Pink Rhodonite Earrings and an Update

Pink Rhodonite Earrings

Rhodonite is associated with peace, generosity and attention to details. The stone is also pretty to look at! These sweet sterling silver dangles are available at Miss Val's Creations.

A Little Update
The pool is open!

So I'm thinking about doing laps in place of yoga on those super hot days! I've never had an in-ground pool before so this is a first. My dad gave us that itty bitty tree in the left in front of the fence. It is an eastern redbud!

I haven't cared for swimming since I was a little girl. I think a huge part of this was due to wearing contact lenses since I was 15 years old. Since having Lasik surgery a year ago I can now swim while seeing and not have to worry about lenses in my eyes! I may start enjoying swimming again!!!

The peonies are on bloom. I love this type! So gorgeous. It is also a flower I never had in my yard before.

Monday Blog Tour Questions

Duni of Duni's Studio passed the torch to me! These were fun questions to think about and answer!

What am I working on?

As many of you know, I just moved. While I’m settled in now it looks like we are moving to Florida at the end of the summer. This means I don’t want to get into anything new! However I have been adding new items each week to my findings shop. Nothing bulky since I will be moving again! I do have ideas for new eyeglass chains and lanyards but I think I will be waiting until I’m settled in my next home to start working on those.

How does my work differ from others in its genre?

My signature style includes gemstones which have always been my first love when it comes to beads. Simple and classic is my personal style that carries over in my business. However I have been known to create some conversations pieces from time to time!

Why do I write what I do?

First and foremost my blog is a personal journal. While I don’t get too personal on it, I like to chronicle things I do as well as my time with Jim.  He enjoys the blog just as much as I do and reads it every week. So here you find things including my business, cooking, gardening, day trips and more.

How does my writing process work?

I simply write about what is going on. I just post once a week so sometimes I have a draft or 2 already written. Other times I feel like I have nothing to blog about but an idea always seems to turn up! I like having a working draft to go back to and make tweaks until I’m happy with it.



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Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a fabulous week! ~Val