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Archive for the ‘Travels with Da’oud’ Category
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
The desert, to the uneducated eye might seem barren of life, but here in the Sonoran desert by the Superstition Mountains, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is the center of abundance. I’ve included some pictures of animals I’ve seen recently here, including a Sonoran Cane Toad and a tortoice. We have the incessant hooting of owls on top of our shoppe and a cacophony of birds.
Our sales are steady these days, a great relief amidst economic uncertainty. I appreciate the many loyal folk who patronize our shoppe, come to look at our new stones, and to listen to a yarn or two. Visit my online store to see where we’re going next.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Walk down the lane of the village at one of the larger Renaissance festivals in America, and you might run into my jewelry shop, sometimes built to look like an ancient temple, a many towered princess fort or a Swiss Chalet, what ties them together is the sparkly treasures found within.
Dressed in a leather vest, feathered hat with favors and pins a plenty, I stand next to the red headed charmer/comedian, Starr. In this theatre of a Renaissance Village, playful interaction, jesting, and telling a yarn to amused onlookers is the order of the day. Get silly and try on some gorgeous pearls, why don’t you? Have Da’oud take a look at the diamond you’ve been saving in that hideous setting Grandma left you…Or let us weave a yarn about the the symbolism behind the rings. Give extra meaning to the event. Let the colors of your wedding help you choose the colored pearls you could be wearing.
At the Renaissance Festival people get dressed up, eat exotic food, imbibe ale or wine, and meander into a realm of silliness, beauty, and humour. We here at Jewelry By Da’oud hope to provide fulfillment in the realm gemstone colors and shiny adornment. We carry the bone pins you’ll see others wearing in the shire with pirate sayings and funny quips. Fantasy, humor, and romance make our shop an exciting place to visit.
Tags: inspiration for jewelry
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Every year, when I arrive at the Colorado Renaissance Festival, wild birds have colonized the rafters with a nest or two, filled with eggs.
One day, we find a blue egg broken on the floor below the last nest. Later, four little chicks hatch, and a riot of chirping ensues each time the parents fly in to feed them. For a time, Daddy finch, red breasted and diligent, brings food. Mama finch keeps up the heroic effort, long after the dad has disappeared.
On the weekend, we lay out our jewelry, dress up in Renaissance garb, and converse with the crowds. Mama finch flies into our booth, between costumed heads and the ornate roof. Tweet freaking tweet, all sales stop for a moment as Mama regurgitates into peeping throats of intrepid chicks.
I get codependent with these little beings, worrying about their future. How will they survive amongst the many hazards that await, the crows that flock, the cats. It’s nerve wracking.
The next weekend, the birds are ready to fledge, yet crowds abound. I worry. Luckily, they wait till monday, and take off, one by one, leaving the nest empty, and the booth is alive with happy flying little birds. Even red breasted Papa arrives for the big event.
I am told that in fung shui, the nest was situated in the public recognition, reputation and esteem section of the booth, a propitious place for new life to emerge. Precious emeralds, sparkly alexandrite, passionate rubies find new homes. On the peak of my shoppe’s tower, a baby finch sings a joyful tune.
I hope I handle it better next year.
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Monday, April 13th, 2009
Recently, I was asked what’s with the Squid thing? Ever since my youth, the Far Side comics featuring giant squids doing anamorphic things grabbed my imagination. First came the squid pendant, next it sprouted wings. A Squid Pin, three squids around a stone, and a squid ring are all a part of this retinue. Fun and squidly. Squids are like rockets underwater, squirt ink to confuse their enemies. I guess I need to take pictures of all these things, eh? stay tuned!
Tags: inspiration for jewelry
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Monday, March 16th, 2009
Let this Friday be the beginning of a new, stress free life without poeple dragging you down, casting off old stuff sapping your energy!
Emotional house cleaning day for the Spring Equinox
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