Amulets by Merlin's Blog

In spring,
the trees wake from the winter’s slumber
and over time
(in some places in hours!)
the put out shoots which develop into leaves.
Amazing things: leaves.
They capture sunlight
and use the solar energy to create food for the tree.
Transfer the air into usable material.
Some trees turn their leaves down when they sense rain approaching.
All through the summer,
leaves provide shelter for the animals
who inhabit the trees.

In English,
we sue the term “leaf”
to describes the pages of a book
and then again use the metaphor:
“turn over a new leaf”
in reference to “starting again, fresh and new”.
We eat them,
wear them,
use them in all kinds of ways,
both the actual leaves and the ones we mimic.

One of my favorite pass times
is to watch the trees move in the wind,
to feel the air move
and hear the sound of leaves stirring in the branches,
creating ever changing patterns.
The leaf stirs the imagination.

Leaf Chain Earrings

In celebration of the Leaf,
I have created the Leaf Chain.
The earrings are three different leaves,
descending;
connected by soldered jump rings for security,
framing the face with a very organic look.
Because they are of a chain,
they move as you do.

Each earring is 1 1/2” long
with a Shepard’s hook earring finding.
Perfect for those who love trees,
leaves and Nature.
To get yours,
please visit my Leaf Chain Earring Page.