About

Welcome to my Virtual Home …

Brew a cup of tea and sit while you browse through my Art and Photography blog. It’s a place I hope to have many creative pages on.

I was a Copper and Silversmith jeweler for 28 years. I was an award winning jeweler and exhibited in over 200 galleries all over the United States including Puerto Rico. Now, I am semi-retired. I maintain a web-site – http://isadoraartjewelry.etsy.com/ – for my remaining art pieces. I have another web-site – http://copperwhimseasbyal.etsy.com/ – for the company. I am President and co-designer of Copper Whimsea’s by Al. My former co-worker and assistant on my jewelry projects ventured out and began creating artwork with copper. These two web-sites along with my two blog sites on WordPress manage to keep me quite busy. As if that isn’t enough, I am always judging Art Shows for ribbons and cash prizes for artists, in addition to, designating awards and ribbons.

I love to listen to all types of music but usually enjoy listening to classical music while I sip my tea. We are enjoying that type of music right now. The song playing is Pachelbel’s Canon in D major.

Do you like it?

I enjoy board games, browsing through magazines, growing my beautiful orchids, photography, reading, writing prose and just plain nothing from time to time.

My favorite pastimes are going to museums browsing through antique and second hand shops, visiting art galleries or art shows plus cruising with my husband of many years.

I have been a dancer, interior decorator, clothing buyer for a big name department store and gal friday for a major insurance company. I am a wife, mother, artful jewelry designer and, hopefully now, decent photographer and writer.

When I started my blogs I never thought I would touch people in so many ways with my words and images. I’m so happy I’ve been able to do that. I’m even happier that I’m accomplishing the goal I had set for myself:
touching peoples’ hearts.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your visit today … come back again real soon.

Namaste…
Isadora

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philosophy through photography on August 4, 2021 at 9:40 pm said:

Thank you my friend.
Glad I met you.
You are having a lovely blog.
Planning to visit other articles of yours.
All the best my friend

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on August 5, 2021 at 10:30 am said:
  
  Thank you 😊
  
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  - philosophy through photography on August 7, 2021 at 12:33 am said:
    
    You are welcome my friend
    
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Prior... on March 7, 2019 at 12:41 am said:

We have been connecting for a while via blogosphere and I am only now getting to your about page. So glad because I knew some parts of your bio – but had no idea of your jewelry design and art background — but it makes sense – even tho I now think of you whenever I see jaguars 😉

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 7, 2019 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Dear Prior,
  I’m smiling as I read your connecting me to Jaguars. It isn’t a bad thing to be compared to. 😀 and it’s a cat. 😻 Yes, I do love cats. Unfortunately, I don’t have one at the moment. My last one – Marshmallow – lived for 28 years. A record for cats. He was loved ❤️and wanted to stay for as long as he could. I should post a story I wrote about his abused beginnings from his birth. Anyway, art is who I am in every facet of my life. I appreciate your taking the time to read all about me … thanks 🙏
  Isadora 😎
  
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  - Prior... on March 7, 2019 at 10:30 pm said:
    
    Oh marshmallow sounds like a gem.
    Let me know if you get to the post.
    😉
    
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    - Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 10, 2019 at 11:51 am said:
      
      I may use his story as a post while I’m on vacation in April. Sure will let you know but have tissues handy. 😢
      Isadora 😎
      ps: plating catch-up on my comments. : 0
      
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      - Prior... on March 11, 2019 at 4:12 am said:
        
        🙏💜😊🌸🌸
        
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PurplePumpernickel on March 17, 2017 at 9:10 am said:

I love the sculpture of the Reclining Woman on your Header Banner. Who is it’s creator?

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 17, 2017 at 9:23 am said:
  
  The sculpture is by the Spanish artist Botero. He’s known for paintings and sculptures of rubenesque characters. He desmonstrates that there is beauty in all shapes and sizes. Although, I’m not rubenesque I admire his thoughts. Glad you like it. Thank you.
  
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  - PurplePumpernickel on March 17, 2017 at 9:57 am said:
    
    Ah! I was wondering if it was one of his.
    
    He is one of my favourite sculptors, but the finish of his work is usually smoother (not so textured) and the lines cleaner, at least, for the sculptures I’ve seen.
    
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    - Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 17, 2017 at 5:55 pm said:
      
      This sculpture was on a cruise ship I was on overlooking the pool. He was at a local museum I visited last year. His sculptures were a bit different. He may have had this one commissioned to be bronzed by another company. : )
      Have a great weekend …
      Isadora 😎
      
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      - PurplePumpernickel on March 20, 2017 at 7:22 pm said:
        
        Thank you for the information! I am always amazed by how artists have such varied styles in the seasons of their lives!
        
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ceayr on February 9, 2016 at 5:05 pm said:

Okay, Isadora, I now officially adore you!
Great blog and. like so many people, I love this piece of music.
I am guessing that you may not have heard this version, but that you have the openness of mind to enjoy it.
I do hope so.

Enjoy, dear lady

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on February 10, 2016 at 1:37 pm said:
  
  LOL …. Loved it CE. I enjoy a bit of odd humor especially when it comes to classical music. They did a fine job of making the song humorous. I love the way he was able to move the instrument around instead of the bow. I’m going to check out some more of their You Tube videos. Thanks for the introduction. 😍
  The ‘About’ page you read is for my photography blog. My writing blog ‘About’ page isn’t as interesting. My hope is to update it soon. In the meantime, WordPress asked us to write something about our name. I did. I hope you’ll pop over to read it. It will give you more insight about me. I’m honored that you appreciate me.
  Isadora 😎http://insidethemindofisadora.com/2016/02/09/i-was-the-child-named-isadora/
  
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Silver Threading on March 16, 2015 at 4:06 pm said:

I found you! Lovely photography. I will visit when I can stay longer. ❤

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Retirement Lifestyle / Nomadic Adventurer on February 25, 2015 at 9:17 pm said:

This is inspiration for me to get up and watch the sunrise at the beach in the morning. The music is just perfect. This is a great posting.

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Tokoni O. Uti on February 7, 2015 at 2:38 pm said:

Hi!

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on February 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm said:
  
  I’m happy your dropped by and enjoyed my ‘About’ page. It’s always a pleasure to meet and greet those who take the time to visit my photography blog.
  Welcome and be sure to drop by again real soon. 😍
  
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  - Tokoni O. Uti on February 16, 2015 at 3:55 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome. Hey, I hope you don’t kind but I’d like to invite you to my blog at http://www.insanitybeautiful.wordpress.com
    
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yoga2all on May 10, 2014 at 5:58 am said:

The video you have uploaded is just ‘fantastic’. ………………….yoga2all.wordpress.com (Kabbyik Mitra)

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on May 10, 2014 at 11:32 am said:
  
  Thanks so much. I enjoy adding a few personal things I like.
  I appreciate the visit and comment.
  Isadora
  
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wisemonkeysabroad on March 14, 2014 at 8:30 pm said:

Ahhh – Pachebel’s Canon- one of our favourites when it comes to classic!
Fantastic introduction to yourself. Truly wow-ed that your jewellery has been show-cased in so many places! Off to trawl through your blog to explore 🙂

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on March 15, 2014 at 4:42 am said:
  
  Welcome .. and Thank you … trawling is greatly acceptable in this little world of my mind. ~~~~ : – )
  
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vastlycurious.com on December 5, 2013 at 10:35 am said:

Pachelbel is a favorite of mine too !!

I have been a dancer, interior decorator, clothing buyer for a big name department store and gal friday for a major insurance company. I am a wife, mother, artful jewelry designer and, hopefully now, decent photographer and writer.

How impressive your background has been.
How very accomplished you are !!”
THANKS!

Bravo. I listened twice.

Hugs,
K – Kathryn

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on December 5, 2013 at 10:50 am said:
  
  Thanks, Kathryn
  I have lived a lot of life. I hope to live a great deal more.
  Glad you enjoyed Pachebel. I loved when my daughter first played it for on the piano. ~~~~ : – )
  
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adollyciousirony on December 3, 2013 at 4:57 pm said:

Hello my dear Isadora… I would like you to be the host and choose for us a theme for our Music Passion this month of December…. Thank you and I hope you would be happy to accept this 🙂 xoxo

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on December 4, 2013 at 10:54 am said:
  
  hi Dolly,
  I am honored to be selected to choose the music passion word for December. It would be my pleasure.
  Thank you for kindly asking me to do it. I would like the word to be ‘Wish’. Let me know if there is anything else you would like me to do.
  Smiling widely ….
  Isadora xoxo
  
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  - adollyciousirony on December 4, 2013 at 11:58 am said:
    
    Thank you so much dear… Now you choose your music with the word “wish” and post this to your blog so I can re-blog it… just like Ghia did here: http://jaycee68.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/music-passion-11/
    I can’t wait to hear your “Wish” Music Passion
    xoxo
    
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    - Inside the Mind of Isadora on December 4, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:
      
      will do … I just finished writing and selecting the music.
      Thanks again,
      Isadora xoxo
      
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sandradan1 on December 2, 2013 at 5:56 am said:

Your header photo is beautiful. SD

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on December 5, 2013 at 10:41 am said:
  
  Thanks … I’m still deciding on others but for now this one fits in pretty well.
  It is very peaceful. ~~~` : – )
  
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slesser1013 on November 20, 2013 at 12:46 am said:

Isadora, I nominated your blog for the Sisterhood of the world award. Please accept 🙂

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on December 5, 2013 at 10:43 am said:
  
  I ‘THANK YOU’ and graciously will post soon. I am a bit behind but my nomination from
  you is greatly heartfelt.
  Isadora xoxo
  
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Olivia Wolfe on January 12, 2013 at 9:13 am said:

Wow! Your journey through life is so inspiring! You’ve done so much, come so far and yet you stil aren’t done! Thank you for sharing your work and good luck to you on your continuing journey.

~ O

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on November 3, 2013 at 6:08 am said:
  
  Your so very welcome on the share … Please come back and visit so you can
  enjoy the worlds I explore.
  
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latebloomerbuds on October 18, 2012 at 10:48 pm said:

Great new site izzy! I love your header. Looks like you are having great fun and I see you still pepper your photography art blog with words, LOL! Lovely! Margie

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on October 20, 2012 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Thanks, Margie. I took the photo of a branch of purple orchids that bloomed for
  me last fall. It has baby buds so I will have another branch pf flowers soon. The
  color is the exact purple showing. I thought it would make a nice header. Glad you like it.
  I wish I had fun putting this blog site together. I am a novice at this and had spme difficulties.
  It is still under construction as I have some more things I would like to see on it. BUT – there isn’t any rush.
  Yes …. I am writing along with the photos. I could never just add pix’s. I’m just too wordy. hahahaha ~~~~ : – )
  
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garyschollmeier on October 13, 2012 at 7:53 am said:

Isadora, it is a pleasant surprise to find your kind words and that you have added me to your follow list. Blogging seems to be a community in a different dimension where strangers meet and freely share parts of their lives with each other in a public forum. It is nice that we have met.

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on November 3, 2013 at 6:07 am said:
  
  Yes, it is a small community in a very large WWW.
  Thnaks
  
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jakesprinter on October 8, 2012 at 9:45 am said:

Your work are great contribution for entire blogosphere Izy, Keep it up my friend 🙂

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- Inside the Mind of Isadora on November 3, 2013 at 6:06 am said:
  
  One of the first photography challenges I attempted were your, Jake.
  Thanks for your very kind words.
  
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