Stash

I like rocks. It probably goes back to going rock hounding with my folks. Dad cut and polished stones. Boy I wish he were still alive. We could really collaborate on some jewelry. But the next best thing is going to the gem and mineral shows and spending time with folks of like mind. I always come home with so many cabochons. And my sketchbooks are littered with ideas so I decided to spend some time in this area for awhile. Oh what fun. I have quite a stash of stones collected so sometimes I design around a stone and sometimes I select a stone for a particular design. I just love having options!

The layout and planning is more time consuming with these pieces but the results are worth it. I can't wait to get some photos done and share.

ahhhhhh

Everything is completed. The surgeries are completed. The repairs are completed. The insurance is completed (well almost). The family moving out is completed. And putting my house and studio back in order is completed. That means that I am happily back at work in the studio. I am so excited and have so many things in mind to make. But patience please as it takes me as long to get things photographed as it does to make the pieces. But it is so exciting to return to my studio! And with the surgeries completed I am regaining my energy and strength as well so - hi ho, hi ho - it's off to work I go!

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Rodeo Days

I just love seeing the clips on the news of the trail riders making their way into Houston for the start of the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show. What a great state this is! In honor of these riders I decided to put the Texas Heart Necklace up for sale. Check it out and enjoy the rodeo, the food, and the entertainment this year. It is truly a great deal!

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Repairs Complete

As you can see in these photos the repairs from the fire are just about complete. Enough so that this weekend my daughter and grandchildren were able to move from my house where they have been staying, into this one. It has certainly been a long time coming but weather was just not our friend on this project. NOW the weather is absolutely gorgeous! As are the oak floors we discovered when the carpets were removed! They love it. I can't wait to get my studio moved back where it belongs so I can get to work! To see how far we've come see the post on Novemeber 19th here.

Thanks April

April is the moderator at the group "Aprils crochet Pallet" and just honored me by posting my scarf on the home page. You can see it here. It features one of my scarf pins. Thanks so much, April.

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Happy New Year

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for stopping by and to wish everyone a safe and prosperous 2010.

Aftermath

Well, the sales are over now as we start wrapping things up for the Christmas shipping deadlines. We wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday filled with peace and joy (and from the looks of things quite a bit of snow!).

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