- 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...
- Jun 7, 2023
- 1 min
What’s New in My Shop?
I’ve been busy doing a bit more of studio “destashing”. I’ve put together the above collection of rare vintage and newer Swarovski...
- 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...
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
Boo!
“Macabre” Carved Skull Ring Halloween is fast approaching and I’m getting ready for it! I’ve just finished this sterling silver ring...
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
Play Day…
I’ve been gathering small gemstone cabochons with the intent of creating long, draping earring collections. When I don’t have a...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
One Down, One to Go…
I had cataract surgery on my left eye last Wednesday. Post surgery I had quite a bit of discomfort. My follow-up appointment the next day...
- May 7, 2022
- 1 min
An Unusual Find…
I have quite a cigar box collection and this is the latest addition. Cigar boxes come in quite handy for use as displays and for storage....
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
Time To Destash…
I came across a box of beautiful cabochons while searching for something else in my studio. I remember purchasing them about twenty-five...
- Mar 11, 2022
- 1 min
Yum…
This gorgeous collection of gemstones arrived yesterday and I can’t wait to use them in new works. Comprised of Hessonite, Citrine,...
- Oct 12, 2021
- 1 min
More to Love…
I’ve just added a collection of Art Jewelry Earrings to my Etsy shop. The handmade earrings in this collection are all One-of-a-Kind....
- Sep 14, 2021
- 1 min
I’m Gettin’ My Cowgirl On…
“Lone Heart” Hollow-Formed Sterling Silver Pendant It’s been a long time since I’ve worn cowgirl boots. I recently tried on the two pair...
- Jan 7, 2021
- 1 min
What a Nice Surprise!
The latest Fire Mountain Gems and Beads catalog arrived last week, but I hadn’t had time to look through it until today and to my...
- Jan 8, 2020
- 1 min
There’s Gold in Them Hills…
Having watched the series “Deadwood”, I can imagine the surprise of an old grizzly-bearded prospector coming across a nice sparkling...
- Jan 20, 2019
- 1 min
It arrived in my mailbox this week and…
As I was perusing the pages of the 2019 Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Wireworking and Metalsmithing catalog, to my delight right there on...
- Apr 11, 2016
- 1 min
Sorry if this is redundant…
I apologize for posting this topic once again, but there is still some confusion amongst my readership since I transferred my blog...
- Oct 13, 2015
- 1 min
Fit for a Sea Goddess…
I’ve been working on this design for much longer than anticipated, but my bead embroidered “Amphitrite’s Cuff” is finally finished and...
- Sep 19, 2015
- 2 min
Fit for a Queen…
The latest addition to my “Medieval Muses” collection is a ring titled “Lady Jane” for Lady Jane Grey who reigned for only nine days....
- Aug 5, 2015
- 1 min
Re-working designs…
I’ve been at my workbench dismantling the three pairs of heart-themed earrings I had recently made and reworking their designs. They are...
- Aug 2, 2015
- 1 min
Now that I’m using set stones again in my work…
I’ve realized that I need more organization. For years I had been storing numerous packets of both tiny and large cabochons and cramming...