Home Grown

DIY Cheese Kit

Chicken Coop

Mushroom Log

I received the new Williams-Sonoma catalog. So many new fun things!

I'm dying to get my hands on that DIY cheese kit, how fun would it be to make your own cheese!

And the Mushroom Log? I know...fun right?!

Not to mention that Chicken Coop. It would go so perfectly in my backyard. I even love the color!

I was telling Kurt, I could make him the BEST Cheese & Mushroom Omelet too!

xo

Fairies and puppy dog

Happy Easter!

From our house to yours...
xo

Double Helix

~Fire and Ice Lampwork Bead~

~Spellbound Lampwork Heart Necklace~

A couple pieces using double helix glass...love the colors.

Available here and here.

xo

Miss-room

Deep in the woods lives Miss-room...

xo

New Design of the Month {and the winner}

The new design of the month is now available! This sweet Cherry Necklace! For more info click HERE.

Perfect for Spring & Summer (even all year round)

And we have a winner for the Clay Cupcake giveaway...

The winner is number...62

Who left this comment:

LOVE your cupcakes!!! So sweet!

And that person was Ginny!

Congrats Ginny!

Thank you to everyone for leaving such nice comments. I wish I had cupcakes for all...

xo

No Foolin'

It's that time...

Time to load up on beads!

From now until the end of Sunday April 1st, EVERYTHING on my website is 30% off, yup no foolin"!

Discount is taken off when you check out.

So click HERE to go shopping!

xo

Inspired Ideas {GIVEAWAY}

I met Amy Powers of Inspired Ideas, last year at a show.
 She is so sweet!
She puts together the best on-line magazines with great projects and fun ideas.
She just released the Spring issue and there is a tutorial of my clay cupcake (the green & purple one on top)
I know! Can you believe it!?
There is a little preview of the magazine here. And if you would like to order a copy, it's here.

I'm also having a giveaway!
Would you like win this sweet treat below? I have one in my kitchen under a glass dome {cute}

It's as easy as pie (I mean cupcake, ha!)

All you have to do is...

1- Leave a comment on this post (Please include your email in your posting, if you do not have a blogger account with your email contact info, so I can contact you)

2- For an extra chance, become a follower of my blog (leave a separate comment so it's counted) 

3- If you are already a follower of my blog, thank you! (but still leave a separate comment so it's counted)

Winner will be announced on the evening of Monday April 2nd.

(winner will be randomly picked by random.org)

Good Luck

xo 
Contest now closed

How to make her day

1- Put her jacket on.
2- Ask her if she wants to go bye-bye.
3- Then ask her if she wants whip cream (from Starbucks, her fav)
It makes her day!
xo

We have a winner!

We have a winner...#59

Who left this comment:

my favorite thing is all the birds and other animals that come out and visit my back deck :-)

And that person was Shannon Chomanczuk!

Congrats Shannon!

I wish I had Spring necklaces for all, but sadly I don't...

But, I'll have another giveaway very soon.

Thanks

 xo

Friday already?

~Sweet Berries Earring~

~Lavender Bee Necklace~

Where did this week go? Did it fly by for you to?

I added a couple new things to the shop. Inspired by the explosion of honey bees and the blooming lavender.

 Today is the last day to sign up for the Spring Necklace Giveaway. Tomorrow random.org will pick the winner.

Have a great weekend!

xo

Happy Spring { and a giveaway }

HaPpY SpRiNg 

Spring, I love Spring...
A perfect time for a giveaway, don't you think?

Would you like to win one of my Spring Bloom Necklaces?

All you have to do is leave a comment below on this post (one comment per person, please) letting me know your favorite thing about Spring.

For an extra chance, become a follower of my blog (leave a separate comment so it's counted)

Please make sure there is a way for me to contact you, in case you are the winner (like a email address)

Winner will be announced on Saturday, March 24th.

(winner will be randomly picked by random.org)

Good Luck

xo

Winter Wonderland

With all the Spring-like weather we've had this Winter.
This weekend we finally got some snow!

So we headed to Yosemite for a little playtime...

Anthony had fun bombing me with snowballs...

Kayla (Anthony's girlfriend) had fun tubing...

So did Kurt...

and Molly too..

So what kind of weather did you have this weekend?
Sunshine? Rain? Hail? Snow? A little of everything?

xo

Happy St. Patty Day (and NEW GOODIES)

Don't forget your green tomorrow...we'll be wearing ours!

I loaded up the shop with new goodies!
Bunnies, Lambs, Turtles, Fine Silver Goodies, Tide Pools and something for the dog lover!
Everything is on my website

xo

Bloom

 xo

Spring is in the air...

 ~Spring is in the air~

A fun "Springy" bracelet.

10-Lampwork beads (bird on nest are one) wire wrapped, lobster clasp, leaf charm dangle.

Adjustable- 7 1/2"- 8 3/4" long

SOLD-Thank you!

My kind of ATM

Whenever I'm in the L.A. area, I always stop by to get my cupcake fix at Sprinkles. And just when you think you've seen it all...something like this pops up! A cupcake ATM! 

It's at their Beverly Hills location, I was at their Newport Beach store so I didn't get to try it out. 

I think it's perfect for those midnight cravings! I WANT ONE for my studio :o)

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Glitterfest on Saturday. It was a fun show!

One of the best things about doing shows, is getting to finally meet people in person...it's nice to put a face with a name.

xo

Glitterfest

~Finders Keepers~

~Honey Bee Earrings~

 ~Fairy House~ sold

I have been playing with fine silver (PMC) again...it's been awhile.
I forgot how much fun it is!
If you are not familiar with Precious Metal Clay is a product comprised of very small particles of pure silver suspended in a clay binder. It is then fired in the kiln to burn off the binder, the result is a piece of fine silver (99.9%)

This Saturday I'll be at Glitterfest in Santa Ana, CA from 10-4pm

So if you are in the area, stop by and say hi!

There will be handmade jewelry, sculpture, primitive dolls, paper whimsy and much much more! 

xo

Happy Birthday

XO

Design of the Month

~A Spring Shower Earring~

The new design of the month is now available.

Something fun for the ears!

You can order yours here.

xo

Kitchen Gadgets

Kurt is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. He also LOVES pasta (homemade pasta)

Spaetzle

Once in awhile I'll make him spaetzle.

It's kind of a pain and messy. So I don't make it very often.

You make the spaetzle dough and push it through a colander that is placed over boiling water.

M.E.S.S.Y.

A couple weeks ago I found this Spaetzle maker. 

I really didn't think it would work. BUT it works so good!

It's my new favorite kitchen gadget!

Do you have a  favorite kitchen gadget? Inquiring minds want to know!

xo

Who let the dogs out

I've had a very productive week in the studio!

Lots of beads coming from the kiln, being made into jewelry for an upcoming show.

Weekend plans-

Planting flower baskets (for the porch)

Getting into my bee hives (making sure everything's good)

Washing my car (from the snow last week)

Baking a red velvet birthday cake (yum, red velvet)

Celebrating my dad's birthday (hoping he loves red velvet, too)

Watching the academy awards (who do you think will win?)

Watching Kurt on the Speed channel (see below)

Cleaning the house (productive week in studio = messing house!)

Giving Molly a bath (she smells like a dog, go figure)

Placing a glass order (I need all the basics) 

Hope you have a great weekend too!

xo

A few months ago while in Vegas for the SEMA car show. Kurt was invited to partake in The Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational.

Tomorrow it will air on the Speed Channel.

*Spoiler Alert 

 About half way through the race Kurt broke a supercharger drive belt and finished mid pack. Although he was disappointed, he had a blast!

Never was...

I found this vintage photo from the 1920's in an antique store.

I just thought it was funny.

I put a hold on taking anymore orders for the Bunny Necklaces, for now.
I'll try and make a few more before Easter though...thanks!

xo

It's coming

It's coming...

Soon bunnies will be hopping through the cabbage patch, some will be crunching on carrots and will be hiding decorated eggs.

For a very short time I'll be taking orders for them on my site.
I love Spring!

xo

Washed ashore earrings

~Washed ashore Earrings~

18mm Lampwork Beads in shades of blues, aquas and ivory

Czech Glass

Antiqued Brass Findings

SOLD-Thank you

Please note- I also have a matching necklace on my site.

Happy Heart Day ♥

"He" took me on a much needed getaway.

"He" always (sometimes) knows just what I need.

"He" spoiled me with long walks on the beach, eating good food and sleeping in...

It was just what I needed.
Oh, how I love "He"

♥

hoppin down the bunny trail...

I've been hard at work in the studio...Springtime goodies.

I'm also working on some new things, which I'm hoping to show you very soon (still working out some details)

Again, a big thank you to everyone who placed bids on the Relay for Life Bracelet, you guys are the best!

Have a wonderful weekend, I'm off to spend sometime with my better half...

xo

Relay For Life Auction

My dear friend, Donella is a breast cancer survivor.

Her and her family are participating in The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life this year to raise money for this worthy cause.

I offered to donate the bracelet above.

100% of all the money raised will go to The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.

 

The bracelet includes 11- lampwork beads, including this little "lavender" Fairy, which is attached with a lobster clasp in case you'd like to hang it on your purse or use it as a zipper pull. Bracelet is 8" inches, but can be sized if needed.

The Details-

Bids will start at $20.00

Place a bid by leaving a comment on this post.

Be sure to post the dollar amount you would like bid, along with your email address.

At the auctions end, I will contact the winner and send them a Paypal invoice.

I will then make a contribution to The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.

Bidding will end on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00pm PST (west coast time) 

Bidding is now over. Thank you everyone who placed bids!  

It's a great cause!

Pets

My dad sent me this video of a guy who lives in Santa Barbara, with his pets.

If you are familiar with S.B., there are some "colorful" people who hang out on lower State Street.

Next time I'm in town, I'll be keeping my eye out for these guys...so cute!

xo

Happy Weekend!

Spent WAY TOO much time in the studio this week.
I'm so looking forward to the weekend, being outside in the fresh air...

She's so cute

Lori was talking about this fun app, I had to give it a try...

Happy Friday, Happy Weekend!

xo