I woke up refreshed this morning. Then, while going through my morning routine, I remembered why. I had the most wonderful dream. The kind you are reluctant to wake up from. The kind that makes you wish you can stay in the dream for a very long time. The kind that lingers and stays with you, long after you are awake. The kind you can recall ( Read more... )

If anyone is interested The Whole Bead show is this weekend, Friday through Sunday, at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 West 18th Street between 6th and 7th avenue, accessible by the #1 train @18th & 7th.) Hours are 10am-6pm on Friday and Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday. The show is now $10 to get in, up $5 from last year, but you can download a $ ( Read more... )

I stayed up until 12:30 last night, determined to finish a lariat, bracelet and earrings set. That made me very happy. I wanted to post pictures but it will have to wait until this evening because my darling girl ran off to school wearing my creations. She did ask, right after she said "OOOOH, that's PRETTY!" and I told her she could with one ( Read more... )

I should be in bed and my eyes are tired but my heart is happy. I suddenly had an idea for a necklace pop into my head this evening and I couldn't sleep without finishing it. I think I may still need to tweak it but I'm just happy I got an idea out of my head and into my hands. :)

Pics by no later than the end of the weekend.