Fall Reflections

The first week of Autumn, and we can sure feel it in our neck of the woods. It's our favorite time of the year as the Aspen and mountain brush turn to vibrant colors of red, yellow, brown, and orange. There is even an exhilarating "aging" smell that is associated with Fall. We deeply inhale the crisp air and know it's time to get to work, and prepare for the cold months ahead, both in our garden and our hot shop. There always seems to be a sense of urgency as we prepare for the Holiday season each year. But not everything should be rushed. We enjoy taking the time to take a drive in the mountains and enjoy the breathtaking beauty that surrounds us every glorious Fall season. What a sight to behold, and how breath-taking are those brilliant colors!

Russ tried to portray that Fall feeling in the picture above. Another fused and slumped artistic glass picture made for one of our relatives who turned 50 earlier this month.  Turning 50 is a time for reflecting on your "golden" years, as they are also akin to the Fall foliage.  There is a certain nobility and beauty to the aging process in nature. This piece of art coined it quite well I think. Our relative's profession is with the Union Pacific Railroad, so we thought he'd enjoy a depiction of a locomotive slowly winding on a trek through the beautiful Fall  foliage. It gives us great joy creating a new and original piece, especially knowing that it will be appreciated most by those near and dear to our hearts.

As we just "went with the flow" this summer, so now we turn to a faster pace in the studio. There is much to be done to prepare for the winter season and the merry ornaments and gifts we create in the studio to adorn many a tree and home for the holidays.

As we enjoy this busy and colorful season of the senses, whether it's baking in the kitchen (let the crisp apple pies and tasty pumpkin seeds roasting, work their magic on the nostrils of those who stroll on through)  or baking in the studio, Fall is a time to prepare for what's to come.