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2010-12-03T09:32:00.003-05:00

Hallelujah Chorus!
Worshipping God can happen anywhere!

Imagine the surprise of the unsuspecting people in this mall food court when they are serenaded by all these lovely voices joining together to sing the Hallelujah Chorus! How wonderful it must have been to be there in person, the acoustics had to be fantastic! Hearing this makes me want to stand up and join in the chorus! What an awesome blessing to have the freedom to worship God anywhere! Have blessed Christmas season!

Blessings,

2010-11-30T01:18:00.005-05:00

Sleek, Shimmering, Style...
Glamorous Button Pearl Earrings

Sleek, shimmering sterling silver stick earrings with creamy white button pearls. A wonderful gift for the bride to be, or anyone with a June birthday!

Sterling silver bars were hand forged a texture hammer and anvil into these glistening sticks that reflect the light with your every move. A small post was soldered on and creamy white freshwater pearls were added. They move gracefully on handmade sterling silver earwires and measure 1-1/2 inches in length from the top of the earwire to bottom of the earring.

When caring for your pearl jewelry, always remember this rule: Last on, first off! This will assure that the nacre will not be damaged by perfumes, make-up or hair spray.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

2010-11-29T12:00:00.007-05:00

Cyber Monday Sale!
Through December 5th!

Heart's Desire Beading Company Cyber Monday Sale now going on through December 5, 2010, everything is my Etsy shop is already discounted 10%. In addition, you will receive Free Shipping for all orders sent within the USA! Gift wrapping also is available free of charge at your request!

Happy shopping!

Blessings,

2010-11-25T12:35:00.007-05:00

From My Kitchen to Yours...
A Family Tradition
Pumpkin Pie with Cheesecake Bottom

The other day I mentioned my Mom's signature dessert for the holidays, pumpkin pie with a cheesecake bottom and thought you might like to try this one yourself! I promise it is very easy to put together, especially if you use a pre-made pie crust, and quite delicious too!

As we were making our Thanksgiving dinner today, I ask Mom how long ago she started making this yummy dessert and she could not remember. I do know that she found the recipe in a Good Housekeeping Magazine years ago and gave it a try, it has been a family tradition ever since!

Pumpkin Pie with Cheesecake Bottom

1-9 inch unbaked pie crust
1-8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. plus 2 Tbls. sugar divided
1/2 t. vanilla
3 eggs
1-1/2 c. canned pumpkin
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. each ginger and nutmeg
dash of salt
1 c. evaporated milk

Cheesecake Filling

Combine softened cream cheese, 1/4 c. sugar, 1/2 t. vanilla and 1 egg. Mix well. Spread on the bottom of a unbaked 9 inch pie crust.

Pumpkin Top

Combine canned pumpkin, 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbls. sugar, spices (we add a little more than the recipe calls for), salt, mix well. Blend in 2 slightly beaten eggs and evaporated milk. Carefully pour over cheesecake mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65 to 70 minutes or until center is slightly set. Cool. Refrigerate any leftovers!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy!

Blessings,

2010-11-20T18:09:00.007-05:00

Marriage of Metal ...
Classic Hoops with a Twist

Sterling silver hoop earrings with a twist of copper for accent, the perfect marriage of metal for everyday wear! Each of these hoop earrings starts with a sturdy base of sterling silver wire that is hammered for strength. Then a handmade wire wrapped copper bead is added for a wonderful focal point. Both hoops are then lovingly wrapped with very fine gauge sterling silver wire that gives them loads of added interest!

The Marriage of Metal hoop earrings are 1-1/4 inches in length from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the copper bead, and they are 7/8 of an inch in width.

For those who love the warmth of copper, I have created Copper Hoops with a Twist. Handcrafted with coils and twists of copper wire, they have a wonderful ethnic flair! The earwire is also made of copper wire, but if you prefer, a sterling silver earwire can replace it at no extra charge.

Both of these handsome hoop earrings would be a excellent addition to your everyday jewelry wardrobe!

Many thanks to Julie Sigmund of JewlieBeads for her wonderful tutorial! Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-18T23:05:00.003-05:00

From My Kitchen to Yours....
A Family Favorite, Death by Chocolate Cheesecake

For as long as I can remember, my mom has made a delicious pumpkin pie with a cheesecake layer at the bottom. It is her signature dessert for the holidays, and it is wonderful! Well I, being a true chocoholic, like to throw a little chocolate into the mix of desserts, and you might say this is my signature dessert for all special occasions! This cheesecake has gone to more parties, family gathering and bake sales then there is time to mention and I am happy to share this decadent Death by Chocolate Cheesecake recipe with you for the upcoming holidays!

Death by Chocolate Cheesecake

Crust

1-1/2 c. chocolate graham crackers crushed into crumbs (one stack should do)
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter melted

Put graham crackers into a 1 gallon Ziplock freezer bag and crush into fine crumbs with a rolling pin. Place crumbs into a mixing bowl and add sugar and melted butter and mix together. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 10 inch springform pan.

Cheesecake Filling

2-8oz. packages of cream cheese softened
3/4 c. plus 2 Tbls. sugar, divided
1/2 c. cocoa powder
2 t. vanilla extract, divided
2 eggs
1 c. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
1 8 oz. container of dairy sour cream

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Beat softened cream cheese, 3/4 c. sugar, cocoa and 1 t. vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl on medium speed. Add eggs one at a time and beat until blended. Stir in by hand chocolate chips. Pour into prepared crust. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven to wire rack; cool 15 minutes.

Now, increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F.

In a small bowl mix together sour cream, remaining 2 Tbls. of sugar, and 1 t. vanilla, stirring until smooth. Pour over baked cheesecake filling and spread smooth. Bake 10 minutes in a 425 degree F oven. Remove from oven to wire rack, and run a knife gently around the edge to loosen cake from the sides of the pan. Cool completely; remove springform side of the pan. Chill in refrigerator for several hours before serving. In the rare event that you have any leftovers, store them in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!

Blessings,

2010-11-16T11:41:00.005-05:00

Dad Life ....

Our pastor is doing a series on "What Makes a Man" and this YouTube video opened the sermon at church on Sunday. It is too funny and I just has to share it with you! Be prepared to see the essence of the man you love in it, and smile! Love you, Honey! Love you, Dad! Yo, these greens got nutin' on my man-scape....ROFL!

Blessings,

P.S. The Grove posts sermons on the church's website each week. If you would like to listen to Scott's sermon, click on the "What Makes a Man" up above to take you to the page!

2010-11-13T11:25:00.009-05:00

Christmas at Biltmore Estates

Over the years we have made numerous visits to Biltmore Estates, the home of George and Edith Vanderbilt in Asheville, North Carolina, and we have learned lots fascinating tidbits about the Victorian era, and life on the property! Last week we made another excursion to Biltmore to see the setting up and decorating of the huge Christmas tree that graces the dining hall! It was our first time to witness this event!

The day started cold, dreary and lightly drizzling, perfect weather for warming your hands with hot wassail or hot cocoa as we stood waiting outside! In the portico to the right of the main entrance of the home, a group of carolers sang Christmas songs adding a festive touch to the day! About a half an hour before the tree arrived it stopped drizzling, what a blessings! Being cold and damp is not good for the spirit!

After wandering about in the crowd in front of the mansion, looking for a good place to take pictures of the procession, I chose a place to stand on the steps up above all the people. Unfortunately I was on opposite side of the house from the wagon and tree coming toward me. I did move down on the driveway, but there were too many people on the sides to get a good shot. Oh well, maybe another time!

The very tall Christmas tree was carried down the drive and up to the front door of the mansion on a long wagon that was pulled by two beautiful Belgium draft horses! Santa was waving to the crowd of guests from the front of the wagon and the driver was standing by his side. As I watched this grand procession, and I could not help but think what it must have been like the first time they brought the Christmas tree to the house!

A large group of staff people, who were carrying very long metal poles made quick work of getting the tree off of the wagon. They were quite efficient, and worked safely among all the guests! I would say since they have been doing this for over 100 years, they have the procedure down! It was an awesome feat to see! All those people carry that extremely heavy pine tree up the steps, through the front door and into the house!

Once inside, they carried the tree into the expansive dining hall and hoisted it upright with the star attached to the top bough! Sorry to say, there are no pictures allowed within the house, so I cannot show you what all this looked like. To give you an idea how large the tree was, the decorations were put on the tree by people standing on scaffolding! That puts our 6 foot tall Christmas tree to shame!

We spent the rest of the day going through the house looking at all the lovely Christmas decorations already on display, and did a little shopping too! Later, we enjoyed a bountiful feast at the Deerpark Restaurant, one of several restaurants on the property. The boys loved visiting Antler Village, where there are old-fashioned games to play, animals to pet, and farm equipment to sit on! We also watched the blacksmith create a beautiful iron leaf out of a small iron rod!

As the day came to a close, the sky began to clear and there was a rainbow in the sky to the east of Antler Village! All in all it was a wonderful day and we thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas at Biltmore Estates!

Blessings,

2010-11-12T19:49:00.008-05:00

Accountability...
and a Garnet Ring

One week ago I read a post on my friend Gayle's blog, This Artist's Journey discussing her desire to stretch her metalsmithing muscles and get out of her comfort zone. She revealed how easy it was to stay with "what is familiar, easy, comfortable" and how hard it was "to dive into metalsmithing head first without looking back to my beads for comfort." As I read her post it struck a cord deep within me, it was as if she had read my mind!

For a very long time I've wanted to learn how to bezel set stones, and finally this spring I took a metalsmithing class and learned how! It was a wonderful class with an inspiring teacher who taught himself how to make jewelry. He shared volumes of information with the class; it was an opportunity of a lifetime! When the class was finished I felt confident in changing my jewelry designing style. But something happened along the way, self doubt crept in and thoughts of what if I ruin the silver, what if I make another mistake, what if no one likes my designs and how can I risk failure? Does any of this sound familiar to you?

Well, at the end of the post Gayle ask "Anyone with me in trying something new instead of taking the easy way out???" and I just had to respond, I needed someone to be accountable with! My reply in the comments section was, "We were given talent for a reason, and it is wrong not to use it! It is time to get off the sidelines and get into the game! Maybe we should start an accountability group, what do you think?" It was time to move ahead, and not look back!

So here is where the metal hits the anvil so to speak! I've started out slowly with this simple little garnet ring as my first response to the challenge from Gayle! It was inspired by the book These Happy Golden Years, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In the book, Almanzo Wilder ask Laura to marry him and gives her a garnet and pearl ring as an engagement ring. Although I do not know exactly what the ring looks like, I am sure it was simple and lovely. This is my little nod to that engagement ring, although it is much more modern in style, it is simple and lovely!

I must end this post with a challenge to you. Are you stuck in a rut with your art? Have you stayed with what was comfortable just because it works, but you dream of doing something on a much grander scale? Well it is time to get off the sidelines and into the game! Find someone to be accountable to, step out of your comfort zone, look for encouragement, and do what you dream of doing!

Your dreams are waiting.....

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-11T23:34:00.005-05:00

A Change of Seasons
Autumn Jasper

Warm peach, burgundy, rust, olive green and a touch of gray all blend together in this lovely autumn jasper oval pendant. These gorgeous warm colors will go with many of the current fall fashions!

The Change of Season necklace has a hand woven copper wire bale with two tiny swirls is done in the Eni Oken style. The bale has been oxidized and then buffed for an antiqued finish. The autumn jasper stone is 1-13/16" x 1-3/8" (45mm x 35mm), and when you include the bale; the pendant is 2-3/8" in length. To complete the look, the pendant is suspended on a coordinating 4mm wide burgundy suede necklace that is 18 inches long with handsome handmade copper findings.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-10T00:03:00.007-05:00

Stunning Prasiolite
- and childhood memories

Prasiolite is one of my personal favorites; it brings back memories of a childhood fascination of mine. When I was little, my family visited my great aunt and uncle's home quite often. My great uncle worked in the factory at Libby Glass for many years. During his tenure there he acquired many large chunks of glass, which he used as decorations in his backyard gardens. These chunks of glass had a divine, green color that I fell in love with! Prasiolite's pale green reminds me of those beautiful decorations in my great uncle's garden long ago.

Prasiolite or green amethyst is a wonderful, transparent stone in the quartz family and is a 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

This prasiolite heart shaped briolette is a beauty, it has an abundance of facets, which bring a wonderful sparkle to the stone! Sterling silver wire is the perfect compliment to the color of the stone, and this one is wrapped in lots of very fine wire! Including the bail, the pendant is just over 5/8 of an inch in length, and it is suspended on a 16-inch long sterling silver curb chain. It is a timeless classic piece of jewelry and its mint green color will compliments anyone's skin tone!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-09T00:30:00.005-05:00

'Burrrr! It's Frosty....' by heartsdesirebeads

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In the mood for a little snow? If not, this frosty silver and powder pink snowflake treasury should do the trick! I found all these lovely items by searching for handmade items with the key word "snowflakes." Enjoy!

Blessings,

2010-11-08T20:06:00.004-05:00

A Fusion of Stones...

A gorgeous fusion of amethyst, garnet, peridot, green aventurine, rose quartz, unikite, and much more all woven inside of circle. The crowning touch is a lovely butterfly charm and a freshwater pearl!

This luscious necklace started with sterling silver wire, which was soldered into a circle, then wire wrapped with very fine sterling silver wire. After wrapping the frame, a circle of rich purple amethysts was added, then a great variety of semi-precious stones in coordinating colors. They are as follows: garnet, rose quartz, hematite, unikite, green aventurine, goldstone, peridot, and quartz. Then lastly, a plump freshwater pearl and butterfly charm was woven into the circle.

A unique feature of this necklace, it is reversible! Because of the way it was woven together, either side looks beautiful!

Finally, the circle pendent is suspended on a simple 18-inch long sterling silver chain.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-06T16:46:00.007-04:00

Whiskey Quartz, Garnets and Peridot, Oh My!!!

A very vogue circle necklace with a hammered texture that is adorned with a stunning flame shaped whiskey quartz briolette. This beautiful stone is surrounded by peridot rondelles, faceted garnet rounds, a spessartite garnet briolette, and one plump freshwater pearl.

This stylish necklace started with sterling silver wire and chain, and of course all the splendid stones. No store bought findings outside of the chain for this necklace! The head pins and the circle that the stones are suspended on were created with sterling silver wire and a torch. Each stone is lovingly wire wrapped, and floats freely around the circle. Every little round garnet has a swirl of wire wrapping around the stone and finishing at the bottom. This detail is repeated on the two round garnets which connect the chain to the circle.

The circle was hammered for an interesting texture which captures and reflects the light; the back side of the circle has a smoother finish. So depending on your mood, you could wear this necklace with the texture or smooth finish side up.

Each detail of this necklace was thoughtfully considered, from the choice of warm colored stones, to the textures of the metals. It is my hope and desire that you will enjoy this necklace as much as I did in creating it for you!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-05T10:28:00.007-04:00

A Rose by Any Other Name...
A lovely fibula for your knits

A fibula is the perfect adornment for any knit sweater, hat, or scarf. They were originally made by the Greeks to fasten their togas, but today artists create them to decorate knits and more!

This fibula is artfully made with twists and curves of silver tone wire. Its focal bead has a sparkly, gold glitter center, wrapped in swirls of white and pink roses on each side of the bead. It is flanked by two intricate bead caps, and a ruby red and iridescent glass bead. The pin point is filed to a sharp point that is buffed smooth, and will work best with loosely woven or bulky knits.

It measures 2-3/8 of an inch in length, and 7/8 of an inch in width.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-04T22:05:00.011-04:00

Adopted......

Here is the latest addition to our family, a very sweet kitty we call Callie, short for Miss Calico. She is very affectionate, purrs the minute you pick her up, and loves to play with the kids! She is also an expert mouser, and has found numerous vermin in the yard around the house. Even the squirrels seem afraid of her and bark every time they see her prowling the woods!

But what I find most amazing is that she chose to adopt us! Welcome to our family Callie!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-11-01T17:08:00.005-04:00

A Fascination With Deep Purple!

Adorn any sweater, hat, or scarf with this exquisite deep purple and silver tone fibula. Did you know that fibulas were originally made by the Greeks to fasten their togas? I guess you could say they were the first safety pins, but today artists create them to decorate knits and more!

This fibula is artfully made with a dazzling deep purple, faceted glass bead as its focal. I have had this bead for quite some time, and never found the right project to include it in until now! It is surrounded with intricate bead caps and beads which compliment, but do not take away the attention from the bead. The pin point is filed to a sharp point that is buffed smooth, and will work best with loosely woven or bulky knits.

The Deep Purple Fascination fibula is 2-5/8 inches in length and 1 inch in height.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-30T18:18:00.002-04:00

Judge each day not by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

Blessings,

2010-10-29T22:13:00.011-04:00

A Fascination....

With cooler weather upon us, it is time to pull out the sweaters, hats, coats and scarfs. Once again, I must decide which these items will be worn another season and which will go to Goodwill. Despite the fact that I am not the cold weather girl, I am excited to be wearing my favorite pair of boots again!

As of late, my jewelry designing thoughts are consumed with a fascination for pins! It seems the perfect time of year for them, after all they bring new life to those old knits! So this week I pulled out several of my jewelry making books and began searching for ideas on making fibulas. Trying to be frugal, I started working with nickle silver wire to make prototypes, but found that the wire was wonderful to work with, it looks great, and is cost effective too!

These are some of the pins I put together this week! What do you think?

Be sure to check out the Fibula section of my shop in the coming days, I will be adding these soon!

Blessings,

2010-10-25T22:53:00.004-04:00

From My Kitchen to Yours....
Polenta Pie

This delicious recipe came from Amy of the B-line, who shared it on her blog some time ago. It is very easy to make, and if you add a salad and some french bread you have a fantastic light dinner! Enjoy!

for the crust:

3/4 cup coarse cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
1 cup boiling vegetable broth or chicken broth
olive oil

for the filling:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
a dozen mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
fresh black pepper
1/4 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 small tomatoes, sliced

Combine the cornmeal, salt, and cold water in a small bowl, then add the mixture to the boiling vegetable broth. Whisk the mixture and cook for about 10 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently, until it gets very thick. Remove from heat and set aside until cooled.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 10-inch pie pan and add the cooled polenta mixture to it. Use a spatula (or wet hands) to form the polenta into a smooth, thick crust over the bottom and side of the pan, then brush the surface of the polenta with olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes (uncovered).

While the crust bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium sized skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 5-8 minutes, or until it begins to soften. Add the bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini, and sauté until everything is tender. Stir in the garlic and herbs and sauté for just a few minutes more.

Set the oven to broil. Sprinkle about half of the cheese onto the baked polenta crust, and then add the tomato slices. Spread the sautéed vegetables over the tomatoes and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Broil until the cheese melts and is all bubbly and browned and gooey.

Serves 4

Blessings,

2010-10-23T18:46:00.005-04:00

Teardrops From Heaven

An eye catching necklace made with two beautiful teardrops, one an enchanting shade of turquoise blue, the other like an ice crystal. The primary bead is a smooth turquoise magnesite in a voluptuous teardrop shape. It is paired with a spectacularly faceted quartz crystal briolette. Both are wrapped with very fine sterling silver wire and suspended on a divine 18 inch sterling silver cable chain. The magnesite drop is 1-3/4 inches in length and the quartz crystal is 3/4 of an inch long.

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-22T19:03:00.006-04:00

Humble Elements

Re-purposed Copper Washers and Wire

The unpretentious lines of this textured copper bracelet comes from humble elements, copper wire and simple, re-purposed copper washers! The washers are all hand forged with two different textures; dimples and tiger-like stripes! I love my texture hammers! They help me achieve interesting designs in the metal, and also assist in releasing daily frustrations!

In between each washer you will find a simple figure-eight link. These are made with heavy gauge copper wire formed by hand with round nose pliers. With just a little hand forging, they become strong and with a slight texture. The swan shaped clasp also textured for strength and interest and you can close this bracelet with just one hand!

The copper elements of this bracelet are untreated so they will develop their own unique patina over time. If you prefer your copper jewelry to remain bright and shiny, soak your bracelet in a lemon juice bath for ten minutes and it will be like new again!

This textured copper washer bracelet is 7-7/8 inches in length, perfectly made for wrists 6-1/2 to 7-1/4 inches around. If needed, additional links can be added to make the bracelet longer. Please be sure to convo me if you need any adjustments to the size!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-21T10:00:00.005-04:00

Copper Wave
A Bangle Bracelet for Petite Wrists

A very basic, yet classic copper wave bangle bracelet is especially sized for smaller wrists. This bracelet is a petite 6-1/2 inches in size and will fit wrists measuring 6 inches or smaller. It has a wonderful clasp that is easy to work with just one hand, yet is sturdy and durable to keep the bracelet on your wrist!

Please note that because the copper used in this bracelet is natural and untreated, the metal will darken with its own patina over time. If you prefer a shiny look to your copper, soak it for 10 minutes in a lemon juice bath!

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-20T13:44:00.003-04:00

From My Kitchen to Yours....

Every year I spend lots of time in the kitchen making cookies and fudge to give as Christmas gifts to family and friends. This delicious lemon bar recipe is one of my favorites because it is super simple to make and they freeze well! I will warn you, they are very rich and their wonderful intense lemon flavor (similar to lemon drop candy) is very addictive! Enjoy!

Lemon Bars

1/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. all purpose flour
pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 Tbls. lemon juice
2 Tbls. flour
grated lemon rind

Cream powdered sugar, butter, 1 c. flour and pinch of salt together until crumbly. Press dough into 9 inch square greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Beat eggs slightly to blend yolks into whites. Add to the eggs: 1 c. sugar, lemon juice, remaining flour, lemon rind and blend together well. Pour egg/lemon mixture over baked crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly brown on top.

Blessings,

2010-10-19T22:22:00.005-04:00

Ready for Sweater Season
A Heart Shaped Fibula

A lovely heart shaped copper fibula perfect for dressing up your loosely woven scarf, shawl, hat or sweater! It is adorned with handmade copper beads and a beautiful green turquoise rondelle! Including the dangle, this shawl pin is 3 inches in length; and 1-7/8 inches in width. Because of the width of the pin, I would not recommend using this on tightly woven knits or silks.

Thanks to Julie Siqmund for her wonderful tutorial!

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-18T12:42:00.005-04:00

Do You See What I See?
Wire Wrapped Picture Jasper Cabochon

When I first found this picture jasper cabochon, I saw a beautiful desert sunset loaded with gorgeous earthy colors: orange, copper, gold, chocolate brown, and rust! My second thought was with all these wonderful fall like colors, it must be paired with copper wire! So with lots of ideas already in mind I purchased this cab and went home to start creating this OOAK necklace!

The 40mm round picture jasper cabochon is unique not just because of its beautiful "scene" but also for its shape! The top is flat and is polished to a high glossy finish which shows off all the beautiful earthy tones, and the sides of the stone are finished in a "v" shape instead of the more common rounded off edge! This unique shape made it perfect for enclosing it in a netting of fine copper wire done in the Eni Oken style!

The pendant is 1-5/8 inches wide; and including the bale, it is 2-3/8 of an inch in length. It is suspended on an 18-inch long double leather cord in chocolate brown all with handmade copper findings! The Desert Sunset necklace is a one of a kind necklace, and it will be the perfect complement for your fall wardrobe!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-16T00:36:00.003-04:00

Domed Copper Disk Earrings

Uncomplicated and effortless in style, these domed copper disk earrings are lightweight yet sturdy!

Natural copper sheeting and 20 gauge copper wire were the humble foundation of these uncomplicated earrings. The copper sheeting was cut into a disc, then hand forged into their final dome shape. The domed discs float effortlessly on handcrafted copper earwires. These earrings are 1-3/8 inches in length; the diameter of the hand forged disc is 5/8 of an inch.

Please note that the copper in these lovelies will darken with its own patina over time. If you prefer a shiny look to your copper, soak it for 10 minutes in a lemon juice bath!

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-15T22:12:00.006-04:00

Pretty in Pink
A Dainty Pink Chalcedony Briolette Necklace

A dainty pink chalcedony briolette necklace for the girly-girl at heart. This lovely heart shaped briolette is opaque with a light fuchsia color, and has lots of facets that sparkle! The pendant is 7/8 of an inch in length and is wrapped in very fine sterling silver wire, it is suspended from a flat link sterling silver chain that is 18 inches long. A perfect bridesmaid gift!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-14T10:21:00.004-04:00

Exceptional Freshwater Pearls

Exceptional freshwater pearl earrings for the modern bride, made with plump and dreamy pearls on sterling silver wire! These 8mm potato pearls have a gorgeous iridescent nacre that looks wonderful with the handcrafted "U" shaped sterling silver earwires they are on! The earwires are hammered lightly into a fan shape that keeps the pearls on the wire. They are dainty 3/4 of an inch in length, but still noticeable!

As with all pearls, do not wear them while applying perfume or hairspray and always wipe them off with a soft cloth before storing them away!

Thank you for looking

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-13T08:59:00.005-04:00

Reclaimed/Recycled......
Sterling Dot Ring

A tiny dot of reclaimed sterling silver graces this sweet little ring! Perfect by itself or can be combined with my stack rings for a bolder look! You can even pair it with rings you already own! This ring is ready to ship in a size 8-1/2 US or I can custom make one in your size if you like!

Do not forget to take advantage of Free Shipping within the USA, offer good through January 1, 2011!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All rights reserved

2010-10-12T16:18:00.002-04:00

'Keep Calm and Carry On' by heartsdesirebeads

Ahhh! Come in and relax in this peaceful, soothing treasury. All these soft and tranquil colors where found while searching through 148,811 items listed under the word "unique". Please be sure to view each item and leave a comment about the items you like best! Enjoy!

Wedding Couples Nam... braggingbags $9.99	Lampwork Bead Penda... sarahhornikjew... $65.00	Japanese Chiyogami ... tofashi $12.00
Holiday Handmade Gr... PaperandBling $15.00	Cottesloe Porcelain... MaaPstudio $98.00	Matte gold love bir... DelicacyJ $27.00
Mint Green Organza ... mojospastyle $38.00	Trio of Mini Accord... MadRiverStudio $10.00	SALE White Rose ... DBoutique $16.00
8x10 Customizable O... ModGenesDesign... $14.95	Handmade XL 38x50 U... BowWowBeds $43.00	Luck Necklace - Sim... BeauAndStella $38.00
Hand Smocked, Hand ... rabbitwhiskers $190.00	PINK RIBBON WITH FL... SIMPLYCHARMlNG $6.99	Vinyl Wall Art - Ta... janeymacpress $85.00

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Blessings,

2010-10-12T12:11:00.002-04:00

From My Kitchen to Yours...
Fresh Apple Cake with Creamy Dessert Sauce

Cool, short days and ripe apples coming from the local orchard brought to mind this delicious recipe to mind as I was driving home yesterday! It is very easy to make (especially if you have an apple peeler/corer) and only takes about 4 large Rome apples! Enjoy!

Fresh Apple Cake

4 c. peeled and sliced apples (Rome apples are good!)
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1-1/2 t. baking soda
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. salt
2 eggs
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 t. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans

Preheat oven 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together apples and sugar. Add dry ingredients and stir well. In a separate bowl beat eggs, oil and vanilla. Pour into apple mixture and blend until thoroughly moistened. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 50 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Serve warm with Creamy Dessert Sauce. 12-15 servings.

Creamy Dessert Sauce

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. half and half or evaporated milk
1 t. vanilla

Place all ingredients in saucepan and stir constantly. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 3 minutes. Serve warm over cake! Very Yummy!

Blessings,

2010-10-09T17:20:00.006-04:00

Cobalt Blue Lampwork Earrings!

Gorgeous cobalt blue lampwork beads and Swarovski crystal bicones combined together to swing gracefully on handmade sterling silver earwires. They are created especially for you by heartsdesirebeads on Etsy!

The lampwork beads have a small piece of silver foil encased within the glass that reflect silver and turquoise blue, and are wrapped in swirls of white. They are paired with sapphire blue Swarovski crystal bicones and topped with sterling silver beads for a simply elegant pair of earrings. From the top of the earwire, these earrings are 1-3/8 of an inch in length.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All rights reserved

2010-10-08T11:23:00.006-04:00

Save Money with Free Shipping!

Save money, help your bottom line and start your Christmas shopping early with Heart's Desire! Beginning today, every online order will be shipped Free to any address within the USA! This offer is good through January 1, 2011, so beat the rush and start your shopping HERE!

Blessings,

2010-10-07T13:25:00.001-04:00

'October mosaic' by mihermanayyo

walk with me - sign...

slightclutter

$35.00

PUMPKIN SPICE Flavo...

katherynmd

$12.95

Grunge Mustard Top

MagnolijaDRESS

$55.00

SALE- Etched Leaf E...

Odettenewyork

$52.00

SALLY Leather Cuff

BotLeather

$17.50

Vintage Plastic Dis...

fishlegs

$14.00

Folk Art Owl. Vint...

domestikate

$32.00

Lidded Enamelware P...

lisabretrostyl...

$15.00

Rich Dark Brown Cow...

KnitFrekkles

$68.00

Scattered by the wi...

sunshineartdes...

$20.00

well loved vintage ...

everyeskimo

$14.00

Writing Slate - owl...

blissinateacup

$20.00

Rumpy Bunny Rabbit ...

WrenWillow

$22.00

Woodland Owl Wing H...

sleepyking

$18.00

Picture Jasper in C...

heartsdesirebe...

$50.00

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A special thank you to the ladies at mihermanayyo for including me in the lovely treasury!

Blessings,

2010-10-05T00:40:00.006-04:00

The Falling Leaves.....

Pray also for me......

catherineholma...

$14.95

Wreath Rich with Au...

AliceMaeDesign...

$50.00

Harvest Gourds and ...

LaBellaCandela

$26.00

Autumn Crochet Garl...

BobbiLewin

$35.00

Free shipping Fabri...

mihermanayyo

$5.00

Harvest Moon 5x7...

PatsPaintings

$50.00

Brown Poncho with ...

bysweetmom

$60.00

Colorblocked in Cha...

CamilleStar

$59.00

BOGO Sale - Autumn ...

jlbrainard79

$25.00

Fall Leaves - Custo...

mychaoticresol...

$12.00

FREE SHIPPING - - R...

ArtisanHandcra...

$26.00

Swirling Leaves...L...

Thistledelight

$5.50

Autumn Harvest - Ho...

RedMarionette

$75.00

Fall Leaf Cupcake W...

yummycuppycraf...

$12.00

Falling Leaves Than...

SoftDayStudios

$5.95

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Stop by Etsy and view my latest treasury, The Falling Leaves! There were so many wonderful handcrafted leaf items that it was a tough making a choice, but I am pleased with the way this treasury turned out! Enjoy!

Blessings,

2010-10-04T15:58:00.010-04:00

Sophisticated Quartz Crystal Earrings

Be elegant, sophisticated, and beautiful in these quartz crystal earrings designed just for you!

Made with natural quartz crystal briolettes cut in a gorgeous and unusual style! The facets start at the top point of the brio and radiate down in lots of thin, straight lines to the four large facets at the bottom of the brio. These cuts grab the light and reflect it throughout the stone making them glow within and especially at the bottom end of the brio! They are wrapped in very fine sterling silver wire which adds to their elegant style! In a word, these earrings are gorgeous!

The Sophisticated Quartz Crystal Earrings are 1-1/2 inches in length; the dangle is 1-1/16 inches long and swing gracefully from handmade sterling silver earwires! A great gift for any April baby or bride to be!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-10-02T01:56:00.004-04:00

Make a Statement with These Earrings!

These hand forged teardrop earrings make a flashy statement with their length and hammered texture! Measuring from the top of the earwires to the bottom of the teardrop, these lovelies are 2-1/2 inches in length and are 1-1/4 inches at their widest point!

They are made from sterling silver wire that was soldered, and then hammered into a curvaceous teardrop shape. There is a distinctive little swirl of wire at the apex of the dangle that allows them gracefully swing from handmade ball earwires. Yet, despite their size, these earrings are quite comfortable to wear, and are handcrafted to be a classic pair of earrings for any consummate fashionista!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-30T20:15:00.008-04:00

'A Few GORGEOUS Things!!!' by krystalsjewelry

Simply stunning - p...

GoodLuckDesign...

$95.00

Oxidized Fire Agate...

bwsilver

$120.75

Inna - An Elegant W...

heartsdesirebe...

$125.00

CLEARANCE - Crocodi...

argent1na

$26.00

Disassembled Steamp...

alteredbeauty

$40.00

Lacrima Cluster Nec...

krystalsjewelr...

$193.00

Genuine Tourmaline ...

jadjusjewelry

$138.99

La Navette d'Or...

HappyCloudMome...

$32.00

Blue Green Pearl Bi...

austinleighdes...

$150.00

Silver Triple Orchi...

AllureByU

$19.00

Mint Berry Ring - L...

Kirameku

$14.75

Porcelain Earrings

lanamarenco

$26.00

Watercolors Lavende...

jenniferdarezz...

$78.00

Bass Clef earrings ...

flauntdesignsj...

$15.00

Whirlpool - Large S...

AUNALIArtisanM...

$55.00

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Many thanks to Krystalsjewels for including me in this wonderful treasury!

Blessings,

2010-09-30T10:15:00.002-04:00

"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

~Henry Ford

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-29T00:03:00.003-04:00

"A sentence should contain no unnecessary words, a paragraph no unnecessary sentences, for the same reason that a drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts."

~Mr. William Strunk

Blessings,

2010-09-28T10:48:00.003-04:00

Romantic Garnet Earrings

Red is the color of love and romance, and what could be more romantic than gorgeous color of rich red garnets! Garnets are the birthstone of January babies, and its name comes from the Latin word granatus, meaning like a grain, which refers to the way the crystals resemble grains or seeds embedded in the matrix.

These gorgeous earrings started with a handmade frame of sterling silver wire that was hand forged, then wrapped with yards of 30-gauge sterling silver wire. The 3mm faceted garnet roundels and 2mm sterling silver beads were “stitched” onto the frame, and then the entire piece was antiqued to show all the fine details.

These romantic garnet earrings are 2-1/8 inches in length; the dangle is 1-3/4 inches long and 1 inch at its widest point. They are the perfect romantic gift for a bride-to-be, a January baby or any fashionista! You will find them here!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-25T14:29:00.004-04:00

From My Kitchen to Yours

Try this simple and delicious chicken recipe tonight, I promise your family will love it as much as mine does!

Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

Ingredients

1 small onion chopped
1 T. butter
1-12-1/2 oz. can of chicken drained or 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken chopped
1-10-1/2 oz. can of cream of chicken soup
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
1 small jar of pimiento
1/4 t. of sage
1-14-1/2 oz. can of vegetable medley
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
6 frozen biscuits, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 11x7" baking dish. Chop onion and saute in butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until translucent. In a large bowl combine onion, chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, pimento, sage, vegetable medley, and ground black pepper to taste. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 3/4 c. of cheddar cheese. Arrange thawed biscuits in a single layer on top of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the biscuits. Bake until biscuits are golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, usually 20 minutes or more.

Enjoy!

Blessings,

2010-09-23T10:40:00.011-04:00

Wrinkles merely indicate where smiles have been.
~Mark Twain

This is one of my favorite quotes which can be found on my friend Nora's blog - Merry's Musings! And if by chance you find someone without a smile today, share one of yours!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-22T10:18:00.004-04:00

It's all Crystal Clear Now!

Sometimes simplicity is the best, and this crystal clear necklace fits the bill! Made with lovely laser faceted quartz crystal rondelles and paired with sterling silver wire and chain, it is the perfect neutral necklace! This necklace will become your everyday favorite and because it will go with everything in your closet!

The Crystal Clear necklace is 18 inches in length and would be an awesome gift for any April baby! You will also find matching earrings in my shop, just click here!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-21T20:12:00.004-04:00

oOoOoOo....

Gorgeous Aquamarine Briolettes!

Aquamarine briolettes that rival the fire and sparkle of diamonds are the focus of this handmade pair of earrings! These brios are the palest ice blue and are beautiful beyond description! They are perfectly paired with long, thin, sterling silver sticks that have a hand forged, crinkled texture; all swinging gracefully on handmade sterling silver earwires!

The Polar Ice Blue earrings are 2-1/2 inches in length from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the briolette. They would be a wonderful gift to grace the earlobes of any March baby!

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-20T12:48:00.007-04:00

A Modern Classic Bracelet!

A modern classic copper bracelet made from humble elements, heavy gauge copper wire and a simple copper washer!

Each link in this bracelet was shaped into a swirl then textured with a chasing hammer for strength and design! The the J shaped clasp blends nicely with the bracelet, having that same swirl shape. It hooks into a round copper toggle that has a creative cross-hatch texture!

The copper elements of this bracelet are untreated so they will develop their own unique patina over time. If you prefer your copper jewelry to remain bright and shiny, soak your bracelet in a lemon juice bath for ten minutes and it will be like new again! Click Here to see a blog post with additional information on cleaning your copper jewelry!

The Modern Classic Bracelet is 8-1/4 inches in length, perfectly made for wrists 7 to 7-1/2 inches around.

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-18T17:17:00.005-04:00

Organic Copper Earrings
with a Twist!

These organic copper earrings with a twist were originally made at the request of one of my customers. She loved my Organic Olives earrings, but wanted a neutral copper bead so that they would go with more clothing options!

These graceful earrings are made with copper wire that has been textured with a chasing hammer for strength and a cool organic look! From the top of the earwire, these earrings are 2-1/4 of an inch in length; the dangles are 1-1/2 inches long, swinging from handmade copper earwires. I especially love the copper rope bead as the focal point on the dangle, it adds a middle eastern flair to these lovely earrings!

Thank you for looking!

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

Blessings,

2010-09-11T22:35:00.006-04:00

'Southern Beauties' by leannvc

A collection from shop owners in my hometown, Knoxville Tennessee.

Thank you leannvc for including me in this awesome treasury! There are so many talented artists here in the Knoxville area!

Handcrafted Silver ...

AnvilJewelry

$55

Rosemary Mint Olive...

smokeymountain...

$7

Philippians 4 vs. 1...

angelasheartwo...

$8

Henley Street Bridg...

FoundLightPhot...

$25

Victorian Garden Pi...

Dreamspiration...

$12.00

Sleeper on Mums Fol...

Kenjio

$90

11x14 Kittens in a ...

porcelainroses

$20

Coral Collection - ...

SassyGlassStud...

$100

Mossy Creek 8x10 Fi...

DustinAlexande...

$25.00

Zoe - Eco Friendly ...

threadhead

$550

LOWER PRICE...Larry...

forgetmenotant...

$56

Inna - An Elegant W...

heartsdesirebe...

$125

Pretty Pearls Galor...

LisaLouRedoVin...

$18

Summer day tree

bellaglassarts

$75

Delicate - 12x12 ...

everydaymoment...

$35

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Blessings,

2010-09-09T08:31:00.004-04:00

'The Local Talent - Knoxville, TN' by heartsdesirebeads

Here is a treasury full of the talented artists from around Knoxville, TN! Many of us are at the local Farmer's Market that happens every Saturday from May through November! Come and join us in downtown Knoxville at Market Square, bring your walking shoes, lots of cash and a basket to carry all your treasures home in!

Vase Lamps

MarbleCityGlas...

$125

Sky - 12x12 Art P...

everydaymoment...

$35

SOMETHING BLUE- HAN...

SissyPretties

$22.5

ANSCO SHUR-SHOT JR....

rememberwhenca...

$19.99

Clover Carved Wood ...

forgetmenotant...

$10

Strawberry Pie Soy ...

MaydayCreation...

$9

Psalm 119 vs. 135

angelasheartwo...

$8.00

Sunset Mehndi Manda...

outpostJewelry

$10

Clothes Line- 8x10 ...

23Postcards

$22

Turquoise Thistle S...

forgetmenotant...

$15

Earthly Design for ...

focuslineart

$94.99

Orange Sparrow - Sq...

mybeeloved

$2

Floral Print Mini D...

konane

$40

The air is full of ...

withaflourish

$38

FARMERS MARKET TOMA...

YeeHaw

$30

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Blessings,

2010-09-08T21:42:00.006-04:00

A Hot Pink Damask Treasury!

Elegant Damask Cout... ameecouture $4.7	Custom Personalized... yayadiyclub $19	Roses in White - Ma... GraciousMay $32.99
Wristlet Keychain E... jimmypickles $6.5	Passport Cover Hot... GracieDesigns $10	Beautiful Cream flo... GigglesandSuns... $9.5
Custom Order for s... fattiepie $178	FREE SHIPPING for a... LittleCutiesCo... $23.99	Peacock Feather on ... LuckyBluebirdA... $16
BUY 3 GET 1 FREE...... queeniedesigns $5.95	Wishful Thinking Ap... jenharruff $35	Pink Damask with Bl... eventfulcards $15.99
Black DAMASK... PI... TweedleTotes $39.99	Hand Painted Knobs ... LeilasLoft $54	Three Tier Black an... creativebridal $85

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Hope you enjoy this Esty treasury in my favorite color!

Blessings,

2010-09-07T09:16:00.005-04:00

Sediment ~
A Lovely Combination of Lampwork Beads and Copper

Layers of brown and olive green changing to seafoam and light teal green, reminiscent of layers of sediment in rock! In fact, when most people see these gorgeous lentil lampwork beads, they ask, "What kind of stone is this?" Smiling, I reply, "It is a lampwork glass bead!"

This is was what captured my imagination from the moment I saw these beads! They were not your average run of the mill glass beads, but something with an organic ebb and flow to their design! My second thought was they would be perfect with copper wire, and with those two thoughts in mind, I purchased two strands of these awesome beads! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! This bracelet is made with the last of those beads!

The Sediment bracelet is made with copper wire that has been hammered for strength and beauty. Each element is lovingly constructed by hand, and will last for generations to come when cared for properly! The bracelet is 8-1/4 inches long, perfectly made for wrists 7 to 7-1/2 inches around!

For instructions on caring for your copper jewelry, please see this blog posting: http://heartsdesirebeads.blogspot.com/2010/07/caring-for-your-copper-jewelry-over.html

Thank you for looking!

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-07T06:47:00.008-04:00

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and sings it to you when you have forgotten the words.

~Unknown

Blessings,

2010-09-06T16:50:00.015-04:00

The earth laughs in flowers.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Blessings,

2010-09-04T23:41:00.004-04:00

I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.

~ Plautus

Blessings,

Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

2010-09-03T23:35:00.016-04:00

Get Your Etsy Treasuries on Your Blog!

There is a cool new tool out there from Whale Shark websites that provides the HTML codes to insert treasuries onto your blog! It is so much easier to use than a screen shot, just plug in the treasury id information into the box and hit the button to generate the code! In just a few seconds you will be able to copy the HTML code and paste it onto your blog post! Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy!

So click on this link for Whale Shark website and get your latest Etsy treasury code generated to post on your blog!

'The Back to School Blues' by heartsdesirebeads

Blueberry square sk... favola $28	20 Thank You for Yo... StraightHome $3	Entourage Clutch in... chachasamples $79
New-French Macaron ... KcSoapsNmore $4.5	UPCYCLED-REPURPOSED... sewnewthings $36	Blueberry Hair Pin,... EternalEden $12
Blueberry Cheesecak... TreasuredLilyD... $12	Blueberry Luscious... dennisanderson $3	Mia18 Gourmet Marsh... miaMallows $15
Blueberry Cobbler S... LilacAve $5	Blueberry Newborn C... illbeyarned $28	SALE - Blueberry Br... davidsknits $45
Blueberry Lemon Han... battysbath $5	Blueberry Scones ThreadsOfColor $2.25	Blueberry Cake - st... 3squares $42

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Blessings,

2010-09-03T00:30:00.008-04:00

If I have seen a little further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

- Sir Isaac Newton

Blessings,

2010-08-30T21:04:00.006-04:00

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

~Oscar Wilde

Blessings,

More pictures from around Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC

2010-08-27T09:55:00.008-04:00

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Blessings,

Views from around Linville Caverns in North Carolina
Heart's Desire Beading Company 2010 © - All Rights Reserved

walk with me - sign... slightclutter $35.00	PUMPKIN SPICE Flavo... katherynmd $12.95	Grunge Mustard Top MagnolijaDRESS $55.00
SALE- Etched Leaf E... Odettenewyork $52.00	SALLY Leather Cuff BotLeather $17.50	Vintage Plastic Dis... fishlegs $14.00
Folk Art Owl. Vint... domestikate $32.00	Lidded Enamelware P... lisabretrostyl... $15.00	Rich Dark Brown Cow... KnitFrekkles $68.00
Scattered by the wi... sunshineartdes... $20.00	well loved vintage ... everyeskimo $14.00	Writing Slate - owl... blissinateacup $20.00
Rumpy Bunny Rabbit ... WrenWillow $22.00	Woodland Owl Wing H... sleepyking $18.00	Picture Jasper in C... heartsdesirebe... $50.00

Pray also for me...... catherineholma... $14.95	Wreath Rich with Au... AliceMaeDesign... $50.00	Harvest Gourds and ... LaBellaCandela $26.00
Autumn Crochet Garl... BobbiLewin $35.00	Free shipping Fabri... mihermanayyo $5.00	Harvest Moon 5x7... PatsPaintings $50.00
Brown Poncho with ... bysweetmom $60.00	Colorblocked in Cha... CamilleStar $59.00	BOGO Sale - Autumn ... jlbrainard79 $25.00
Fall Leaves - Custo... mychaoticresol... $12.00	FREE SHIPPING - - R... ArtisanHandcra... $26.00	Swirling Leaves...L... Thistledelight $5.50
Autumn Harvest - Ho... RedMarionette $75.00	Fall Leaf Cupcake W... yummycuppycraf... $12.00	Falling Leaves Than... SoftDayStudios $5.95

Simply stunning - p... GoodLuckDesign... $95.00	Oxidized Fire Agate... bwsilver $120.75	Inna - An Elegant W... heartsdesirebe... $125.00
CLEARANCE - Crocodi... argent1na $26.00	Disassembled Steamp... alteredbeauty $40.00	Lacrima Cluster Nec... krystalsjewelr... $193.00
Genuine Tourmaline ... jadjusjewelry $138.99	La Navette d'Or... HappyCloudMome... $32.00	Blue Green Pearl Bi... austinleighdes... $150.00
Silver Triple Orchi... AllureByU $19.00	Mint Berry Ring - L... Kirameku $14.75	Porcelain Earrings lanamarenco $26.00
Watercolors Lavende... jenniferdarezz... $78.00	Bass Clef earrings ... flauntdesignsj... $15.00	Whirlpool - Large S... AUNALIArtisanM... $55.00

Handcrafted Silver ... AnvilJewelry $55	Rosemary Mint Olive... smokeymountain... $7	Philippians 4 vs. 1... angelasheartwo... $8
Henley Street Bridg... FoundLightPhot... $25	Victorian Garden Pi... Dreamspiration... $12.00	Sleeper on Mums Fol... Kenjio $90
11x14 Kittens in a ... porcelainroses $20	Coral Collection - ... SassyGlassStud... $100	Mossy Creek 8x10 Fi... DustinAlexande... $25.00
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