The End of the Drive
In air like this, I feel myself reborn. In this cold, crisp, dry air, oh I feel it to be true.
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We packed and tarped the last of our things in the back of the pickup, and left Vancouver in heavy rain.North and north still, we made our way into the dry teal and tranquil tan of the sagebrush lands we now call home.We're good on the road together. We listen to podcasts, sing, talk, and kiss Ruby's head as she peaks out between our shoulders to look at the lights of the log trucks rumbling by.
At the end of the drive is our cabin, surrounded by the warm creamy hues of dry grass spilling in every direction.
Here, you can feel it all.You can hear the cabin creak and sing as it shifts in the wind.You can hear the swooping of ravens and other bird of prey above you while wandering through the trails.You can see the breath of the horses as they sigh and snort in the cold air.You can feel the drumming of grouse as they prepare for flight.You can smell the warm woodburning stoves of the neighboring cabins.You can hear the cracking of ice below your feet as you dare to step onto the barely frozen lake.You can taste the scent of pine as you cut down your own tree for Christmas.
It's all so alive here and I can feel my soul growing.I have plenty of stories to share already.
I will be stocking my shop again soon after finishing a few commissions for Christmas.I can't wait to create for you in this new space.I hope that when you wear these pieces, you carry with you a reminder of all that has passed and is to come.All of the joy, the sadness, the adversities, the victories, the greatest efforts of love and life.You are of pure silver and flame. You are loved.
Thank you for all of your support through this part of my journey as a silversmith.You have allowed me to pursue this medium as my profession.With every solder and saw, you have made me a better person.I pinch myself every day and I owe you for that.I am forever grateful.Thank you.
May You Be Loved,Always
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Over The Cattle Guard
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Over the cattle guard is a sunset filtering through smoke and flame.
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For Thanksgiving long weekend, we rode beneath the dry arid sky.
Five hours, three horses, two mules, and four pups weaving in and out of birch and pine.
We stopped for a few moments to stretch our thighs. We warmed our iced fingertips by the campfire and our souls with swigs of rum.
Ruby was truly in her element running with the pack, occasionally leading us along the trail. Seeing her gallop through the open meadows surrounded by bright yellow autumn leaves was truly a sight.
She is more than I could have asked for in a companion and my heart is so full.
I hope all of my Canadian friend's had an amazing Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love most.
Many exciting changes happening in my little world.
I cannot wait to fill you in!
xo
Nomadic
LET'S FACE IT, I OWE US ALL A REAL POST.
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I'm so sorry it has taken me such a long time to write a true post on this platform, there really is no excuse.These past few months have been so incredibly full and I've spent my days well. In the sunshine, eating good organic food, and hopping from one body of water to another. It's been absolute bliss.Autumn has arrived here, and I can feel the cold dewy air seep into the marrow of my bones. If you know this feeling, you know.The north has been calling to us, so last week, Bryson and I drove for over 2,000 km to Bella Coola and back again in 6 days. We made a few stops along the way including my family cabin, and our friend Kris' beautiful acreage surrounded by hay fields and bands of wild horses. She was all too kind with letting us stay in her beautifully comfy guest bed and cooking us an abundance of amazing plant-based meals.Ruby is such a great road trip pup. She rests, checks in on us, and watches what goes by with the occasional bay at the passing black bear or doe along the way. Her love for exploring new places makes me feel as though we were truly meant to find each other in this life. I've also found out that she loves running with horses but is also very aware of their strength and size so keeps just the right amount of distance. Every morning we would walk with the ruby and the horses, and I couldn't help but feel that this is where she belongs. I can't wait to begin creating my own homestead and rescuing every farm animal I can.You can see all the pictures from our trip below.My studio has also been calling my name these days. It has always been my place of solace but recently, I've actually kind of been avoiding getting down to work. Not because I don't wish to work with silver and flame, but because I've found myself really nervous about putting my pieces online for others to purchase. I've had to force myself to sit down, push my silver aside and focus on writing what has been stopping me from pursuing this dream of mine. Over the past couple of weeks, I've come to realize that my hesitation is due to my own self-doubt. I'm constantly questioning myself.
• Am I a good enough silversmith?
• Are the pieces going to provide others with the comfort and inspiration intended?
• Is my packaging going to protect each piece and provide my customers with something more to look forward to?
• Am I ready to put myself out there?
The questions go on but the truth is, I'll never know until I try right?
♥ So here we go ♥
I've arrived back in Vancouver from the most beautiful, reinvigorating, and re-inspiring road trip and it is time.I will (finally) be stocking the shelves of my Etsy shop later this week!There I said it, now I HAVE to do it!Thank you all for bearing with me and trusting in this process of mine.I will let you know the moment they are up and ready for you.To make up for my lack of posting, I've also made a video of our trip up north and it brings me so much joy to watch. You can find it at the bottom of this post. It's so fun living a bit of a nomadic lifestyle these days before Bryson and I figure out our next move.
I hope you are doing well and I really look forward to the next post.
Always
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