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The Princess in a fairy tale is always humble…at the beginning.

Fairies are all about believing. But they are also not afraid to bite you. That is why fairies and their dust must be put in jars.

Mary Poppins never makes excuses. That is one of the many reasons I have always adored her character. She believes in herself so much, that she does not feel the need to answer to anyone. If you have a problem with her, then it is your problem. If you think she is odd, well then […]

Why I love beads. I love beads. There is something so magical and fun about them. They are sparkly, mysterious, eye catching, and a blast to work with. Sure, when my vacuum cleaner sucks a few up, or I step on one bare foot, I yell, but only at myself…never at the pretty bead. I […]

Inspiration is everywhere, or is it? Isn’t it frustrating when you sit down to write, or buy a thoughtful gift, or redecorate a room, or do anything that takes creative juices, and you draw a blank. What could be the problem? You take a hot shower, take deep breaths, and start again. Still nothing. Maybe […]

When I thought it didn’t matter. Let me tell you, I never thought I would care about taking photo’s that matter. In fact, I have been dodging the camera’s for years. They make me talk like Yoda: chubby they make me feel. I don’t have kids, so the majority of pics I take are of my […]

A reformed slob tells all. If you are one of those lucky people who knew me between the ages of 0-28, you probably wouldn’t believe I am the one writing this next post. Why, you ask? As a child, I hid everything under the bed and in closets. I thought that was cleaning. As a […]

What is this blog about? After doing many self interviews, stewing over multiple cups of coffee, and interpretive dancing in my living room after way too much wine, I think I finally have figured out the purpose of this blog. A mission statement perhaps. The blog will showcase hand-crafted earrings and the inspiration behind their […]

How to begin? Beginnings always give me butterflies in my stomach. The first day of school, first word spoken during a speech, first work-out in years, first time moving out of your parents house, first time moving back into your parents house…at thirty. So often, we look back to those beginning moments and think they […]