Mini O-Wave Earrings
Mini O-Wave earrings are carved on both sides, and are only 1 1/8" long X about 1/2" in diameter. This pair of earrings matches the pendants that come in 3 sizes. Cast in high quality sterling silver with lever backs. $99.00
Long Lapis
Exceptional natural Lapis Lazuli, long rectangle earrings with sterling silver hammered tops. This pair measures approximately 2 1/4" x 3/8". Easy to wear and comfortable lever back earrings that are contemporary and make a striking statement- simple and elegant. $129.
Epiphyllium (Epi Blossom)
The color of this Epi is quite vibrant and has not been edited. What a surprise to see the dark red bloom open up to a glowing fuchsia red and orange. This gorgeous blossom is bigger than my hand!
What’s Happening Around Our Yard
Stapelia Grandiflora, also known as Starfish cactus, is a large impressive flower that opens for a short time, maybe only a day or two before this stinky and hairy blossom that attracts flies and then wilts. When I see the big pods that open with five petals, I know that in a day or two [...]
My Workbench
In my workshop, my workbench is one of my most favorite things in this world and where I spend much of my time. I also have a small antique workbench from the 1920's with cast iron legs that I use for working on waxes. To me, workbenches are interesting and I love to see other [...]
Bella and Jet
You can probably figure out which cat is Bella, and which one is Jet just by looking at them! We love all animals but at this stage in life we have two cats! Bella Luna is 10 years old and a very sweet Persian cat that we adopted when she was 5 years old. Her [...]
The Casting Process…. and comments about working with with sterling silver
The Casting Process: Pictured are the cast trees in metal. They have a button that is a base, and the sprues are the rods or limbs holding the different designs making it a tree. What you see in metal, all started in wax. Once the waxes are sprued, the tree is centered within a cylindrical [...]
Pearl Care
CARING FOR YOUR PEARLS Pearls are relatively soft compared to gemstones and precious metals, so it is important to take special care of your pearls to ensure they will remain bright and beautiful. Cosmetics, perfume and hair spray all contain chemicals that can dull the luster of a pearl over extended periods of time. Even [...]
Blood Oranges
Mid February is when we start to pick blood oranges for a few months. This year the oranges are abundant, juicy, and sweet. I gave a bag to a friend and she made some homemade marmalade jam and now I have a jar of her English relative's recipe. The rind has pectin so there's no need [...]