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
February 7, 2021: Storytellers
“Life is like a book. There are good chapters, and there are bad chapters. But when you get to a bad chapter, you don’t stop reading the book! If you do…then you never get to find out what happens next!”―
January 31, 2021: Stories in the Stones-Amethysts
Amethyst, continues to be a popular type of quartz crystals today, as well as 2000 years ago. It is the birthstone for February and Pisces, and a gemstone renowned through the ages, for its rich colors and reputed power to
January 24, 2021: Matters of the Heart
The iconic symbol of the heart has long been associated as a symbol of love. But how did this symbol come to represent such a complex emotion? L'Amour http://dreamscapejewelry.com/lamour/ Over the centuries, the heart been perceived as being the center of emotions,
January 17, 2021: Choosing A Creative Life
I have often described myself as a "late blooming artist", taking up jewelry design, nature photography and watercolor painting later in life. My confidence has eventually evolved to accept the idea, "I am an artist", but I still find
January 10, 2021: Stories in the Stones: Garnets
All the luminous the coloured spectacles which the world in the immensity of space can offer us, nature has produced in miniature amongst precious stones. ~Charles Blanc Gemstones shimmer, sparkle and add beauty and elegance to our lives. They are precious, have
January 3, 2021-A New Year, a New Beginning, and The Planting Of Seeds
"Dreams are the seeds of change. Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream.”Debby Boone January is traditionally a time for new beginnings, reflections, and setting our intentions for a happier and healthier coming year.
December 27, 2020: 2020-The Ride of Our Lives
2020 was a rollercoaster ride whose twists and turns impacted our lives in unprecedented ways; taking us on a journey into unfamiliar and sometimes terrifying places. Although the United States continues to face major challenges with the economy, the
December 20, 2020-Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive
There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions.Bill McKibben I have always loved Christmas, from the anticipation of Santa's magic as a young child, to the traditions,
December 13, 2020-Lessons Learned……Just Not The Ones We Expected
On New Year's Eve 2019, we toasted the new year and claimed that like a vision score of 2020, it was going to be "just perfect". But instead, it's been a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns, exhilarating highs,