Tomboy

What's a tomboy? Well, this is what the dictionary says
tom·boy [tom-boi], –noun
an energetic, sometimes boisterous girl whose behavior and pursuits, especially in games and sports, are considered more typical of boys than of girls.

Yeah, okay, that's me.  But it also goes beyond that. Being a Tomboy influences fashion and style.  I've always preferred jeans over dresses and playing in the mud over tea parties with dolls. Don't get me wrong, I did like and have dolls. Wasn't into Barbie, but my favorite was her sidekick Skipper!  She was built differently, not so dainty and dressed ready for a hard days play in the sand and dirt.  ...yeah, I haven't changed much!  .

As for style, I'm still in jeans and a baseball cap and totally into sports (this is my 5th year doing triathlons).  Everyone once in a while I do enjoy dressing up.  On the fashion side, I design and create jewelry line to accommodate both styles -Tomboy, outwardly earthy; inwardly elegant.  Being a Libra, I just gotta have that balance!

Tomboy Jewelry on the earthy side is made with semi-precious gemstones, hemp, waxed cotton, leather and suede.  The elegant side is made with Swarovski Crystsals, fresh water pearls and glass beads.  Sterling Silver is my absolute favorite precious metal, but I also use rhodium, base metal and occassionally gold plated. 

Visit bymaryl.com to see my jewelry.  My website is new and starting to take shape. Enjoy!

Earth Day Art Contest "Go Goodwill Green" -Reuse & Recycle

Sunday (5/1/11)  was the celebration for the contest and held by Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont. There were 99 students who entered -way to go kids and thank you parents!  

I was lucky enough to serve as a judge.  And let me tell you, it was really hard.  The artwork and messages were right on target! The contest was open to kids in grades K-8.  Make sure you “Like” Goodwill Industries on Facebook so you can participate next year.

Upcycling is so much fun!   And it can be lucrative too!  Last summer my son was tossing out old t-shirts and making a pile for Goodwill.  My brain kicked into overdrive for the pile being tossed.  As an aside, I’m a triathlete and it just so happened that at the time I needed a keychain for when I bike and run. That’s when I came up with the idea to create keychains out of t-shirts was born.

My next project is for Moments House “Pull Up A Chair” Art Show.  I’ll be making a chair in honor of my dad.