It's been a full year since I went to sailing school in the British Virgin Islands, and six months since chartering a sailboat for the first time.  I fell in love with the islands of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, St John, Anagada, and Virgin Gorda... life on a sailboat suited me well.  My memories of island hopping have inspired some of the new items that I'm working on now... Be sure to check back soon for some BVI inspired jewelry!

I have boatloads of new supplies and fun ideas for new jewelry for spring!  Now, if only there were more hours in the day to devote to art!   I'm also considering creating a recycled line of art & jewelry... hmm... mosaics, recycled beads, functional housewares...we'll see... check back soon to see what appears! 

My 'Urchin Pendant' (aka Alicia's you'd better save this for me pendant) was featured on Etsy Veg's Treasury blog this week!  Whoo hoo!  Etsy Veg is an AMAZING group of artisans who support a vegetarian/vegan lifestlye and create veg friendly products.  http://etsyveg.blogspot.com/2009/03/chocolate-sky-blue-and-brown-treasury.html