Well, another one of Vickie's (AKA The Real Artist) children has left the nest.
This one found its way to the southern United States and becomes part of an absolutely wonderful art collection.
It is truly an honour to see your work hanging in such company and we hope that they enjoy their "new addition" to the family for many years to come.
Digby Neck is a very beautiful, unique part of Nova Scotia. But one thing in short supply are places to stay that put you in the heart of the experience.
Problem solved!
Just across the marsh from me, Seawall Beach Cottages are now open year round. They are truly beautiful and offer all the amenities you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
They share the same million dollar view of St. Mary’s Bay that I have- a spectacular view that changes four times a day with the tides. The beach is just a few minutes walk and it is a fantastic beach to walk, rockhound and look for souvenir treasures. In fact, most of the agate, jasper and amethyst I use to create my jewelry has been found right on that beach! Guests even get a 10% discount at my shop.
The location is unbeatable- close to town (Digby is the scallop capital of the world!) but away from the noise and a great place to swim or put your kayak in the water. And all the great attractions of “The Neck” such as Balancing Rock, Gulliver’s Cove, Beautiful Cove and Briar Island are close at hand. But I warn you, the view is so good you might never leave your comfortable chair on the porch!
Digby Neck is a great vacation destination and Seawall Beach Cottages make it even more so. Check them out!
Normally I don't do a lot of fabricating in the summer but we've had a very active tourist season and I have to fill the empty spaces. So the first order of business was to use the last of my "217 Collection" copper to make more of the popular bracelets.
Another one through the rolling mill with a very unusual pattern.
This one is a little different. Rather than running it through the mill to create pattern, we hammered pattern into it and then used sanding and polishing to create a very dramatic effect
And finally, another one patterned via the rolling mill.
All these bracelets have been made with copper that spent over 100 years on the roof of a house before it finally collapsed. I have tried my best to create nice looking upcycled pieces while maintaining some of the history. And when you consider that the copper started out looking like this:
that's no easy task!
Hope to see you at some point this summer when you come and discover the amazing part of Nova Scotia called Digby Neck or simply "The Neck"
