I’m very excited to be taking a class with Robin Atkins, who is probably my favorite beader ever. I’m a huge bead embroidery fan (basically using beads in your embroidery!) and she’s... Read more >>

For my very first internet post, I am plying you with a slightly cleaner version of what was originally an email to friends who sometimes find me funny. It’s not so much of an article as a rant... Read more >>

The making of good jewelry is truly a fine art form. When you look at a finely crafted piece of jewelry you feel as though you are looking at a painting, because it represents the time and... Read more >>

Handmade jewelry can be a fashionable means of expression. With a few easy to find materials, you can assemble your own beaded jewelry piece that is sure to draw attention. You will need: An... Read more >>

Long, thick, luxurious eyelashes can be the single most alluring component of a woman’s overall sex appeal. They not only draw attention to the eyes; they command it. Lids are lazily lowered for... Read more >>

Burst onto the scene this spring (and celebrate the return of longer days and warmer weather) by hosting a chic garden party, a stylish Shamrock Soiree, or a hip alfresco brunch. Ditch the heavy... Read more >>

Perhaps you’ve already been to Mexico’s famed beaches in Cancún, Cozumel, and Oaxaca, which are among the most prized in the world. You may have also passed through a border... Read more >>

I’ve struggled with my weight for most of my life. You name a diet, I’ve tried it: I’ve been in The Zone, I’ve called Jenny, I’ve eaten cabbage soup, I’ve sworn off... Read more >>

As a follower of Dot Lewallen’s blog, you can see she does some amazing, inspiring work. And sometimes the work not only is fabulous but also goes to a great cause. In the case of the hippo pictured… Read more >>

The truth about control is that as a person I desire it. I want to know that I have my hands firmly on the wheel of my car of life and I will get to my point of destination with no detours, no pot... Read more >>