She just won't leave me alone...

She's at it again. My muse, my little stinker who thinks that night time is the right time. I have a pair of earrings that just wants to be made. I found some fabulous orange donut beads and want to do some hammered silver swirls inside. But it is 1:20am. Does she care that my husband and dog are asleep and they might not appreciate the hammering at this time of night?
Nope. Not a bit.
Tomorrow, trouble maker. I promise.
I am so drawn to orange right now. I am not an orange person though I confuse to a serious Diet Sunkist addiction. But when I see orange right now, I can't step away without at least a moment of consideration.
I decided to look up orange and see what it represents and here is what I found-

Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. It is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Lady luck's color is orange. I have been told that if a change of any kind is need in life, just burn an orange candle for 7 nights.

Orange Energy

While red is associated with fiery heat, orange is associated with the benign warmth of the sun. A dynamic color to be sure, orange offers a more thoughtful control than explosive red. Curiosity is a driving characteristic of orange, and with it comes exploration of new things.

Put some orange in your life when you want:

• to spice things up when you feel time is dragging
• to become more involved in something
• to increase creativity
• relief from things becoming too serious

Orange gem stone properties

Orange gemstones contain some of the fiery energies of red, but are gentler with a more creative spirit. They are used to promote personal power and are useful for people who could use more self esteem. Carry or place orange gemstones around your home or office to stimulate creativity, mental quickness, ability to adjust to changes.

Well then, I guess I understand my draw to it. The creativity which I am allowing myself to express more freely now, the healing, stepping into my own power...it just goes on and on. Interesting. Maybe I will make two pairs of those earrings and keep one for me- gasp!

Bella has decided if I am going to be up then she can chew on my embossing pen. I have lost more paint brushes to this crazy kitty of mine.
Okay, I am going downstairs in a moment to continue work on the neck snuggly. It is almost done and quiet to work on. And not too surprising, has some orange in it. It is a textural delight. Can't wait to finish it and get it up on Etsy- for those who don't live in North Carolina where it will be 71 degrees on January 9th. Makes menopause that much more fun!
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