Monthly Archives: September 2008

Real Cake

Today I baked a cake to help a friend.  She is trying to raise funds for a worthy cause.  I enjoy baking but don’t do it often – holidays mostly.  But, I wanted to help because she is a dear and … Continue reading

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I Need to do Inventory

I have been putting it off for at least two weeks.  I love to buy beads, but it also takes pieces and parts like those above to turn beads and other items into finished jewelry.  I am running low and … Continue reading

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Necklace of Four Purses

I got it done and this one is for me.  The third piece I made for myself in 2008.  And I am very happy with it.  I have not seen anything remotely close to this so I am interested to … Continue reading

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A Torch is a Girl’s Best Friend

It was not always that way.  For years, I wanted to learn how to solder.  I could not find a class in my area and the classes I could find were one night a week over 6-8 weeks in cities other … Continue reading

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A Gift

A friend of mine bought this bracelet for her daughter whose favorite color is orange.  Her wrist is larger than the size I originally made the bracelet, so I enlarged it at no additional cost to her.  We also gift-wrapped … Continue reading

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All of the Above

I just got back from Trader Joe’s and as I was leaving, I was struck by the diversity of people there – shopping, walking in, heading out.  They were beautiful –  different ages, sizes, ethnicities, shapes.  Their hair and clothing … Continue reading

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Me Last

These items have been sitting in a bag for almost a year now.  Sitting and waiting to be made into a fabulous necklace for yours truly.  At times, I can neglect myself when it comes to jewelry.  There are so … Continue reading

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All Blogs Start in the Middle

You are where you are in life. Things have happened, more than can be covered. And so you just start. Somewhere. Like jumping into the pool when you know the water is a little cool. Of course a huge amount … Continue reading

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