Author Archives: cilla

  These are the stunning handmade beads I was sent by the Uber talented Linda Newnham of Earthshine Beads. How lucky am I?!! I just love handmade beads and especially lampwork ones! The colors are vibrant and happy. I used just about … Continue reading →

  Did I tell you I sell BeautiControl? It is the best skin care and make up I have ever used. I have used and bought a lot and I am telling you this is the best! I was so … Continue reading →

Just a quick note to let you know I won a Prize from Natalie McKenna of Grubbi in the Bead Contest I posted about! YEAH!!!!!!

I have been dreaming of a beach vacation. The inspiration for these earrings. Recycled glass discs, sea stars, handmade lampwork glass with a wave design. Ahhhhhhh! The above earrings are ones my sister asked for. The beads are handmade by … Continue reading →

I bought these Jade Scott enamel paddles and thought they would be just perfect for Easter. Handmade lampwork glass beads and a tiny matching green metal bead on top.

Natalie McKenna of Grubbi Beads ( all the wonderful beads listed here!!) is having a giveaway!! Here is the link to her blog and all the ways to try to win. I hope I win!

Spring is here! Lovely sunshine has inspired these Spring themed bracelets. This top one is made with crystal and copper accents, fresh water pearls, handmade polymer flowers from Elaine of Tooaquarius, Czech glass beads, Handmade glass heart and flower focal … Continue reading →

  Lisa Lodge of A Grateful Artist Blog has a number of Blog Hops organized. I signed up for the Season’s Blog Hop. It was $11.00 and you were sent a mystery bag of beads. Here is what I received yesterday. The … Continue reading →

  I was looking for some glass butterfly beads and found this new ( to me!) lampwork artist with a sweet store called Tempting Little Charms.  The artist is Keeley Kenyon from the U.K. I love the sweet packages she … Continue reading →

Here is a new bracelet that was inspired by the lovely sunshine that has decided to show up . Copper accents with Natalie McKenna pottery beads, a pottery bead by a local artist named Betty Gordon, crystals,freshwater pearls, Pukka shell beads, Aventine gemstones, seed … Continue reading →