New Beginnings

I’ve just recently began to keep a written journal again.  I used to keep one faithfully from the time I was 10 years old through college.  However, work, babies and life in general got in the way of carving out the time to just sit and reflect.  Then, a few years ago I chose to put my thoughts and...

Sometimes, She Just Can’t Help But Feel Dead Inside

 Occasionally, inspiration strikes me at the oddest times.  No, make that USUALLY inspiration strikes me at the oddest times.  Like, for instance, this mixed media piece.  Last week I was on my way home from an appointment.  It was a sunny day, but I was feeling a bit “blah,” if you know...

Don’t Leaf Me Alone

I love this necklace!  I found the cool leaf shaped chain in my favorite bead store (Star’s Beads).  I have a fascination with copper and it is a natural for Fall styles.  Jasper rounds, square amber colored seed beads and daisy spacers finish the necklace.  At 16″ in length it is choker...

A Little Vampy

Anyone who knows me well knows I am in love with Vampires and other paranormal creatures.  It’s a crazy obsession, but I just can’t seem to help myself.  When I saw these faceted ruby quartz beads I thought of the color of blood welling from a fresh vampire nip.  Creepy, I know, but...

Evening Out

A little black dress, the perfect high heels and this scrumptious bracelet/earring set is all you need to impress your date on your evening out.  Measuring 7 1/2 inches, the bracelet is made up of onyx oval shaped beads, olive green freshwater pearls, Bali silver handmade beads and a Bali silver toggle...

Golden Slumbers

Yes, the name of this necklace comes straight from The Beatles song.  Love, love, love the Beatles.  Grew up on their music as my dad would play their records from the first moments I could remember.  Then, in seventh grade I met the most wonderful person, John, and we become the best of friends.  He...