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Springing Into April . . . Eventually

the saying goes that “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”

And it is now April so what’s the deal?

Well how about 10cm/4″
of snow tomorrow! This frozen waterfall almost looks like a lions mane!As we approach spring (and then winter, and then spring again), things get easier with the coming warmth. In the interim, More light helps me to move toward it. Interstellar Candle Holder
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These candle holders have found a place of pride in my home to help make the days a bit less blusteryand id like to share them with you White Candle Holder
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Red Candle Holder and Vases
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How do you find april where you are?

Is spring still in transition for you as well?

If it resonates, you can view a growing selection of candleholders that are available for purchase for your home. If you are looking for a particular colour, please email us and we can work with you.

This Week At The Studio In Photos

A week of switching seasons Chairman Meow has been directing these mugs Hanging out on a tree Late late winter/Early spring sunset at The Alchemist’s Studio. This snow is currently gone, but 10cm coming tomorrow!And That’s been the week here.

How has your week been?

Equilibrium

Equilibrium

1. a state in which opposing forces or actions are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other

2. a state of emotional balance or calmnessMerriam Webster Dictionary Much like walking or riding a bike,
equilibrium requires effort
to create and maintain. Handmade Yin Yang Raku Pendant
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What do you like to do to
help yourself
create and maintain equilibrium?

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How-To: Make Peace With Your Mother-In-Law Instead Of Making Babies In A Never Ending Competition Of Fertility That You Will Never Win (And Don’t Actually Want To Anyway)

‘Nereus & Doris‘ focuses on the virtuous power couple of the sea, known for their fertility and general good nature. If you know anything about Greek mythology, which is a lot like reality television, this could only mean one thing.

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Nereus, son of Gaia, was an honest man, known for never lying. But there was something fishy about him, and I don’t just mean his scales and tail. Maybe it was his shapeshifting ways, or his prophetic visions.

Doris was the daughter of Oceanus, and was known for the fertility of the oceans and her womb, for it is not every goddess who has the strength and tenacity to birth more than 50 children. There is even a cove named after her in Antarctica. Unfortunately her mother in law Gaia was always at her to have more children.

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While it’s true that this couple had over 50 children together

It was never enough for Nereus, who was a bit of a momma’s boy. Add to that his ability to never lie, and we have a real problem.

Outwardly, no one even realized to ask if there was anything wrong with this watery super couple, which is a good thing, or Nereus would have to tell the truth. But behind the scenes, the tell tale signs of problems were almost there from the start.

Doris was pretty happy to end up with Nereus. She wasn’t wet behind the ears when it came to god like status, and she seized the chance to marry up-and-comer Nereus, who would eventually replace her own father as god of the sea.

She hadn’t anticipated the impact of her new mother in law who also happened to be her grandmother. In almost an instant her grandma Gaia had gone from a largely absentee grandma who sent the occasional birthday card to a mother in law who only cared about one thing: Doris making more babies.

At first Doris took this in stride, and maintained her composure

But eventually after birthing 50 children she had enough. She decided to talk to her honest husband, who could not lie.

Nereus, who took after his mother, wanted more children. As the god of the sea he felt the need to constantly have more children, and poor Doris was left to care for all her children.

Doris knew that in order for their love to continue and for her to have a break from labour pains that something needed to change. She not only resisted the pressure of mother-in-law Gaia to have more children, but she prepared her daughter Amphitrite to take over for her.

Doris then set her up with another up-and-comer in the ocean, Poseidon, who would eventually become the new god and king of the sea, thereby freeing herself from the chains of constant labour.

But unlike other dethroned old gods, Nereus was able to fade into obscurity with Doris, where they lie deep below the murky depths.

This was finally Doris’ Day. Doris – $ 124
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Livin’ La Vida Roca!

We are excited to feature our newest sculpture! Bricky Martin
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A candid shot on stage and making it happen! Bricky in detailHappy April Fools Day!

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Evangeline
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Father Of The Sea
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Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk; Look At It In Awe.

Athena’s Trick, tells the harrowing tale of a new mother, a (surprise, surprise) vengeful goddess Hera, would be witch midwives, snakes in a cradle, subterfuge, the power of breast feeding and a tale of spilt milk that ends in a beautiful finish.

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Hera we go again!

Io‘s descendant, Alcmene was excited. She was pregnant and about to give birth to a child. But she had a secret that wasn’t kept very well. The father of her child to be was none other than Zeus. He was up to his old philandering ways again, and Hera was none to pleased. As usual.

Mount Olympus has no fury, like a goddess scorned, particularly if that goddess is named Hera.

I bet that wasn’t on the gift registry!

Hera was up to her old tricks again, triggered by yet another mistress of Zeus. What do you get your husband’s mistress for a shower gift? If you’re Hera, first you send over a couple of witches while the child is being born. And if that doesn’t work you put a couple of snakes in the child’s cradle.

But Alcmene was no slouch. She knew of Hera’s reputation and had her servants trick the witches. It was her infant child who took care of the snakes, strangling them in his crib.

Don’t bite the nipple that feeds you,
you’ll see stars

Alcmene was very concerned for her child’s safety at this point. The situation felt hopeless, but she knew that her son was destined for greatness. She decided to put her faith in the gods hands and brought her son to the woods for her own safety.

It was in the woods that the baby was found by none other than the goddess Athena. Fortunately she had a plan to protect the baby and maybe knock Hera down a notch for her often outrageous and Godzilla behaviour.

She brought the baby to Mount Olympus and gave him to Hera, but told him he was an orphan who needed nourishment. Not knowing the true identity of our hero, Hera allowed him to suckle from her breast. That is until he bit her nipple.

Of course, this caused a great tantrum from Hera, again. She pushed the baby away and her milk fell across the sky.

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Milk. It does the Body Good.

Hera then demanded that Athena take back the child who had attacked her. Still not knowing who the baby really was. Athena fed the child, hoping to gain favour with Zeus and teach her frenemy Hera a lesson. Fortunately for the baby, this further imbued the baby with strength, wisdom and power.

That’s a good thing, because the baby would need all the strength and power he could get, for his name was Hercules, and Hera was just getting started with him.

So now we know not to Cry over spilt milk and to look up at the sky in awe instead.The Milky Way, Our Home.We would love to hear from you!

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A Floral Arrangement

It’s spring! And the spring snow that came two days ago is now gone again (maybe to come back later, we will see!)

It made for some lovely photos! Check out those pinks!

So now with the melt ongoing and creeks filling up and bulbs bursting, the colours of the setting sun has me thinking of the colours of the bulbs blooming!

I am, of course, referring to the beauty
and inspiration of flowers! “Happiness held Busy at workis the seed; Floral Owl
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Happiness shared is the flower.” A classic house track– John HarriganAs sure as the sun rises,
spring and summer will come again.are the flowers starting to come up where you are? How is that going?

Also if you like our owls, I bet you will like our new bears as well!

A Moment Of Respite

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything

@thealchemistsstudio The #weatherreport is up. Let's celebrate this day with #gratitude How's the #weather where you are? #sunsetlover #artistsoftiktok #sunset #meditation #love #beauty ♬ Cornfield Chase – Dorian Marko

is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu Today’s post has been sponsored by

spring snow.

“Spring Snow: No Need To Be Upset, You KNEW I’d Be Back!!“

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On The Wheel Wednesday – Our Inside Space

Inside us all,

there is space. we can choose to breathe deep
and fill it with love, life,and things that spark JOY; mindfully choosing what occupies the





space



And shaping us as we travel
the cycles of our lives. what is something you’re actively choosing to let more of into your life?

The Only Good Kind Of Radiation

With so many issues going on,

it can be easy to feel powerless to affect positive change.

But we are all interconnected, and small acts of random kindness and
love can be a chain reaction that ripples outward.

Check out more of our raku vases here!“Radiate Boundless Love
Towards the Entire World.”

~The Buddha Loving the textured metallic colours on this piece (they change in different light). You can see more Buddhas hereHave you experienced a
random act of kindness?

We would love to hear about it!