Antler Earrings...

I dug out a pair of earrings to wear today that I haven't worn in YEARS! I love them but don't wear them when I have to be on the phone because the post sticks me in the head. Yikes!

This pair of earrings I purchased from Kaylene LeClair when Shirley & I still owned the cafe down at Riverton Livestock Auction--before 1998 when I went to work full-time at RHS.  I think that Kaylene actually painted the design.  They are deer antlers and look great with lots of things...I'll have to remember to wear them more often!

two days left in 2010

I'm turning into my mother..."I just don't know where the time goes...I look up and another year is gone"

Had a very busy day today!  Opened presents with my 3 y/o niece and nephew (what a great time), got a hair cut, worked 1/2 day at WWPS, and then had a wonderful dinner at The Bull with my family! 

Carla will be getting the earrings I wore today--she loved them (I do too but don't wear them very often) so she can add them to her jewelry wardrobe.  The bracelet pictured here is a new one from my Initial Outfitters business called "Fruit of the Spirit"...engraved with words that we all should incorporate into our lives more and more:  Kindness, Joy, Peace, Self-Control, Patience, Humility, Goodness, Love, & Gentleness.

December 28

Christmas 2010

Today I got to wear the necklace & earring set that my dad bought for me at the CWC Foundation's Oktoberfest.  I had been coveting the piece while it was in our office before the event and Dad made sure I got it that night!  I'm such a spoiled "Daddy's Girl" and not afraid to admit it!  My dad is very good to all his girls! :)  Thanks Dad and Mom (I know she played a part in it too).

A great Christmas was had at the Jeffres' house...relaxing time spent with family and friends!  What a holiday should be!  Only thing that would have been better is if my sisters and their families could have been here too!  This way we get to drag out the celebration though!  I hope you and yours all had a blessed Christmas!

Christmas Eve

I almost forgot to post my jewelry for Christmas Eve.  Dawn gave me a beautiful glass angel fish pendant on a ribbon necklace as a Christmas gift and that's what I wore today!  I'm glad I hadn't put on any jewelry (other than earrings) when I went out to WWPS to work.  Thanks for the gorgeous necklace Dawn!

Last day at work for 2010!

I have a great job...rewarding because I get to help students go to college and help donors who want to "pay it forward" and help others...I also am spoiled rotten because I get to take advantage of the same holidays that the college's employees get!  Thank you to the CWC Foundation Board of Directors for being such great bosses! :)

Today I got a wonderful new necklace & earring set from Susan for Christmas!  I LOVE the new jewelry!  She did a great job of picking it out...just what I would have picked for myself.  Thank you my friend!

December 21

Wire wrapped beads and natural stones...I've looked and looked for more of these wire-wrapped beads so I could make some items to go with this necklace but to no avail.  Guess I'll have to figure out how to make some of my own!  This necklace never fails to get lots of compliments...

More sculpture to wear...

I tried the "Sculpture to Wear" necklace as a necklace today...several people had to take it and try it as well.  It certainly causes lots of compliments and makes people want to play with the piece.  Think I'd better buy a couple more to have on hand. 

Christmas party!!

Dinner at the Depot was how we celebrated the season with the crew from Wild West Powersports!  We all laughed, ate, laughed some more!  Everyone ate too much but had a great time.

Last Friday of work at CWC for 2010

I love my job!  We are so spoiled with holidays...today was the last Friday of work for this calendar year.

Multi-colored pearls in tones of green and gold earrings and a sparkly bracelet were my choices today...

Sculpture to wear

Today I experimented with the new sculpture to wear piece from Initial Outfitters, a green pendant with "L" engraved on it and my chocolate & avacado pearl necklace. 

I chose to wear the sculpture to wear necklace as a bracelet...something a bit different.  It's a very fun piece!



December 15

Garage sale find...

This necklace was a garage sale find several summers ago...very sixties/seventies in style!

December 12...

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15 days....

Mother of pearl pendant with my initials, silver "Tada" earrings, and a beaded bracelet that was a gift from Mom combined for my jewelry choices today. 

December special...

Today I modeled one of the December specials from Initial Outfitters...brown wooden seed beeds with silver seed beeds as well.  Great necklace!

December 8--turquoise & silver & black

Turquoise, silver & black were the colors of today...

Pearl Harbor Day

As I went to work this morning and drove up Main Street, the flags had been put out by our local members of the VFW.  It's always a touching sight to see...a tribute to those who served and those who are still serving to keep us free.  Thank you!

Dec 6

I had to steal the image of this necklace from I/O because I couldn't get a good picture of it myself!  :) 

Relaxing Sunday

After a busy day yesterday, I tried to catch up on chores around the house and do a little relaxing.  It was a great day!

I didn't even put on any jewelry today!  I know...I know...don't fall over!  It happens once in a great while!

Pictures with Santa

Our annual Beta Sigma Phi Xi Pi fundraiser was today...I spent most of the day taking pictures of Santa at the local Knights of Columbus craft fair at St. Margaret's gym.  As usual, Santa did a great job and was a huge hit with most of the kids and lots of adults.  Some of the kids weren't convinced that Santa was cool but most couldn't wait to see him.

While at the craft fair today, my friend Netta Bell (who has the coolest jewelry) stopped by and introduced her friend to us all.  He seemed very nice.  While she was standing there, I commented on her GORGEOUS  black & silver necklace.  She took it off and gave it to me on the spot!  I almost cried...what a generous spirit.  I certainly didn't comment on it with the intention of her giving it to me but I wore it proudly and LOVE the piece.  Thank you so much NB!

Friday December 3

hammered silver earrings & necklace were the choices today...

Jewelry party....

My friend Debbie hosted a great party tonight for my Initial Outfitters business...she had a houseful of women who had fun trying on new jewelry, scouring the catalogs, finding out that while they all knew Debbie...they may not have known each other.  It's always fun to watch the dynamics of a party unfold. :)  I had a gift for Debbie all wrapped up in a pretty jewelry box...when she opened it in front of everyone it was empty!  I almost had heart failure until I realized what had happened.  Her daughter was so efficient in assisting me when we laid everything out, she unpacked the necklace & charm and put them on the table as a display.  It's funny now but earlier it wasn't so funny!  I didn't quite know what to say when the box was empty--but neither did Debbie either.  She thought it was a joke!


I picked the black bib necklace and earrings set tonight.  It's one I hadn't worn but had tried on several times.  It lays so flat and looks so rich. 

December 1st?? WOW!

I can't believe it's the first of December already! I know it seems cliche to say but holy cow...time flies by!  It seems like just yesterday it was Christmas...and here it is Christmas again!

This picture makes this necklace look black but it is blue lapis...the earrings are some I've had for a long time and the bracelet is one I don't wear often.  It seems to get buried in the jewelry box.