Sumosami

As a celebration of the start of the Celtic festival of Imbolc at the beginning of February I thought I would feature some deviations that reflect the spirit of the festival. Imbolc falls at the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox and marks the end of Winter, and the beginning of growth and expansion in the Celtic Calendar. It is a festival of the hearth and home, and a celebration of the lengthening days and the early signs of spring. Although February is a cold, bitter month small signs of new life are beginning to appear. It focuses on the Goddess Brigit, goddess of healing, poetry and smithcraft. The festival was

I'm a Welsh girl who moved to Devon 4 years ago and fell in love with the place.   I can't imagine living anywhere else now.........okay that's a lie. I can imagine living elsewhere, I just don't want to. Don't get me wrong, I love Wales too. I was born and brought up there & I'm very patriotic (especially during the rugby!). But something about being here in Devon feels right. Not only do I love it here, but good things are happening to me here too. This is where I've become inspired to explore my artistic side again after stagnating for so many years. Not only that but people actually want to buy the objects I'm creating. Amazing ! :w00t

Hello all. Thought it was about time I changed my journal. Things have been going well, I have done a few jewellery parties & craft fairs and my website is working out well. The feedback I've recieved has been very positive so I've decided to up the ante so to speak. That means more craft fairs throughout the year & advertising for my jewellery parties and website. Hopefully things will develop successfully. :fingerscrossed: www.arianrhod.biz