tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post6270218992133397035..comments2022-11-02T00:42:16.954-07:00Comments on Silver Maple Designs by Andrea: The Challenge of Travel - Staycation EditionMaplegirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-77511035813008863512013-09-04T17:26:55.656-07:002013-09-04T17:26:55.656-07:00What is camping without the s'mores. Just pass...What is camping without the s'mores. Just pass me the chocolate - I'll skip the rest and get right to the good stuff.Maplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-81459028592083617542013-09-03T15:30:06.374-07:002013-09-03T15:30:06.374-07:00Andrea, your corner of the world looks magnificent...Andrea, your corner of the world looks magnificent! I love the simplicity of your pieces and they perfectly showcase what you've shared in your pictures. I almost feel like I should bring the chocolate, marshmallows & graham crackers for the s'mores! :) <br />Dawn Doucettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249588677366444337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-54809877247614122992013-09-02T20:11:51.150-07:002013-09-02T20:11:51.150-07:00By the way, the pictures may capture the peace and...By the way, the pictures may capture the peace and quiet of the area, but with two 5 year olds running around, there was very little sitting and relaxing. I know this time will pass, and I will miss my time constantly checking on them (biking, climbing on rocks on our shoreline, fishing) and drawing their attention to the wonders of a shoreline in bugs, animals and plants (plus the great big ships passing across the way). Plus I shouldn't be surprised that upon our return from the washroom, the other twin would have to go, just after I sat down. Figures! Maplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-87631947624786221122013-09-02T17:55:41.398-07:002013-09-02T17:55:41.398-07:00Thank you Miss Erin for reminding me about somethi...Thank you Miss Erin for reminding me about something in my area that is still so vital, but that I rarely give much thought to at all. Great idea.Maplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-22191731020527226772013-09-01T21:36:37.952-07:002013-09-01T21:36:37.952-07:00Greetings Miss Andrea! I love that you shared the ...Greetings Miss Andrea! I love that you shared the historical significance of this river. I love that sort of research! And what a wonderful treat that you were able to experience both the US and Canadian sides of this mighty waterway! Your boys are lucky to have a momma like you who brings them up to appreciate the beautiful world they live in! I feel the quiet of the forest in your pieces, the hush of the trees. I love that story of being nocturnal. Too cute! Thank you for joining me on this staycation adventure! Enjoy the day. ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-31601151619171405652013-09-01T19:50:58.363-07:002013-09-01T19:50:58.363-07:00If I could, I would grant you the gift of becoming...If I could, I would grant you the gift of becoming nocturnal. Myself as well.Maplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-13363583279923110162013-09-01T11:59:59.373-07:002013-09-01T11:59:59.373-07:00Rivers truly are the bloodstream of civilizations ...Rivers truly are the bloodstream of civilizations and so vital for settlements. As a geography and history buff I really liked your notion of this. What would we do without these beautiful and useful roads of water communication?<br /><br />Your necklaces are so lovely! Both look great, but my fave is definitely the first one. Love that essence of forest it has (as someone who lives close to nature). Fab work!Manekihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362626785474144154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-65586387563444733882013-09-01T05:19:31.720-07:002013-09-01T05:19:31.720-07:00Beautiful inspiration and two lovely pieces to rem...Beautiful inspiration and two lovely pieces to remind you of your river. I'd love to visit the area to see it in person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-35701566231976036482013-08-31T23:17:41.564-07:002013-08-31T23:17:41.564-07:00Thanks for taking us along for the ride, I really ...Thanks for taking us along for the ride, I really enjoyed it. Mmmmh, campfires, missing those ... The necklaces are both positively gorgeous, would love to steal them. Maybe then I can become nocturnal too. ;DSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187467742028712865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-18274621679694654912013-08-31T20:23:57.650-07:002013-08-31T20:23:57.650-07:00What a wonderful place to live - I enjoyed reading...What a wonderful place to live - I enjoyed reading your post and your design is a beautiful reflection of this. Caron Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886280666539278601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-38694069803411053042013-08-31T18:21:48.130-07:002013-08-31T18:21:48.130-07:00It's so pretty there and much different than m...It's so pretty there and much different than my town on the other side of the country. You piece is wonderful! It really captures the area. Lisa Cone - Inspired Adornmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311596239966027004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-11307477590600362462013-08-31T18:10:58.149-07:002013-08-31T18:10:58.149-07:00Those are both gorgeous, and with such a gorgeous ...Those are both gorgeous, and with such a gorgeous inspiration, I'm not surprised. Thank you for the virtual tour.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05674909712418596942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-43565138946898117232013-08-31T15:49:18.909-07:002013-08-31T15:49:18.909-07:00You are so right.You are so right.Maplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-44168260188546681432013-08-31T15:33:34.977-07:002013-08-31T15:33:34.977-07:00Thank you all for your kind comments. It wasn'...Thank you all for your kind comments. It wasn't until the second camping trip that I realized that the river was what I needed to blog about. It was fun to find things in my stash to match my experiences when I got home. AndreaMaplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-14948457213937888072013-08-31T14:00:46.259-07:002013-08-31T14:00:46.259-07:00This is my first blog hop and. It's been so mu...This is my first blog hop and. It's been so much fun. Reading about this river and seeing your necklace such a special part of it. I love the colours in that leaf too.Malhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909629890803000868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-52095284569283871312013-08-31T11:39:07.765-07:002013-08-31T11:39:07.765-07:00Dusk is my favorite time of day and you make it so...Dusk is my favorite time of day and you make it sound so magical viewed from a campsite on the shores of the St. Lawrence. Beautifully written, and I simply adore both of your necklaces. (One of the best things about blog hops is discovering new artists and blogs!)Karin Slatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948121235539250143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-19088668036210964312013-08-31T11:27:19.146-07:002013-08-31T11:27:19.146-07:00Gorgeous photos you've taken, and I really enj...Gorgeous photos you've taken, and I really enjoyed the story you told. Both necklaces are gorgeous too, really sumptuous colours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-82752701718558377352013-08-31T11:04:25.615-07:002013-08-31T11:04:25.615-07:00What a beautiful river! Thank you for sharing how ...What a beautiful river! Thank you for sharing how this river shaped your town and your own life. Your pieces are just lovely and represent the river life so well.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545020113679133121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-35348880629231392532013-08-31T10:53:40.351-07:002013-08-31T10:53:40.351-07:00Wow - I love the background story you provided us....Wow - I love the background story you provided us. It sounds like a wonderful place to camp at! I love the two pieces you created and they both share those moments from your trip on the St. Lawrence River!EB Bead and Metal Works, LLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996936882818779838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-71774344791357631292013-08-31T10:40:57.747-07:002013-08-31T10:40:57.747-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your river with us. ...Thank you so much for sharing your river with us. The necklaces you made are such a fitting tribute.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-70943004438602269692013-08-31T10:26:15.215-07:002013-08-31T10:26:15.215-07:00The St. Lawrence, a life-giving watercourse, is su...The St. Lawrence, a life-giving watercourse, is such an amazing place. Your photos and camping tales brought back memories, Andrea. Thanks for sharing your beautifully inspired jewellery, too!Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-40717175584069261522013-08-31T09:49:42.364-07:002013-08-31T09:49:42.364-07:00Most of my life I lived in upstate New York, about...Most of my life I lived in upstate New York, about an hour away from Canada. The scenery there and the atmosphere is much like that in Ontario........the stark beauty of a forest of trees lining a great lake or river and the gentle clicking of branches touching each other during a dark night...........your pieces remind me very much of home. Beautiful<br />!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-63720808237782324682013-08-31T08:10:26.671-07:002013-08-31T08:10:26.671-07:00Very nice piece of jewelry! Looks like a great pl...Very nice piece of jewelry! Looks like a great place to live too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12332536589545014207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3376079975413449492.post-29974829327264455572013-08-31T05:46:26.419-07:002013-08-31T05:46:26.419-07:00What a majestic river! And the jewelry it inspired...What a majestic river! And the jewelry it inspired you is simple and powerful. I see your photos in them!Karin Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480825897197779471noreply@blogger.com