It is with sadness but many precious memories, that Tanglefrost bids adieu to this much-loved blog home. We have journeyed together long here and in many different guises! But the time has come to move to a new sacred space. Blogging my creative journey, as I have emerged then evolved as an artist, has always … Continue reading
On a glorious September afternoon, our very own Tanglefrost Faery wed her handsome Elven Prince. Surrounded by their dear ones, it truly was an enchanting celebration of their love for eachother: capturing perfectly their enduring passion for wild open countryside and informal floral abundance! The traditional service was held in Taddington Church, an ancient … Continue reading
For a long time now, I have envisaged creating much more intricate pieces. I longed to combine leather-sculpting with other skills and to feature more of the gorgeous materials I loved to work with too: Leather Silk Copper Pearls Crystal Lace I dreamed of finely-detailed hair accessories, twinkling with jewels and tangled stems, for … Continue reading
“The Secret Garden was what Mary called it when she was thinking of it. She liked the name, and she liked still more the feeling that when its beautiful old walls shut her in no one knew where she was. It seemed almost like being shut out of the world in some fairy place. The … Continue reading
Dainty sprigs of summer time blossom, that seem as if they have been freshly plucked from the hedgerow, inspired these unique Celtic brooches. There is nothing garish about the softly muted colours. They whisper in soft tones of love, peace and joy, plus a gentle courage too. That even in the spiral of pain or … Continue reading
Sending you and your dear ones many sparkling blessings over this joyous Christmas Season and throughout 2013. Thank you for journeying with me through this World of Possibility thus far. Here’s to many more adventures together! Jo xxx
Take time to rest, my love. Rest in the knowledge that you ARE enough… that you have access to a rich store of strength, compassion, grace, courage, patience and inspiration… everything you need, and more besides, to cope with a myriad of spiralling challenges. Would I send you off on this great creative adventure if … Continue reading
What is it about chilly winter weather that sees us diving for our most favourite snuggly comforters: treasured hand-knitted scarves and sumptuous woven shawls? Nothing is more delightful than the soft texture and mellow colours of natural wool against our skin as we brave the assaults of biting wind and cold or else curl ourselves … Continue reading
The frantic busy-ness of providing unique hair accessories for Summer weddings and balls seems to have melded seamlessly into Christmas preparations and Autumn/Winter festivities this year! Although I am delighted with so many lovely requests for my sculpted leather creations, the past few weeks have actually been quite hard. For, amidst it all, I’ve … Continue reading
Cherish every tiny step of the journey into all you were created to be, dear one…. however small they seem. By only acknowledging the ‘big’ moments, (surviving those lengthy valley or ‘desert’ experiences, negotiating steep climbs and delighting in spectacular ‘views’,) prevents you from truly appreciating the conscientious daily persistence, determination and ordinary courage required … Continue reading
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