Yeah, that's right! They are mine!

I am getting more of Kelley's  eggs! I can't wait to get these jewels in my hands!!!!!  How beautiful are these?!

Ok, they're not ALL mine, but most are! Hee, Hee!  Thank you Kelley for getting these ready before you went on vacation.

Summer ~ fresh foods!

I love summer! The access to fresh and local fruits and veggies is mind boggling and we eat so much better.  I am very lucky that both the kids LOVE fruits and veggies and will eat almost anything!  I got some amazing fresh basil at the farmer's market this weekend. Look at this, so wonderful. I wish you could smell it!

I mean, $2 a bunch! Craziness. So, of course, I got some and decided to make pesto. Now this always sounds complicated, I mean, fresh pesto.....but it always surprises me how easy it is.  Basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, parm. cheese! I added a bit of lemon zest to brighten it up also. Crazy easy and oh, so good.

And of course, the end result. Now, please keep in mind that this smells amazing, and tastes wonderful!  Please keep that in mind when you look at this last picture......

Yeah, yeah, I know what it looks like, but boy is it goooood!  :)

Followers

I now have 12! WOO HOO!

Creations

My sister in law has asked me to create a piece for her. She gave me parameters and colors and let me go to town.  I picked up beads at the last Gem show and went from there.  I have to look, play and touch for a while.  I know - crazy woman. Sometimes the ideas hit fast and other times, it takes a bit for something to hit me.  I found these great frosted "focal" pieces at the show. They are clear, clear, pale yellow, and clear, pale pink.  They are about 2 inches long, oval shaped and open in the middle. I know that my description isn't good, sorry. They feel amazing! Smooth, cold, soft. Very fun.  I wanted to share the two pieces that I have come up with for her. Both are unfinished as I wanted to make sure that I was headed in the right direction.  Here are the two pieces......

Below is a close up of the focal.

This piece is longer, love this!

Another close up of the focals and the colors.  To have my sister in law ask for another piece makes my heart sing! Thank you!

The Give-Away to end all!

Denise Yezbak Moore is having the most amazing giveaway! Please hop over and check it out. It will make you drool! :)

Can you even imagine?! Wow!

Soup is on!

Today is day three in the Big Reveal! Please go on over to Lori Anderson's blog for the complete listing of who is showing today (Sat.and Sun. also) Really amazing pieces. Such a talented group of people. Thank you Lori for hosting! (I can't wait to see what Amy created and to be able to show you what I did.)

Bead Soup!

Ok, so here is what I sent Amy...

Here is what she sent me.....

Can't wait!

Bead Soup!

Yes, soup is almost done! We start the reveal on the 19th. As there are a lot of people participating this go-round, we will reveal in stages.  My partner Amy of Copper Diem will reveal on the 23rd and my reveal is the 25th!  Can't wait to see what everyone created.

Funkiness!

A bit ago, I came across a vintage necklace that was fabric wrapped beads, kinda....bubbly.  Anyway, I tried and like what I did. I know that it is a bit scraggley.....I am going to head to the fabric store this weekend and look around. I may also look at wide, soft ribbon.  I know that I need to finish the edges, but wanted to try to see if it was worth the effort.

I like and am planning on wearing one tomorrow.  Who knows,  maybe I will sell one......

Amazing

....is running as the sun is rising! Amazingly beautiful! Peaceful. Mmmmmm.