Finding Inspiration...

I LOVE my friends!

Last Sunday my friend Lindsay hosted a beautiful Easter Brunch. I was a little sad to be away from my family, but I had my wonderful hubby and awesome friends to keep me company. Our "Brunch" lasted from 1pm-7pm, what a fun way to spend an Easter Sunday!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S, well almost!

I am posting today because I don't think I'll have tome tomorrow. Just wanted to say I have the best hubby/valentine ever. He is so supportive and such a great friend to me. I LOVE YOU BOO!!!!

Sun, Please come out!

OK, so it's been like 5 consecutive days with NO sun and I am starting to feel the effects. I NEED my vitamin D. The weather report says it "may" be partly sunny next Thursday. I can't wait until next Thursday, I may melt or something. Right about now I am missing our second home in Charleston, SC where we spent 6 months last winter. The weather, people, beach, and food there are amazing.

I am starting to sound like a brat because I should remind you that Josh and I are going to Panama in a week and a 1/2. Hopefully the sun will be shining and I will come alive again!

Happy Superbowl Sunday!

I was born and raised a Giants fan, being I am from NJ. We lived down the street from Phil Simms, and were friendly with his family. But now, living in Massachusetts and being married to a serious Patriots fan, I am torn. I have never been a competitor. In fact, I hate competition. The thought of it makes my stomach turn and I guess I just assume I'll fail. When I was 7, I auditioned for the gymnastics team. I totally caved under the pressure and started crying and my parents had to come and pick me up. I never liked the idea of having to win or to be the best, I just liked doing my own thing.

I am still the same way today, hence my creative outlet of Stixs and Stones. There are no judgements, no contests, no teammates to disappoint. If someone likes one of my pieces, they can look, admire, comment, or buy, but never in this do I feel a need to abandon my style, or please someone else, It is truly freeing!!!!!

So today I will be watching the game and all the while quietly rooting for the loosing team, whom ever that may be!

P.S. There is one game however, I LOVE! BOWLING... Any game you can do jello shots while playing is just fine with me!

Where would i be?

I have been working at my local high school as a substitute teacher. I can't help but look at each one of the kids and see all of the potential in them. It makes me think about what I would do differently if I could go back to High School! I think I would have joined more sports and clubs, gotten to know kids outside of my clique, and thought more about what I wanted to do with my future. Instead of picking a college on who had the best dorms, I would have thought more about what interested me. I ended up going to Fordham University at Lincoln Center which I loved, but never felt like it was 100% me. I flip flopped between majoring in Communications, then English, the Education, and then returned to Communications. In retrospect, I wish I went to a small art school where I could have learned more about jewelry and design.

But it's impossible to go back, so I am happy where I ended up. Living on this little island, married to a great man, doing my jewelry that is completely self taught. Things would all be different if I hadn't made the choices I did, so I am content and happy!

I think we end up where we should be!

A photo from my 10 yr Academy of the Holy Angels reunion in April 2007

Necklace and Earrings of the Day!

Serpentine and Anything is always one of my favorite designs. I found these rather large faceted Serpentine beads and paired them simply with multi-colored freshwater pearls. I rarely duplicate items, but I sold this neckalce at my trunk show in the Fall and had to amke another for the etsy store. The beads are 14mm and the color is to die for. It is so natural and organic looking, but can be very professional at the same time. I have paired it with Serpentine and Amazonite earrings.

Have a Beautiful day filled with positive thoughts and kind gestures!