Summer is almost gone here in Canada. There's still warmth in the sun but as the sun sets, the chill sets in. With the approach of our third season comes the colour palette of golds, muted greens and reddish tones but this season I am also taking my inspiration from fashion.

It seems that after being in lockdown for so long, although there's still a need for caution, there's also a sense of excitement and energy expressed in the mulberry and blue tones that are showing up everywhere.

I also decided to expand my creativity by adding semi-precious stones into the mix for necklaces. I have created a number of designs including stones with tones of mustard and khaki, sage, mulberry and royal blue. To complement the fall colours, I've also incorporated bronze and copper metals into the mix. The designs are so new, they're not all up on my website but they will be soon.

Enjoy the fresh air, the fall colours and the chance to get together with friends and family outside and inside. Before you know it, winter will be upon us! Stay well.

From left to right, the semi-precious stones I used are dyed Agate; Carnelian and Jade; Magenta dyed Ripple Jasper; Polished Black Agate and Khaki Dyed Crackle Agate; Picture Jasper; Peace Jade and Grey Cloud Quartz; and Lapis Lazuli. Items are being added over the next few days.