tjsthings
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My first pair of earrings
These earrings have been an ongoing project for me. Some of my original plans included white beads that did not work out. I loved them when I bought them but I just hated them when I was working out my design planning. This was also my first chance working with REAL GOLD findings, including jumps.… Read more
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So impractical, but…
I love the femininity of these lace shoes (and the teeny bit of hardware). They are from Pour La Victoire, a brand I’ve had my eye on for three or four years now. It all began with this boutique in Seattle. Sigh. If only I lived in a more lace shoe friendly environment. Read more
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The amazing hug.
I read about this incredible reviving hug and thought about the moment after each of my children was born and the midwives put them on my chest so that I could hold them close at the end of their journey into the world. My mom had always told me that when I would hold them… Read more
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Baking with blue agave nectar
Blue agave nectar is a healthier alternative to sugar. I tried it with some recent cake baking and had stellar results. Read more