MyMothersPearls

I wanted to share with you some great news.  My friend Cindy (still no blog!) has an new Etsy shop!!   It’s called Ivy Hill Road.  I have known Cindy for years and she is one of the most imaginative and creative gals I have ever met.  I am so excited that she has finally decided [...]

We are SO lucky here in Maryland, because that wonderful online shop – Accessories of Old, has a store front location just 30 minutes from little old me!  Yes, you can purchase from their amazing online store, but truly if you are ever in the Frederick, Maryland area, you simply must stop in and say [...]

I’m a big fan of cuff bracelets. It’s like being able to wear mini works of art.  Isn’t this one  just to die for? Thank you to sweet Leeanne, the swap hostess and organizer of the Young Victoria Altered Book Project I participated in this past spring.  She made each of the gals who [...]

Just take a gander at what came in the mail from lovely Julie.    I had recently sent Julie a box of lace bits, and this wonderful treasure trove is what she sent me in return!

Julie and I have  gotten to know each other a bit through the world of blogs (she just started hers [...]

Last night I received an email that one of my favorite shops in Historic Ellicott City, Maryland was reopening in a new location.  I couldn’t wait to stop in and check things out.  Kelli, the owner is a really sweetie and so very talented.  You may remember my sitting room redo from this post -  [...]

The dictionary defines Karma as how the effects of a person’s actions  determine his or her destiny.  I rather envision it as attempting to surround myself with positive and creative people, whose energy will then affect me in positive and creative ways. One such soul I have been able to spend time with is Robin.  [...]

It’s a cold an blustery day here.  My cozy house is singing from the wind (some sort of interesting effect to the placement of the house, the siding or something – reminds me of whale song!)  The snow queen and I are snug in the sitting room finishing up some final projects before returning to [...]

My daughter received an ornament  from Janna in the mail a few days ago, as part of the Little B.I.T. Ornament Swap (B.I.T. = Bellas in training).  Isn’t this just lovely?
Janna also included a wonderful tag, some bling-y bracelets, and chocolate (insert big wahoo from my daughter here!)
And here’s a full view of the ornament [...]

Is there anything better than an unexpected package in the mail?  Here’s what came today from sweet Heidi.
I had mailed her some silver and pink bullion, after she had admired some I had brought to Silver Bella to use in Teresa’s McFayden’s Victorious Medals class (kits are now available on her website here).  Heidi was [...]

First I want to give a shout out to Maryland and Virgina Bellas Cammy, Kelli, Hope, Pamela and Amy, for giving me the courage to make the cross country trek.  Thanks for fun times antiquing and creating before the big trip.  You guys really got me in the right frame of mind
Virginia Bella – Pamela [...]