April 25, 2021: The Secret Language of Flowers
“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.”– Stevie Wonder My earliest memory of my mother involved planting pansies. I was
April 18, 2021: Stories In The Stones: Aladdin, Natural Wonders & Science
Gems, in fact, are a species of mineral flowers; they are the blossoms of the dark, hard mine; and what they want in perfume, they make up in durability.Harriet Beecher Stowe We recently watched the newest movie version of Aladdin. In
April 11, 2021: Finding the Natural Cure
“I go to nature to be soothed, healed and have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs A fall on the ice in February, led to a diagnosis of a fractured sacrum, a back brace and a necessary curtailing of mobility.
March 28, 2021: Inviting Your Inner Artist Out to Play
“A creative life is an amplified life. It’s a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life. Living in this manner—continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within
March 21, 2021: Spring Into Hope
On Saturday, March 20 at 5:37 a.m., Spring officially began for the northern hemisphere. Scientifically, as the sun's orbit veers northward over the equator, the northern hemisphere tilts more towards the sun. As a result, each day we
March 14, 2021: Falling Into A Life Lesson
Six weeks ago, I fell on the ice and fractured my sacrum. At first, an initial x-ray missed the injury, but, as the excruciating pain continued, a MRI led to confirmation of a broken lower back. Both medical advice and
March 7, 2021: Stepping Stones And Letting Go
During this past year, the pandemic has led to many changes in our lives; from how we interact with others, to where and how we both work and play. While technology has given us tools to function, we’ve had to
February 28, 2021: Stories in the Stones-Aquamarine, Birthstone of March & A Mermaid’s Treasure
Aquamarine, the birthstone for March, has been renowned throughout the ages for its beautiful icy blue color. Its name was derived from two latin words-aqua=water and marina from the sea. It's luminous color brings to mind the clear,
February 21, 2021: What’s In A Name?
Each one of our jewelry designs has its own individual name. At shows and on Facebook, we're often asked "how do we choose the names for the jewelry we create". The answer is "there is always a story behind
February 14, 2021: Valentine’s Day-From Birds & A Pair of Twins to Modern Traditions
Valentine’s Day, February 14, is celebrated in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France and Australia. In the name of Saint Valentine, candy, flowers, gifts and cards are exchanged to show affection and love. But what is the