I {heart} pink these days.  When I think of Spring, pink certainly comes to mind.  The National Cherry Blossom Festival opened this weekend in DC and the blossoms are blooming everywhere.  This event is so timely as our hearts go out to the people of Japan.  I hope we are able to attend while the blooms are still out.

A very special friend is having a birthday this week (please say Happy Birthday to Lori on Tuesday!), and we were able to meet for an early celebration when she was in town for a big show.  I admired Lori’s new pink ‘do in person, and let me tell you her smile was just as vibrant!  We caught up about everything from the usual bead talk, to family, and dreams for the future.  And of course there was something yummy for dessert.  Lori finally had her pie and it came with a great big birthday sparkler.

Back at home I was in the mood to create something simple to wear with a new pink top.  I don’t think I’ve touched a crimp in over a year so it felt rather invigorating to make something strung with no wirework involved at all.  I used a chandelier crystal and a vintage floral earring using Diane Cook’s  Princess Crystal Drop technique.  With a random mix of Swarovski crystals, rose quartz, pearls and Czech glass, I put together a simple & sweet Spring necklace.  If you’d like one of your own, drop me an email as I believe I do have all of the components to make a another necklace.

Thank you for your visit today.  As always I appreciate hearing from you!