I Dream Of:: Business

Today, I sent my eldest off o school and took on a playdate for my youngest who starts school on monday. Then, while best mates played, I devoted my afternoon to updating my Etsy site. I also chased my husband to fix my website so that I can get back into it and update my showcases. So far, nothing is happening with the website dramas. At least I can rely on Etsy! Here are a few of my listings.

I Dream Of:: The Northern Beaches

Living in the Northern Beaches is a gift. Almost as precious as these two little gifts here. Every time I say, "lets go to the beach" they cry about how they don't want to leave the house, after dragging them to the beach, they cry about having to leave.

I believe that I would react the same way if my husband said we were packing up and leaving Australia. I really wasn't excited about moving to Sydney. But, it is days like these with my boys around me playing, getting all this fresh air and sunshine and the Pacific Ocean displaying colors of Aqua and Turquoise against the Coral beaches that I think "I love it here." Knowing that my beloved San Francisco is across the sea is just a comfort. Although, I kicked and cried about having to leave the city and people I loved, I will kick and scream just as hard if I ever had to leave my new home. Is it possible to have your heart in two cities?

My boys climbing the rock at Whale Beach. The surgery went well and my little guy has been a trouper this summer wearing this hot head gear every time we are near sand or water.

It isn't the best photo, these were taken with my iPhone... But I love the rocks at Whalely. The whales come up against the rocks just past this point to give themselves back rubs!! haven't seen it yet...

I Dream of:: The New Arrival!

I just opened my online store!  I am so excited about this.  I have been building this site for a few months and I owe a very large thanks to my husband.  He  was so very patient with my all my changes. Now that I have my store on line,  I would like to extend some of the Joy of it's arrival.  

To celebrate, Made in Stone is giving away $5 per online order at time of checkout.  Stop by, browse and feel free to give me some feedback. I would love to hear from you. 

(promotion code: grandopening)

I Dream of :: Summer colors

I love these acrylic canisters from Pottery Barn.  They are great when you have lots of kids running around...

Aren't these pillows from William Sonoma Just wonderful?  I love the jellyfish pillow with the aqua detailed piping.  

How cute are these Sea urchin Salt and Pepper Shakers.  I am definitely picking these up from Pottery Barn when I get back into the states. Gorgeous!

A New Venture

Well, I finally decided to open an Esty.com shop.  My sister in law mentioned that I should give it a go.  There is a lot of people out there.  But few jewelry sellers in Australia.  I am thinking of opening a team for Aussie Sellers on Etsy.  This is one of my latest creations.  I hand rolled the Copper wire beads.  it is paired with Aquamarine, Jade, Amazonite and different Thai silver beads.  I love this necklace.  It is a very soothing piece.  I think now you can see why I liked that room in my last post?  Just noticed the colors are pretty similar...

I also discovered this wonderful artist in france.  His work is has a very sensitive and romantic quality to it.  Plus it isn't very large which makes  it even more intimate. 

Fabiennes' work can be found at   www. labokoff.etsy.com  or check out his blog at http://labokoff.blogspot.com/

Dreaming of :: Peace

I dream of this room.  I just love the earthy olive green ottoman in this sea of calming blue.  It grounds the room.  Also the grass shades on the pristine white windows.  Just classic and comfortable. When my boys stop jumping on the sofas....   

Brantley Photography, by Krissa D. Smith taken from Country living website.

This is how my jewellery gets it kick start.  I take inspirational photos whenever I go out.  This is taken from Avalon Beach NSW.  I was homesick.  I loved the color of the water hitting the rocks at low tide.