Cafe au Plume

Nothing goes better with my morning cup--!

Spread Noisy Plume goodies to all the lucky ladies of Missoula today--but save some for us :)

More plume love here: http://nancymckay.blogspot.com/

Oh, Darn...

Once again, I failed...

..didn't stake and criss cross the stems with string to support the 15 gorgeous peonies I have in the front garden. And of course it rained hard this week, again and again, so my beauties are drooping to the ground under the ponderous weight of the luscious, ruffled pink petals.


When will I learn?
They do manage to be beautiful despite my neglect.

In the shop is a pair of earrings inspired by lush peony beauty.

Rachel and Michael's wedding

Rod and I were at our wonderful friends' wedding over Memorial Day weekend. When I have pics of the bride and bridal party, I will blog them.

I am wearing the MEG Jewelry Long Jewel shoulder dusters, Long Jewel/Max bracelet, custom gold, sapphire, and tourmaline ethnic-feeling necklace and a custom Jewel/Max. I also took a necklace and weaved it through my braids... This was a great look, and one I hope some of you reading this will try. Make sure the necklace is made of chain, not stranded, so it doesn't kink the necklace. Clasp the necklace into your hair, and use the necklace as a strand of hair...easy!

Super models!

Does this beautiful woman look familiar? It is THE MEG Jewelry model. I always get excited when I get to see our MEG Jewelry model,Marissa! Here we were fortunate to be at a wedding together Not to sound cheesy, but she is even more beautiful because she has the best personality! She is a bridesmaid and she is wearing the Long Jewel earrings, from MEG Jewelry.

Mia's Bridal...Fun, Frolick and Fabulous!

You can see how much fun we are having at Mia's Bridal in Olathe, KS. www.miasbridal.com. Mia, the owner and very gifted tailor, started the business on her own and has watched it grow over the years. She has done an amazing job! What I loved most about this boutique is how kind, caring, honest, and fun all the associates are. Their customer service is exceptional! I think you can see how much fun they have by these pictures. They all loved trying on and picking their favorite jewelry. They also get so excited when brides find their perfect dress and accessories. Thanks for a great trunk show!

Handwoven wisteria vine necklace

Made this wisteria vine necklace ~ looks just like the beautiful wisteria flowers blooming in my backyard - one of my many favorite flowers! Used quite a few strands of Czech glass beads for this necklace, probably close to 20 strands.