Wednesday Wonders

The crew is finally done at our house. We have a large majestic looking wall and a walkway to match. Only one problem, they've completely tore up the yard that I've been trying so hard to create. Ugh! They took their bobcat through and destroyed the grass and nothing is level anymore. Let's just say I have my work cut out for me.

And one of my pups has gotten into a fight with a groundhog. I was petting her last night and realized I had blood on my hand. She was bitten seven times. Groundhogs have large teeth and aren't afraid to use them. They aren't an animal to mess with.

Aside from all of that, I have more items to list today. I think we're going on day seven of listing.

Stepping into De Haar

Botswana agate pillows with white pearls and Bali spacers. Lots of browns and grays together. Classic and neutral!

Green Lake
Green peridot chips paired with ocean blue seed beads. Six strands held together on a sterling silver sliding clasp. Blue and greens! Gotta love those colors!

I guess it's time to get crackin on the yard. Just hope the weather stays nice. Enjoy your day!

Today's Little Pretty Things

Carribean Chic Earrings
I bought some amazing carribean blue chalcedony recently and just had to make pretty little dangle earrings with them. They are just like the sea. What a brilliant blue! I paired these with peridot chips and some freshwater pearls. I love these colors together.

Pyramids of Giza
This bracelet is so simple but I've had the most compliments on it than any other piece. Neutral browns in picture jasper help highlight all the sterling Bali spacers and the large dotted focal bead.

Have a great sunny day!

Phipps Conservatory - Part II (Gardens)

Here's the second part of the Phipps Conservatory trip. I had to show you all of the amazing flowers this place has. And the gardens were buzzing with bees. My daughter and I were in heaven! Check out the fifth pic. I guess my daughter decided she wanted to pose for the camera. Kids!

Phipps Conservatory - Part I (Glass Art)

This is a two part post. We went to Phipps Conservatory here in Pittsburgh, PA last week for our "girl" day. They often have special exibits depending on the time of year and we were lucky enough to be there when they had glass art on display throughout the gardens. Here's just a small sample of the photos we took of the artwork. Enjoy!

Happy Monday!

What a crazy weekend! Rain, then no rain, then rain again. It's not the best thing when you are camping but we still got a chance to have some fun and relax. And this morning we woke up to big dump trucks outside our house at 6:30am!!! We are having our retaining wall, walkway, and front porch replaced. Needless to say our neighbors probably aren't happy about them sawing away on the concrete at 7am. Yikes!

Ok, so here's the new items I'm putting on Etsy today.

Bodhi Tree of Enlightenment
This one is a necklace made with ocean jaspers, freshwater pearls, and ocean blue seed beads with a tree of life pendant.

India's City of Pearls

Elegant double strand of dancing drop freshwater pearls in a soft olive green color. This piece all comes together with a stunningly large freshwater pearl clasp.

I made a few new items while camping so I'll try to take pictures of those today and post them soon. It looks beautiful outside so enjoy that sunshine and have a great Monday!