Renaissance Time?

Here in the Mid-Atlantic area when you've got those late summer blues and the magic of the holidays is still a long way off, the Maryland & Virginia Renaissance Faires are something to get excited about. Now I've never been to either one but I'm contemplating the possibility of going this year. I guess my reluctance to attend in the past has been that I've lived in Europe and I've seen beautiful castles. So why go to a fair that celebrates the Renaissance? I think this is the year to go and get some inspiration. Maybe eat a turkey leg and watch some Jousting? To celebrate the Renaissance Spirit I've designed my Dragon Collection. I'm a romantic at heart and tales of dragons and castles have always intrigued and excited me.
My friend Nikki, @ www.bastilleblue.etsy.com or www.bastillebleu.artfire.com created the lampwork beads for this collection! I know I'm buying quality when I buy from her Etsy or Artfire Shop!

Some like it hot...I like it Spicy Hot!

Summer's in high gear now. It's supposed to get up to 90 tomorrow and I'm lovin' the warm weather! Every year I grow a huge pot o' peppers on my deck and freeze the harvest to last all year. I like jalapenos and just about any hot pepper with the exception of the super duper hot ones like the habaneros! When we lived in Texas almost 12 years ago, we loved to go out to eat at the local Tex-Mex restaurants and I would always order an extra dish of jalapenos to put alittle more heat on my plate. When we moved up here the choice of Tex-Mex eateries was slim to poor with Chi-Chi's being the best option. So we make a lot of Tacos, Spanish rice, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Chimichangas, and Burritos at home now. But I sure miss Pappasito's Restaurant and Cafe Brazil in Dallas!
Look at my peppers growing! I can't wait to try out the jalapenos and hot cherry peppers! We're trying a new one this year...a Hot Hungarian Yellow pepper. Here are some other pictures of my garden too!

Exciting Discovery!!!

It's almost midnight but I wanted to share the most amazing discovery with everyone! Here's my latest creation and great idea! I have listed several Anklet Sets on Etsy that include two coordinating anklets and a pair of earrings. One set sold and the rest are just waiting to be snapped up by some savvy shopper... I recently discovered that if you connect the anklets they make a nice 18 inch necklace! I'm so excited! Not only do you get two anklets and a pair of earrings, you get a necklace out of the deal too! So how's that for creative genius??? Take a look and see what I mean. I think I'll be listing this set on Artfire tomorrow so head there fast and be the lucky buyer! This is truly a gorgeous color combination...aqua and copper! The glass melon beads have a unique seagreen look to them and are lovely with the coral dagger beads and Czech glass beads. Give this set a try and see how much fun it is to have a little variety! I have several other Anklet Sets for sale on Etsy that will work the same way. Summer is here and what better way to flaunt your pretty ankles or cute summer dress!