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Pearls, always appropriate

Hiya! I am not one to voice my opinion on the many “issues” and politics going on.  But, it deeply depresses and saddens me to see what is happening in our world today.  I believe in justice and equality for ALL peoples!  I don’t understand why we can’t all just “be nice” to one another… Read more »

Brass VS Gold

Hiya! How is everyone doing out there?  Is your state starting to open up?  Are you beginning to venture out more?  Will you go out more even if you can?  So many questions and so few answers. It does us no good to dwell on the unknown so let’s jump in!  With gold prices on… Read more »

Calling All Drama Queens!

Hiya! Are you feeling a bit “ungrounded” during the coronavirus pandemic?  You may want to consider carrying hematite in your pocket, wearing it around your neck or on your finger! Hematite gemstones have powerful grounding capabilities.  Hematite aids in clearing and activating the root chakra, which is our energy center that anchors us to the… Read more »

Turquoise’s Many Variations

I am sitting outside writing my blog and watching Luna catch and eat bugs, as I go into my 7th week of “stay at home.” Quarantine has not been that bad! One of the worse things (for me) has been not having anything to look forward to. Gone are our wine Wednesdays out. My jewelry… Read more »

Opal, An Alternative Birthstone For April

How is everyone doing out there?  Welcome to another week of “stay at home!”  I am wishing and praying that this will all soon end, but until it does, I am busily working on jewelry and creating.  I am grateful that I can still do what I love. Even though opal gemstones are most commonly… Read more »

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend!

How is everyone doing?  Me, alright.  I’m not sure what this says about my life, but my daily routine has not changed all that much.  My jewelry studio is on our residence. We live somewhat in the country so I continue to do what I normally would.  My hubby has been home more so that… Read more »

Is Glue Useful In Making Jewelry?

Going on week 2 of “isolation.”  I literally have not gone anywhere for almost a week, other than picking up Luna from the animal shelter last Wednesday.  I am so grateful that I was able to get her before things completely shut down.  I am lucky that I already work from home.  My hubby is… Read more »

“Keep Calm and Put Your Jewelry On” – unknown

I have been struggling with writing this week’s blog.  On the one hand I am so trying to “carry on” as I normally would.  Since my studio is a separate building at my residence I have no need to go anywhere other than to make a weekly (at least) trip to the grocery store.  Now… Read more »

Warrenton, NC Arts and Crafts Day

Hi all! I am taking this week off from writing my blog as I am busy, busy, busy preparing for Arts & Crafts Day in Warrenton.  Sat Mar 14 2020 at 09:00 am The Warrenton Golf Club, 129 18th Hole Drive, Warrenton NC 27589. More details can be found at https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200019119292219 I am also busy… Read more »