Jewels of Ojai

Well, it has been what seems as eons since I've been on this blog.  Four years almost to the date!  I have noticed that I am not the only one as many of us have decided that the quicker and eas...

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My jewelry is now in a new gallery in Ojai!!! Tomorrow, SATURDAY JULY 6TH, is the Grand Opening at the OVA Arts Gallery from 4-7PM. Jonathon McEuen will provide great music, there will be food ...

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 I was so nervous to plant roses in my garden in Ojai... and predominantly David Austin English roses.  I thought the weather might be too hot. I took a chance lat...

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I took a walk this morning around the block in my neighborhood.  It was VERY brisk as the storm was approaching.  Some might laugh when I say brisk (like those on the East coast today) but for...

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And you thought JENGA was just a balancing act.  Well, when a 7 year old is bored you never know what they will come up with. Tonight, we watched as Jenga became art.  All his idea too.   I ...

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Yes, this is Paradise... Paradise, California.  There IS such a place and it IS a paradise.  If you haven't heard of it, not to worry.  Just drive about 2 hours north of Sacramento, and betwe...

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I've said it before....I LOVE labradorite!   Not sure if I've said it before .... I LOVE labradoodles! .... see below for the contrasting beauty of both species. According to Wikipedia.o...

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Summer was fast, furious and fun.  Not much creating or lounging but lots of adventures, lots of taxi-cabbing for a small boy, lots of birthday and birthday party planning for August... a 7 (son...

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My sister Lucinda and I are both artists, we both have blogs (hers is cobaltviolet ), we both enjoy photography and we often go on outings together.  After most of these excursions, I often fin...

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It seems my jewelry career has been put on hold lately with so many school activities, household obligations and making plans for summer activities.  It's all good and my creative juices will j...

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Beverly Black Harris celebrated her 90th year on March 1st.  She is by far, the youngest 90 year old I have ever meet, seen or heard of.  She was born in 1922 in Maricopa, California.... her fa...

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Day Three - My last day in London was spent at the British Museum.  Again, there was so much to see that I barely skimmed the surface.  I made a bee line to the ancient gold jewelry of the Min...

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I'm on a roll so I better keep going! Day two - I enjoyed a scrumptious English breakfast (after 12 hours of sleep!) and headed out to the Victoria & Albert Museum which is filled to the brim ...

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I haven't been hiding....just not in a blogging mood (Goodness, I think I've said this before!).  I guess I've been busy and preoccupied ... and not very chatty.  But I do want to share. Sudd...

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I really had the travel bug last year and was able to fulfill my longing by being invited to Copenhagen to be in my friend's wedding right after Christmas before the new year.  The end of Decemb...

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PK Studios Jewelry Design Etsy Shop   now has what you have all been waiting for...... GIFT CERTIFICATES  !!! Do you need a quick gift for someone but are not sure what to choose? A great...

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I had to share some images of our lovely day after Turkey Day.... Don't get me wrong, Thanksgiving Day was fabulous too but I don't think you are interested in seeing photos of our 5 hour drive...

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I must admit that I am NOT crazy about the saying "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday".... they don't sound very festive or full of holiday cheer.  But since I decided to put on a little holiday sal...

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I've been busy using some of my newly acquired (and a few I haven't played with in awhile!) vintage bronze jewelry dies from Afghanistan to create new unique wearable pieces in pure silver meta...

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I have not ordered a hat yet because I decided to spend the money on silk long underwear for my trip to Denmark!  Out of the blue, my "oldest" friend who I've known since we were seven (that's ...

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I thought I was impervious to the ploys of advertisers.  Alas, I have been greatly influenced by a beautiful photograph which possibly plays to my dreams of youth.  I am much happier now than I...

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My class in metalsmithing three weeks ago at Precious Metal Arts  in Santa Monica was really fantastic.  They have a great facility and the teachers, Peter and Nancy, are lovely.  Just gettin...

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The price of gold is at an all time high ... $1,855. today!  But, with the invention of Aura 22, I can still play with gold and not have heart palpitations if I make a little mistake!  My cousi...

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Yes, I have been a bit distracted from my jewelry passion lately. I have been very determined to help my fiver year old son learn to be a stronger swimmer so we've been in the pool practically...

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Everyone is asleep except me.... and it's quiet.... except for the chirping.   After almost a week of hot weather, today it was warm and a perfectly comfortable 80 degrees.   Now,  the do...

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