Bead of the day 2/20/10

Sammy's already spoken for but I can make more. :)

Kim's here and we are making murrini! We have a few blends pulled and will be doing more tomorrow, too! We're having fun!!!

Bead of the day 2/18/10

This bunny is available at www.loribeads.etsy.com

Kim comes tomorrow!!!! Murrini will be made! YAY!

Bead of the Day 2/16/10

This Ekho trio of pandora beads is available at www.loribeads.etsy.com

I took Miss Puppy to the vet today. She is getting her teeth cleaned and a lumpectomy from her hip. I am all distressed, worried and I miss her a whole bunch. I get to call the vet in a few minutes to find out when I can pick her up.

I bought a tutorial last night - http://www.jcherrell.com/Rainbowtutorial.htm - JC has this one on SUPER sale at $10. and I couldn't pass it up. I love rainbows!!

I read a great article (I got the link from Kalera - thanks!) about expectations and how long it takes to really be good at anything. Check it out. Interesting reading, for sure. http://www.johndiesattheend.com/updates/?p=1071

I talked to my mom on the phone today. She's getting settled in her new place and sounds happy. I am so happy for her!

Ok, it is 4pm and time to call the vet!

Bead of the Day

I've decided to get back into blogging but at times it can be daunting thinking of something to say so I will just post a picture of a bead and if I have something to say, I will and if I don't, I won't. How does that sound?

This bead is one of many bunny beads I made last week. I am in the process of listing them in my Etsy shop : http://www.loribeads.etsy.com/

In other news... Mark and I went to San Francisco again on Saturday and did another walking tour. This one included Lombard street and a MASSIVE hill. OMG. My legs hurt. We had a great time, though, and even managed to have dinner at Max's. Sweet!

We were woken up Sunday morning by Miss Desiree saying there was a message left on Mark's car:

How hilarious is that? Someone "tagged" a bunch of cars in our neighborhood with adorable messages and hearts in bright pink. I love it! It washed right off so no harm was done and we got such a giggle out of it. I guess they were just 'spreading the love'.

A Grand Day Out

Mark and I love to go to San Francisco. It's such a different city than San Jose. San Jose has a vibrant downtown but it is so much more spread out than San Francisco. We got a gift of "Walking Cards" from my mom and we've decided to use one every month to explore and discover San Francisco. This time we went on a walk through Golden Gate Park. Oh my goodness, it was just wonderful. We took a stroll through the Japanese Tea Garden and took lots of photos. We walked all the way around the lake in GG park and ended up at the end of the park where we had hot chocolate and a scone at Starbucks. Just delightful!

New Murrini, new beads

Lots of new murrini is available at http://www.loriandkim.com and be sure to check out the *Fun Stuff* category and the brand new *Singles Bar* for all kinds of great new items...

Fire Divas Jewelry Challenge

The Fire Divas are hosting an Introductory Jewelry Challenge! This challenge will be for jewelry designers who use artisan lampwork in their pieces. The winner of the Challenge will receive a beautiful group of Fire Divas' work. This is a wonderful chance for jewelry designers to show off their talents and get exposure!
Please click on the link below to get all the details & to enter: We love to see how designers use our creations, though for this 1st challenge, ANY artisan lampwwork beads will do as long as they're handmade.
http://firedivas.blogspot.com/2009/11/calling-all-desingers-introductory.html