The beauty around us---continuing our series

I have been trying to highlight some of the beautiful and creative work done by folks since this blog began, but just lately I have been stepping that up. Please scroll back a bit to see more.

This is a garnet and freshwater pearl and sterling silver necklace made by Eve Dedek in Oregon:

A scarf and hat made by M.L. Stephens in Salem, Oregon and intended

 for houseless friends.

Tin Man from Roderfield, West Virginia and now in Salem, Oregon

"Create in me a clean heart" spotted on a wall in Northfork, West Virginia today.