Did you happen to hear?  Winter descended upon us late this afternoon with a vengeance.  The DC area experienced what they are calling “thundersnow” and “thundersleet”…it was incredible.  Flashes of blue in the night sky while the snow came down.  Rush hour was a nightmare. When my husband attempted to come home for the second time, it took him 3 hours.  The pictures in this Washington Post gallery capture the chaos.  The kids will finally don their snowsuits tomorrow and grab their sleds.  Finally a good reason for that steep hill in our backyard. 

I have a few pictures of jewelry that I can show, after mailing off pieces that won’t be revealed until later this year.  My custom order is complete for a very, very patient special customer.  For this first bracelet, I recreated my Classic Charm Bracelet…just in time for Valentine’s Day.  For the backdrop, I used a nostalgic postcard sent from a soldier in France.   I love the embroidery and the touch of Red, White, and Blue.

This next bracelet is such a contrast to the weather today.  I recall our summer days spent at the beach …… here a mix of ocean charms and Swarovski crystals complement Shannon Westmeyer’s beautiful white lampwork beads.  On a day like today, thoughts of warm weather sure seem wonderful.

I had some fun editing these pictures – with the help of my friend and mentor, Diane Cook.  I cherish her friendship since we “met” almost 2 years ago.  I’m crossing my fingers that we’ll finally meet in person later this year. 🙂

Stay warm and thanks for stopping by!