all of a sudden, i have a handful of ideas that i’m itching to put into metal.    perhaps i will have something to show you tomorrow?  (the finale of the one-a-week challenge has been put on the back burner for now until i work some of these new thoughts out.) for now, here is an inspiration image that i’ve just tacked up to my wall.  look at those delightful scallops!- found on page 96 of the june ELLE magazine-

i really would just love to put on a dashing swim cap with this suit and lounge around by the pool today . . one can dream!