The Enchanted Locket

I made it to the Front Page of Etsy last night!! I am so excited and beyond grateful. A HUGE thank you to Colaurabeth for including me in her Pirate Treasury. I feel like a movie star!!

There is nothing better than going to the mailbox to find your new order of supplies has arrived!! I must have checked the mailbox 20 times yesterday. I have to laugh at myself. It's like Christmas when supplies arrive. I've been working on some new pieces this morning and thought I'd post one here.

I love how detailed the postcard is and the lovely message. This brings a little piece of Paris right into my office. I've listed a lot of new items, so please check them out on Etsy.

As a bonus, I'm kiddo free today and have the house all to myself. I'm loving the peace and quiet. I'm feeling creative and inspired.

The other day, I was sitting at my desk working on some jewelry and I kept hearing this peep, peep, peep. I walked outside, thinking there was a bird on the patio and was immediately dive bombed by two mockingbirds. I looked up and saw the CUTEST little mockingbird hopping its way across the grass. Clearly the parents were worried that I was going to hurt their baby and were prepared to defend her.

I know this feeling. The feeling of doing anything and everything to protect someone you love. I rushed back into the house to get my camera to take a couple of photos. When I came back outside, she had hopped her way up onto one of our fountains. When I stepped closer the parents had a mini freak out, so I said (out loud, like a dork), "I'm not going to hurt her, I'm a momma too." Strangely enough the parents settled down and I was able to take a few photos.






She's just the cutest thing ever. All my kids are so excited to have her hopping around the backyard. She's constantly practicing spreading her wings and is taking little "hop-flights" when she gets the courage. The moment the kids get home from school they ask, "Did you see her today, is she still in the backyard? Is she bigger? Is she flying?" Then, they race outside to find her. I love that they appreciate nature and how lucky we are to have this little life to see.

I can hear the little mockingbird outside right now, even as I type. It's comforting, but I know she'll fly away soon and start her own family.

I'm trying out a new look for my blog. I'm also going to attempt (notice I say "attempt" ha!) to blog more often and update with new designs and business news. Please bear with me as I do some housekeeping with my blog. This is all new to me and though I've blogged a time or two, it's still very confusing. :)

A huge shout out to my friend Allison ( I love you girlie!) for making all the graphics for my Etsy site. She is the most talented, amazing, sweet and wonderful friend. I am very grateful for her creativity and the ability to translate my vision into a true work of art. The photo above is one of her beautiful creations.

I want to say a very big thank you to Itkupilli for the gorgeous background template. Thank you!!

Wish me luck!