Yes, I burned myself. No, not lampworking. That would have been interesting and maybe even a good story... but no such luck, the short of it...

Seriously! I've been saving my money from bead sales up and this week we went and blew it all on 20 "improved english laurel" ...

Summer has come early this year! The sun has been shining non-stop, pool is up, the kid is out of school and enjoying friends and swimming, ...

Andee from Germany did this to my bead - isn't it spectacular?!

I'm always honored when another lampworker buys one of my beads - it's such a big compliment! Paula of Island Top Glass Art bought ...

Do you remember this photo? I think it was one of the first Wearable Art Friday inspiration photos ever. From several years ago... I forgot ...

I knew there was something I forgot to share! Sandy bought my Butterfly Waterfall focal bead and asked for that set I made to go with it - r...

Not since I posted... haha, just since I arrived on this planet. 40. It's just a number, right? Big whoop. Renee Zellweger just turned 4...

This one is up on Esty, looking for a new home! And this was the kind of day we had today: pure spring glory.

Back from vacation, back from taking care of flu-boy Luke, back from... I don't know where, it's been awhile, hasn't it? But I...

It's spring. Spring break. At the beach. Having lots of fun... and yet, wishing I could be melting some glass in between walks on the be...

Check it out! Carolyn Jankovskis from Beading Times interviewed me last month, and now I'm the Featured Bead Artist for April! Thanks C...

It's that time of year... I'm dreaming of green things and flowers, and digging in the dirt and worms and sprouts and bees and birds...

It's Earth Hour - are your lights off? Ours are!

The latest Chico's catalog came the other day and I finally got a chance to look at it. There is a sweater on the front cover that I ado...

All the beads from yesterday will have new homes very soon... all except for this mini set, called Tiger Tale. On Etsy now , thanks for look...

Or... What Have I Got Myself Into? What a day! First I agreed to make a set of beads to go with a focal that sold. No biggie, I'd been r...

In addition to the focal bead I teased you with last night... these are now all up on Etsy for your buying pleasure! Thanks for looking :)