Summer is fast approaching, and here in Edinburgh we might be forgiven for thinking it's already here :) Great weather heralds the flinging off of socks and the painting of toes and going as near to barefoot as possible. Foot thongs, or barefoot sandals, are a great way to decorate your feet and they can be worn alone or with flip-flops.

Here are instructions for putting on one of my handmade beaded foot thongs:

• Step into the large loop
• Pull the loop so that the end bead sits at the front of the ankle
• Cross the loop over once at the back of the ankle and step the foot through
• With two loops round your ankle, bring the toe ring down over one of your toes
• Dance and pose like the goddess you are :)

I've a had a motivated and productive day and managed to knuckle down and photograph several new pendants. I love the lore behind most of my jewellery and I especially love finding a great new piece that fits in with my vision and gives me a chance to bring a new bit of lore to my shop.

Coyote does just that and has made his first appearance tonight alongside a couple of enticing mermaids and a beautiful purple moon.

It's dark, the sky is fading to an indigo pitch, and I'm hanging up my keyboard until tomorrow ~ that's when I'll be inviting more gorgeous creatures into the world of Taexalia.