Dec 31, 20231 min read
Resolutions Anyone?
I seldom make New Year’s resolutions because they are so hard to keep. But for 2024 I resolve to have a lot more fun and play time in my...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
Deck the Halls!
I so love this time of year! With Xmas just five days away I have all my shopping finished and just a few more presents to wrap. Catnip...
Nov 24, 20231 min read
Happy Day After TG!
Tree’s up! Jackson and Cooper approve. Georgie is sleeping in and hasn’t yet experienced the wonder of a tree with bright lights and...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Just…WOW!
Aasia Hamid from Aasiajewelry.com sent me this photo showing a necklace she created using my “Carnival” Geometric Beaded Beads Bracelet...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
This Will Be a Fun Project!
I’ve taken several in-person classes from Richard Salley over the years, but he is now offering online classes and I couldn’t resist...
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Hurry!
Etsy is having a promotion through October 11…you get $10 off any $40 purchase! That’s 25% off! So…if you’ve been eyeing anything in my...
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Okay…
I’m getting rather tired of chasing beads all over my work surface. I start out with neat little piles and in no time chaos reigns on my...
Sep 24, 20231 min read
With Autumn in the Air…
It won’t be long before beading on the screened-in porch will be just a memory of pleasant summer days spent outdoors. So I’m taking...
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Sidetracked...
I'd been diligently working on a new geometric beading design when out of the blue a friend asked if I still work with polymer clay and...
Aug 30, 20231 min read
These Few Precious Days…
Where did the time go…this summer has flown by! It’s almost the last day of August and Labor Day is just around the corner! We’re having...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Worth a Peruse…
I’ve been editing my Etsy shop and sorting through items that have been listed for quite a while and haven’t sold…like this beautiful...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
Yes, I know…
I should be in my studio working on the Geometric “Hip to be Square” Bangle project. At least that’s what the angel on my right shoulder...
Jul 6, 20231 min read
Inspiration…
I love working with color and I’m usually adept at choosing shades and tones that work well together. But whenever I find myself in a...
Jun 25, 20231 min read
Back in Stock!
My Geometric "Pentagonal Drop Earrings" beading kit has been out of stock for several months and frankly, I contemplated retiring the...
May 29, 20231 min read
Such a Relaxing Memorial Day!
Cooper is sleeping on a chair out of view while Jackson has been lulled into slumber by comfortable temperatures, a gentle breeze, and...
May 9, 20231 min read
It’s That Time of Year Again And…
It feels so good to be outdoors! Our long winters make us truly appreciate the arrival of warm weather and foliage. Several nights ago we...
May 3, 20231 min read
Finished...Finally!
I love our updated closet! It took a long time to sort through everything and decide what clothing and accessories I wanted to keep and...
Apr 29, 20231 min read
The Doctor Said...
"Take it Easy and rest." That's easier said than done for one who has always believed in putting in a hard day's work everyday. The...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Now…
I have a valid reason to “take it easy”…doctor’s orders. A day after missing the bottom rung on the above step ladder and falling...
Apr 13, 20231 min read
This is Very Exciting!
We’re in the midst of having our master closet remodeled…such mayhem! Clothing, shoes, accessories are piled on the window seats, in...
