Hike in photos

Went for a cloudy day hike and snapped a few photos, here are just a few. Hiking and running help me to clear my mind and focus me for the tasks at hand. What do you do to recharge?

Bracelet #03

Yesterday and today I gave myself a challenge to create pieces using the extra tiles I've accumulated over the years. Whenever I make too many or miscount how much I need, I end up with these single parts to earrings, bracelets and pendants. I'd been meaning to use them some how and now I have! Here is a few photos of the 3rd piece I have made. It surprised me at how similar the designs look to my old bead and gemstone work. It's sort of fun seeing the progression: same design, different medium. I'm having a lot of fun with this challenge!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Pretty little things

Sharing a new bracelet design! Its dainty and adorable and has just the right amount of little leaves. I feel like these will make great stacking bracelets as well!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Easy way to clean silver

I don't know why I never knew about this! I just finished cleaning up about 100 silver chains that I thought would never get clean, ( because I didn't have time to clean them by hand) in about 5 minutes! I found this easy way on a forum. You simply line a dish or pan with aluminum foil and sprinkle baking soda in it. Then place the tarnished silver in the dish and pour boiling water over everything! I just popped them all out after a little swirling with a toothpick and rinsed them in cool water: all bright and shiny like new! Wow I learn new things everyday :)

Xoxoxo - Amy

Recycled centerpiece

I decided its time to spruce up the house a bit and bring in a little of that spring feeling. This grassy centerpiece I made using found objects from the past: vase is from a wedding centerpiece, flowers are from my moms old arrangement in her basement, grass is from an Ikea project gone wrong, tin bucket used to hold soap when we lived at the apartment, and the blue ribbon is cut off an old dress I donated to salvation! Oh and the placemats are leftovers from my old jewelry display! Here they all are brought together and reborn :) and the best part is: I didn't bring in anything new ( so there is no need to find new storage space!)

Challenge yourself to create with what you already have :)

Xoxoxo - Amy

Mmmmmmm!

Made some banana bread from those mushy bananas that were on the counter! I'm sort of surprised at how well it came out :) here is the recipe I followed if you wish to make some as well : http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/

Working on orders and new displays today. Happy Monday!

Xoxoxo - Amy

Business nook!

Not sure if I ever updated the before and after of my closet business nook makeover. Even if I did, here are a few more photos! I have gotten so much more done now that it is all organized and cozy. I think my favorite part of it is the grassy green carpet because it brings an outdoorsy feel to the place! Also, I'm wearing a new version of my 5 circle necklace in the photo!

Xoxoxo - Amy