Pictures of the Rockies

Jim and Becky's lovely house. This was taken on Saturday when the weather was not at its best.
The snow was so fine, it was really difficult to make the snowman, but we managed this rather strange looking one.

Jim and Tom about to set off down the mountain. This is Sunday when the weather was improving... Then there was Monday...

All of us taken at Sapphire point. This is a remarkable spot - and apparently is often used for weddings. Left to right: Brian, Becky, Tom, Martha, Me and Jim.

Becky and Martha flopping over backwards to do snow angels.

This is WAY high up in the mountains. There were loads of skiers and snowboarders who were going down the mountain sides - not on runs more like wild skiing. We all got sunburned waiting for two skiers to go down a really steep bit... and had to leave before they plucked up the courage...

One of the wonderful views from Sapphire Point. All the peaks have names, but I can't remember which ones these were.

And lastly, this magazine... the name of which just cracked me up. Only in America...

Will be back with the next installment really soon.

Much love to y'all.
xx

Greetings from the Rocky Mountains...

Well we made it! Here we are in Dillon, Colorado high in the Rockies. The scenery here is just astounding. Will upload some pictures soon to show you. Huge mountains covered in snow and pine trees. Today the sky is beyond blue and the sun is shining. Yesterday it snowed and snowed and was bitter... but that didn't stop us making a snowman and Martha and I making snow angels.
Today the boys are off skiing and we girls are off to the movies.
Jim and Becky are perfect hosts, they have a gorgeous house - warm and very comfortable - and they are feeding us at every opportunity. I'm sure if I eat one more thing I'm going to explode... not that it will stop me, I suspect...
We're all just about on Mountain time although yesterday we were all a little spaced out. The altitude (we're about 2 miles above sea level here) makes it quite hard to breathe at times.
OK, that's it for now. Hope to be back with photos soon.

Y'all take care now, d'you hear!

Much love to all.
xx

We're off!

Just grabbing a few minutes, while I drink my coffee, to say hello and goodbye!

We're off on our American adventure tomorrow. First to Dillon, near Denver, to see friends, Jim and Becky. It's FREEZING there at the moment -14 Centigrade as I type!!! BRRRRRR. Admittedly it is the middle of the night, but still... The forecast it that it might go as high as 4 degrees C while we're there. Still sounds jolly cold to me. But Jim and Becky are super people and we know we're going to have a great time with them.

Then we'll be off to California and some sunshine.

My hope is that I'll be able to update the blog with details of the trip and some photos as we go along, so check back and see how we're doing.

On the jewellery front, it's been very hectic since my last posting. Visits to all our offices, a few parties and we had a stall at the new Nailsea Craft Market.

The craft market is running on the same Saturday (3rd in the month) as the Farmers' Market and if the first one is anything to go by, it will be a great addition. We had a fantastic time - sold LOADS and met some lovely people. The next one is on 18th April - the day we get back from hols, so Sarah is doing that one with her daughter.

A few pictures to show you:

The first one uses glass beads which I'd had for a while, then once I found the fire polished faceted ones, I knew just what to put with them. I've named it Rust and Scribble. This one is sold.

The next two features beads by Tania Grey of Tan, of course. I love Tan's little Fritett beads, as she calls them.
This one, I've named Violet Lawn. Tan's beads are a fab mixture of green and purple which I've echoed with freshwater pearls and peridot.
And this one - the necklace sold, but the earrings are still available - is a lovely mix of pinks, khaki and browns. I have used Unakite to bring out the colours.

Once I get back from holiday, it will be nose to the grindstone for me as it will only be two weeks until North Somerset Arts Week... which is actually 10 days.

So, look out for updates about our holidays and take care of yourselves.

Much love to all.
xx

And the winner is...

Lynne Barrett-Lee!

Many congratulations, Lynne.

xx

LAST CHANCE!

If you forgot to send in your donation to Comic Relief, why not give your money via my Just Giving website and stand a chance of winning a £20 voucher to spend on jewellery from my website?

The lucky winner will be drawn at 10pm this evening.

A big thank you to those who have already donated and good luck!

I'm sorry I've neglected you over the last couple of weeks, I've been busy, busy, busy! I will try very hard to get back to you before we go off on our hols on Friday.

Much love to all.
xx