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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

"What's in a Name?"

What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.             -William Shakespeare

        We have no choice in the name we are given at birth. It may tell people where you come from, but it really doesn't represent you at all. You're parents probably chose it before your birth. No chance that your personality or anything about you, except perhaps gender, is represented at all.  So we create nicknames. As we grow, and start to develop a personality and character, then comes the cute little names that go along with it, like "bug" (short for snuggle bug, which my niece is known as) and my little brother, a Thanksgiving baby, became "turkey".  I think a nickname tells you far more about someone..............
   I have always had a love of fairies. A love for anything magical really. The spelling however, of my nickname "Pyxee" has it's origins in a personalized license plate. This was the only spelling available in California at the time. My license plate holder reads...
                                                                                             "EAT MY
                                                                                              (PYXEE)
                                                                                                DUST"

                                                                                                                                      
    I wait tables for a living.  My hairstyle of choice is pinned up in a bun with chopsticks. I have many regular customers whom actually bring me chopsticks as gifts. I have close to 40 pairs now, in all different styles and colors. Something to fit every mood. At the restaurant  I'm actually known as chopsticks.
    The two names then merged to become one, hence PyxeeStyx. It doesn't hurt that all of my creations are "rainbow colored sugar" much like those candy straws of the same name received on Halloween.


    I love bight bold beautiful colors. Reds and oranges, and greens are my favorite. I picked the sunniest happiest background I could find for my blog. A garden palette where any fairy would be at home.


      I've long heard the call of far off and exotic places. I love all things majestical. Wether that be the circus or the Eiffel Tower. The pomp and circumstance of the ringmaster announcing death defying feats from center ring. The red velvet curtain that draws back to reveal fantastical sets and bejeweled dancers at the ballet. Hand feeding the pigeons in Piazzo San Marco, Venice. A little plaza in Paris with dozens of artist all painting their own view of the world.  The hustle and bustle of Times Square. Elephants on Parade and Gypsy Caravans alike, all appeal to my sense of wonder. I even collect vintage luggage, because it carries with it the energy of adventure. I can't help but imagine where it's been on it's journey.

I do a lot of up-cycling in my work, and I love to use exotic materials. Silks and Alpaca, and Pearls; All the things I imagine were once traded on the "Old Silk Road", and coveted by those who would never travel to such destinations. Hence the Traveling Sideshow, so I can bring all of those things to you.

 PYXEESTYX ~ TRAVELING SIDESHOW is A DAZZLING BAZAAR OF TEXTILE ART CREATIONS TO STAGE YOUR GRANDEST ADVENTURES......FREE SPIRITS BECKONED


    Happy Birthday Shelley!!! I hope this has satisfied your curiosity. Have a marvelous birthday!


    Thank you for stoping by and please don't forget to check out all the other participants below.
                            

                                                       
                                       
Audrey Bélanger of Dreams of an Absolution

Jenna Tomalka of Twin Birch Studio

Marla Gibson of Spice Box Designs

Toltec Jewels of Jewel School Friends

Shawn Mills of Bent Wire Boutique

Marlene Cupo of Amazing Designs

Joyce Blair of Bent Wire Boutique

Keri Lee Sereika of Pink Lemonade

Jayne aka “Boot~C”  Capps of Cool Beads by Boot~C

Tammie Everly of TTE Designs

Christina Miles of Wings N Scales

Kelly Patterson of PyxeeStyx ~ TravelingSideShow       you are here

Heather Otto of Mama’s Craft Room

 Jenny Vidberg  of Shyme Designs

Shannon Hicks of Falling Into The Sky     

Dyanne Everett-Cantrell of Dee-liteful Jewelry Creations

Candida Castleberry of Spun Sugar Beadworks

and

 Blog Host/Birthday Girl! - Shelley Graham Turner of Tori Sophia



Posted by PyxeeStyx at 6:00 AM
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Great story, love the evolution!

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  2. In Pursuit of His PurposeJuly 17, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    So cool! This story leaves me with a feeling of "happY" because you sound so happy with your life, your art. Can we ever ask for more in life? You are a lucky girl to have found it~

    xxoOh! ~ Shelley

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  3. Heather www.mamascraftroom.comJuly 17, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Awesome! I love that your customers bring you chopsticks. Pics please! :)

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  4. ChrissyJuly 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Very fun story...and I love your license plate names...hehehe

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  5. UnknownJuly 18, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Neat name and great story!

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Hi - My name is Kelly Hosford Patterson. I'm a mixed media textural artist specializing in eco-couture and artisan jewelry. I've never had much to work with, but that's never stopped me from "pulling a rabbit out of my hat". You can do a lot with a little bit of imagination. I create whimsical one-of-a-kind pieces, collage style, out of whatever supplies I have on hand. I'm hoping to inspire others to "go green" with my creative recycling ideas, and sprinkle a little magic in your life along the way. Grab your compass and join this circus on our next grand adventure.
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