Mermaids In Winter

Mermaids...



Treasures...



And something that sparkles...

This winter that seems determined to remind us all what winter is really about made me create my own sanctuary of new pieces to chase away the cabin fever.

Dream...Love...Believe! What A Weekend!

If you've followed me the last six months or so, you know that my world has changed in immeasurable ways. From working full time, squeezing in my love of tribal bellydance, teaching, and recovering from a nightmare of an injury to taking a leap of faith to follow a dream...with an adorable, inspiring, and amazing lil dude.

Wow.

This past weekend, Reclaimed Dark Muse had it's first public outing (outside of etsy, eBay *eh*, and the comfort of my troupe).

Terrifying.

When you create something, a small part of you is on display. This is terrifying. Did I mention terrifying?

But...



And...



That smile? It says more than words. She loved it, and had to wear it for the show that evening.

My favorite piece?



My gorgeous dragonfly is now with a bellydancer I've known since I was an American Cabaret bellydancer, whom I adore.

Success can be defined in so many different ways. Money, maybe (sure, it helps. And bellydance is a very expensive love!!), but happiness and passion reflected back to you from others? Priceless...

And, I've still got more work to do.

Inspiration

Whenever I see something that inspires me, I try desperately to hold onto it. Frantically at times, I hastily jot down notes, words that will remind me of that spark that is meant to light the fire within. No matter that I may not quite understand the scribbled words or sketches that may or may not be a thing of beauty.

I even carry little books to record those fireworks before they fade away. The notebook on my bedside stand is filled with dreams and nightmares that I might never have remembered, even though I wanted to.



Sometimes, the Muse that resides near me when she feels like companionship whispers in my ear and these initial sparks morphine into something entirely different than they began.

But lately, I've learned to allow some of these feelings simmer. To become something more than I ever dreamed of if I just listened to that one little note.



Out of these sparks come dreams that become reality.

And there are more to come...





Note: All photos by Aria, and Headpiece available soon at www.etsy.com/shop/ReclaimedDarkMuse

Tuesday Musings...

"Art if the lie that enables us to realize the truth."

Pablo Picasso

 

 

 

 

Note: Reclaimed Bindi Box, available here.



Blog Revamp and All That Jazz!

I've decided this neglected blog needs a revamp.  Quite honestly, with my little guy, I barely (and regrettably) have little time to read as many books as I used to.  In fact, my poor Kindle has literally been dead (battery wise) for over two weeks.
I still get one or two in, but not enough in my eyes to be able to make this a book only blog.
What will I do?  Why, incorporate (officially) my adventures in tribal fusion bellydance, teaching, and my Reclaimed Dark Muse creations.
Review requests are still welcome, of course.
I hope you will join me on my journey!
Now, I'm off to continue my Blogger rearrange/revamp/make pretty time...