Autumn in Vermont is like living in an artist’s palette of vivid color. Inspiration abounds! The torches are lit, the creative juices are flowing… and the fact that it is not so hot in the glass studio doesn’t hurt either!

I have been having fun down there making some colorful fall leaf pendants and necklaces, so I decided to use one as the prize in this week’s glass giveaway contest. Enter on the FTG Facebook page, and next week we will randomly select a winner!

Of course, you don’t have to win a contest to have one of these fall inspired necklaces. I would be happy to make you a handblown autumn leaf pendant in any color you would like! At just $20 each, these glass leaves are a great way to treat yourself to a little something in celebration of the season, or they make a unique handmade gift for someone special. Or both… the amber colored leaves in the photo above were a custom set made for a mother and daughter!

Hand crafted jewelry has a way of making connections. Sometimes between ourselves and other people, or between people and nature, or between yourself and your own spirit. And sometimes all three. Enjoy the simple pleasures… let’s take Mother Nature’s lead and adorn ourselves with bright, happy colors this autumn!