Since I began this journey of expressing myself through jewelry and fabric, I have been on the hunt for good resources for materials that are either certified fair trade, organic, handmade, or eco-conscious. In the world of jewelry materials, it is extremely difficult to find materials that are not mass produced in a sweat shop, […]

Every year all of our wonderful family and friends generously ask what can they get the girls (Riley and Abby) for Christmas. I have to say that these two little cherubs are totally blessed. There are so many people who love them and insist on showering them with affection and of course trinkets. Which is […]

Well, it came and went, Turkey day that is. The food was fantastic. We had an organic turkey at my dad’s and a glazed red chili crusted ham…….yep, only in NM and it was AWESOME.  We got our first snow of the season and temperatures plumeted up to 30 degrees colder than what we were […]

For those of us that like to create, inspiration can come from many different places. Sometimes the materials used are  inspiriring, or our surroundings, or personal life experiences, or a certain special someone. Even a cause or passion can become inspiration for creation. Many times we are inspired by other artists and crafters. For me, […]

This post is for those of you who love and admire horses. Perhaps you have your own, or maybe you just enjoy looking at and watching them, all the same, these amazing creatures are full of personality. Around our house, the main characters you see are the comedian and the “catty”. Choppo, our nineteen year […]

For the past two weeks, since finishing the newest sewn items for the store, Riley has been begging me for a bear of her own. I have continuously promised her on a daily basis, “yes, baby, I promise, I’ll will make you one, maybe not today, but I will make one for you.” Her little […]

Sunday we had plans to gather and celebrate one of my sister’s birthdays. She had requested a beaded halter, with her horse’s name beaded on the noseband. I managed to pull it off, but wasn’t thoroughly impressed with the final result, hence no picture. But, I gave it to her and now have learned my […]