Eagle Cap Extreme Anniversary Pendant
The ECX 10th anniversary pendant is a fundraiser for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race in Joseph, Oregon. The pendent is made of Sterling Silver with a hand carved sled dog. “10th ECX” is printed on the back. It is approx. 7/8 inches in diameter. Each pendant is...
40 x 40 – week one…
Well I am almost at the end of the first week of the 40 x 40 challenge and I must say I am having a great time. The feedback has been positive and I have a had a blast coming up with new designs everyday. Luckily I haven't had any "designers block" yet, but I still...
November – Topaz and Citrine
November has the birthstones of Topaz and Citrine. Topaz is considered one of the most powerful gemstones and is said to facilitate the balance of emotions and provide protection from greed. Topaz is available in a rainbow of colors including yellow, pink, purple,...
40 x 40 – for the Montana Food Bank
Every once in awhile I hit the send button moments before I see my mistake. Okay, maybe it is more often than once in awhile, but hey, I can dream. This past week, while I was traveling, I hit the send button on an order before I realized I had ordered 2 of something...
On the bench – unusual stones
Here are two stones that I have been admiring on my bench for a couple of months now. Both of these stones were given to me by an awesome friend who wanted to share a couple of her late husband's stones. He was a metal smith and she still has quite a collection of...
On the Bench – Green to Brown
Even as the landscape is changing from greens to brown the sky is blue this morning, thanks to the firefighters who are doing a great job of battling the Firestone Flats fire which is near us. High five to them! So I thought I would share what has just come off my...
Angel Dogs – A little history
The line of jewelry that is now called Cherished Paws Jewelry to honor our furry friends all began with a dog named Forest. I have to admit I was really frustrated when we said good bye to Forest. He was way to young to be saying good bye to. On the way home I...
On the bench… Stones…
Right now I have a number of stones setting on my bench... okay, those of you who know me well know I always have a few stones sitting on my bench, but this is different, honest. Okay, yes, I have an addiction to stones, there I said it. And I spent a bit of money on...
Wallowa Valley Festival of Arts
Generally when I am heading over to Joseph, Oregon it is in January. And I make the trip for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race, my race fix for the season. But not this year. I broke a bone in my foot this winter and it kept me from going to the race. Can you say...
Just tatoo “Siberian Sucker” on my forehead
One of our dreams has always been that when we get down in the number of dogs we have here, we would rescue seniors. Well as they say “be careful what you wish for”. Yeah you can see where this is going…
