What goes around comes around. What better way to help the organization that took in Golden Retriever puppies, Ben & Jerry.

Because of a faux pas when I wrote the first blog post, I had to make another necklace to donate in the memory of those two sweet pups that they and Spencer’s humans took in.

“Love Is Golden”, the necklace pictured here, features some very special beads that are near and dear to my heart. They’re a Golden Retriever and a dog biscuit Lampwork beads by favorite glass artist, Janet Crosby.

These beads were a custom order that turned into holiday pressies from Janet last Christmas. Wasn’t that sweet of her?

This is one of her golden retriever beads that literally make me cry. But they are good tears. Happy tears because her craftsmanship touches me so much, and her bead reminds me of my beloved goldens who both passed away a few years ago from different types of Cancer. Many good times! I really loved those dogs.

Personally, I like to wear jewelry that is simple and unfussy. The three I’ve just listed fits that bill. They’re very wearable and are one-of-a-kind.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue (SCGR Rescue), so don’t forget to check out the other two listed below. Please click the photos and links for more details.

“Golden Paws” — Golden paw prints on a dog bone necklace.

“Cinnamon and Clove” — A darker reddish brown Golden Retriever necklace.

That’s all for now. Thanks so much for stopping by! Until next time — take care & stay well!

I just listed four new items in my Etsy shop. Please click the photos or links for more details.

Every so often, I get really excited about a piece of jewelry I’ve just made - and this is one of those! The first piece above is an easy-to-wear, one-of-a–kind, golden retriever necklace titled “Every Dog Has Its Day“.

It features artisan Lampwork beads by two of my favorite glass artists - the sweet and adorable golden retriever dog bead by Janet Crosby, and fun, whimsical discs by Dawn White.

The golden retriever bead was a holiday pressie from Janet last Christmas. She’s one of the most generous, kindest people I’ve ever met online!

One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit GRCGLA Rescue.

Another piece I’m excited about above is called “Poochini“. It features an adorably goofy dog bead by glass artist, Kim Yamakawa of Juju Beadz. This bead is made out of gray glass that’s been etched for a matte finish and is velvety soft to the touch.

Don’t forget to check out the other two listings:
“Bare Bone” - a classic white dog bone necklace in a back-to-basics black & white color scheme. One hundred percent benefits HSUS.

“Blooberry” - a robin’s egg blue with cranberry paw prints dog bone necklace. One hundred percent benefits HSUS.

COMING UP NEXT OVER THE WEEKEND: three new golden retriever themed pieces benefitting Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue, one of which will be donated in honor of golden retriever puppies, Ben & Jerry.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Until next time - take care & stay well! Woof!

A new favorite, this one was so much fun to make. It features an adorable girlie puppy generously and kindly donated for my “Paws For A Good Cause” effort by Lampwork Artist, Kim Yamakawa.

This sweet lil’ puppy has a tiny blue flower tucked behind her ear. I wired and planted her amidst some whimsical blue daisies by favorite Lampwork Artist, Dawn White.

Cute button and heart beads, also by Dawn, add the perfect finishing touches to this one-of-a-kind, easy to wear necklace.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Click the photos above to check out the necklace in greater detail.

I’ve been cranking out the jewelry lately and I couldn’t be happier. After a long creative drought, I am very thankful. I must follow where the muse takes me.

I have 3 new bracelets waiting in the wings to be listed in my Etsy shop this week, but here’s a sneak peek at one of a series of Golden Retriever pieces I’m creating for both GRCGLA Rescue and SCGR Rescue. 

I love the movies. I regularly watch anywhere from between 4 to 10 movies a week.

I enjoy going to film festivals and take great pleasure in discovering movie gems - little known films that leave their mark in your heart, in your mind, in your soul.

I never miss watching the Oscars or keeping abreast of all the nominees and winners of other smaller film industry awards.

I’m fascinated with what’s on the screen as well as all with the goings on behind the scenes.

I am in awe of all the men and women who collaborate and dedicate hours, weeks, months and years of their lives to put together a work of Art.

To honor them, I always stay to watch the final credits roll and read each name from the best boy to the music to the type of film used.

Yes, I am a cinephile. One of many. Though I like to think I’m not as obsessed as those featured in the documentary “Cinemania“. No, I’m definitely not.

I made this necklace to mark my avid interest. It’s one of those knotted leather necklaces I’ve been enamored with lately. I’m wearing it to my next film fest. Perhaps a bit too casual for Cannes, but look out Sundance, here I come!

Interested in one of your own? I just listed four in different colors and combinations in my Etsy store. Each one is unique and one-of-a-kind. Go check it out.