Wednesday, August 31, 2011

aromatherapy scent locket...revamped...

I decided to switch up the chain on my Aromatherapy Scent Locket, and use a oxidized sterling silver plated chunky chain instead of the vintage brass chain I had used previously.  The look of oxidized silver is one of my favorite things, and I feel really compliments the gorgeous tones of the copper.

Now, in the Etsy Shop



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priced to kill...

Greatly reduced price on this bad gorgeous hunk o' stone necklace!
Down 25%!!!
Great deal, simply based on the quality of the stone and the current price of silver.

The reason for the price drop from the original intended price point, is due to a small, but visible, flaw in the bezel setting. I made an error when I was setting the stone, and it caused a tiny bubble in the bezel near the bottom left of the pendant. You can see it clearly in the 1st and 2nd photographs. Due to the bubble, the stone has a slight movement within the setting if you try to push it around with your finger. Despite this, the stone is set very securely, and will never fall out. Unless looked at closely, the bubble in the bezel is not highly visible. I thought about keeping this necklace for myself, but thought that the beauty of the stone and the simplicity of the setting would call to some lovely soul out there, and that they might appreciate an affordable price due to the small defect ;o)


Now up for grabs in the Etsy Shop



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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Beauty Is On The Inside...

Recently I read an incredible book, called Swan Song. It is a post-apocalyptic thriller, and throughout the book was a fight for good vs. evil to claim the earth. Those that had good in their hearts, were horrendously deformed by the radiation for many years. Near the end of the book (spoiler alert!), the ugly masks broke apart to reveal their true beauty underneath. I don't want to give anything more away, but just wanted to share how deeply I was moved by the concept of the book, and the way it reminded me that true beauty, does indeed lie on the inside.

I created this ring as a daily reminder, to help keep me humble, and to throw vanity out the window.

This sterling silver band has beautiful and intricate scroll work on the inside, and a rough battered exterior. Most would wear the beautiful design on the outside, but in this case, it will be a reminder to those that desire it, to let your inner beauty shine.






MADE TO ORDER in your size ;o)

Now in the Etsy Shop


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Thursday, August 11, 2011

And Again with the voice...

A more country version of Cary Ann Hearst.

I love her dark country soul.

Hells Bells...

Found a new voice to be obsessed with

Cary Ann Hearst

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Mediterranean Chopped Salad - Homemade Healthy Style


Super Yum!
If you are a lover of the Mediterranean Flavors, but are looking for a lighter and very low-cal and low-fat version, then this might hit the spot!  

I used what ingredients I happened to have in the house that seemed like are part of the flavor profile, but there are many things that you could substitute or add to really make it special.  For example, a great feta or goat cheese would be delicious instead of the parmesean, you could use an herb infused olive oil with lemon for your dressing, etc etc.  Those would add a bit more fat to the dish, but it all depends on how much you are really trying to watch it.  This salad gives you some healthy protein, and would be great as a post-workout  meal.

Chopped Salads are fun to make too...just put all ingredients on the cutting board (except whatever you wish to leave whole for appearances, like I did with the olives and the garbanzos) and chop away all together until you have the consistency you desire.


Mediterranean Chopped Chicken Salad
Serves 2

- 8 medium-large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 grilled chicken breast (I buy the pre-cooked fajita slices to keep it simple)
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 cucumber
- handful of fresh cilantro
- handful of fresh basil 
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts (I use the canned kind, but there are also frozen available that you can defrost)

- 1/2 cup canned garbanzos (chick peas), rinsed and dried
- 2 Tbls sliced black olives
- 1/2 raw zucchini
- parmesean cheese (to taste)
- low fat italian dressing (to taste)
- dried italian herbs (to taste)
- fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- sprinkle of sea salt (to taste)


Place first 7 ingredients on a large cutting board, and using 1 or 2 large knives, start chopping away until everything has reached the consistency you desire!

Place chopped ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

Using a potato peeler, slice the zucchini into strips into the mixing bowl, avoiding the inner seeds.  Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl, and toss.

Serve immediately!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Updates for last week...

A few recent additions to the shop...really diggin the large stone necklaces lately!!!



Gorgeous Red Agate...


With my signature Copper Snakeskin Back.


Dainty Owyhee Jasper Shield Ring 
Size 6 3/4


 Not-so-subtle Owyhee Jasper Pendant Necklace...


Also with my signature Copper Snakeskin Backplate, and a fun cascade of tiny silver balls running down the back to amuse your fingers!



All available in The Shop

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