Independence Day

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Backyard barbeque's with friends and family will be held almost everywhere. Red, white and blue decorations and fireworks will be seen all over the country.

This bracelet is made from handmade glass beads. Patriotic symbols ind red, white and blue. The beads are strung on heavy stretch cord. There are matching earrings also available. Young or old, almost anyone will enjoy this set.

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HAPPY FATHERS DAY

To day is Father's Day. June 21, 2009. The third Sunday of the month of June. To me, it's a day for memories of my dad, who passed away several years ago. He was very quiet and unassuming, yet his silence was very inspiring to me. He always told me, "you don't have to tell people how smart you are, they'll know just by talking to you, don't brag." He loved to read. I don't ever remember him not having a book to read. He didn't watch TV. Thought it was better to read. He knew so many things, from reading. After he passed, there were so many questions I wish I would have asked him. I tell my kids, ask questions now, find out things now.
I hope every dad and daddy to be has a great day.

VERY BIG JEWELRY

As I have said in previous blogs, BIG is in this year. I had the day to myself and was rummaging thru my treasures. I found some large beads and put together this necklace. Large yellow/green quartz and very large carved silver balls. I have had the quartz for quite awhile, but just received the carved silver balls.


I went to the Gem Faire in Sacramento last August. I came across a booth that has so many findings and accent beads. Super Time International had a great selection of beads, but I was really impress with their selection of peweter findings. The prices were incredible and so was the selection.
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Beautiful Handcrafted Lavender Jade and Swarovski Crystal Earrings with Silver Wire Hooks

These beautiful handcrafted lavender jade and Swarovski crystal earrings are so lovely! They're such a wonderful accessory to spruce up any outfit. Don't have anything lavender in your wardrobe? You could always try an elegant floral hair clip, a watch, or necklace with some purple in it. The elegant Swarovski crystals glisten in the sun and add a sparkly touch.

Big Jewelry Is In This Year!!!

Big is in this year. Big and bold necklaces, earrings and handbags. If you don't care for big bold necklaces, at least try an over sized pair of earrings. Bright colored stones mixed with metal accent beads look great on anyone.
As for color, yellow is the hottest color this year. Pantone (proclaimed global authority on color) has named Mimosa, which is an orange yellow hue, the 2009 color of the year. I have always been afraid of bright colors, but since I started making jewelery, I love mixing different colors together. It is so much fun.

It's All About Accessories

Look around! There is so much color out there. It's handbags, jewelry, shoes, sunglasses. It's the year for accessorizing.

Friday causal can be jeans, t-shirt and jacket. Then for the evening after work, dress those jeans up with sassy heels in animal print. Add a long necklace over the t-shirt and throw on a jacket and you can head out to dinner at a real nice resturant.

Handbags seem to be getting bigger and more colorful. Animal print with bright accent colors are the hot items. They match any attire, whether dressy or casual. They are large enough to hold everything you need plus extra.

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Amethyst Stones

The birthstone for the month of February is Amethyst. It is a variety of quartz and a very popular gemstone. Amethyst is also the Zodiac stone for the constellation Pisces. This birthstone is so available that it is really not that expensive. It come from different areas of the world and in different shades of purple ranging from almost white to very deep purple. The name Amethyst came from the Greek, that means "not drunk". Therefore it is believed to ward off the effects of alcohol.
This is a very versatile stone and used often in handcrafted jewelry. Its a "neutral" color and can be used with many different accent colors.

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