- Sep 24, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- May 3, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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...
- Mar 9, 2023
- 1 min
It’s Been One of Those Weeks…
I didn’t get any beading accomplished much as I tried. I’ve been busy being a cat mom, which entails ensuring that our bully cat,...
- Feb 28, 2023
- 1 min
My New Bead Buddy!
Georgie is the latest addition to our family…well sort of. Jackson isn’t in total agreement with that statement and he would like to...
- Feb 20, 2023
- 1 min
I’m So Ready for Spring!
There’s still snow on the ground and the sky is dreary gray, and I need some color…BIG TIME! I’d pulled these earrings from my shop a...
- Feb 7, 2023
- 1 min
Just For Fun…
My “Geometric Lantern Drop Earrings” tutorial calls for Delica beads, but I thought it would be interesting to make a fob substituting...
- Feb 6, 2023
- 1 min
Time to Say Goodbye…
A nother design is being retired. My “Empress Ming Cuff” is one of the very first geometric cuffs that I designed. Frankly, I’ve enjoyed...
- Jan 22, 2023
- 2 min
It’s Been Stressful…
Aside from being scheduled for a medical procedure this week, a stray cat has adopted us! We noticed a cat outside our house in early...
- Jan 16, 2023
- 1 min
I’m Making Up For Lost Time…
Yay! It seems my beading Muse is going to stay around for a while! After a long hiatus, she is now whispering in my ear and suggesting...