Rosary Pieces And Gemstone Treasures...

During a long week of some major family drama, I have managed to find time to create a few new pieces for my Etsy shop that feature beautiful old strands of vintage rosaries. It's amazing what creative time can do for the soul...creating these really gave me an escape from the real world over the last few days and have taken me to a place of peace and zen when I needed it most....Isn't it wonderful how being creative can do this for one's body and mind???

I also got to attend our town's local gem show this past Saturday and just look at the goodies I found!...

Gorgeous fancy cut gemstones abound...

There were strands and strands of stunning briollette gemstones (my faves)...

..and I just couldn't resist these gorgeous moss agate gold dipped horn, crystal quartz spears, and pave rhinestone leaves...

...and these beautiful agate slabs took my breath away...

...I also found some stunning bezel set gemstones...

...and how about these colors for summer???...

There's nothing like a little jewelry and gemstone shopping to lift one's spirits :~)

Can't wait to get busy with all of these treasures...see you back here in a few days with some new creations with these gorgeous goodies!!!

Have a great weekend mes amis!

Sweet And Delicate...

Since the weather has turned a bit warmer lately, I have found myself reaching for pieces of jewelry to wear that are a bit lighter and delicate...you know, those pieces that pair well with t-shirts and shorts and are the perfect accessory for debuting at the quick grocery store run? So I have designed this week, just those type of pieces....sweet, petite,delicate, everyday subtle wearing eye candy. These little vintage bon bons will be available in my Etsy shop this evening....

Have a very happy and safe Memorial Day everyone! 

Hope your plans are full of fun and relaxation!!!

Enjoying Nature...

Been doing a lot of bird watching...

and really enjoying the gorgeous scenery around me as of late....

...I've also been tackling one of those cabin/chalet projects on the 'honey-do' list. Look how sweet the hubby is hanging my wallpaper on the 12' high ceilings!

He didn't complain once...even as the ladder almost slid out from under him. He's Awesome!!!!

And I got to enjoy some of the best bacon pancakes this side of the Mississippi yesterday....

I have been so enjoying my little mountain break...the weather has been just DIVINE!!!!

Hope you all are enjoying the gorgeous weather too! Be back next weekend with some new pieces in the Etsy shop. But, as always, you will get to see them here first!!!

Cherishable Moments...

I've been having such a great week spending quality time with my family and friends....

I took the family out last night for a special and memorable mother's day dinner

My sister, her husband, and my adorable little niece have finally returned back to the states after a 5 year deployment over in Europe. And I am so overjoyed they are finally home....I have missed them so much!

We have been so busy getting all caught up on visiting with each other and taking kooky selfies....

...Special times with awesome friends also took place this past week....

....the friend on the right is a legitimate "rock star"! He plays and tours with a very famous country musician. And then there is my favorite all-time rock star....my hubby.... on the left.

And I had a fun dinner with some really gorgeous girlfriends....

Cinco de Mayo celebration with the hubby...

Just what I needed...

MARGARITAS!!!!...(and a little hot sauce chaser...lol)

I will be taking a short break from the jewelry bench this week to go to my "Happy Place" ...

Going to relax and do some bird watching...

...and maybe feed a few snails!  In other words....R-N-R, here I come!!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful MOMS out there! Hope your day is truly special and memorable.

I will be blogging from the mountains of North Carolina, 

so see you back here real soon!!!