Author Archives: Nancy

Maxfield Parrish Days

Here are some hand painted and embossed necklaces to echo the continuing magnificent days and nights we have had! (let’s not talk about the insane drought we’ve been having…)      

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Beauty in the Romance

For some reason, the brilliant summer sunlight, the vibrant hummingbirds in the yard, and the intensely blue skies with sunsets that defy the imagination all remind me strongly of Maxfield Parrish’s  romantic and dazzling artwork (click on the links to see his … Continue reading

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Faces

I really love exploring new ways to be creative and am completely enamored of these lovely faces!  Of course my workroom  now resembles World War III -utter chaos due to the growing amount of new tools, jewelry parts, and oh so … Continue reading

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“Why do we never get an answer when we’re knocking at the door?…”

Yes, that was tease for you Moody Blues fans! So please enter new doorways with a few answers  😉 And since I am obviously a devoted Moody Blues fan, I thought I’d give y’all a Moodies break with “Question” : “Why … Continue reading

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Accio Magic Doors!

Hah, got your attention! Thought I was going to show you new jewels, and I am, but since I am knee deep in Harry Potter (how many of you just stopped reading this?…) I thought I’d pass along some impressive … Continue reading

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Through Doorways

Here we go through open doorways to new adventures! This is a new line of pendant necklaces. Each one reveals an inspirational thought. Here is a sneak peek:

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It’s the New Year and time for Chocolate Mousse!

Happy New Year to everyone! I hope 2015 brings you all happiness and joy! To start off the new year properly, one needs chocolate and lots of it 😃 so here is my recipe for chocolate mousse.  Cheers! Chocolate Mousse Ingredients … Continue reading

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More chain maille variations….

Bracelets this time 🙂  

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Variations on a theme

It’s official, I have gone chain maille crazy! I love the effect of joining metal rings in a variety of ways to form interesting pieces. (Admittedly, it’s tough on the hands but I am ablsolutely compelled! Obsessed is probably a better word … Continue reading

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Jewels for the holidays!

Here they come! Can you hear the holidays rushing towards us? Wasn’t it just summer?! Well, to start the season off right, here are a few new pieces of jewelry to add a bit of sparkle to your life 🙂   … Continue reading

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