Fall is here

It's still hot, but I noticed the leaves are starting to change color on the very top of the trees. I'm looking forward to a quiet and uneventful fall. Jaden is now settled in Kindergarten and I've got my new schedule down. It's time to return to the garage and pick up the torch.

Here's a few pictures from our last summer getaway to Lake Almanor.

And the Winner is...

Teresa of TSmithDesign! Teresa gets to pick one pair of earrings from the pictures below. Congratulations!

Thanks to everyone who commented and have a wonderfully fun Summer!

Summer is Finally Here!

Today, the official first day of Summer is the last day to enter my Summer inspired FREE earring giveaway. For complete details, click http://chicbeads.blogspot.com/2009/04/new-summer-line-free-earrings.html Unfortunately, I only have have one pair of earrings completed, which is the Spring Blossom stud earrings. I currently have 2 more in the works and they will be ready this week just in time for the giveaway! When time permits, I'll be adding a few more to the line.

I hope all you Father's, Grandfather's, and Dad's to be had a beautiful Father's Day today!

Happy Birthday Mom! Love you!

Newest Ring

I love lily pads, so I decided to make another lily pad ring. It's a lot different from the first.

After sawing out the shape, I took a torch to it to see what added interest I could achieve. It curled up on some of the edges and I was able to get reticulation in spots. I think the unexpected color of the carnelian looks grand!
It still needs a bit more polishing and I should be able to get it listed in the next couple of days.

End of Another Weekend

I headed out of town Friday to celebrate my Dad'd 65th Birthday. Jaden had fun as he got to visit two sets of Grandparents. We spend the night and it was the first time he slept in his big boy bed that his Great Grandma bought for him. After lunch, we headed back up the hill to home.

Today we continued with tending to the house. Dave cleaned out the garage and tended to yardwork. I continued to paint which included floor boards and an accent color for Jaden's new room. This will be the first time I've decorated his room since he was a baby; I'm totally excited about it. He's also excited cause he'll be getting bunk beds and hopefully a brother soon to share his new room with. I'll post pictures as it comes together.

Hope you had a great weekend!