Happy Monday everyone!
‘Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.
It was back to the grindstone today, and a trip to the DMV no less! With the famous waiting required to renew a driver’s license, my little guy started to get restless. In the end I got so desperate to keep him entertained (he had already gone through most of the contents of my purse and even threw my passport behind the counter!), that I reluctantly grabbed a bag of Halloween candy to occupy him. There’s a new Raisinette fan in the world today. 🙂
For some strange reason I Googled Raisinettes, and the first thing I found was this recipe. How timely…a fudge wreath with chocolate covered raisins (who knew?).
Back to the title of my post…. I spent some time reflecting on some of the good things in life, and thought I’d share 5 recent ones that made me smile.
1. The weather this weekend was incredible! While on a walk, my son found this big pile of leaves and couldn’t resist! I was lucky to have my camera with me.
Ah, to be 5!
A successful landing!
2. A nice day trip to Harper’s Ferry. The kids started working towards a Ranger badge that is available there so we plan to return again soon!
The crew in Harper's Ferry, WV...a city rich with American History
3. A new pair of earrings! I have such little time to create these days, so I’m happy to complete the tiniest project. These will head to my Etsy shop soon.
Crystal and annealed steel wire earrings w/ sterling earwires
4. Participating in a fun Art Exchange. I received this beautiful polymer clay pendant by Jennifer at Jen Judd Rocks! This shade of red is so vibrant and cheerful.
Jen Judd Rocks! handmade focal
5. My online friends make me smile! This gift from sweet Sharon of Livewire Jewelry was so much fun to open. I was so amazed to finally see one of her ATCs in person. It is so detailed and beautiful. And look at these dangly earrings…complete with my birthstone. Thank you, Sharito!
Beautiful creations by Sharon B.
Have a great afternoon…and thank you so much for stopping by (that makes me smile too!).
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i used to jump in leaf piles just like those! they rock! heck, I need raisinettes at the DMV. l love Harper’s Ferry! Been there a few times. Looks like you had a perfect day for it. I loved to stand on the bridge and watch the river go under it. Love those old places. Love your steel earrings! I like how you mixed the gauges. I have found that Future acrylic floor wax (has a different name now, can’t think of it) is a nice sealant for the steel to protect it from moisture. Huge bottle for cheap, lasts forever, nice shine. Smells good too!
you make us smile too!! your son on the leaves is irresistible!!! what a jump!! i have a sharito’zzzz ATC too.. and it’s amazing, lots of details.. and perfect collage!! it looks like a digital.. this girl is so talented, perfect earrings!! this red pendant is in polymer clay?? incredible!! and, what a wonderful familly!! keep on smiling sweet Cindy!
Love the picture of you and the family! Your earrings are darling … I’m amazed you get in making jewelry and writing blogs! You’re amazing. Thanks to Keirsten for the tip!
It was a beautiful weekend, wasn’t it?! I have never been to Harpers Ferry-it looks like a lovely place to visit.
Such lovely gifts from Jen and Sharon. The earrings are lovely and I can’t wait to see what you do with the pendant!
Cindy, you’re all over the place…Baltimore, Harper’s Ferry,…I can only wait to see where you go next. Love your earrings…so pretty! And the pendant, WOW! I love red…again it’s a beauty. And such a lovely gift from Sharon to boot. All these thing would make me smile too.
You are one busy lady! I am a raisinette girl myself, I can’t get enough! The dark chocolate ones are the best!
Sharon is one talented girl, what beautiful gifts!
What a lucky gal, at trip to Harper’s Ferry, two awesome gift packages, and a new pair of cool earrings! Have a super rest of the week!
how wonderful! that’s a great family photo too!
and your gift exhange items are awesome
I love seeing all your new goodies, and thank you soo much for your kindness Cindy!! I loooove raisinettes, and I adooore the photo of you and your family, how beautiful!!
The new earrings that you made are great, I love that pop of sparkle in there with the contrast of the darkened steel!
As Esther says…keep on smiling!
Hugs!
He has good taste in chocolates. They are one of my favorites also. Your earrings are darling and what wonderful gifts from friends. 🙂
You have a beautiful family! Life is good with all those reasons to smile!
Your posts always make me smile too! Love that family picture! And those gifts are wonderful! Your earrings are fantastic!
Hi Cindy!!! I’m so excited to have this new connection back to Virginia!!! Thanks so much for the wonderful words…they made me smile. 🙂 Take care! Jen
Your sweet phots made me smile! It’s difficult to resist a perfect pile of leaves–even for some adults!
I just love your earrings! And that polymer pendant you received is just gorgeous! ATC’s–not that’s something new to me. Very eye-catching and a great way to brand your business. Something to think about…..
I can’t quite get over this weather…I love it but I wonder what it really means….
Here in Central WI we could be knee deep in snow right now. We bought winter boots for darling daughter this weekend but it made me laugh because it was near 70 degrees!
I love your new earrings..those curls are so….yummy! And the other goodies from your sweet friends are so nice to receive.
Enjoy the day, sweet Cindy!
Erin
Aw, I miss piling up all the leaves and just having at it-Like you said, ah, to be young again 🙂
It looks like you and your family had a nice time! And those earrings are just stunning. I’m going to have to keep a lookout for these different exchanges going on!
Hope you have a good week!!
Hi Cindy, thanks for flying over to my nest and leaving a comment. From the pictures on your blog it looks like you live in heaven! I love the country so I guess the grass is always greener…..Did you study with Lynn Merchant? Your’e jewelry reminds me of her. She was my teacher for 5 years until she stopped teaching. take care
robin
I love the earrings! And I so wish I could make ATCs!
What sweet reasons to SMILE!! I love these fun pictures! And, I love the new earrings you designed and the other beautiful pieces. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog…so glad you enjoyed the pics. I just couldn’t resist that tree that day! 🙂
Incredible gifts in the mail…….
And, as always, YOUR beautiful family pictures make ME SMILE!
Your earrings are so precisely wrapped…..your wire work is incredible Cindy!
Hugs my friend!
xoxox