Tis the Season to be Jolly...

Ringy dingy ding, ding, ding ding! Ringy dingy ding, dingy, ding, ding! You know the tune (or SHOULD know that it's an intro to a popular Christmas jingle.) I'm jollier this year than last year --- a good thing, as we all need to look up and see a bright future! I think of the beautifully brilliant North Star that appeared in the sky long, long, ago leading wisemen to a humble stable. This star brought with it promise and hope for all of mankind. I am forever inspired by this hope.

I feel a sense of satisfaction in having honed my skills this year as a bead stitcher and creator of new beautiful jewelry designs. Am I there yet (at the perfection level)....? Of course not. The journey is such that feeling inspired along the way with the accomplishment of each new skill is reward enough.

 Being a jewelry designer is all-encompassing. Finding a balance between my real life paid job, and what I do on the side as a creative outlet is challenging. Yet, I feel proud of the pieces that I have produced this last year, and am committed to bringing more of my pieces to the world this year via craft and jewelry shows, and other venues that bring me in touch with people who love jewelry. Watch for future announcements of my endeavors in 2012!

Check out these over-the-top flashy chandelier earrings! You can't beat the alure of sparkling Swarovski crystals. These earrings feature a new color Red Magma -- a brickish-red hue that reminds me of cognac. Send me a message if you'd like to buy these -- $22.00 (before taxes and shipping.)