summer is in full swing...

and I'm singing the blues.  Not really, I'm just drawn to the blue hues

of aquamarine, amazonite, and turquoise semi-precious stones.  I love to 

create with them and mix them with vintage treasures.  I've been

restocking my jewelry for upcoming markets and shows, and I always 

seem to reach for these!

Of course the neutrals always have my heart also!

These aquamarine rondelles are some of my favorite, add a little

rhinestone bling and well, perfection!

I've also been making lots of resin pendants to hang

on a simple chain, as they are a favorite in the booth.

This is where we spend our Saturdays.  The Detroit Eastern Market.  

We love coming here, the atmosphere is really amazing with so many

wonderful people from every walk of life mingling with each other, shopping for

produce and specialty products created by Michigan small business owners.  

On a rare occasion Duane and I get away from it all, usually to celebrate us.

This year for our 28th anniversary we made it to one of our favorite places in MI.

Traverse City

he had to be up there for work, and I tagged along!

(the sunset made it look like we were glowing, and well glowing is good)

We only had one day up there, but I will take what I can get :)

I used Rhonna Designs photo app to really capture the gorgeous sunset 

that we watched as we sat on a blanket on the beach on the  Leelanau Peninsula.

The kids and I spend most days at home 

either making product or just hanging out, but we have been

taking a few days here and there for adventures too.

The zoo has been a favorite and as a family we have been 

to a smallish lake close to home for a little R&R for all.

I hope that you are having a lovely summer full

of adventures of your own!

love,

t.xoxo