Devine Designs Jewelry

As I look out on the lawn this morning, what do I see? Not one, not two, but three deer! Feeding on the grass! I could not believe how close they came to the house. So I had to take photos through the screened in porch, as to not scare them away. So nice living on a nature preserve. Would you believe that I've spent the last 3 days, networking on line, updating my shops and reading ALL of the Merchants Handbook on 1000 Markets? No time to make jewelry! I thought I would get at least some earrings made today, but as I look at the clock, it's 2:30pm and I have to leave to meet a friend at 3:30. Anyway....what else is new? Well, I've been trying to really take care of my body, and watch what I eat. So I can say that I've successfully have been exercising more, about 3-4 days a week. I'm trying not to eat snacks all day long, since I'm home. Started drinking fruit smoothies that I make myself, to keep hunger away, and trying to eat more salads, and smaller portions....

I've got nothing to say, but I'll say it anyway. I've been kinda busy this week, looking for work, and going on a "working" interview; which is where you follow someone around for a couple of hours, help out, look around, ask questions, and generally get a feel for the place. It went o.k. I won't know the results probably until next week. So with some of my earnings from my jewelry business, (thank you all that made purchases) I decided to treat myself to some new stuff, tools, etc. from Rio Grande. I bought a very expensive embossing hammer. I can't wait to get it and work with it! I have some new ideas and projects in the works! Now here's a couple of new items that I completed this week. First is a bracelet that I made with twisted wire, twisted jump rings (that I made) some golden cube beads and a beautiful lampwork focal bead made by "Sassy Stopppers". You can find her shop on Etsy as well, see side bar for "Websites I like for lamp...

December 18: I just can't believe that Christmas is next week! I wanted to post something today, since I normally only post a couple of times a week, and usually when I have something to say, show off new jewelry pieces I've made, or just catch up. So I'm participating in a "blog experiment" this week with my new friends at B-who-U-R, a new social network, and wanted to check in just so every one's knows that I'm still here and participating! I must tell you all, that I love reading your blogs; they are so inspiring to me. Sometimes just what I need to get me going again. And always good for a laugh as well! So this week I've been on a couple of interviews for work. One I'm hoping for (it's part-time and would allow me lots of time to work on my jewelry business), the other one almost made me sick to my stomach. I don't want to work in my chosen field. At least not now. And not full time. So why did I even bother to send them my resume? I r...