La Conner 2015 in February!

While what seems like the rest of the country is getting hit with awful weather we are experiencing spring like temperatures this month.  We couldn't resist a quick trip up to La Conner, one of my favorite little necks of the woods, about an hour from home if traffic cooperates. I was able to get a new camera and I am so in love with it, especially for close ups of my jewelry and it did well for scenic photos too.

oh, so fun to build this one!

Another magical Thanksgiving at the coast...

Fall is just around the corner!

Love these pearls!

La Conner for our Anniversary

Tug smiling for this photo op, the flowers have been lovely this year!

Suncadia for Travis and Deonna's Wedding

Seems like it takes a trip to inspire my posts, this time it was a wonderful weekend at Suncadia in eastern Washington near Cle Elum and Roslyn. Thanks to my cousin Norlonna's daughter Deonna Klein and our former employee Travis Jorgensen for meeting without any assistance from us and planning this delightful wedding.

Source: Pearl and Crystal Encrusted Headband via chrdesigns on Craftsy

Tracy Arm Glacier

Leaving Ketchikan

Moi!

Sitka

Rough seas

Gorgeous unique bouquets

Center Atrium clock

We are back from an Alaskan cruise on the Holland America ship the Amsterdam. We were able to leave from our home port of Seattle, making it very easy to leave town.  Special thanks to my friend Jeanie and her Mom Margaret for making it possible, and for sister Heidi for getting us to and from the correct terminal (hey, they moved it!).  It is so much fun to have a place to wear some jewelry. I must confess I love Alaskan cruises and I believe this was my 4th.  Any time I don't have to wear a bathing suit is just fine with me, though plenty of people were still enjoying the indoor pool and hot tubs. The scenery was spectacular, the ship gorgeous, the weather decent, and the food amazing (haven't stepped on the scale yet). We are home and having a tough time figuring out how to eat without 14 choices....

I went to the Whole Bead Show at the Lynnwood Convention Center yesterday.....oh, oh....

A trip to Roozengaarde.....

New View!

Ahhhh, the advantage of losing my wonderful trees, a view of the evening sky as the sun sets....

More wire wrapping, I find it very soothing to the soul, and such fun to be able to compose as you go!

More trees had to come down in the back yard, we now have no privacy but lots of light and the hope of growing some lawn!  Tug isn't too sure what to make of it, other than he found a new escape route today--and a new friend. I highly recommend the guys who cut the trees down--"Arbor Barber" and I highly recommend a collar imprinted with your phone number and the dog's name...

Wire Wrapping

Off on another tangent, and so in love with my latest creation:

Keishi Pearl Necklace

This is for a custom order for a wonderful client for her special day!

more treasury time, thank you WalrusTusk

Treasury Time!

Doggy Treats

from the kitchen of my dear friend Helju, and heartily approved by my two pups!  You can visit her Etsy shop through this link:       http://www.etsy.com/shop/WelcomeWaggin?ref=seller_info