EtsyHolidaySale and EtsyFreeShipping

I forgot to mention that my Art Jewelry Online Etsy store is have a holiday sale with worldwide free shipping and 25% off your entire purchase. Some of the bargains are left to right Single Pearl Cuff Bracelet Reg $280 Sale $210, Gentle Current Bracelet made of re-purposed Lake Superior Pebbles and peridot gemstones Reg $375 Sale $281.25, Love and Kisses hand blown glass perfume bottle Reg. $95 Sale $71.25, Dark Chocolate Mink Ring made of reclaimed mink and sterling silver Reg. $230 Sale $172.50 and my very own Fossil Brooch Reg. $295 Sale $221.25.

Shopping Online

Before I even had a website I was a devoted online shopper. The great sales bargains never outweighed my discomfort at waiting in long lines and exposure to large crowds. If there is anything I can't find online I send my boys out with a specific shopping list. I always felt the reason they called it Black Friday was because of my strong desire to avoid venturing out of my home. So for all the brave souls that go out into the jungle of holiday shopping I wish you short lines and great deals!

Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History

I now work at Terra Firma a jeweler's supply store in Pikesville, MD. The other day a mother and daughter came in to buy some display merchandise. The little girl about 11 was just too well behaved and when my coworker commented on her excellent behavior the girl smiled sheepishly. I then told the little girl to always remember that well behaved women rarely make history. To this she showed a wide bright smile while her mother shot daggers at me. Oh well, it is hard to censor myself at 52 and soon to be 53 YIKES! pictured is sapphire ring by Kelly Kerkes

Gearing up my Etsy shop for the holidays. I am adding lots of new work over the next few weeks from my Nudes series. I hope you will stop by and take a look. Just click on the button below for a sneak preview.

Empty Nest

This week I took both of my sons to college. I have dreaded this day for many years. What would I do without my sidekicks? Who would do the heavy lifting? They have now been gone since Wednesday and this thought came to me.

$500 for security deposit
$500 for 1st months rent
$1000 for text books
$200 for groceries
Having an uninterrupted day in the studio PRICELESS!

Pictured above, Stephen age 21 and Christopher age 18.

Art Jewelry Magazine Article

I have an article coming out in Art Jewelry Magazine's November Issue on how to make my resin pendant titled Celestial Seasonings. At first they said September so I hope there are not any other delays. Keeping my fingers crossed.

A Few of My Favorite Things

I love the work of resin artist Lulu Smith. Her use of vivid colors accented with silver is amazing. If you have not heard of Lulu here are some of her pics.