Happy Mother's Day to First Time Mom

I couldn't leave my daughter out on this past Mother's Day. On approximately September 7th, she and her husband will welcome our first grandchild into the world. Knowing how much she loves jewelry, I gave her a necklace that combines that love with some important events in her life.

Since they were married on a beach in Mexico, the charms all represent items found on the beach, such as a starfish and a sand dollar.  After the baby is born, could be early September or late August, I plan to give her an appropriate birthstone which can be attached.


I bought the necklace from a coworker who sells the Lenny & Eva Collection. All the pieces in this collection can be mixed and matched, just like clothing, giving you many different looks with just a few items. Take a look at her blog if you'd like more information.

Jewelry is a creative way to express who you are. I had so much fun selecting this piece for my daughter.

A Gift That Will Touch Your Heart

When you give someone a gift, you want to make them happy, really happy. I received a Mother's Day gift that made me so happy I cried. I have three daughters, all in their 20's, who really know how to make their mom overjoyed. Look at what they made me...

(Click on the picture if you'd like to see a bigger image.)

My co-worker told me that this is called a "Young Me, Now Me" because it shows how my girls have grown up and changed. Notice that they've posed in the same way as their younger selves. I especially love the hard-to-see photo in the right corner of all three girls together. First of all, they're wearing Christmas sweatshirts that I made for them with fabric and puffy paint. That will bring back some memories for some of you! Secondly, it shows my oldest daughter's sneaky side--she's flashing rabbit ears behind her sisters' heads in both pictures. I also love the fact that you can see her baby bump. I can't wait to be a grandmother. I know that Mother's Day next year will be even more special.

If you are looking for a gift that will really touch someone's heart, find your favorite old pictures and frame out a "Young Me, Now Me"--the lucky recipient will love it!

Happy Mother's Day!

I love bracelets. I love them so much that I wish I were creative enough to make my own jewelry (Marcia is, but that's another post). I was very pleasantly surprised to receive a new Lisa Leonard Heartfelt bracelet  this morning from my wonderful husband.                                                                              

Lisa Leonard is my favorite jewelry designer. I love every piece she creates, I love her blog, and I love learning more about her and her beautiful family. Over the past couple of years, my husband has decided that Lisa's jewelry makes the very best gifts (and he's right), so I've gotten a few pieces. Here's my first Lisa Leonard creation, which is wonderfully personalized on both sides.

But my favorite pieces are her cuff bracelet...

 and the 2013 charm bracelet. I can't wait for a new charm to arrive in the mail each month! So much fun!

I just love to see how wonderfully creative people can be. You can see Lisa's beautiful creations on her site, or view her Heartfelt creations at Earth Angels Studios.

I hope you have a happy Mother's Day filled with love and fun times.

--Melissa

A-Tisket, A-Tasket, a Little May Day Basket

We love May Day! A thoughtful May Day basket brings a smile to any friend's and neighbor's face. Here's ours for this year...

This sweet basket is cute and easy to make.