Who Likes Beautiful Jewelry?

Hi, all.  Boy, that is one stupid question!  Who doesn't like beautiful jewelry would be more like it.  Two things help my world go 'round...beautiful jewelry and great people.  Well, I have found them both!  Tucked away, way, way, way up in Maine is home to this wonderful friend that I have made and her great jewelry.  I love her jewelry because she has some wonderful pieces that are dressy, but she also has some super casual, semi-dressy pieces, too.  Fitting the season, her name is Santa!  But, being born in Puerto Rico, she does not pronounce it like the big, red, round-bellied man we all like.  Her lovely shop is Black Owl Jewelry, http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBlackOwlJewelry 

or http://www.facebook.com/BlackOwlJewelry .  I must give you a warning, from what I can tell, when you see something you like you better grab it then because if you don't it may be gone by the time you come back.  lol.  Just like hotcakes!  lol.

Look at how pretty these are...

 

I also like the variety of styles she uses, she says that she just goes with the idea that strikes her.  With her many, many years of experience her ideas seem never ending.

In earlier years she did photography and other things but she says that after some time she would get bored with what she was doing.  Jewelry doesn't do that to her because of all the variety in stones, beads, styles, and looks.   I am addicted to her work.  I think she makes beautiful  earrings, which is right up my alley.  lol.  A girl never has too many earrings!

       Santa is a self-taught artist, starting with beads and learning as she went.  I think that she is probably her hardest critic but she says that is how she pushes herself to do better and better.    She says that she works with what is in front of her, letting her hands take over while she works and thinks little on how things should be, just what feels right.   

Santa says that she is a free spirited, free thinker and I believe that she  is as genuine as a person can be and has a heart of gold!          

Be sure and check out her 2 sites and you will love what you see.  I certainly have.

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Today's Tidbit

     You may think you have challenges, but you have so many blessings.  Sometimes it takes only a moment of conscious effort to recognize these blessings.  Once you focus on the gifts instead of the problems, your whole perspective will change and you will see blessings everywhere.

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And here we go again...

Hello, my old friends and new ones alike.  I had forgotten how much work it was trying to get a shop, a blog, a website, facebook, twitter, etc.   all together, up and running, making it look easy.  I know that you know what I am talking about 'cause we've all been there.   Remember those early days, creating and reading like it was going out of style?   I must be a glutton for punishment, as they say, because I am right back in the middle of it - all over again.  lol.  I am loving every minute of it, I guess the excitement of it all makes you love it.  But I will be so glad when I get it all situated, and hopefully looking the way I hope it will look. 
I do hope that you will give us a peek.  I think we (my daughter and I) have some pretty cool stuff.    Yes, my daughter is in on this madness with me this time.   I have to admit, I think that we both are enjoying working together.  We can also work alone, and that's alright too.   Back to the cool stuff...we are making all sorts of cards, gift tags, party sets, scrapbook pages, etc.   We have the most awesome collection of the best quality cardstocks and papers around.  We also are going to continue with our wonderful tu-tu's.  Every little girl loves a tu-tu and should have one.  lol.   I love to watch a little girl putting on her tu-tu and seeing how it transforms her into a spinning, giggly, little fairy princess.  I haven't seen a little girl yet that doesn't like a tu-tu.  We are also making baby necessities like blankets, burp cloths, crib sets, etc.  They make wonderful shower gifts.   I am also enjoying making a ton of purses, totes, and zipper pouches.   More great gift ideas, or get yourself something nice.  Last but not least, we also will have lovely pillows and other little tidbits like bow hangers and  pierced earring holders.
So, please, come give us a look.   It will probably take another week before I have everything listed, but you must come see.   Thank you and look for me at your shop, too.