Longing for Spring

It’s mid February, and here in my city, as in many other Canadian cities, we are in the middle of a winter festival. Despite this my mind is already fast-forwarding to spring – the sights, the sounds and the smells. And of course, the freedom from heavy winter coats and boots!

These little birds by popnicute match up very well with my thoughts.



Lovebird Handmade Beads by popnicute supplies


Although I can’t do anything to make the snow melt any faster, I can bring the spirit of spring closer by wearing clothes in lighter, brighter colours than the darker neutrals typical of winter and by choosing jewelry that evokes that wonderful season.

I can almost feel the light brush of wings as this butterfly flits by or the light tickle of its feet as it lands on my hand...

Butterfly Ring by Jenifer's Family Jewels

I'm ready to feel the soft velvety petals, smell the heady perfume and see the bright colours of the flowers that will emerge from their long winter sleep...

Wire Crochet Flower Bracelet by Cat's Wire

The bright green of this stone brings to mind leaves and fresh grass...

Green Helenite Tube Set Ring by TJR Jewellery

Speaking of leaves, can't you hear these swaying in the wind?

Fine Silver Leaf Earrings by Red Bird Jewellery

With these sweet little blooms adorning my ears, winter would seem like a distant memory.

Sterling Bloom Earrings by Azoho

Do you ever get the winter blues? If so, how do you fight them?


Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.