In Love With the Desert

Here is something I never thought would happen as I'm a junkie for all things ocean and all things green and lush.... but it did: I love the desert! The colors and textures and sunshine - it's amazing. So much better in person than any photograph will ever show. I can't wait to go visit it again.

Valley of Fire in Nevada:











Western Washingon/Columbia River Valley:










Petrogylphs from two desert places we recently visited - Nevada, and the Columbia River in Washington.

Lots of New Beads!

And some new baby orcas swimming around in our waters too! Here is an Orca bead to celebrate:



A couple of birds, introducing Poppy and Claire:





A dragon belly bead:





And finally, a rain forest bead:





And speaking of rain forests... we found one yesterday on our drive into the mountains. It was JUST what I needed.