Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!                              -Sitting Bull

Tonight's Moon

The moon and sky tonight are beautiful. 

It is a waning gibbous moon.

Recharging My Batteries

Just back after getting out of town for a few days. We enjoyed a quiet week on the Snake River. It's particularly lovely this time of year. I managed to create a couple of pieces while I was out, including this World's Treasure Bracelet. 

Congratulations to U of I Grads!

Congratulations to all the University of Idaho students who graduated this weekend. May the wind be always under your wings.

What Are Shell Pearls?

For centuries, the lowly oyster held the patent on pearls. Even cultured pearls, required time and the commitment of the oyster. No more. Take Shell Pearls. While the oyster still provides the shell nuclei, the mollusk can now outsource the actual pearl production. These pearls are produced in less time and at a fraction of the cost of precious natural pearls. Shell pearls help by reducing the toll on the worlds dwindling pearl oyster beds. Many of these have already been harvested to extinction.

Shell pearls begin with a shaped piece of shell. They are then drilled, coated, baked and polished to a soft luster. While these cannot be called natural pearls, they boast some significant advantages. Shell pearls are as affordable as they are beautiful. They are more consistent in size, shape and luminousness and are more durable. They are less prone to damage from body oils, perfumes or chemicals and will maintain their rich luster.

I've just created a few pieces using these shell pearls. I have to say that the only way I can tell them from natural pearls is their symmetry and price. I think you will agree. 

It's Springtime!

In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six 
different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.   
~Mark Twain

Happy Mother's Day

For all you moms out there, I offer a sneak peak at a bouquet of garden lovelies. Click here.  We haven't finished uploading them yet but if a particular pair of blooms catches your eye, just drop me a line. 


Enjoy your day. 

Congratulations to the Graduate!

Graduation is fast approaching for the Washington State University like so many other schools. Drive through town with the windows down and you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief- be it from the students, their teachers and their parents. 

It is my pleasure to congratulate all those who have worked so hard. Congratulations to the class of 2011!

More Mother's Day Wisdon

You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back.  ~William D. Tammeus


Cinco de Mayo

Gathering up my Day of the Dead charm bracelets and Cinco de Mayo earrings. What fun they are to make. 


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Mother's Day Wisdom

"A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically
once, and by car forever after."    
-Peter De Vries

Attention Brides-to-be

If your special day is approaching, let me extend an offer to create your bridal jewelry with you. I know your to-do list seems endless, and yet opportunities abound. Blue Mango Jewels can design affordable jewelry that can be worn on your wedding day and beyond. You give me an idea of your price range, and interests and I will work with you to create custom jewels for your bridesmaids and you; the bride.

Happy May Day

In honor of Flora, the ancient Roman Goddess of flowers, I wish everyone a happy May Day and present these Rosy Columbine earrings as a small token of my appreciation for May, the month of flowers.