Friendship is the Jewel in Life

I have had many friends over the years. They came and went. Some with many tears and some with just a few. Sometimes things just evolve over time or friends move away and out of your life.

But then there are the few that stay. The ones who you think about telling about something that happened during the day or the week. The one or two you call , text or email while you are doing the have to do's of life. They are the ones, who over time become the treasures of your life.

They have seen you during the good times and the bad times. And they still want to be your friend after the bad times. <3
Of course, you have seen their bad times, too, but you don't see it that way. You see it as an opportunity you had to be there for them when they needed someone to be there. An opportunity to give to them with no judgement.  What a treasure to find a friend like that!

"Friends hold a mirror up to each other; through that mirror they can see each other in ways that would not otherwise be accessible to them, and it is this mirroring that helps them improve themselves as persons." Aristotle

What a fantastic treasure. I count myself to be so lucky. I have been blessed in life.

New Jewelry Pieces and Instagram!

I just opened an Instagram account with some new jewelry to show.  I have been off almost 4 months with a torn ligament in my left ankle so I have spent some time on the couch with my beads. I decided this would be a good time to get out my waxed linen to play with. The colors that are available are wonderful! I really have enjoyed stringing beads again! It is so peaceful. More can be found on Instagram. One of my fav artists, Leslie Watt, shared the bracelet design and I love it!

 patriciasornamentalsI found this 1&1/4 inch black shell, perfectly shaped by the ocean to look like a sharks tooth and waited six years to make the piece. I wanted it to be special. Hand knotted waxed linen, black lava beads, black Czech glass beads, sterling silver beads and a pewter focal from Green Girl! Handmade sterling silver clasp on this 28 inch piece. $40

The 20 inch necklace is the star of this set including bracelet and earrings. Hand knotted waxed linen separated the beads in this genuine green turquoise and yummy orange Czech glass necklace, bracelet and earring set. I used a patinaed coin for the clasps. Handmade copper ear wires. $70 set

 My lampwork glass focal, sterling silver wire and dangles and beads, Czech glass beads, handmade sterling silver clasp, pastel leather bracelet/necklace. $40

Pretty polymer starfish disk ( I don't remember the maker), sterling silver wire and charms, glass beads, size 8/0 seed beads on the 3mm leather wrap bracelet/necklace. Handmade sterling silver clasp! $35