I know, I've been pretty absent lately. After house/dog sitting for 10 days in the worst storm that Portland has seen EVER, I just needed a rest. The holidays were with very little fan-fare this year, but they were nice and genuine. I'm looking forward to having a break from travel and work on New Year's Day and will definitely resume my blogging then.

Have a great and safe New Year's Eve!

photo by David Woody

....that you can find me over at the Etsy Metal blog as well? That's right. I write their weekly reviews and member features every week! Other members post tips, events, and other features as well! Head over to the Etsy Metal Blog and check it out! The blog is also a great place to find other artists and fantastic techniques.

This gorgeous pendant is my homage to the River Murray in South Australia. It features a gorgeous Australian Boulder Opal with flashes of opal forming a river-like presence. You can find this in my Etsy Shop!

This is a shorter Leaf Chain than my standard 20+ inch ones...it's about 17" long and sits on your neck as a choker. Very sexy and compliments any number of outfits. From casual to formal! You can find this, and many other goodies, in my Etsy Shop.