I had an amazing time at “Brooching The Subject” workshop in Gatlinburg at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. I spent last week immersed in making brooches. I got in late last Sunday afternoon after driving 6 hours in heavy traffic on I-40. It should have been more like a 5 hour drive! None-the-less… Read more »
October 2019
An Autumn Gemstone, Bumble Bee Jasper
I first fell in love with bubble bee jasper in June of 2012! I was a “newbie” to jewelry design and gemstones. I think it was perhaps my 2nd or 3rd time attending a major gem and jewelry show. I was at the JCK gem show in Las Vegas visiting my favorite gemstone people, Rare… Read more »
Dare To Wear A Brooch
Hiya! What’s the difference between a brooch and a pin? In the fashion world of today, not a whole lot! The terms are most often used interchangeable. In the estate and antique jewelry world they are more often called brooches. Admittedly, brooch is a little more traditional and perhaps even a bit old-fashioned! Technically speaking,… Read more »
Brooching The Subject
The week has not started off good. Here it is already Thursday and I’m still trying to get my blog out! On Monday we had to put our beloved Porche kitty to sleep. She had been suffering from thyroid issues for several months. On Sunday night we noticed her paw had been injured. The vet… Read more »