I Never Claimed to be a Coupon Diva...

but I am the equivalent of a coupon diva when it comes to clothes shopping. It's true. There are very few times when I have paid retail for anything. Sometimes it's luck. Sometimes it's not. Let's take for example my last shopping extravaganza- Kohls. I bought 5 tops, 1 pair of pants, a jacket, and two skirts which normally would have totaled $347.99, but everything I bought was on sale so it ended up totaling $142.44. Then I did some research and found a coupon for 20%OFF and free shipping which brought it down to $114.75. Then I proceeded to whip out the gift card I had to drop my final cost to 46.64. Oh, yeah!

Now you may be saying that you don't normally have gift cards, but you could. I'm going to tell you some secret sales sites, sale alerts, and places to get gift cards. So, without further adieu, Miss Jewel's lucky links to discount shopping....

First, is a fantastic sales site called ideeli. I have some amazing sales on here from people like Gucci, Michael Kors, as well as some terrific giveaways like Oscar de la Renta. Yes, some of it is going to be high priced, but others are very reasonably priced. Check it out if only for the giveaways. It is by invitation only, but just follow this link for my invite.

Next is Shopittome a sales alert site. You can pick out all the retailers or clothing companies that you would like to see sales for. Then twice a week they'll send you an email letting you know what they have on sale. If there aren't any sales, then no email. I found out about a sale at New York & Company where I got a pair of $30 shorts for $7.99. Gotta love that. I would love it if you'd use this link to sign up. After ten friends sign up, I get a gift card. You can then do the same. Email me if it doesn't work, and I'll send another.

Onto the gift card sites. My Points is a great little site where you can earn points then turn them in for gift cards. You can do searches through them or sign up to get emails for points or print coupons for groceries to earn points. I'm saving up for a big card. Not sure where yet though. You can email me for a referral, and yes, I get points, but you don't have to. No invite required.

Last, but not least is Swagbucks. It is another search engine point site. No toolbars to install or anything like that. You can go to the site and use their search bar to search for something. Sometimes you get points and sometimes you don't. If you follow them on twitter, you can find hidden swagbuck codes. Currently, I'm saving up for a QVC shopping card or a Saks fifth ave card, but they also have Iphones and Ipods and stuff.

When you're shopping online, don't forget to do a search for coupon codes. There are a lot of them on the internet, and it never hurts to save more money. See? I'm really just a fashionista at heart.

November's Giveaway Extraordinare

Congratulations to last month's winners, Meaghan and Susan!

It's that time again. November's giveaway has arrived! I spent a lot of time thinking about what would be the giveaway this month. I finally decided on....

my Magnolia Earrings. Copper flowers with sterling silver posts. Perfect for those with nickel allergies or anyone who likes flowers and earrings.

We're doing this a little different than we did this last month. To ENTER, visit my shop and tell me (with a link) what your favorite item is. There is a method to my madness. Here's how to get extra entries:

1. Sign up for my newsletter. This will ensure you are automatically entered for all giveaways in the future and other special Jewel Street perks.

2. Blog about the giveaway and link to this post.

3. Stumble, digg or whatever it is you do. :)

If you have all ready signed up for my newsletter, you are all ready entered. You can do everything else for extra entries.

Giveaway ends on November 30th. Winners will be notified by December 5th.

Feel free to send me cookies and cupcakes for extra entries! Just kidding.

Limited Edition Artisan Holiday

November has arrived! This means Thanksgiving, colder weather for some of us, football, and one month closer to the holidays. Yep. You heard right we are that much closer to the holiday season.

I have been inspired by this upcoming time of year and created a few Limited Edition items. These are items that will only be seen for a few months then will no longer be available even to custom orders.

The first of this year's series of ornaments...

A shabby chic copper photo ornament. Each ring in this ornament has been handformed from scratch. The bezel is also created from copper, and everything has been give a light patina. Can you tell I'm in a patina phase? Each year you can change the photo to show the growth of your child or grandchild or even your pet. It would also be lovely to commemorate a loved one. I had a fabulous idea that it would be lovely to hang on the tree with a white ribbon, but I couldn't find one to show you.

A favorite of mine....

The sad snowman pin. A solid sterling silver pin/brooch fashioned into a snowman with sterling silver twig arms. He is anxiously awaiting his new home. Secretly he hopes it is someplace warm but won't mind the cold as long as he's loved. This snowman will only be available this year. Next year there will be an entirely different themed snowman because I love snowmen. Won't you please take him home and make him a happy snowman?

Remember these items are limited editon, and the designs won't be seen after this year. You can buy them in my shop.

Let me know what you think of these designs. You know I love your feedback and ideas. Plus, I have more limited editions planned and will be able to incorporate the feedback.

Buy Coffee For Cancer Research

So many wonderful shops have been opening in the last couple of weeks! These are mommy shops, shops run by women, and shops that donate to cancer research.

The first I want to tell you about is Tip Junkie's Mom-Preneur's Shop-a-thon. Isn't such a great name?! This is a list of women and mommy's sites you can shop from. There is a wide range of shops from baby boutiques to art to paper accessories.



Another shop I want to tell you about it is the Created by Mom Chic Boutique. This is a brand new site where only mom-preneurs can sell. I have been browsing around and recognized a few sellers on there. I highly recommend Vintage Body Spa's Butter Beans. I also love that each item tells a little bit about the mom who makes/sells the product. If you're a mom-preneur, head on over there. There is a 20%discount to all moms who have items listed on the site.


Lastly, this is an awesome shop! Get the Bean is the place to find coffee or tea. Check out some of these coffee flavors: Bavarian Chocolate, Caramel Apple Pie, Chocolate Rum Truffle, and Irish Creme. I drool whenever I look through the flavors. Each month they will pick a new coffee and donate a portion of the proceeds to cancer charities. This month the coffee is Mexico Coetepec, and the proceeds will go to the Melanoma Research Foundation. In honor of their grand opening, they are having weekly giveaways of 1lb of coffee or tea on their blog.



Please go check these shops out and support the women who run them. Besides you might miss something you didn't know you needed!

A Jewelry Week in Review

It's Sunday. I know, technically, this is the beginning of the week. But, since my life works on a child's school schedule, this is actually the last day of the week. I'm screwed up. I know. You don't even want to hear about how I see a calendar of the months in my head. That's a whole other blog post.

I've been having such fun on other blogs this week what with the Sits blogathon and Vanessa's Halloween Party that I have not had the chance to show you my latest creations. So, today, I thought I would do a week in review

Washed Ashore Earrings are a mixture of copper and sterling in an organic design.

Persuasion Bangle is an Art Deco design in copper. Just perfect for larger hands as well. Has to be one of my all time favorite designs.

In the Shadow of the Toucan Ring is an art and metalsmith piece.

Spinners Earrings is a pair of hoop earrings with red tigers eye dangles. A perfect answer to the fall trends. Also, an experiment in a new polishing technique that worked quite nicely I have to say.



Well, there you have it. My newest listings all in one place. And, don't forget about my giveaway. Let me know what you think.

Giveaway!

In case you haven't been checking out my sidebar like it is your duty to do, I am having a giveaway. I know it's not your first thing to check my sidebar, but you really should because you never know what kind of bloggy goodness could be hiding there. Anyway....

About the giveaway. I will giving away two, not one but two, Sterling Silver Patchwork Rings. They will be custom made for the winners in their sizes or whatever sizes they'd like in case they want to give them as gifts.

Now here's all the boring details. To ENTER, just subscribe to my newsletter which is on the top of the right sidebar. I only send one newsletter per month so don't worry about being bombarded by emails. Plus, you might find more giveaways and coupons in there. It is a double opt in newsletter(for your sake and mine) so just check for a confirmation email. For EXTRA entries, leave a comment here. I will be doing these once a month so if you are all ready subscribed to the newsletter you will automatically be entered in the months to come.

Giveaway will end on November 2nd, and winners will be announced on November 3rd.

Have fun, and I hope you enjoy!

Saturday!

So, I am back from the field trip to Baltimore. Let's just say it was not the most exciting trip and would rather have gone with just my daughter and myself. Will blog more about it on Monday, but in the meantime, here are a couple of my favorite photos from the trip.


Today is Saturday, and that means Saturday Night Specials in my etsy shop. The rule with the SNS is to start at 5pm EST, but if you are one of my blog readers, you can start earlier. Just mention "SNS" in the notes to seller when checking out, and I'll send you an updated invoice. Tonight's specials are:

15%OFF when you purchase 1 item
20%OFF when you purchase 2 items
25%OFF when you purchase 3 or more items.

Plus, if you purchase 3 or more items, receive free shipping including international customers!

And remember, all new customers receive a coupon for a return visit. Have a great weekend.

A Little History of Copper

I'm on a blogging role so to keep up with that, and tie into my camera earrings from yesterday's post, I thought I would tell you a little information and history about copper. Most of this pertains to copper in jewelry as my emphasis is to let people know a little more about this fabulous natural metal.

Copper is created in volcanic areas high in concentrations of hot sulfuric solutions. It is found worldwide, but 90% of the reserves are found in the Great Basin of the United States, Zambia, central Canada, and the Andes regions of Peru and Chile. Copper used to be associated with the Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love and beauty.

Copper jewelry, bracelets in particular, date back to Ancient Egypt and Sumeria. Many notable people worn them around their arms and/or ankles. Pre-Columbian Americans also made and used copper jewelry. Copper jewelry has also become collectible. Famous and collectible names in copper jewelry include Renoit/Matisse, Rebajes, and Roycroft Studios from New York. Even small pieces from Roycroft Studios can bring in hundreds of dollars.

There are many medicinal uses for copper. While copper jewelry medicinal uses have not been proven, many people swear by their effect to alleviate arthritis. In fact, copper jewelry has been used for 100 years or more to relieve arthritis.

I know this is only a brief and one-sided history of copper, but I hope it has enlightened you even if just a little. I LOVE copper and I'm hoping to give it a little better reputation.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

Vintage Camera Inspired Earrings

My earring design I was discussing yesterday was a success! At least I think so. They are based on something I own and love. Vintage cameras.

I actually own a couple of vintage cameras like a Brownie hawkeye, a Spartaflex, and a not quite so vintage 3d camera. I have always loved old cameras. It's not even about the remarkable pictures they take but about their shape as well. There is just something about them.

So, without further adieu, I'd like to introduce my vintage camera inspired earrings!

I think they are just adorable and am contemplating making myself a pair I love them that much. The camera is made from copper sheet, the lense and viewfinder from sterling silver tubing, and the flash from copper sheet formed into a disc. They are stud/post earrings, and the post is sterling silver.

They will be available in my shop later today as I still have a little work to do on them(which you can see in the pic). Let me have some feedback on them as this is a very new design and concept for me.

Until next time, my duckies!

Sterling Jewelry Cleaning Tips

Today I thought I would share some tips for cleaning sterling silver jewelry. Sterling(and copper) are easy to clean as long as you keep up with it. This first tip is something really simple to do and can be done every so often to keep your sterling nice and shiny.

#1. Fill a small bowl or cup with lukewarm water, a little mild detergent, and a dash of baking soda. Mix it up and allow your sterling pieces to soak in it for a couple of hours. It will come out as shiny and new as the day you purchased it. This can also be done with copper and is safe for most gemstones. So simple and easy and no chemicals.

#2. When you are finished wearing a sterling piece for the day, wipe it down with a soft cloth before putting it in a jewelry box.

A great anti- tarnish jewelry box is made byLori Greiner. I have one and it is sensational. Works like a charm. She has many sizes and shapes. They really are fantastic.

So, I hope you take these really simple cleaning tips to heart. A lot of people use products that are not safe for all types of jewelry like pieces with gemstones. My tips are really easy and contain no chemicals.

If you're in the mood for some new sterling pieces, I have several listed in my shop. Like these pictured- Dragonfly Sonata ring and the All Seeing Eye ring. The last one pictured, Art Deco Love Cuff, will be available later today.
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Thoughts on the Weekend and Another Copper Cuff

Ah, it's Friday! The weekend has arrived. Yes, the weekend. When you can forget the workweek and the troubles at hand and just relax. Or so they say. I see it as the time when everyone is home and driving me nuts. I hardly ever get anything done, and the only good thing is I get to sleep late. The house will be a wreck by Monday morning, but that's secretly the reason I put K in her after school program. You'd be surprised at how much I can get accomplished with no one in the house. Now if only I knew how to do all the remodel jobs that need to be done, I'd be set. I'm typing all this while hiccuping and holding my breath to get rid of the hiccups so I really have no idea what I'm saying.

Did you all notice my new little gadget over there on the side? I have finally got a newsletter together. It's a once a month thing. Don't want anyone getting tired of me. It's filled with my latest happenings, secret sales, and lots of other special things. You know- the usual newsletter kind of stuff. I would be very appreciative and excited if you signed up for the newsletter, but only if you really want to. Although, I might get some kind of complex if no one wants to.

Latest item in my shop this week is an oldie but a goodie that some might have forgotten about. My Asian inspired, art deco Blossom cuff. How's that for getting multi-cultures and styles?! It is a copper cuff with the loveliest copper flower on top. Just the thing you need to keep gloomies away in the winter. It can be found in my shop.

Have a great and relaxing weekend, my duckies!

Halloween Fashion and Copper Headbands

I'm back after my brief sabbatical. K's cold was passed to me, and of course, it hit me like a ton of bricks.

I am so excited. Halloween is just around the corner. It's my all time favorite holiday. I love it even more than Christmas. I used to be a legend in my old hometown for my decorating. But, now, I live in the country and have to take pleasure in the little things I can do and find for Halloween. While shopping for some cardstock to try some new packaging/card designs on, I happened down the Halloween aisle where I discovered the most awesome Halloween inspired makeup. So, of course, I had to get some. They are called Fantasy Makers by the creators of Wet n Wild. I got this awesome glitter nail polish whose lid is shaped like a tombstone. I swear this is the best glitter polish ever. You can see a pic of it on my nails. We also got mini bottles of glow in the dark and blood red nail polish, and a mini glitter lip gloss that has a keychain attached. I'm in love and might have to go back to get the shimmer dust when I'm stocking up on Halloween nail polish.

Believe it or not, I actually worked this weekend. I was quite productive. My newest piece has just been listed in my shop. It was inspired by my persuasion bangle. I happened to be talking to a customer about headband designs and thought how fabulous that would be in a headband. So, here it is. I think it turned out pretty well, and I have to say I am in love with how the ends turned out. It's really very comfortable to wear and can be formed to the shape of your head. Like I said, it's in my shop if you want to check it out.

My Shopping Adventure

The moment you've all been waiting for....

I got my bathtub! Yay! I can't believe they still had it. Normally, habitat sells the whirlpool tubs as soon as they come in. We even decided to get both of them because the other tub was just the perfect size to go in K's bathroom. I'm tickled to pink as they say. That is actually why I didn't blog yesterday. We spent the whole day running back and forth getting the tubs because Saturday we had to go get a used lawnmower. In his defense, with a true acre we had to have one.

Got my dresser all in Sunday. Look how pretty it looks as a credenza! Plus, I get a marvelous mirror to use somewhere else now. I have to take pics of the light on top of it because it just looks sensational together. That was another great deal at Habitat. A brand new light, never been used still in box, donated by Lowe's for $10.

K and I also got this little purse pin in a box lot at the auction. It's now listed at Orchid.

Good News

So, I sat myself down to work yesterday and had a great, simple idea for a bride's necklace. I get halfway through the project when my torch goes empty. Don't you just hate when that happens?! Of course, since I live a thousand miles from nowhere I have to wait until today to get a new one. It may have been just what I needed as I'm going crazy to get a few things done.

Since I couldn't work on jewelry last night, I worked on my new cleaning closet. You see we removed the old furnace and drywalled the walls. It's in the laundry room so it will be perfect for laundry detergent, vacuum, broom, and anyother cleaning supplies. I have about ten more minutes worth of sanding to do on it before it can take paint. I will be so happy to have my first project completed. We have lots of projects started that have not been completed. This is Steve's fault because he just can't seem to get them to the finishing point so I can finish them. I'm the finisher- spackle, sanding, paint. I do all the things that might have to finish the project. It's time to crack the whip so to speak.

I also got a bit of good news yesterday. Steve called to say he was getting a surprise check from someone who shall remain nameless for something that shall remain nameless. Sorry about the secrecy, but I've had to edit myself for reasons that shall remain nameless. lol. Don't worry. It's all legal. lol. Yay! Gotta love surprises like that. It's like Christmas all over again. It also means that this year(cross my fingers) my birthday should be good instead of finding out the house I'm living in is being foreclosed upon. But, that's another story for those that missed it. Here's to having good birthdays. Don't think I've ever had a birthday where something bad didn't happen. Knocking on wood this time. Anyway. This bonus came at a great time because our electric bill was about to send us to the poor house, and I'm out of building materials to remodel the house. I also found the final piece I need to complete my house- the bathtub. I saw it Monday at Habitat store. It was one of those with a jet and just huge. They had two. One for $50 and the other for $125. I'm going back tomorrow. I hope they're still there so I can get one.

Tonight, though, I'm going to the auction. They have another danish modern piece I can now afford. The bonus was real good. Anyone want me to get them anything? Oh, and those vintage cabs and inspired findings are at Orchid. Almost forgot.

Misplaced creativity

Finally got my supplies in. Yay! It's sad to think how much money it was for not a lot of supplies. It's sad too that I still need more. Maybe this will give me the push I need to get back to jewelry creating.

You see in the spring, especially with this house, I have a lot of creative urge to be in the garden or working on the house. I want to get things done and work every minute. Perhaps if someone actually forced me to do that I wouldn't have anymore creative energy in that field. While this may be all fine and good, the rest of my creative life suffers. I've made one new thing in approximately a week which is a long time for me. I'm going to see if I can make my two creative lives share time.
With all this creative surge, I did manage to decide what was going in my garden at least with flowers. I don't know what they will look like together, but you know I don't care. At least, I'll have lots of pretty flowers and some seed pods to do electroplating with. I decided on chinese lanterns, globe gilia, ornamental grass, chamomile, bee balm, baby blue eyes, oriental red poppies, a mix of clarkias, crimson king, verbascum, maltese crosses, and a mix of columbines. I do have a slight fear of all these seeds because they will have to be started in the house so the birds and ants won't eat them. I've never had a seed actually grow outside. I should've built a greenhouse because my sunroom is going to look like one. I think it amounts to like 3 or 4000 seeds. I got good deals. What can I say?!

Well, I suppose I should get down to business. Orchid has been updated with that lovely owl pictured and a few jewelry supplies and a pretty frosted blue glass mini vase both not pictured. I even finished my challenge item at Jewel Street Designs which is also pictured. A lovely pair of earrings inspired by Art Deco design with birds flying from wire. It can be found in my shop.

birds

Thanks to those of you that hearted and checked out the shop yesterday. I really appreciated it. I am frequently updating it so I can get things in the shop and find the right time to list. Last night I listed those pretty gemstone flower beads I found in my stash.

If you read my blog last year, you might be familiar with my trials and tribulations of birds in my chimney. I think I might have another bird in the chimney. The problem is this time it must be stuck in the actual chimney because I can't see it or get to it. It could also be just a piece of the chimney flapping around making noise. I am torn as to what it is. I'm going to feel awful if it's a bird because no one can get to it to get it out.

I keep hoping that he will figure out how to get out. I mean, he got in on his own, didn't it? Then sometimes I think it is just the flu or whatever rattling around. The house is falling apart, and I haven't been able to get to remodeling that part of the house. Steve says he's checked and fixed the guard around the chimney. I don't know how they keep getting in. Maybe it's not even a bird, but some animal.

Okay. I'm freaking myself out now. I'm going to be terrified to go in that room now.

Orchid and Vintage

I hope the time change, for those in the U.S, is not screwing you up like it's screwing me up. We don't really have clocks in our house other than the ones on the satellite and the computers. The satellites changed by themselves, and we have been too lazy to change the others. The inconsistency is driving me crazy. I keep running back and forth to make sure I know what time it is. I'm forcing Steve to change the remaining clocks.

Well, I decided I did not have enough work to do with my one shop on Etsy and started a second. I have had plans for awhile to do this because K and I have been wanting to start a shop for pottery. We just have to find a good place to put our kilns. I didn't want to wait any longer because I had a name so I opened one up for my vintage things and supplies.


As many of you know, I am remodeling and have found so many vintage items that I have acquired from yard sales, flea markets, and auctions. They either no longer fit my style or I never had the heart to throw them away when they came in box lots and didn't need them. I'm such a hoarder. It's all my father's fault. He's an auctioneer and antiques dealer/appraiser. His house is full to the brim and overflowing. I'm trying to break the cycle.

I've even sold my first item in my little shop which was surprising as I had to wait 6 weeks for my first sale at JewelStreet. I only have two items in the shop right now, but I have a ton getting ready. I'm going to spread them out as we all know that's the best way to do things. My first two items are pictured- a vintage set of 3teacups and a strand of multi-colored two hole onyx beads. I'm getting ready to list a really pretty vintage porcelain horse figurine.

So, stop Orchid Pottery and check out my very bare but up and coming shop. It's kind of fun starting all over again.

Fossils,Pebbles and More Jewelry

For once in such a long time, I am actually finishing my creative challenge piece before a new one has been posted which is sad since I'm the one that posts the challenges. This week's challenge was to create something inspired by the word pebbles. I was actually inspired by GalleryJuana's blog post about her new camera. She had posted a picture she had taken at the beach, and there were all these beautiful pebbles laying on the sand. Since I was inspired by a blog post, I thought I would provide a little insight into my making of this challenge piece. (That was pitiful English, wasn't it?!) Not really a tutorial. Just a peek into my process of sorts.

First. The idea. This was a tough one. I knew I kept thinking about pebbles along the shore from which I had been originally inspired, and I looked at the pebbles I use in my product shots. I finally came up with an idea combining mixed metals... Again. I started working on it. I was lucky enough to find I all ready had a disc cut, and the pebbles were easy to make. It's a good thing pebbles aren't uniform. I got almost all the pieces soldered when I lost the flipping disc. Yes, that's right. Lost it. I have no clue where it went. I spent an hour looking for it. It just flew out of my hand and into another realm. I know I will find it in another couple of weeks then have no idea what to do with it. So, I was onto another idea because I figured the disappearance of the first piece meant that it wasn't supposed to be made.

When I was making the pebbles, I made one to look like a snail shell. This got me thinking about how you find fossils in pebbles so I flew with this idea. You can see a pic of the band and the snail shell before anything has been done. It's a very simple idea. I really didn't want to do too much of anything else that would draw the attention way from the centerpiece- the snail shell. It's all sterling silver. I got out of repeating myself which is one of the points behind the challenge. Now, I was onto soldering which is usually where I screw up next. Not this time. I was extra careful so as not to ruin another piece especially with the cost of silver nowadays. Here's the piece after soldering and before pickling.

I really like the delicateness of the whole piece and the simplicity even at this stage. That's always a good thing. Off to the pickle. I would show a pic of that, but it's kind of messy with a whole bunch of ceramic molds and starter plants around it. Not much to see anyway. Just an old crockpot with some liquid in it. After some time in the pickle, the ring comes out looking like this.....

Only a couple of more steps until completion. Stuff like sanding, buffing, polishing, and some more polishing. Until it finally looks like this...

Turned out pretty good, didn't it? It's funny to look back to see how it started and how it finishes. Almost like a whole different piece. It can be found in my shop, and if it's not the right size, other sizes will be available upon request.

Lazy Morning

Almost overslept this morning. Well, technically I did oversleep this morning but not too the point of missing the bus. I blame it on the birthday cake we made for K last night. It is a one layer, but it's like 4 inches thick. Made from funfetti batter and funfetti icing. I don't think funfetti is the technical term, but that's what I call it. She's having a party on Friday so we will be making cupcakes in the same style in a couple of days. The cake is for us.

Well, I am almost finally caught up on my custom orders. I've had a lot of custom work to do in the last couple of months. Don't know if that's good or not. I'm also surprised by the fact that a couple of older, I say older because one of the was even expired, have sold or had a lot of interest. It's funny how this world of selling works sometimes. You can see my Lunar Tie Neckpiece in the pic. I had some interest to relist it so it is in my shop. Now just to get everything mailed out. I wish I had a little robot for that.

I can move on to some of these ideas that are rattling around. Glad I got them down on paper so I didn't forget them. Sketchbooks are my best friend even though I'm the only one who knows what the drawing is of. Lots of great things are in the future or so I hope.

Okay. Now I have to go motivate the child because she is taking too long to get dressed. We will miss the bus if she keeps this up.

Note: We missed the bus.

New Bangle and Auction Finds

What to blog about? The eternal blogging question. Hmmmm.

So, this weekend not so fantastic, but in some ways it was. Steve was sick this weekend. Now, if any men are reading, answer me this. Why do men have to be such babies about getting sick? Seriously. He wasn't even sick sick just a cold, and yet, you would think he had the bubonic plague. He forced me into going out of the house because of his melodramatics. So, in a way, my spending money at the auction I went to was his fault. lol. I went, I saw, and I bought. I didn't spend that much money. $40. I did get an incredible mahogany dresser with both a modern and retro feel, a black retro chair, a bunch of drawer pulls from the 40's and 50's, and a couple of terracotta planters. Of course, K was with me so she got a few things as well as always, and I did bring an old world radio home for him to tinker with. All in all, I don't think I did bad. Photos of the dresser will be forthcoming. I should've taken pics of it before I got it into my nasty house under construction :)


In other blog news, I finished this great bangle. I created it for my challenge in the forum. This week's challenge was bubbles. As usual, I am all late and wrong, but at least I finished it this week. It took much longer than expected or should have. It's created solely from sterling silver tubes and copper tubes in different sizes. I still have to polish it, but I will be listing it in my shop this morning after I do that final step.

Hope all my lovelies had a beautiful and terrific weekend! Pssst. It's March and that means it's almost spring for us Northern Hemisphere people. Yay!