore out..oh, well just as easy to buy a new one than get it fixed..
Only 1 month left before we head off to South America..
Have been working on a new choker design..will post a picture of it.
I'm looking at buying a new camera.. just have to find the time to shop..
Here's one of my little deer friends having lunch in our yard.

The end of summer is just a day a way..it seemed to go by really fast.. Weather wise it wasn't the best... Now it is back to work... Here are a few things I have been working on...also view my jewellery selections on www.torchfairy.etsy.com ..I am really going to try & post some more of my stuff, but I am such a computer non-wizard it isn't even funny..I am planning a fall open house..maybe around the Wine Festival... who knows...We are off to South America in November...

.Here's a few pics of the grandkids enjoying water fun..

Have had lots of company they all love the sunny Okanagan!!! ..just can't keep them away....The weather has finally turned around and is quite decent now..the wind has died down and the water has actually warmed up to 76 or 78 degrees..yes I have finally done some wake-boarding now that the water is at a good temperature..(for me a least) the grand kids love it no matter what...can't keep them out.

It's been while..Had a great trip to England, Scotland and Ireland..Now back to reality..Summer time is here..we've been busy building a new garage and doing the yard work that goes along with it.
Took 9 dump truck loads of dirt out and brought about 4 loads of huge rocks to make all the rock walls. Also doing some work down at the lake..Steve added on to the cabana and put a bathroom in.
The deer have finally stopped munching on all of our trees & roses, I guess they have gone on to greener pastures..

Here's a panel I have just finished. I made one similar (but forgot to take a pic. of it) for Steve's Rotary Fund raiser night last Nov. It's about the 4th one I have donated to them. I try & do Okanagan motifs and scenes..other than my really contemporary pieces!!!

Have been under the weather for some time now, finally went to the Dr. and got some anti-biotics..feeling a little better, but still not up to par.. have been busy cleaning and re-organizing my studio..not to challenging of a job..designed some pendants, now I have to find time to fire them...can only fire them in the morning as Mr. Willy likes to sleep on the kiln..don't want him to get a hot butt...although Steve would like to see him hairless (Mr. Willy is very hairy and it gets all over the house..black is not a colour to wear here....you come out looking like the cat (see pic. of him)

Another fabulous day in paradise!!!!! Have been really busy making art glass panels as you can see by my NEW flickr account which my very talented daughter did for me........now I just have to remember how to use it..which is quite a challenge for me....I have 2 more panels to put together and then plan on spending some time at the torch to make some beads...have some orders for earrings and such..will post some jewellery stuff when I get some more things made...

Purple Rain



This is one of my latest creations that I am submitting into a competition. It was a very challenging piece. Hence the lack of posting on here. Now I am all back up and running and will continue to update this blog thing on a more regular basis. (Does this sound familiar?...)

Can't believe it's March already..I've been to Mexico for a bit of a holiday...fun & sun.. skiing has taken up some time..the snow is fantastic!!! Also been working on a large panel & delivered it today. will try & post a pic. of it and some pics of my latest works..I finally got out the torch yesterday and made some beads...have to get going and make some more bracelets...Only have 2 months to work before we are off to England, Scotland & Ireland...well someone has to do it....

Happy Boxing Day!!!

Big news from the Torch Fairy. I am so very pleased to announce that I am taking my little business to the next level by adding an online purchase option.

Gearing up for a new year here at the studio, I now have a new SHOP! Items will be added regularly so check back often. You just click the My Shop link at the right and get started.

I also will be updating the site more often as a New Year's resolution.

Happy Shopping!!!

Can you believe it.. it's been almost a year since I last posted something...actually it was my computer whiz daughter who did it all for me and now I am trying it on my own.. I've been busy in the studio..making glass beads, doing some silversmithing (by trial & error mostly, and a few good books to help me.. Anyways, I will try & post some pics of what I am doing...We have opened an Etsy Shop to flogg our wares.. my daughter does children's clothes made from hemp, also a home line ..napkins,and the coffee-cozy.. a re-usuable sleeve for your take-out coffee..(more on that later)

...I may be snowed in by tomorrow & have lots of time in the studio

Here is a piece of my recent work. I make them in different colours, usally in the same family range, also use glass nuggets, marbles, etc. in the centre. Just made one in different shades of yellows and golds, with large nuggets, the size is 35 inches by 20 inches. I have been doing glass works for about 30 years now, learned in Montreal..

Some Photos From our Travels

This is the "aquaman". From our recent trip to Portugal.

More Bracelets

Here is an orange bracelet that I put together a little while ago. It is a piece on sale this Thursday.

Spring into Summer...


So summer is in full swing here & we haven't had any downtime whatsoever. I have been selling at the weekly artists market at the Arts Centre. Every Thursday afternoon and it is finally starting to pay off. I will also be participating in the open studio tour in September so there is lots in the works for that opportunity.

This is one of my bracelets featuring my lampwork beads.

I Know it's Been a While!!!

Seems like eons ago but I am finally back.
We took a little trip a few weeks back and it was great.

Here is what I have been working on lately; Bracelets with my own handmade lampwork beads. I've got quite a few done so if you are interested, just email me with any questions.

Know one is peeking yet but.....

I know nobody is looking at this yet but to keep me honest about blogging I decided to update anyways.
I have been pretty busy these last few. First with the Grandkids as it has been Spring Break here. Then we took a little trip up to Whistler to do some skiing. I've also been thinking about starting a little shop on Etsy which I will get to in the coming weeks. I am really looking forward to it. So glad spring is finally here, too!