Devine Designs Jewelry

Do you ever feel like this? That you have to be all things to all people. Fight the good fight. Stand up for what you believe in? I'm sure most of us can relate to this especially at this time of the year. If you read my post "Promotion, promotion...." you can see just how I've been feeling these days. Not enough time in the day. Things not getting done. Projects not getting completed. But there's always more to do. I said to my husband the other day, that I'm busier now than when I was working 3 days a week! How does this happen? You have to be the mother, the encourager, the lover, the one with the level head , the provider, the comforter, the homemaker, cook, maid, (I could go on, but why?) You get the message. There is a great article about slowing down, by life coach Christine Spencer , who writes articles for Posh Mama social network: it's worth a read, "How to keep so many projects going and keep your sanity too". http://www.poshmama.com...

Spotted Cow Soaps are handcrafted soaps, lotions and bath accessories made in Vermont. Here's a few of my favorites: Organic cotton bath accessory set: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18342775. These are made to order and you can even custom pick the yarn color you would like. There is a swatch of colors to choose from in this listing. Next, because I love lavender, is the Lavender body lotion parfait made with lots of goodies like: sunflower oil, allantion, and lavender essential oil.http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17906312 They even have soaps for kids! Check this out: Cupcake soap: it even smells like cake and icing!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17876414 These are limited edition soaps, so get them fast! Enjoy!

OMG! I can't believe it's been a week since I've posted. I've been soooo busy this week. First of all, running around applying for jobs, trying to get part-time work. Then I finally made some headway, and now have 2 shops carrying my jewelry! One is the Painted Fish Gallery in Dunedin, and the other is the Safety Harbor Galleria in Safety Harbor. Thanks to these shops! I have 2 appointments with other shops (here in other locations), so I'm hoping to get my name and jewelry around the area! So I had to pull alot of items from my Etsy shop, and now I'm in fear, that my inventory is getting low. Gotta make more jewelry! I was comfortable with about 100 pieces, now I'm about 50 something in my Etsy shop, (oh, no!) I'm kidding of course. I just didn't think I'd get done everything that I wanted to accomplish by today; but I have. I ordered some new gemstones, Swarovski crystals, wire, and more wire, so this morning I had to log everything in, price i...

Holiday Cactus: also known as Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving and Easter cactus. These plants can live for 100 years and are sometimes passed down from generations. The plant is native to Central and South America. The epiphytes, are called cacti, but are generally found growing in the same environment as orchids. Care of: These plants are better kept indoor, in indirect sunlight, no drafts, limit watering (they do not like excessive water), and kept at 50-60% humidity. To bloom: This is now the time of the year when the plants will bloom. They bloom best if kept at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The best time to prune or re pot is February, March, or April.

Sunday....I start my day taking a walk. What a beautiful day it is today. The trees are loosing their leaves and if it wasn't for the heat of the day, I'd swear it looks like a winter day in northern U.S. I'm fighting with the wind as I walk, oh, yeah there is a tornado watch today! Hmmmm..... I picked up a few leaves to show you; And, "Yes Virginia, the leaves do change colors in Florida". So I've got a few custom orders I'm working on. I'm grateful for that! I'm working on a Viking knit weave necklace for a guy that Benn works with. And my fingers will hate me later, the necklace he wants it to be 27 inches long! A lot of weaving wire! And I just made a pendant to match my Triple Goddess earrings, that sold last week at my open house. Normally, I would not make the same thing, but for this friend, she wanted a matching pendant, larger than the earrings, so I agreed. It turned out really nice. I was afraid that I would not be able to match the ear...

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Good Monday morning everyone! My open house on Saturday was good. Not many people for a turnout, but good sales. So I am happy with that. I got a couple of custom orders from it as well. Today, I'll keep busy, as I have lot's to do. Various appointments, a little Christmas shopping, still looking for a part-time job, and I plan to call some local boutiques today to try and get my jewelry in their shops. I've been putting this off for quite awhile now; I don't know why, because I kept telling myself, that I don't have enough items yet, don't have my portfolio updated yet, but the real reason could be fear, discomfort, or plain laziness. I'm getting it in gear today! My Mom's in town from Oregon for the next 6 months (I think). Yes, call her a "snow bird" here. She wanted me to make her a simple turquoise necklace with beads that she bought, so I finished that yesterday. Here's a few photos from my weekend. Have a great day!