I have this spot on my worktable where items I have bought sit and wait for my inspiration to take over.  Sometimes, as in the case of my vintage brass pieces, they get a little dusty.  But, FINALLY, it came to me.  Maybe it was my brain telling me how sick and tired it was of this cold weather or maybe (crossing fingers) it was my creative side speaking to me.
 Either way...

My new pretties made with some of those vintage brass pieces. 

They sing to me with the promise of warm breezes and blue skies.