Feeling Special!

Just got back from the beach!  A little sand between the toes always makes me bring shells, pearl, and all things beachy!  This bracelet has two strands of Mother of Pearl separated with crystal rondelle , the third strand is labradorite

 that is also spaced with the crystals.  This piece also sports a sterling clasp that was handcrafted by yours truly! 

Another reason I am feeling special is....

well this would be nothing to some, but for me...I am in awe!  My blog has 2 followers!  Silly right?  I was almost embarrassed when a friend from my jewelry class found this blog.  Oh no, I thought, what if she finds terrible punctuation, awful spelling, and unforgivable grammar!  I am sure she found all those things I listed and even more.

But, Terry was very sweet and said kind things when she mentioned her finding my blog.  Though it is what she did not say that gave me the gentle reassurance that I needed to not quit blogging and hide under a rock.  I have found that this blog is a looking glass into my life, my thoughts, my feelings, and pictures of my work.  I enjoy blogging!  I enjoy sharing the part of me that not many see even though it makes me feel truly vulnerable.  You know what though...I going to put on my big girl panties & keep at this!

Thank you for being a part!

Turquoise & Silver

When I was a young girl my dad loved John Wayne. Still today my dad at 76 wears cowboy boots!  Funny thing, for a few years I have been looking for a pair of really awesome cow boots for myself. Lots are out there - I just cant afford my taste! 

This turquoise & sterling linked bracelet would be the perfect piece for those boots.  It is thought that turquoise can be the bringer of good fortune - and who couldn't use a little good fortune?  The sterling, well it just makes the bracelet shine. 

Circles are fun.

As far back in history as you look you can always find circles in design.  Sometimes I wonder why, but other times I am just glad we have them.  Circles are fun in all design.  They give interest & dimension.  these gray quartz earrings are circles of fun as well. 

I really like how the circle on the ear wire sets the tone for the gray quartz to follow.  These earrings easy & fun for you to wear!

! Explataion Mark !

I love simple, ,yet bold enough to a statement.  This little necklace is just that a Biwa pearl and a round pearl dangling from a suade cord says all that needs to be said.

Black & White beach classic

The beach is one of my favorite places in the world, I love it with my husband & son, I also love it when it is me all alone!  I feel a inner peace I am at beach,  It is like the waves bring in tranquility & take away your worries. I always finding myself thanking God for the beach & all its glory. 

I truly believe the reason that I love working with pearls, mother of pearl, and shells is that it reminds me of my favorite place.  But on the other hand, pearls are just pretty.  They always have been, they always will be. 

Another always has been always will be is black and white.  Classic, beautiful, sexy, and just a perfect combination.  Here I am showing a little bracelet with my favorites together.  I hope you enjoy!  And yes I know - bundle together next time as my  son likes to say!

Bundle It !

My director of marketing, a.k.a. my 8 year old son said, Mommy if you REALLY want to make some money you need to bundle your jewelry when you sell it!  Also, he told me that you need to put things that look good together next to each other when displaying!!  What is not to love about a little boy that has a action plan. 

Lately my action plan has gotten off track when it has come to blogging!  It is time to make a commitment.  How I wish I were one of those blogger's that can get on each & every day &really put out engaging & well delivered material.  That is not me : (. 

What I can do is a few pictures up of what I am doing in my studio!  I would take a picture of these two Biwa Pearl on antiqued copper

chain pieces together, but before I could, I sold the necklace at a trunk show this past weekend!  I did however display the pieces together & had her try on the bracelet as well!  This is a learning process for me, and I am so happy to have it!  Time to get back to work!

Carved Medallions

I think that medallions are a marvelous way to accent a piece of jewelry.  It draws your eye in and gives some pop without the bling!  Now bling is not a bad thing, but some ladies are not as comfortable with it as others, or they may just not to always wear it. 

This necklace pops out because of the medallion.  You got to love the birds that are carved into the piece.  All the different blue toned gemstones and silver bring this piece together and will be worn & treasured for a long time to come.