5 Years of Blogging

Hard to believe it has been 5 years to the day since I started this blog.  I spent some time reflecting on each year.  It sure has been fun; I hope to continue.  Thank you readers for stopping by, thank you for comments and encouragement, thank you for being there.

Simply put:  Thank You

Let's Twist One More Time

Twister Clasp

 I love twister clasps.  I have several in different styles and metals.  They come in small to extra large sizes and closures vary.  I have purchased through Ebay, Fire Mountain Gems and Rio Grande Jewelers Catalog and have been very happy with all.  They put a new twist on things (couldn't help it).

Wearing Bead Crochet

 The long and short of wearing a long twisted bead crochet rope.

Wearing Bead Crochet

 Quadrupled . . . . .

 Tripled . . . . .

Doubled.

Polka Dots & Stripes in Bead Crochet

Beaded Feathers

I collect beaded feather patterns.  Just love them.  I beaded a D. Young pattern for these feathers.  Good thing I love wearing large pieces.

Inspirational Sculptures

 Love these stone owls.  They were for sale at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens shop.

The patina on this sculpture was jaw-dropping.  There was so much to be inspired by.

Carpet of Yellow

Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona.  A glorious burst of yellow with a carpet of yellow beneath.  Beautiful.

Chihuly Glass Reeds

 Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix Arizona.  Chihuly Exhibit, "Glass Reeds"

And Now…Live At The

 Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona.  The sun setting on the aloe vera flowers was breath taking.  I mean, it was stunning.

 Lavender, gorgeous lavender.

The lights come on at dusk as the sun finishes its light show.