MindyG's Jewelry Boutique

2011-04-22T11:19:00.001-07:00

A Selection from my Etsy Favorites...Talented Etsy Artisans!

2010-06-24T21:41:00.000-07:00

2010-05-04T19:23:00.001-07:00

Lucky 4 Leaf Clover Filigree Sterling Silver Photo Charm Keychain

2010-03-02T11:41:00.001-08:00

Labradorite Gemstone Briolette Necklace Made it to the Front Page of Etsy Tonight

2010-01-30T21:29:00.000-08:00

Hearts For Haiti...Help for Haiti From Etsy Shops

2010-01-21T08:50:00.001-08:00

Donated this heart necklace from my Etsy shop to "Hearts for Haiti". 100% of proceeds will go directly to DoctorsWithoutBorders. "Hearts for Haiti" is a collective group of Etsy shops uniting to help the people of Haiti. Please check it out and help if you can...
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartsforHaiti
http://www.etsy....com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38975463See More

Featured on KnitNicoleKnit's Blog

2010-01-20T18:01:00.000-08:00

http://iloveetsy.knitnicoleknit.ca/

Love is in the Air Treasury

2010-01-06T10:26:00.000-08:00

Rainbow Color Treasury

2009-11-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

Bye Bye October Treasury

2009-11-08T14:30:00.001-08:00

Mosaic Shell Necklace Featured in a Treasury Titled "Unique"

2009-11-02T14:36:00.000-08:00

Trick or Tweet Etsytwitter Team Treasury

2009-10-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury Dreaming in Purple

2009-10-16T10:12:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury

2009-10-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasuries

2009-09-16T13:18:00.001-07:00

Secret Garden Treasury

2009-09-08T10:21:00.001-07:00

Mosaic Turquoise Earrings Featured in a Treasury by TheApple

2009-08-05T11:42:00.000-07:00

Watermelon Treasury by HiddenTreasures

2009-07-25T14:19:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team "Go Green" Treasury

2009-07-18T12:45:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasuries

2009-07-16T06:54:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasuries

2009-07-11T16:07:00.001-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasuries

2009-07-10T12:18:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week:LM Creation

2009-07-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

Lisa Murdin is the creative genius behind the rainbow array of wristlets, pouches, purses and more at LMCreation. Whether from fabric, vinyl, or occasionally leather. This artist's selection adds a splash of whimsy and color to anything you wear.

Special Deal Offered:10% discount to Twitter customers until July 12. Use code "EtsyTwitter" in the message to seller and 10% of purchase price will be refunded.

http://www.LMCreation.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week-Sumiko Shop

2009-07-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

Evelyn Palazzin of Sumiko Shop creates gorgeous jewelry and accessories for women. Her shop is filled with lovely items and the photographs are beautiful, enticing all who stop by to take a look and make a purchase. Evelyn lives in a tourist town by the sea in Italy. Her creations have an old world charm about them.

Please check out her amazing shop:
http://sumikoshop.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Treasuries

2009-06-29T10:59:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury

2009-06-26T07:35:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury called "Solstice Hues".

2009-06-25T13:39:00.000-07:00

Treasury featuring my "Cotton Candy Earrings" Treasury Created by Bead Seed and Twine

2009-06-24T17:44:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury called "Just Blue"

2009-06-23T02:30:00.001-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week:Rocki's Supplies

2009-06-22T12:44:00.000-07:00

Deb "Rocki" Adams of http://RockisSupplies.etsy.com creates "handcrafted metalwork findings & jewelry in a variety of finishes using sterling silver, 14k goldfilled and copper.

Special offer this week only: For any purchase made during the week of this blog feature, she will include a small free sample, one per customer. All you have to do is mention you found her via the "Twitter Blog Feature" in "Message to Seller" at time of purchase.

EtsyTwitter Teams Treasury:Summer Time Blues

2009-06-19T15:19:00.000-07:00

SDEC Treasury Featuring My Color Splash Necklace

2009-06-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

Windsor Spring Bracelet featured in this Treasury by Chainmalle Lady

2009-06-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

Treasury featuring my Turquoise Pendant Necklace

2009-06-16T14:54:00.000-07:00

Etsy TwitterTeam Shop of the Week:RoseBush Designs

2009-06-15T16:14:00.000-07:00

Beth Wietrzykowski is the guiding light ( and hand! ) behind RoseBush Designs' beautiful cards, gift bags, journals and accessories. Beth's designs ship internationally as well as in the US, and offer the beauty and individuality of a hand-crafted card for any occasion, something many of us wish for when confronted by racks of mass-produced cards. Take a peek...

http://rosebushdesigns.etsy.com

A Treasury by Soaprehab

2009-06-14T16:28:00.000-07:00

Golden Rutilated Quartz Earrings are featured in a few favorites by...

http://soaprehab.etsy.com/

Red Hot Earrings Featured in this Treasury by Kankalinhats

2009-06-12T17:14:00.000-07:00

EtsyMom Team Treasury

2009-06-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

Trio Sparkle Necklace featured on this treasury titled Etsymoms get the Blues with a touch of green!

Etsytwitter Team Shop of the Week:NDN Chick

2009-06-08T11:42:00.000-07:00

Leanna Pierre, of NDNChick.etsy.com, has been beading her whole life! She’s a member of the Colville Tribe in Cusick, Washington. Her work also includes greeting cards and bookmarks. Her bead work is intricate and the color choices are well designed. Some of her work is also very playful.“I bead pretty much what ever I can get my hands on. I have made everything from hair barrettes to a beaded whistle.

Special Offer This Week: Free shipping on all orders including international all week. The shipping prices are already changed so no need to wait for a refund or invoice.

Etsytwitter Team Treasury

2009-06-05T10:44:00.000-07:00

Treasury by http://yarncoture.etsy.com titled "Golden and Gorgeous"!

Treasury by A Jewelry Boxx

2009-06-03T17:38:00.000-07:00

Treasury titled Prof Plum and Col Mustard by...

http://ajewelryboxx.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury:Whiter Shade of Pale

2009-06-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

Check out the etsytwitter team blog...

http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

Etsytwitter Shop of the Week!

2009-06-01T11:53:00.000-07:00

Ginny Headley Maserang, of That’s Headley!, creates artisan jewelry, mostly one-of-a-kind pieces in semi-precious gemstones, art glass, and sterling silver. Her shop features bracelets, necklaces, earrings, jewelry for special occasions and holidays, and has a unisex section for jewelry for everyone. Please check out her gorgeous selection...

http://ThatsHeadley.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury

2009-05-31T12:01:00.000-07:00

Etsy Twitter Team Treasury

2009-05-30T12:06:00.000-07:00

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week: A Cagey Bee

2009-05-26T10:43:00.000-07:00

The artist is Kris G. Brownlee – or KGB = A Cagey Bee! Please check out her awesome art at http://www.acageybee.etsy.com/

Read her blog at http://www.acageybee.com/Follow her at Twitter: twitter.com/acageybee

"Fun In The Sun" Treasury

2009-05-21T12:45:00.000-07:00

This bright and colorful treasury was created from http://ambientlights.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Shop of the Week:Tamdoll (Silver Mountain Originals)

2009-05-19T10:04:00.001-07:00

Tammy Gross, of Tamdoll.etsy.com, also known as SILVER Mountain Originals, creates “an eclectic mix of unique fabric jewelry, the occasional art doll (and a couple of original sewing patterns for those), purses, totes and wallets – many of those 'upcycled' from repurposed fabrics.” She also has a few woven ribbons for sale that are quite unique. Please take a peek into her wonderful shop!

Sidewalk Sale!!!

2009-05-17T08:21:00.000-07:00

The Etsy Twitter Team is having a Sidewalk Sale to celebrate the spring weather and to get outside a bit! Virtually! So please take a stroll down our sidewalk of shop listings. Each shop is having a different sale so check them all out. There are some extremely great deals going on this week!!The sales run from Sunday, May 17th to Saturday, May 23rd.

Still Waters!

2009-05-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

This colorful Etsy treasury was created by Caelum... http://caelum.etsy.com

Etsytwitter Artists Rocks!

2009-05-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Treasury created by http://www.bellflowertextiles.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of The Week:May 11-17

2009-05-11T17:37:00.000-07:00

Katy Mims of "South Paw Studios" is this weeks EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the week.

I fell in love with this gorgeous sterling silver ring with faceted amethyst. Take a peek at Katy's gorgeous collection of jewelry in her Etsy shop...http://southpawstudios.etsy.com

Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

2009-05-11T11:23:00.000-07:00

My sweet girlfriend Wendy made and brought this casserole for dinner one night for me and my two sons while my husband was out of town. As my oldest son was dishing up his third helping...he looked over at me and said "we need to get this recipe"! It was so delicious I thought I would share the recipe, Wendy emailed it to me...it's from "Cooking Light" magazine.

Baked Ziti Casserole

8-10 oz. uncooked rigatoni
2 cups marinara (I like Paul Newman's which is just the right amount)
1 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 - 1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Tabasco
3 large Italian sausages crumbled, browned, and drained (sometimes I've used 1/2 lb. ground turkey breast instead)

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
3. Combine 1 cup mozzarella and the Asiago.
4. Combine pasta, marinara, the cheese, salt, Tabasco, and meat in a large bowl. Spoon into an 8-inch square or 7" x 9" baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

They recommend serving it with Sangiovese.

Etsy Treasury Featuring: Heart Lock & Key Bracelet

2009-05-07T12:22:00.000-07:00

My bracelet was featured in a beautiful treasury called "Bliss" by http://AbbyChaseDesigns.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Shop of the Week:May 4-10

2009-05-04T12:06:00.001-07:00

Bellflower Textiles is the featured Etsytwitter shop for this week. This unique shop offers...fun, quirky fabric goodies for your kids & home. I just love this brightly colored fabric coffee sleeve. For the coffee fanatic this is the perfect gift to give!

http://bellflowertextiles.etsy.com/

Etsy Treasury Featuring my Windsor Spring Bracelet

2009-05-02T16:33:00.000-07:00

EtsyMom Pink Treasury:Featuring my Pink Pearl Lotus Blossom Necklace

2009-05-01T08:17:00.000-07:00

Beautiful treasury curated by:

http://flandersfield.etsy.com check out her gorgeous photography art for sell!

Featured in This Treasury: Geometry, Pure and Simple

2009-04-30T06:55:00.000-07:00

This bright and colorful treasury was curated by http://catnipstudio.etsy.com check out this etsy shop!

Featured in "Birthday Wishes" Treasury

2009-04-29T07:59:00.001-07:00

This treasury was created by: http://misspottery.etsy.com check out her shop!

Etsytwitter Team Shop of the Week:Tamara Garvey

2009-04-28T10:11:00.000-07:00

What a fabulous talented artist. I loved this original print called "Enchantment under the Sea". Tamara offers original art, prints, ACEOs, stationary etc...check out her shop!

http://tamaragarvey.etsy.com/

Happy Etsy Day!!!

2009-04-24T10:22:00.001-07:00

Today is officially unofficially* a day to celebrate all that is Etsy.com. What is Etsy? It’s the best place on earth to find all things handmade. Art, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics… you name it, they have it for sale. Over two million people use Etsy everyday! Etsy has grown exponentially in the last few years. Exposure from The Martha Stewart Show and other traditional and online media has made Etsy’s numbers explode.So how does Etsy work? Artists open their own shops with their own shop names. Shops can carry all handmade items, vintage items, craft supplies, or a mixture of all three. The individual artist runs his or her own shop. When you buy an item, you are paying the artist directly. It’s like a big craft show that you can go to anytime! Check out the EtsyTwitter Blog... http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

Etsytwitter Team Shop Of The Week: Rhodes Annals Designs

2009-04-20T10:51:00.000-07:00

Please take a look at the Etsytwitter shop of the week http://rhodesannalsdesigns.etsy.com

This Luxury Mohair Cowl - Technicolour rainbow

really stood out. Love the fabulous colors!

Under The Pink Treasury by AllAboutTheBeads

2009-04-20T03:48:00.000-07:00

Blue Flowers Treasury by HuayruroPeru

2009-04-18T08:12:00.001-07:00

Etsytwitter Shop of the Week for April 12 is L'elephant Rose

2009-04-14T10:27:00.001-07:00

My favorite item from this week's Etsytwitter shop is this Diahann l yellow flower and glass pearl headband. I love bright bold colors and this is definitely a fantastic piece and a great picture too.

Check out http://lelephantrose.etsy.com for unique handcrafted jewelry and accessories!

+lovely and rare+ Treasury by tamaragarvey

2009-04-13T14:58:00.000-07:00

Chasing A Rainbow Treasury by Electibles

2009-04-11T19:39:00.000-07:00

Mr Blue Sky Treasury by Curiousmess

2009-04-09T11:40:00.000-07:00

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week: Curious Mess

2009-04-06T13:31:00.001-07:00

The new Etsy Twitter Team shop of the week is Curious Mess !!

When I first saw Starla's shop...I was amazed by all the wonderful products she creates. Please check out her shop and blog...

http://www.curiousmess.etsy.com

http://www.curiousmess.com/

Tweet Tweet Treasury by Jenco13

2009-04-05T19:13:00.000-07:00

Happiness is...a Bouquet of Spring!

2009-04-01T05:37:00.000-07:00

Treasury by FirebirdHouse. Purple and pink handmade items from the Etsytwitter Team.

On the Half Shell Treasury

2009-03-30T12:33:00.000-07:00

Featured in this treasury by rakubuttons, "On the Half Shell".

Check out http://www.rakubuttons.etsy.com/!

CafeMom Treasury by FlutterBrush

2009-03-23T17:28:00.001-07:00

Great treasury by fellow CafeMom FlutterBrush, please check out her shop...

http://www.flutterbrush.etsy.com

Creamsicle Treasury by FirebirdHouse

2009-03-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

This is a fun themed treasury called "Creamsicle" by FirebirdHouse.

Check out this awesome shop...

http://firebirdhouse.etsy.com

EtsyTwitter Team Treasury

2009-03-19T16:21:00.000-07:00

Thanks to GoldtoneDesigns for this lovely treasury featuring talents from the Etsytwitter Team! Please check out her shop...

http://www.GoldtoneDesigns.etsy.com

Twitter Team Find the Leprechaun Treasury

2009-03-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

Treasury from http://inmyheadstudios.etsy.com! This is a really great combination of green items from the etsytwitter team artists.

Double Strand Fire Agate Bracelet & African Green Opal Bracelet

2009-03-13T10:55:00.000-07:00

Great treasury by heartsabustin! Check out her shop http://heartsabustin.etsy.com

Birds of a Feather Treasury

2009-03-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to joslinjewels for putting my "Green Amethyst earrings" and "Elegance Silverware Charm Bracelet" on her treasury "Birds of a Feather". Please check out her shop...

http://joslinjewels.etsy.com

Featured on Made by Hand by Threepeats

2009-03-11T14:16:00.001-07:00

My first time being featured on Made by Hand. Thank you threepeat, my new twitter friend!!!

A Poem About Our Girlfriends

2009-03-10T13:24:00.000-07:00

I liked this poem so much that I thought it was worth posting it today on my blog, enjoy!

A Poem About Our Girlfriends...

Someone will always be prettier.
Someone will always be smarter.
Some of their houses will be bigger.
Some will drive a better car.
Their children will do better in school..And their husband will fix more things around the house.So let it go, and love you and your circumstances.
Think about it! The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart.
The most highly favored woman on your job may be unable to find happiness.
The richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes~ might be lonely.
And the word says, 'If I have not Love, I am nothing.'
So, again, love you. Love who you are.
Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say, 'I am too Blessed to be Stressed and too Anointed, to be Disappointed!
''Winners make things happen~~ Losers let things happen.
'Be 'Blessed' Ladies and pass this on to encourage another woman.

Featured in KimsCraftyApple Treasury

2009-03-09T11:17:00.000-07:00

Great colors in this treasury that Kim put together! Check out her shop...

http://kimscraftyapple.etsy.com

Featured in LazyTcrochet's Treasury!

2009-03-08T12:34:00.000-07:00

Check out http://www.lazytcrochet.etsy.com/! Thank you for featuring my "Royal Blue Mother of Pearl" Necklace.

Featured in PrettyCheap's Treasury!

2009-03-08T12:26:00.000-07:00

Check out http://www.prettycheap.etsy.com! Thank you for including me in your colorful treasury!

This necklace is currently featured in Wickedly Chick's Website

2009-03-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

Be sure to check out the WC website...it is a stylish online weekly magazine (with daily updates..in the Ditties, of course) & they are devoted to featuring independent businesses. If you sign up for their giveaway newsletter (Giveaway tab on the top of the site), you will receive weekly information about fabulous contests sponsored by independent businesses. See what the readers & advertisers have to say in the new Wicked Praise column. http://www.wickedlychic.com

Featured in "Minnie Pearl 2" Treasury, by CellChic

2009-02-11T11:09:00.000-08:00

CellChic added me to her gorgeous pearl treasury today. Please check out her unique cell phone charms...

http://www.cellchic.etsy.com/!

Maia from "A Little Red Fox" Picked My Heart Lock & Key Bracelet To Be Featured On Her Blog!

2009-02-07T17:06:00.000-08:00

Please check out Maia's blog at http://www.alittleredfox.typepad.com/ and shop...

http://www.sweetsounds.etsy.com/

Featured on OrigamiCentral's Blog

2009-01-26T13:52:00.000-08:00

Featured in a Treasury by WylesStyle!

2008-11-20T18:58:00.000-08:00

I was featured again today in a great treasury on Etsy by WylesStyle. Please visit her awesome shop...

http://www.wylesstyle.etsy.com

Featured in a Treasury by Jaime from Boodybabies!

2008-11-20T11:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Jaime from Boodybabies, she created this beautiful treasury on Etsy. Please check out her awesome etsy shop.

http://boodybabies.etsy.com

2008-11-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

Featured in billiebrand's Treasury West! Thank you billiebrand! Please check out her shop

http://billiebrand.etsy.com

2008-11-03T17:27:00.001-08:00

Thank you Jeannie for including me in your awesome Treasury! I love abalone shell and this is a gorgeous display of various pieces!

Visit Jeannies etsy shop: http://beadstylin.etsy.com

"Get Glammed Up" Treasury!

2008-10-30T15:43:00.000-07:00

Featured in a treasury called "Get Glammed Up"! Thanks to stampinmom, she created a fantastic treasury! Please check out her etsy shop http://www.stampinmom.etsy.com!

2008-10-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Etsymom Street Team is prepping for the holidays by taking the time-honored tradition of gift-giving to another level! Riding the wave of unity, harmony and excitement inspired by the Etsymom Trunk Show in September, our team tossed around a few ideas about our next team event. A little idea of having a giveaway, where Moms would donate an item to be given away each day of November on our blog has morphed into a SUPER GIVEAWAY!! When the call for volunteers went out we had an overwhelming response of over 60 shops willing to donate a $10.00 in value item to this cause. Two winners will be randomly chosen everyday to receive one of over 50 prizes.. Donations will range from an assortment of hand embroidery, vintage finds, hair clippies, baby accessories, paper crafts, earthenware pottery and more. Perfect for gift-giving! There is a little bit of everything, so whether you like trendy, shabby chic, traditional or retro styles, you're sure to find something! Don't miss this ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA. Visit us here beginning November 1st for giveaway rules and deadlines!

My necklace is featured on an Etsymom treasury!

2008-10-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

WylesStyle included my bronze stunner necklace to her fantastic EtsyMom Treasury on Monday Oct. 27.

Please check out her awesome shop!

http://wylesstyle.etsy.com

Read my Interview on DZ Fantasy's Blog!

2008-10-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Donna from DZ Fantasy, she interviewed me as one of her featured artist on her blog, view down to October 23 post!

http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com/

Please visit her Etsy store...

http://dzfantasy.etsy.com/

2008-10-21T14:46:00.001-07:00

Thanks to 2QT4Words I was added to her treasury on etsy! Check out her shop http://www.2QT4Words.etsy.com

Featured in StampinMom's Treasury 10/15/08

2008-10-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

I was featured on this treasury put together by Jaime from stampinmom. Visit her etsy shop!

http://www.stampinmom.etsy.com/

Hand picked for the front page on Etsy!!!

2008-10-07T17:37:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! I was handpicked for the front page on Etsy today, Oct.7, 2008. It is pretty exciting, the overall items looked great. I can't believe all the hearts I received...now if only the sales increased like that!

Farewell To Our Dear Friend!!!

2008-09-18T17:16:00.001-07:00

My husband lost a great friend Gus Fleming (44) due to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) on September 4th, 2008, they have know each other since the 7th grade, both shared the love of surfing and traveling. The most heartfelt love and prayers go out to Gus' three children, his greatest legacies. Anyone interested in donating to ALS, college fund for the Fleming children or Surfrider's Foundation please read the obituary below.

Gus Fleming

Gus Fleming, 44 CARDIFF /ENCINITAS -- Gus Fleming, an avid surfer and long time Cardiff /Encinitas resident who attended Pacific View, Oak Crest, and San Dieguito, died in his home on September 4, 2008, at age 44 of complications of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig�s Disease. He is the father of three children, Baylee, 16; Saige, 14; and Bryce, 10, who live in the Encinitas area. Gus worked over 20 years as an irrigation equipment salesperson for Hunter Industries.Gus was a warm and giving person, with a bright smile and quick wit, as evidenced by his extensive network of friends who came to his aid throughout his illness. He was devoted to his children and particularly enjoyed sharing outdoor activities with them. His passion in life was surfing and traveling, which he did extensively as he searched for the perfect surf spot, while enjoying the diverse cultures he encountered. He continued to give of himself and embrace life even as he struggled with his illness.Gus was diagnosed with ALS in November, 2005, and was featured in a channel 8 news story when more than a hundred friends, colleagues, professional partners, and family members did a home makeover on a single-story fixer upper he purchased on his parent�s street. He purchased the house so he could live independently with assistance from his parents, David & Letitia Fleming, as the disease progressed. The make-over was undertaken without his knowledge while he took a three-week dream trip to Australia and New Zealand after learning he had ALS. He was also the focus of a channel 4 news feature promoting ALS awareness for the Padres ALS night.He is also survived by family members in the area including brothers, Jason Fleming and Lydell Fleming and his wife Pamela, and their children Olivia, Dimitri, & Myla; sister, Anitra & husband Navy Commander Mark Glover (in Iraq), and their son Zachary and daughter Jordan. Uncles Eric Fleming & wife Gloria, and Marc Fleming of Utah and their children; the Hunter family, and many cousins also mourn his loss. Relatives from Mississippi include grandmother, Rosia Anderson, Uncles Charles Wright & wife Patricia, Al Wright & wife Pebbles, and Aunt Nancy & husband Alfred Huff, and their children.Additionally Gus is survived by his biological father, Hardy Lewis & wife Laura, siblings Larry Lewis & wife Rochella, Linda Griffith, Cynthia & husband Army Master Sergeant Harold Parham, Deborah & husband Michael Carter, Hardy Lewis III & wife Lisa, Jerry (Wayne) Lewis & wife Ayana, James Lewis, and Angie Lewis, and their children, including Monica Carter.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. in a park adjacent to Hunter Industries at 1940 Diamond Street, San Marcos, CA 92078. A Paddle-Out will take place at Swami�s beach in Encinitas on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at 2 p. m. Instead of flowers, donations are requested for his children�s education fund. Please send checks to �The Gus Fleming, 2005 Trust� and mail to 1726 LeGaye Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007 or donations may be made to ALS San Diego or the Surf Riders Association.

I just designed this bracelet/earring & necklace/earring set!

2008-09-18T17:16:00.000-07:00

I was asked if I would pick out some jewelry for my girlfriends birthday, her husband wanted to give her something really special. So... immediately I went into design mode and thought of making a personalized bracelet with the first letter of her name stamped on a sterling silver heart tag and added a faceted white topaz teardrop charm so that she could wear this with everything in her wardrobe. I am learning to stamp metal this year and realized how much practice I still need.

I love stick pearls and these pink ones are a favorite of mine. The necklace is much prettier in person than photographed. The sterling silver leaf branch pendant shape is so cute and delicate that it inspired me to create a twigs and berries design. I used tiny pink round freshwater pearls as the berries dangling from the pendant and wire wrapped them with pink stick pearls to create the necklace.