DIY: Boho Necklace

Inspiration found here. I've been practicing making complete dream catchers,

but I need to tweak a few things. So for now I went with an open circle.

- The large metal ring I used was an old earring. That's why it has those

holes, which makes it much, much easier!

And here again with yet another DIY.  Seems as if this blog has taken a little

d-tour. Winter can be a hard time of year when it comes to fashion. Paul

usually works until 5, at which point the sun has set. It's been too cold for me

to even think of removing my parka when I'm outside. My apartment faces the

north, something I didn't think of beforehand which seriously diminishes my

planting ability due to the lack of sun. I prefer to spend my time with friends

in cozy, dimly-lit cafes or dusty used bookstores. Not the best for picture

taking, although I prefer isolated areas for pictures rather than have an audience.

And apparently, it's been record-breakingly cold this winter! I knew I wasn't 

just being a baby.  I wonder if I'd have such an affinity and appreciation of

summer without the winter for a stark contrast.  You'll never catch me

complaining in the summer though: I'm a flower child through and through.

And apparently I've been channeling my inner flower child lately

through jewelry. I've never really been one for diamonds, glitz,

or sparkly things. I prefer neutral, earthy tones and semi-precious

stones. I also find myself moving towards my bohemian side more

and more as of late. Paul and I have been... let's just say, purging

our lives. It hasn't been easy either, especially considering no one

is patting you on the back and saying, "Job well done!" It's all in

the name of a greater cause and unfortunately there's no immediate

reward. Perhaps that is one of the very reasons people ignore

what the earth requires of us at this point. At first taking the stairs

over  the elevator was annoying, but now it's nothing.  And it's

not always easy on the wallet! Finding Canadian made products

is not only time-consuming, difficult, but also more expensive.

We also used to get all of our cleaning products, cream, milk,

and dry goods at Walmart...well, no more of that. It also takes

up a lot of your time. Researching companies and their business

 practices, where our food comes from, what's in our food. etc.

It's enough to make your head spin! I've kind of gotten off track,

but really, fashion tends to be a reflection of our personality, no?