Happy New Year and Hand Stamped Earrings!

Hand Stamped Earrings
I had some time to play with my stamping set! These pretties read Life is Beautiful. Available at Etsy.

These read Live Your Dream. I used the triangle Wubbers on these! Available at Etsy.

Happy New Year!
I hope you all experienced a great 2013! It was an amazing year for me. I can now see without glasses or contacts! 

no more of this crap!

Getting Lasik surgery was the best thing I've done for myself thus far. My business continues to grow and I have my amazing worldwide customers to thank for this (as well as eBay and Etsy who have helped me with exposure). 

I added a new line with the boot bracelets which really took off! I recently realized that the boot bracelet can be wrapped around the wrist twice to be worn as a bracelet too. Versatility is always a bonus!

boot bracelet

I added new earclip styles. I'm thinking about making clip on earrings this coming year to sell. 

clip on earring blanks

I added more pearl colors to my eyeglass chains and lanyards. Some sell well, some colors don't. I'm finding shoppers prefer the pastels.

lilac pearl eyeglass chain

It has been fun challenging myself in growing the business and experimenting with what works and what doesn't.

My planner has kept me more organized than ever!

planner from Just A Thought Journals

Jim and I have continued to grow as a couple. He helps me maintain my sanity. Love that!

October 2013

We had beautiful quality time together.

The heart tree at Maudslay State Park

My garden was fabulous! I do no work since I planted low maintenance flowers and plants. We had just the right weather for perfect blooms! 

Iris just before opening

We came across a new favorite wine!

Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon

My stomach is happier than ever. It has been almost 2 years since I cut gluten out of my diet! There is occasional cheating at functions where I allow myself to indulge in amazing desserts. Of course I typically suffer for 2 - 3 days afterwards! 

With a little extra work we still have favorites like pizza.

gluten free pizza

Gluten free does not have to be taste free!

I wish you all a wonderful and successful new year! May all your dreams come true and all your goals be accomplished!

Val :)