Rainbows & Unicorns

Well, at least rainbows–I’ll let you know when I find the unicorns…… Did you know than many gemstones come in a rainbow of colors? When most people think of “garnets”, they picture a deep brownish red, but garnets come in at least...

More Fabulous Flaws

Today I’ll continue my series on Fabulous Flaws with Phantom Quartz. I just love the name–Phantom–sounds so exotic/romantic/mysterious. As you look into the patterns of each bead, it’s almost like looking into tiny crystal balls. The colors...

When a B.A.D. Thing is Good

Insomnia can be a productive time. While struggling to put on a favorite bracelet, I pulled out my assortment of assistance devices, but all required 2 hands & were awkward. My sleepless sojourn yielded a better idea: my B.A.D. or Bracelet Attachment Device. While...

It’s Vegas, Baby!!!

It’s been a busy summer here & after an unseasonably hot Labor Day Weekend, fall is in the air. Time for a little escape before the busy fall/holiday show season, so TEAM ROCKS Major Domo, Mary, & I are off to Vegas for some good food, pool time,...

A Day at the Beach

Well, not really the beach, but the pier & not really a day, but the long Labor Day Weekend. The US Sand Sculpture Challenge & 3D Expo 2013 is now history and all the tons of sand that were used to create the amazing sand sculptures has now been scraped up...

It’s Show Time!!

Well, it’s late Thursday, but still Thursday.  I spent the day loading up for the big Sand Sculpting Show and 3D Art Expo in downtown San Diego this weekend. Here’s a great discount coupon for admission: Duncan, my beloved Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV, is...