Happy TGIF

Ahh, Friday, for those of you lucky ones that are going away this weekend, where are you going and do you need a traveling companion? ~chuckle~ I found this article by the NY Times on the 53 Places to Go in 2008. Interesting places, such as Laos, being the number one destination. I'd never think of Laos as a vacation spot much less a popular destination. I'll have to ask my Lao friends about that one. Anyways, the article is definitely a guide for the baby boomers.

For the rest of us not so fortunate, we'll be at home tinkering w/ jewelry. Which is not so bad, I guess;) Here's a little something that we custom created for a dear lampworker friend. The necklace is comprised of glass artisan beads, sterling silver, black onyx, and a nice big lobster clasp. Hope our work does her beads justice.

Makana (gift) for the Halau (school)

Been working on a few things, one of which was a donation to the raffle for our ho'ike. Here is a pic and description: Sculptural glass flowers in the most delicate colors of rose pink, marigold yellow, and white coconut, adorn this lovely necklace. Coordinated with sterling and fine silver .925-.999, and Swarovski® crystals. This was truly created with aloha as the original was a gift for our halau hula's first ho'ike (recital). Hope you like it whomever won it:)

Desserts to die for

It was my two year old's b-day a few days ago and we went to Red Ribbon, this delish Filipino bakery. We usually have the (to die for) Mango Cheesecake but this time the kids wanted Chocolate Mousse. I wonder if their employees get to eat cake everyday. Maybe I should get a part time job there:)


Anyways, here's some custom necklaces recently done. Hearts are always a classic, no matter what time of the year.

First day here

Is there anyone out there? :) Here's our most recently made bracelet. It's not on the website yet as I have to think of a name/title first. Any suggestions?