"Yes Lisa, There Is A Santa Clause.... and he lives in Toronto!"

I can't even put into words how touched Mark and I were today to receive a parcel in the mail from our friends in Toronto Blaine, Julie and their daughter Olivia. What a beautiful feeling to know that someone out there cares about us and wanted to make our holiday a little brighter. Friends like you are a treasure and even if we did not receive this lovely package today, just knowing you are thinking of us and will call every Sunday to talk and catch up , means the world to us. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, you really do make our lives brighter. xox

First thing I picked up out the the parcel was this Vanity Fair Magazine with Johnny Depp on the cover...lol oh how they know me!! Next was this Moleskine art journal!!!!!! O>>>M>>>G! So excited to receive this! I've been wanting one of these for so long and it is so great that it came to me as a gift from my favourite people. I promised Blaine that I will sketch while down at the lake and only positive, inspirational art will fill it's pages. xo http://www.moleskine.com/

Finally ( the presents don't seem to end!) a beautiful journal for me to write down my thoughts in . Check it out here, I have the 2nd one from the top!! www.thegamine.com/.../stylewriting-in-style-christian-lacroix-papier/ So stunning and it's pages are whispering to me right now! Only positive, wonderful, dreams come true words will grace it's pages. What a wonderful book to write my New Year's goals in .

A card I will treasure always! Handmade by a special ,very talented, super smart and soooo cute, little girl Olivia. Thanks sweetie we LOVE it! xox

Seriously??? How flipp'n awesome is this pendant? Olivia picked it out just for me ( her Daddy told me so ) Oh yes this "puppy" is mine it is my new favourite piece :) I will be thinking of you , Livy every time I wear it.
How much fun will I have creating beautiful pieces with these lovely beads ! They are gorgeous and I don't have anything like these in my collection . Can't wait to play !

Although I've posted only my goodies, my rock star hubby is very excited about his gift too! He got a Wylde Overdrive pedal for his guitar and some guitar strings.... these boys love the guitars and I love listening to them compare "notes" and argue about amps/muscians etc.. They crack me up! BOYS! Wouldn't want it any other way . :)

Mommy Necklace xo

This piece was super fun to make because it was created for a special co worker, a thoughtful gift from her adoring hubby, to celebrate her first Christmas as a Mommy. Christie and Mike had their beautiful baby boy, Michael, this past October and I am honoured that I could be part of their first Christmas as new parents.

The necklace hangs from beautiful silver metal chain that has an antique hue to it and from it hangs the locket with baby Michaels birth date. The initial completes the antique feel with a little pink glass bead to represent his birth stone and silver heart that says "love". The necklace is completed with a sheer black organza ribbon tied in a bow for an added touch of elegance.

It was a joy to create this piece for you Christie and thank you to Mike for allowing me the opportunity to create special memories for you. xox

" Sisters"

As a girl with 2 brothers ( whom I love very much...) I can appreciate and often wonder how the closeness strong bond between sisters must be like. When a good friend of mine asked me to create a special something for her sister, I knew just what to do. First thing was to gather the old black and white photos of the two of them....and aren't they gorgeous! I think the photos speak volumes of their relationship even at this tender age, and so my work was very easy. The collage piece is double sided so it may hang in a window, doorway or any other little space that needs some colour and sparkle. These pieces of art have been one of my favourites to create as it is a very personal tribute and something that can be passed down for generations. In the new year I will be adding gifts like this to my Etsy shop and my web-site ( under construction! ) To all that have supported my little business this holiday season, I am extremely grateful and proud to have given a little piece of my art to you all .

Let's Make A Snowman!!

How darn cute are these little guys that I made out of some old glass bottles , beads, odds and ends, ribbon and fake snow! I have so many bottles to use up but here are 2 that I made today! I am addicted to making snowmen....and I don't get cold doing it! I hope you like them as much as I do!

It's The Most Wonderful Time...Of The Year!

A few more gifts on their way out the door and more coming in the door! I've been super busy this holiday season with my jewelery and it's not only selling locally , but across the country which is very exciting! Here are some photos of the last couple I'm shipping out and one for a special lady at work!

A Few More Before Bed

Christmas Is On It's Way !!!!

Been very busy working in my studio the past few weeks creating some orders for customers and for the 2 stores in town that carry my pieces. These are the ones I've dropped off at Ella Lynns today and I am on my way back out to stoke the stove and make some more. These necklaces have glass beads, homemade clay beads, pewter pendants, and some leather pieces I hand cut myself! I love the leather pieces, it really gives the piece an earthy time worn look.

The next round of orders are very special and I can't wait to share them with you! Stayed tuned and let me know what you think.

Getting Ready For The Holiday Rush!

Well it is already starting! Customers getting in line to place their custom orders for Christmas for all those good little girls on their lists! I love doing them and have been super busy creating one of a kind necklaces, bracelets and other art projects . The one necklace was a gift to my mom as she really loves the chunky charm necklaces I've been creating and the others are on their way to Ella Lynns this weekend (that is If the girls at work don't grab them first..... ) They never seem to make it to the store! This is the third attempt so Allie, Jill.....I am trying!