This Week's Blog Post

Sea Opal Glass

Sea opal glass is a manmade “stone” that has a pretty, soft opalescense. It is a pale blue that reflects pastel colors when light hits it certain ways. 

This sweet bracelet is available at Miss Val’s Creations.

Golden Globes 2013 Fashion

It is awards season again so of course I need to show off some gorgeous dresses as well as some interesting ones. I love going through the Yahoo report card to see what I agree with and disagree with each awards show and the following are pulled from there.

I will start with interesting. Now I love Lucy Lui (been a fan since Ally McBeal). I actually love the dress too and Carolina Herrera. However the print is a little wild for the red carpet!

Lucy Lui in Carolina Herrera

What I love about Helena Bonham Carter aside from her quirky movie roles is her sense of fashion. Always a bit off beat! How great is her red lips clutch?

Helena Bonham Carter in Dolce & Gabbana

Here is one of the most talked about of the evening. This is Katherine McPhee in a serious plunger! The dress is a bit boring but she does rock it!

Katherine McPhee in Theyskens' Theory

This dress on Kaley Cuoco was a favorite of mine although the Yahoo police gave her a D rating! I will admit the hair and makeup is not working for her. If Halle Berry was wearing this one it would have been rated an A, Right?

Kaley Cuoco in Zuhair Murad

This dress on Julianne Hough is just a stunner!

Julianne Hough in Monique Lhuillier

I thought Sofia Vergara’s gown was amazing with its detailing and crazy shine! This photo does not do it justice but when she was walking she was sparkling!

Sofia Vergara in Michael Cinco

Nicole Kidman looked classy and beautiful as always. I love the mid section of this gown.

Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen

As a Gleek, I am throwing in Lea Michele just because. This gown is so elegant. 

Lea Michele in Elie Saab

Thank you for stopping by! Have a marvelous week!!! ~Val

Fundraiser Creation!

I was approached by one of my relatives who is on the Board with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless about donating for an upcoming fundraiser.


This focal piece is a huge unique rough chunk of pink opal that is mainly dark gray in color. I paired it with rose quartz, black obsidian and gunmetal (to complement the gray on the pendant). The winner is going to have a one of a kind creation sure to receive many compliments (I hope)!


The fundraiser is called "What's in the Bag" and is a handbag/accessories theme! I'm sure the female attendees will love this fundraiser!

The weather is gorgeous this weekend! I have all sort of lilies, tulips and irises working their way out of the ground! So far crocuses are all that is blooming:

These are really sweet...petite sized. I do have some leaf clean up to take care of though!!!

Thank you Lu from Crocheted Little Things for picking my blog for this fun questionnaire!

~*!*~List of Fours~*!*~

1. Four shows that you watch:
~ Mad Men
~ Breaking Bad
~ Glee
~ Celebrity Apprentice

2. Four things you are passionate about:
~ laughter
~ travelling
~ jewelry
~ cooking

3. Four words/phrases you say a lot:
~ whozejigger (a family word, no idea how to spell this! it is a term used to describe an item....any item)
~ seriously?
~ that's crazy!
~ I love pizza.

4. Four things you've learned from the past:
~ It's easiest to go with the flow and accept things as they come!
~ I have an anxiety problem.
~ Go with my gut!
~ Enjoy the little things in life.

5. Four places you would like to go:
I have been fortunate enough to have travelled a bit in my 20s so I have seen some great places. Still on my list are:
~ The Grand Canyon (I want to ride a donkey down like the Bradys)
~ Barcelona (my friend attempted to visit here twice, but the first time the cruise line we were booked on folded and the second time was the day of the bombing in Madrid...ended up in London that time)
~ Africa for a safari
~ Hawaii

6. Four things you did yesterday:
~ chores
~ went to the gym
~ had dinner with my friends
~ discovered a local wine bar with my man

7. Four things you are looking forward to:
~ going to sleep tonight after a perfect weekend
~ my next vacation (although not planned)
~ looking forward to the day when I am sharing a house with more than 2 cats...human interaction would be nice in the household
~ retirement

8. Four things you love about Winter:
I really dislike winter so this is difficult to answer!
~ homemade soups
~ sweaters
~ snow days (rare for an adult but I did have a couple this year!)
~ being near a fireplace

Until next week! ~Val