In the northeast, the hummingbirds are starting their fall migration heading south to their winter homes. As I sit here at the computer, I can see them in my garden where I still have many nectar producing flowers in bloom. Ever since I realized I was a stop on their southward journey, I’ve made sure to provide them with filled feeders and late blooming flowers. Seeing them zipping about, feeding happily gives me much pleasure.
When I saw these created by Wings, I knew these would be perfect for a dear friend of mine — a life long hummingbird lover. The garden hummingbirds find a temporary home in my yard in the fall, but these beautiful hummingbird earrings found a permanent home with my friend.
The holiday season is coming up — are you seeking special gifts like these beautiful earrings? While many of Wings work may be marked as “sold” on his site, he can make something similar (each piece he makes is unique, so it will not be precisely the same).
I realize that for those who are checking out Wings’ site via smartphone, navigating buttons don’t function — so here are some direct links:
The Silverwork
Bracelets
Earring Gallery
Necklaces
Pins
Rings
And I suggest that you also check out the Other Artists’ works… beautiful beautiful craftsmanship!
Other Artist Gallery
Fetishes
Katsinum
Leatherwork
Other Artist Jewelry
Pottery
Sculpture
Okay — so here are some fabulous photos of updates to Aji and Wings’ home!
So without going into the whole megillah — here you go with visuals! Completed today:
It’s so hard to remember that not long ago, it was this:
And now you have this:
We’re not trying to tap out everyone here! Shares are equally as important as any donations you can spare. But it’s been through your help in sharing the word of Aji and Wings’ story and the contributions through donations or sales through Wings’ site that is building this home. For this, all of us in this group are forever grateful. It gives us hope that this home will be inhabited soon by two people who have dedicated their lives to things of beauty and the giving of their hearts to all.
HOW TO HELP
- The YouCaring fundraiser allows you to donate specifically to this cause. You can also share the fundraiser via social networks by using the “Grab Our Widget” button (and other social media buttons) on that page.
- Their Amazon wishlist mostly supports the health needs of their rescue animals and themselves, if that’s more your style.
- Purchases from Wings Silverworks will help them make a living the way they’d prefer, by selling Wings’ work as an exceptionally talented NDN silversmith and photographer.
- If you prefer, donate via PayPal at Aji’s blog, or at her Tumblr blog where she posts her own writing and photography.
- Kosmail belinda ridgewood if you absolutely need to donate by mailing a paper check.
- And Tweet, share on FaceBook, tip/rec/republish on Daily Kos, randomly email your friends about it, drop it into casual conversations. This seems minor, but it is not! When you share, please link to this YouCaring page, or embed the widget!
As always, thanks for stopping by!
NOTE! There’s a $150 match in place tonight!! Can we meet it? THANKS!