Starting Friday, I will be marking many of those already-on-sale items down to 40% off the original price! That's an extra 20% off!!! Head over to my Etsy Shop for great deals on handmade jewelry for the holidays!!!

I have the worst cold yet of the season, so I thought it only appropriate to do a Friday Finds on the things I wish I had for when I'm sick...Himalayan Bath Salts w/ Lemongrass, Eucalyptus and Peppermint Essential Oil by GoddessnaturalsGrey Hoodie by larimeloomGreen and White Bump Mug by LASdesignsCheer Up Jar of Loose Tea by good4you

When soldering, there are many aspects to consider. The metal being used, shape and weight of the piece, the join that is to be soldered, what type of solder, what type of torch, etc. It gets easier the longer you're in practice. Problems don't take as long to solve.The other day, I was getting ready to solder all

These earrings are one of my favorite pairs of earrings...I wear my own pair most days and get wonderful compliments. These are now marked down 20% (from $80) in my Etsy Shop as part of my Early Bird Sale!Remember...the early bird gets the worm...time to get your holiday shopping done!!!

Monday, October 20 is the start of the Early Bird Sale!!! Most items in my Etsy shop are 20% off until November 1 (that's almost 2 weeks!). Now's a great time to start stocking up on Holiday gifts! I am also open to custom orders as well.

I've been thinking and talking a lot about Australia lately...trying to sort out my future. It looks like I may end up back there at the beginning of 2010...so tonight I'm reminiscing. One of the things I miss? Being tan and fit and happy! Having a backyard and friends to spin around with in it :) Including 5

I will be holding an Early Bird Sale soon....keep your eyes peeled!

I originally discovered Jennifer Khoshbin's amazing beetles on freshly {blended}, and only today went to explore more of her work. It's incredible! I love the sculpture using books, cutting out sections of pages to enhance an image or create a "feel" for the piece. Not to mention the adorable deer heads and animals she creates, using different papers

Indie Fixx is having a fabulous giveaway for Autumn! Head over to their blog to check out the details of their Autumn Cornucopia Giveaway. There's fabulous pieces from artists such as Becky OH!, Karalee Designs, Kutuu and many others.

Obama Enamel Pendant by RubyGirlNow, I don't normally get political on my blog...but it's an election year, and we're all bound to have our opinions.I have donated a couple pieces to a new shop on Etsy called Vote Obama. All items are donated, and all proceeds go to help the campaign. You can find great jewelry there, and

I just discovered Feral Childe, the product of two amazing designers, Alice Wu and Moriah Carlson, over at sub-studio design. I love the colors and use of different materials in these brooches!

This is what's been taking up the majority of my time recently....casting for my casting class! More photos of finished pieces soon :)

When dealing with forgiveness, whether it is forgiving yourself or others, keeping perspective can be a very hard thing to do. I am very grateful for my tough experiences in the past, because they have provided me with priceless lessons for the present and future.For years, I blamed myself for the dissolution of a relationship because I had