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Garden Inspiration

Sat, Jul 9 2011 09:16 | nature, inspiration
I have taken nearly a month off from my website and blog. I'm still doing jewelry I'm just having trouble making myself sit down in front of the computer to talk about it. With luck, one of these evenings I'll have enough energy to catch up a little bit.


While working in the garden last week I saw a pair of butterflies reviewing my plantings. I was inspired.
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Wed, May 25 2011 09:55 | nature
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
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Recharging My Batteries

Fri, May 20 2011 11:42 | World's Treasure Bracelets, nature, bracelets
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. 
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It's Springtime!

Mon, May 9 2011 11:21 | nature, inspiration
In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six 
different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.   
~Mark Twain

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Happy Mother's Day

Sun, May 8 2011 07:13 | mothers, nature, earrings, gifts, flowers
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. 
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May Day

Fri, Apr 29 2011 11:44 | nature, gifts, flowers
May Day, an oft forgotten holiday is May first. For me, May Day is tied to sweet memories of making little paper baskets with paper handles as a young girl. My sisters and I would then fill the small baskets with garden flowers and then hang the baskets on neighbors front doorknobs, ring the doorbells and run and hide. These little May Day gifts were probably never as anonymous as we thought but we loved the secretive nature of our gifts.  -Laurel 
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Arbor Day

Tue, Apr 26 2011 05:30 | nature, inspiration
    Friday is Arbor Day, an under appreciated and seldom celebrated holiday and is a fine concept; that of giving a little bit back to our environment. I am fortunate to have acreage on which we have planted more trees than I can count. Over the years, my family and I have planted ponderosa pines, junipers, willows, oaks, cedars, red twig dogwoods, Douglas firs, and so on. I have the pleasure of enjoying the fruits of our labor year round as these trees grow and become wildlife habitat and protection for the many creatures with whom we share our 12 acres. This environment keeps me centered and inspires me. 
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Everyday Should Be Earth Day

Wed, Apr 20 2011 12:03 | World's Treasure Bracelets, nature
   Turn off the video games and TV and get your children outside.
Children who grow up without appreciating nature can grow into adults who don't understand why they should care about it. Sharing the great outdoors is a great way to connect with your kids and have them connect with nature.
   My children used to collect shells, seeds, beach glass, flowers and interesting pebbles and make necklaces, crowns and bracelets out of them. Curiously, I am reminded of this when I create my World's Treasure Bracelets.
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Earth Day

Sun, Apr 17 2011 02:31 | World's Treasure Bracelets, nature, free shipping
    41 years ago on April 22nd, we celebrated our first Earth Day. It was the dawning of the age of ecology. We owe a great debt and perhaps Earth Day itself, to Rachel Carson for her book, Silent Spring. This book did much to bring awareness of how we were polluting our air, land and water without compunction. Ms. Carson raised our awareness and made us realize that not only was all that unchecked pollution bad for the environment, it was bad for us too. We realized that we are part of a system- an ecosystem. All that pollution was bad for us too.


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   41 years! How sad that it is still a struggle between ‘progress’ and environmental protection. We need to remember why it is we celebrate Earth Day. We need to remember to be aware of how our choices and actions. Teach your children not to litter, recycle those plastic bottles, ease up on the lawn’s Weed n’ Feed. We need to take care of the Earth.
    Thank you Rachel Carson. And thank you Mother Earth.
In honor of Earth Day I will offer free shipping on all my World’s Treasure Bracelets between now and April 22nd.
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Aloha Spa Tahoe

Tue, Mar 15 2011 02:25 | nature
Thanks to Patricia, I spent a good part of the day at the Aloha Spa at Lake Tahoe last Saturday. Let me just say that if you are anywhere near Incline Village, you should consider a visit. Gwendalyn, Jennifer and Carolyn were so attentive and accomplished. I had a tropical fruit & grape seed scrub that I'm sure took years off my age and a seaweed wrap that gave my collagen a rousing pep talk. I wrapped it up with a hot stone massage and a facial. When I was finished, I glowed like a girl getting ready for her prom. I practically drifted down to the water's edge where I had that beautiful beach and icy water all to myself.
During this blissful time, Patricia was playing with her cat and suffered a nasty cat bite. She is currently in the hospital enjoying a steady dose of antibiotics. My takeaway here... Do not mess around with cat bites! Let your doctor know right away and get started on those antibiotics as soon as you can.
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Considering Spring...

Sat, Mar 12 2011 08:51 | peacocks, nature, inspiration
It rained so hard yesterday that it melted most of our snow. I looked out my window this morning and saw our old friend/nemesis, the great blue heron perched above Redfish Pond, staring intently. Ready for his breakfast of sushi, no doubt. The sun is out....life is good. One of our male peacocks has begun to court the peahens already. Here is a photo of him. 



I'm ready to go into my studio and do, what?
I'll sit, look out my window, and wait for inspiration....I hope.
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Watch snow fall, think spring....

Wed, Mar 9 2011 06:11 | nature, earrings, new work
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It's march 10th, and it's snowing! I love living in a place where there are four distinct seasons, but winter is holding tight here. There are glimmers of hope, I did see buds swelling on my red twig dogwood bushes, and several buttercups peeking out of the snow, brave souls! So, I've put together a sweet pair of glass blossom earrings. There are 8 layers to these blossoms, swarovski crystals, glass beads, brass findings, and a brass ring. Here's a small photo of these beauties. Tell me what you think!

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Sweet Spring Event...

Sun, Mar 6 2011 01:41 | nature, Palouse, events
Good morning, the snow is still on the ground, but the sun is out and it's a warm 42 degrees. Yesterday was the Sweet On Spring show in Scotty & Suzanne's conservatory. Lemon yellow forsythia, cheery primroses, budding pussy willows, and sweet scented, blooming jasmine lit up that delightful space. So many members of the Palouse community came for the show and to visit. I love these annual events that contribute to the fabric of community and this is one of the best. Many thanks for a wonderful event!
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