tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20945063049427761932008-08-20T10:42:10.984-04:00Sparkles From Beach Haus DesignsSparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-34613820632008544522008-08-20T07:48:00.014-04:002008-08-20T08:18:46.595-04:00Bridal Jewelry<div style="text-align: center;">One of the things that we do at Beach Haus Designs is bridal & bridal party jewelry! Course we do it in custom colors as well as styles.....so thought I would share some jewelry with you just to get the thinking cap on especially since these pieces although in the Bridal category are not just for special occasions but perfect for everyday wear, so don't be afraid to grab one for yourself!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFAwvD3pI/AAAAAAAAAbA/-DeAvwyfuJ8/s320/Autum+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236565977365470866" border="0" /></a>Some of our new designs shown here are in fall colors but any of these could easily be converted into other color options ( all pink, all black, all crystal, all green, mix of pastels, mix brights, so on & on but you get the pictures) and of course the necklaces & earrings are perfect for all of the other outfits in your closet not just the bridesmaid dress!, LOL!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=288"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 184px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFWKEVUrI/AAAAAAAAAbo/oRxnCXNf7p8/s320/Christy+Earrings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566344942834354" border="0" /></a>I have these earrings already in several colors ( pink, crystal, green, black, champagne, etc) as I love how they just dangle down, swing a bit, sparkle through my hair & brighten my face with the Swarovski crystals........these should be a staple in everyone's accessory wardrobe, seriously!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=285"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFZ1LU7AI/AAAAAAAAAbw/n5-Zy6RvnF4/s320/Ella+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566408054500354" border="0" /></a><br />The chain on this necklace is just quietly beautiful.........perfect for a more conservative look. Can you picture this one in all black or all black & crystal for a fantastic black & white look...?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=289"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFFYlFZtI/AAAAAAAAAbI/PQsuo_AIAho/s320/Christy+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566056780523218" border="0" /></a>This is our Christy style, just imagine it in all pink crystal or black or green, or blue or frankly any combination that you could think of, LOL!!! Adorable, love the tassle, don't you?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=284"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 171px; height: 197px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFR51tKFI/AAAAAAAAAbg/6-VLWt1lZIU/s320/Trixie+Earrings.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566271867037778" border="0" /></a>Cute earrings perfect for any outfit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=283"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 287px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFOFRhOvI/AAAAAAAAAbY/Kh41g53VPSY/s320/Trixie+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566206217009906" border="0" /></a>This is our Trixie necklace, three strands, full of Swarovski crystals and faceted ruby red jade.....just love it! Can totally see it with a great pair of jeans & a tank or with that fabulous new suit for the office.......stunning & stylish, don't you think??<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=290"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 252px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKwFKTOpXJI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/j-2G8UqbXM4/s320/Michelle+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236566141243579538" border="0" /></a>This beauty is Michelle....classic, elegant with just enough sass not to be boring.....again, full of sparkle which is exactly what I love to add to all of our designs!<br /><br />Let us know what designs you like best as well as feel free to contact us at customerservice@beachhausdesigns.com if you have a wedding coming up. We would love to help make your special day sparkle even more!<br /><br />(P.S.- we do even more extra special designs & surprises for our brides and don't forget the flower girl.....our Beach Princess line has some adorable options for her!)<br /><br />Sparkles!<br />June<br /><br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-48401311904073194592008-08-14T15:40:00.006-04:002008-08-14T15:58:03.676-04:00Bay HarborIt was a fabulous weekend & just beautiful weather although we did get a little rain on Friday but that turned out to be ok too...... Great artists, show by shores of Lake Michigan and an adorable village......not bad right? Right! We had a great time as usual and it is always wonderful to see our customers that have been wearing Beach Haus Designs jewelry for years now. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKSMa9zU62I/AAAAAAAAAa4/IHV2KRj1mUM/s1600-h/DSCN1711.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKSMa9zU62I/AAAAAAAAAa4/IHV2KRj1mUM/s320/DSCN1711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234463061805689698" border="0" /></a><br />Just a couple of photos from the booth........it was a bit windy due to being near the water .<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKSKnHI_fDI/AAAAAAAAAao/ueGtXZ0IOr8/s1600-h/DSCN1713.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SKSKnHI_fDI/AAAAAAAAAao/ueGtXZ0IOr8/s320/DSCN1713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234461071447653426" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry to have not posted much lately but with vacation and working on lots of new pieces I will have tons to show you shortly!!! Hang in there with me.....promise, lots of goodies to come!!!<br /><br />We are also getting ready to head to Virginia for the show in Occoquan in September then we are off to Florida in October for Angels After Dark..........going to be a busy busy fall again.<br /><br />Sparkles!<br />JuneSparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-86589845239107783052008-07-29T09:34:00.000-04:002008-07-29T09:35:12.807-04:00New Beach Glass<div style="text-align: center;">As we all know the big buzzword these days is "Green" & here are <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> we try to do our part too with recycling packaging, beads ( I LOVE anything vintage & have been collecting vintage jewelry & accessories since I was 10 years old!), chains, etc.....sometimes I get so attached to certain pieces that I really feel this need for the piece to get a home with someone who will treasure the jewelry & components in it as much as I do.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjkVtmcgI/AAAAAAAAAaY/t-YcsnjGeIQ/s320/DSCN1504.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227381268448440834" border="0" /></a></div><br />Well, one of the other things we do here and is one of our founding designs is our beautiful one of a kind, authentic Beach Glass ( course some people refer to it as Sea Glass as well but being that we are <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> we stick with Beach Glass, LOL).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjA5PGvkI/AAAAAAAAAaI/WwCepP4fwjs/s320/DSCN1497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380659508919874" border="0" /></a>I have not done as much of our beautiful Beach Glass lately for several reasons but I am happy to say that it is back & here are some of our authentic Lake Michigan beach glass designs......get them while you can as they are all one of a kind & when they are gone....well, you know the drill, their gone!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHuchPVeVpI/AAAAAAAAAZg/86mNxr9UoEs/s320/Pearl+Beach+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222940287732438674" border="0" /></a>I love the story behind so many of the colors that you find....cobalt blue beach glass is often from old Noxema jars, Lavender used to be white but during the wars WWI & II they took out a product out of the glass that turned it white that was needed for the war effort and the new chemical over time turned white glass lavender........rare.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SIti2hZrjLI/AAAAAAAAAaA/VXCnjNBovWM/s320/DSCN1479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380481312132274" border="0" /></a>There are reds, browns ( old root beer & beer bottles), green (7 -up bottles) and of course white & clear ( soda bottles, etc) I have a fabulous piece of large beach glass that still have the writing on it from the soda bottle, too fun!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjR5hTzDI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/fMtP3U1rZss/s320/DSCN1500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380951643049010" border="0" /></a>We have done and are always happy to do custom work for our customers using their own beach glass that they found on a favorite vacation, etc.......contact us at customerservice@beachhausdesigns.com for more information about custom work.<br /><br />Many of our <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs </a>brides have used beach glass in their bridal jewelry for their beach weddings in bracelets, anklets & necklaces! What a great one of a kind gift to give to those who stand up in your wedding.<br /><br />So here is to a green world!<br />Check out our Beach Glass Jewelry and snag a piece while you can!<br /><br />Sparkles<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-50263751742554355512008-07-09T10:53:00.009-04:002008-07-09T11:07:31.396-04:00Happy Birthday!<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry it has taken me a bit to post here.....but well not only were we celebrating the 4th of July but my birthday was the 5th! SO lots happening here & I will be sharing quite a bit in the next few posts as well......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRfyePAyI/AAAAAAAAAY4/njT-Ku94yNs/s1600-h/Lauren+%26+June.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 270px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRfyePAyI/AAAAAAAAAY4/njT-Ku94yNs/s320/Lauren+%26+June.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221028212083983138" border="0" /></a>Little Assistant #1 & I ran our first 2k race on the 4th. What fun it was to share that with her plus I think it has inspired me to get training for a 5k race of my own in the near future. Funny how little things like that can just get you moving in a new direction, isn't it???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRmcubzFI/AAAAAAAAAZA/-Z19bUAF6o8/s1600-h/The+start.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRmcubzFI/AAAAAAAAAZA/-Z19bUAF6o8/s320/The+start.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221028326505434194" border="0" /></a>Here is the starting line...quite a few people gathered for race day! We were just happy not to finish last!!!! YIPPEE! There was a 20K, 10K, 5K & the 2K that were run that day in <a href="http://www.frankenmuth.org">Frankenmuth</a> for the Volkslaufe. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRubVF22I/AAAAAAAAAZI/wfGW1mF3vY0/s1600-h/Getting+Ready.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 239px;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTRubVF22I/AAAAAAAAAZI/wfGW1mF3vY0/s320/Getting+Ready.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221028463569656674" border="0" /></a>Getting a bit of refreshment before the race........I was so proud of her! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTSLGSbP3I/AAAAAAAAAZY/fqLfbdbQ1GY/s1600-h/We%27re+on+the+way+to+the+finish+line.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 240px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHTSLGSbP3I/AAAAAAAAAZY/fqLfbdbQ1GY/s320/We%27re+on+the+way+to+the+finish+line.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221028956137537394" border="0" /></a>Here were come toward the finish line.........it was cute to see so many little ones racing.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had the cutest trio that was waiting for us at the finish line.... <br />My parents were in from the south for a week long visit & Little Assistant #2 who was clapping on the sidelines as we header toward our big finish!!!<br /><br />What a great way to spend a holiday and a good start to a birthday........<br /><br />Hope everyone has lots of sparklers and fireworks<br /><br />Red, White & Blue sparkles to everyone!!!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-87597673896708137072008-06-27T08:05:00.013-04:002008-06-29T11:33:14.318-04:00The Girls Are Back<div style="text-align: center;">Well, after a nice wonderful weekend full of laughs, sun and much Diva'ing....we are back to our real lives. What a fun time Kim, Zonda, Stacy & I had.......I couldn't have asked for three better friends to have spent a beautiful girls weekend with!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGep4yxuC-I/AAAAAAAAAYo/42uNSODaW4k/s1600-h/DSCN1134.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGep4yxuC-I/AAAAAAAAAYo/42uNSODaW4k/s320/DSCN1134.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217325486500088802" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this little winery......<a href="http://www.peninsulacellars.com/">Peninsula Cellars</a>. Their tasting room used to be an old school house and then it was an art studio of some friends of Ben's family before becoming part of the winery......they even use chalkboards inside to write "I will not drink bad wine", awards, promotions, etc.....so cute!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeDKmDFSTI/AAAAAAAAAXI/AZPc5_IdsuY/s1600-h/DSCN1146.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeDKmDFSTI/AAAAAAAAAXI/AZPc5_IdsuY/s320/DSCN1146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217282911367416114" border="0" /></a>This is me & Stacy.....don't you love the views of the East Bay of Lake Michigan in the background at <a href="http://www.brysestate.com/">Brys Estate & Winery</a>.......We have our special "Diva's Uncorked" glasses that they gave us at our first stop and then they added a cute wine charm at each one that we visited ......I am thinking my charms will make an adorable charm necklace for all of us....don't you? I will show a picture of it when it is complete, promise!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeomGH3cMI/AAAAAAAAAYY/V61C2VO5vzQ/s1600-h/DSCN1137.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeomGH3cMI/AAAAAAAAAYY/V61C2VO5vzQ/s320/DSCN1137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217324065764110530" border="0" /></a>This is Stacy wearing our <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=266">Pink Lemonade</a> necklace isn't it just too cute on her! Course she is adorable and yes I am completely biased, LOL!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeqt6wmOsI/AAAAAAAAAYw/3XlTD_FYjKE/s1600-h/DSCN1138.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeqt6wmOsI/AAAAAAAAAYw/3XlTD_FYjKE/s320/DSCN1138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217326399175932610" border="0" /></a>Diva Z was loading up on some of her new favorite's!!! <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeEFAvZ0wI/AAAAAAAAAX4/xgT7FovxTEU/s1600-h/DSCN1158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeEFAvZ0wI/AAAAAAAAAX4/xgT7FovxTEU/s320/DSCN1158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217283914965046018" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.2lwinery.com/">2 Lads winery</a> is just fantastic and has hands down the BEST view from a tasting room with beautiful views of Lake Michigan from every angle......they are the newest winery on the peninsula these days and are rapidly becoming known for their sparkling wines and reds! Here is the gang! Diva Kim, Diva Zonda, Diva Stacy & Diva June course we are all wearing some cute new <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> jewelry while we were doing our sampling & food pairings.......honestly there was some amazing food samplings like an artichoke spread that was out of this world from <a href="http://www.bowersharborinn.net/">Bower's Harbor Inn</a> ( Ben & I got engaged at this fabulous restaurant)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeD5mNloCI/AAAAAAAAAXw/e_vx6Ijq7Yg/s1600-h/DSCN1147.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeD5mNloCI/AAAAAAAAAXw/e_vx6Ijq7Yg/s320/DSCN1147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217283718865330210" border="0" /></a>Kim getting off the phone with her adorable little girls.......She is the owner of <a href="http://www.girlpartytutus.com/">Girl Party TuTu's</a> that I have told you about in the past!! Nice to put faces & names together isn't it??? LOL!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeEPHpuxaI/AAAAAAAAAYA/9c-ljE9nz9w/s1600-h/DSCN1161.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeEPHpuxaI/AAAAAAAAAYA/9c-ljE9nz9w/s320/DSCN1161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217284088618993058" border="0" /></a>Can't tell we are having a good time , can you???<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeDi66IksI/AAAAAAAAAXg/c13etGE7cSM/s1600-h/DSCN1150.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGeDi66IksI/AAAAAAAAAXg/c13etGE7cSM/s320/DSCN1150.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217283329283887810" border="0" /></a>The 3 Diva's enjoying themselves!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGelBLCrHsI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/iKW5G44hG4k/s1600-h/DSCN1162.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGelBLCrHsI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/iKW5G44hG4k/s320/DSCN1162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217320132894465730" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.chateauchantal.com/">Chateau Chantal</a> was our last stop for the evening before heading back to the cottage for a beach fire. Chateau Chantal has the best view of a sunset and the whole setting is just beautiful so it was fitting that we ended our Diva's tour here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGepmSbDQeI/AAAAAAAAAYg/G1uISbPj_J0/s1600-h/DSCN1133.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SGepmSbDQeI/AAAAAAAAAYg/G1uISbPj_J0/s320/DSCN1133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217325168577429986" border="0" /></a>The rest of our weekend was spent sitting on the beach, the deck, checking out some great little restaurants ( discovered that I liked baked potato pizza, who knew!) and we got in a little shopping and even went to a Daylily & Iris Farm that Kim fell in love with.......<br /><br />All in all it was fabulous, relaxing & just what we all needed and now we are looking forward to our next adventure in the fall as well as doing "Diva's Uncorked" on <a href="http://www.oldmission.com/">Old Mission</a> again next year!<br /><br />Sparkling Cheers To Everyone!!!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-41660654678146034782008-06-19T08:39:00.007-04:002008-06-20T08:47:23.067-04:00Arte y Pico Award<div align="justify"><div style="text-align: center;"> I am blushing to be honest here........but I had such a nice surprise yesterday ..and I want to share it with you!<br /><br /><a href="http://gabrieladelworthclasses.blogspot.com/"><em><strong>Gabriela Delworth</strong></em></a> has honored me with the <strong><em>Arte y Pico Award</em></strong>!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_phzNj5BeSfE/SEkdKbTZXiI/AAAAAAAAEDU/psVo6qPEaUE/s400/premio%2Barte%2By%2Bpico.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 205px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_phzNj5BeSfE/SEkdKbTZXiI/AAAAAAAAEDU/psVo6qPEaUE/s400/premio%2Barte%2By%2Bpico.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am flattered beyond words that she thinks that much of my jewelry! How thoughtful! Thank you Gabriela so very much! Sparkles to you my friend!!<br /><br /></div><div align="justify">So here is a bit of history on this award.............The <strong><em>Arte y Pico Award</em></strong> was created by <strong><em>Ana</em></strong>, a very talented artist from Uruguay. Visit <a href="http://arteypico.blogspot.com/">her blog </a>and admire her work.<br /><br /></div><br />Here's the deal:<br />When you receive it, you need to pass it to other five bloggers who in your opinion: contribute with the blogging community, provide interesting designs and creativity.<br /><br />I am passing the <strong><em>Arte y Pico Award</em></strong> to:<br /><br /><br />1-<strong><em>Deb</em></strong> from <a href="http://hummadeedledee.blogspot.com/">"Hummadeedledee & Retreat"</a>, an amazing designing lady & dear friend who is such the inspiring design expert, fun blog and fantastic artist.... as well as creates just beautiful things. She is such fun! Visit my dear friend!<br /><br />2-<strong><em>Tracey</em></strong> from <a href="http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/a_cottage_industry/">"A Cottage Industry"</a><a href="http://acottageindustry.typepad.com/a_cottage_industry/">,</a> a very talented artist who always has beautiful creations. I love her blog, designs and her cupcakes well...they are just the icing on the cake! Definitely check her out, you'll be glad that you did!<br /><br />3-<strong><em></em></strong> <strong><em>Amy </em></strong>from <a href="http://inspireco.blogspot.com/">"Inspire Company", </a>an artist, blogger, and inspired friend who always surprises with her own inventive creations as well as I love her magazine where she features other fabulous artists. Visit her if haven't already!<br /><br />4-<strong><em>Tammy </em></strong>from <a href="http://tammygilleystudios.typepad.com/">"Tammy Gilley" </a>a such an amazing fabric artist, who make such beautiful pieces. Her work is colorful, happy, definitely inspired and inspiring! Visit Miss Tammy!<br /><br />5-<strong><em>Jerusalem</em></strong><span class="style9"></span><strong><em> </em></strong>from <a href="http://miastoriadivita.blogspot.com/">"Storia di Vita"</a>, an artist who makes the most amazing banners & so much more. Visit her & her beautiful world!<br /><br />Sparkles to all of these fabulous artists!!<br /><br />JuneSparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-48803468030072289122008-06-19T08:02:00.010-04:002008-06-19T08:36:56.978-04:00Girlfriends & New Beach Friend Links<div style="text-align: center;">This weekend is going to be a bit of a re-charge as I am heading UpNorth with some girlfriends for a fun girls weekend! YIPPEE! Don't you think we all need one of those? A think a bit of re-charge is in order.....just think of all of the new creative ideas that will be popping out, at least that is hope, right? LOL!<br /><br />But first I want to leave you with a few new things as well as a couple of links.....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpLzX3XwpI/AAAAAAAAAWw/9lHXUadwjvU/s320/Ocean%27s+Away+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562864586441362" border="0" /></a>You know me, we have to do "beachy" designs here & I love our new starfish in black lava stone with turqoise & Swarovski crystals!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpLrEpDDTI/AAAAAAAAAWo/6OwQOewYqHM/s320/A+Blue+Italy+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562721987136818" border="0" /></a>Blue Italy is so light & airy but the Murano glass twist pendant is so beautiful when you can see the gold & white through the glass.......<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpLYhk5yYI/AAAAAAAAAWY/xX3U4PHzCkU/s320/Sweet+Flower+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562403336866178" border="0" /></a>Candy Jade, Mother of Pearl, Swarovksi crystal & sterling silver.....simply sweet & beautiful!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpLUNqZRHI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/NfZYCkQGds0/s320/Summer+Sky+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562329271714930" border="0" /></a>I think this necklace hits just the right note of sweet & fun, what do you think?? Again, light & airy but still colorful with all the mother of pearl & swarovski crystals<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://w.junebeach.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpL2gQcqII/AAAAAAAAAW4/60GNtAOogCs/s320/Smoky+Spots+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562918378711170" border="0" /></a><br />This is a bit of a fall preview so don't get too excited yet.........but I love this necklace full of Smoky quartz crystal pendant, handblown glass, 14ktgf, and vintage carnellian....striking & beautiful!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.junebeach.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFpLmzCjbEI/AAAAAAAAAWg/S4I-bu5g5tA/s320/A+Shell+By+Any+Other+Name+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213562648542800962" border="0" /></a>Course I know you are not surprised at all that I have shells in my collection at all, are you? I love abalone shell and this one is double sides so it doesn't matter which way you wear it, perfect!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So I am going to start spotlighting on our blog once a week some of </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">the Beachy Links & Friends that I love so here we go........</span><br /><br />I am also very excited to say a dear friend is about to be a grandmother.......Lidy at <a href="http://www.frenchgardenhouse.com">FrenchGardenHouse</a>!! Congrats! She is in for more fun than she can even begin to imagine. Check out her shop she has beautiful sparkly crowns, gifts and more beautiful things than I can mention here.....<br /><br />Also, check out <a href="http://www.girlpartytutus.com">Girl Party Tutus</a> for the cutest tutu's for your little one......I just gave one to a friend of mine for her newborn for some adorable baby pictures!<br /><br />If you are in the market for some fabulous tea you must check out Dori at <a href="http://www.islandteahouse.com">Island Tea House</a>! She has the yummiest tea and I just love reading the descriptions alone.....<br /><br />Gina at <a href="www.shopfeatheryournest.com">The Nest</a> has some of the cutest aprons around in her beautiful shop in Eureka Springs.......I love that cute little town so does Ben....it has such good memories for us!<br /><br /><a href="http://gabrieladelworthclasses.blogspot.com/">Gabriela Delworth</a> is just a treasure & her one of a kind crowns are well just that as well!!! I am going to have her make one for Little Assistant #1's upcoming birthday party......I will tell more about the theme & such later.....(Hint: going to be VERY girly this year!!)<br /><br />I will have more for you next week.....off to the beach's of Lake Michigan!!!<br /><br />Hope you have a Sparkling Day!!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-61970909687621141402008-06-12T09:31:00.003-04:002008-06-12T11:02:52.651-04:00New Designs Part II<div style="text-align: center;">Oops, sorry if you got an earlier post....wasn't finished & it got sent out.....forgive me. UGH!!!<br /><br />Been a busy week here at the Beach studios! Lots of thing bubbling but some that I can't share although I will share some new designs that are HOT off the press.....would love to hear your thoughts........I love feedback on designs!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3CGpz05I/AAAAAAAAAVg/gVRFuaFkMZA/s320/Candy+Smile+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211006753129616274" border="0" /></a>So I am <span style="font-weight: bold;">loving </span>this adorable necklace! Full of color and it just makes me smile looking at it!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3hHiq8XI/AAAAAAAAAWI/NEkBq1JfiqU/s320/Retro+Vintage+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211007285944054130" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is a newer style that we have been doing, a bit more vintage in its feel.....I love this & think it is a great transition necklace for the seasons as well as a great throw it with a tank & jeans, off you go you gorgeous gal!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3Z0CofII/AAAAAAAAAWA/dJONP0uc8MI/s320/It%27s+A+White+Day+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211007160450317442" border="0" /></a>White Turquoise is one of my new favorite stones and here it is in a classic, simple yet Fab necklace! Love the sterling & wood pendant, don't you?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3UQqeHwI/AAAAAAAAAV4/dhUpCyssXao/s320/I+Love+Pink+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211007065054387970" border="0" /></a>One of our new bridesmaid & special occasion designs. Full of pink & hot pink Swarovski crystals....simple yet plenty of sparkle!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3NXTmGDI/AAAAAAAAAVw/dsO5ANGS6G8/s320/Vintage+Flora+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211006946578405426" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Course those of you who know me well know that I LOVE vintage and this necklace is full of vintage flowers & pearls but updated to look at bit modern & fun with Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls & sterling silver.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SFE3G4-HSEI/AAAAAAAAAVo/NXj18iheqnE/s320/Bright+Twist+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5211006835356026946" border="0" /></a>Let's do the twist! So a little throwback there for you but isn't this necklace fun! The pendant is Murano glass done in royal, green & red......we added beautiful sterling silver, lapis, turquoise & of course our favorite Swarovski crystals!!! Cool, light, sassy & fun....can you ask more from your necklace?<br /><br />Well, that is it for today......off to the studio!<br /><br />Have a Sparkling Day!!<br />June<br /><br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-35154714897687262862008-06-04T08:12:00.007-04:002008-06-05T11:03:16.337-04:00Women Take Wing Feature<div style="text-align: center;">I am a charter member of a great group of women that you really need to get to know!<br /> The group is called <a href="http://www.womentakewing.com/">Women Take Wing</a> and to say that they are a unique, talented, diverse group is quite the understatement! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.womentakewing.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SEaI3l1QA6I/AAAAAAAAAUY/BVZj_Dx_57M/s320/ChrtrMmbrBttnSm_0608.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5208000507730199458" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They have been profiling all of the members for months now and there are some fantastic members as well as stories. You should check out the other profiles if you have the chance......So yours truly was profiled quite while back but thought I would share it with everyone in case you missed it before.....as well as take a moment to toot their horn a bit!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">So here it is.........</span> <div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template"> <a name="8691495457691194446"></a> <h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://womentakewing.blogspot.com/2007/10/lifes-beach.html">Life's A Beach!</a> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Posted Oct. 11, 2007</span></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"></span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Women Take Wing!</span></em></strong> is pleased to feature our Charter Members.This is our chance to shine a spotlight on some remarkably inspiring & creative business women, who have taken flight with their dreams and are building businesses that reflect their values, talents, and passions in life. Their belief in themselves and their visions, combined with hard work and innovative thinking, bring them satisfaction each day as they pursue entrepreneurial success. They serve as inspirational beacons to women everywhere who feel a stirring to start a business of their own. We'll be featuring one Charter Member each Thursday. This week, we introduce you to beautiful jewelry designer June Beach...<br /><br /><strong>Featured Charter Member: June Beach<br />Beach Haus Designs<br /></strong><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPy_CEJqI/AAAAAAAACZM/gDUKVkIkBc0/s1600-h/june+headshot.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117584288908584610" style="" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPy_CEJqI/AAAAAAAACZM/gDUKVkIkBc0/s400/june+headshot.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">Beach Haus Designs</a> by June Beach is a fabulous collection of limited edition jewelry & accessories. Based in Michigan, but having grown up in the South, June tries to bring her Southern heritage to everything that she designs - as well as interesting perspectives on design and color combinations.<br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPzfCEJsI/AAAAAAAACZc/xTmtFq6lZgQ/s1600-h/june+show.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117584297498519234" style="" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPzfCEJsI/AAAAAAAACZc/xTmtFq6lZgQ/s400/june+show.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">Beach Haus Designs</a> is a unique company that is building its national reputation on unique, innovative and stylish designs. Selling from their website, <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/" target="_blank">http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/<img id="snap_com_shot_link_icon" class="snap_preview_icon" style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt ! important; padding: 1px 0pt 0pt; max-height: 2000px; max-width: 2000px; min-width: 0px; min-height: 0px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: "trebuchet ms",arial,helvetica,sans-serif; float: none; position: static; left: auto; top: auto; line-height: normal; background-image: url(http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/theme/ice/palette.gif); background-color: transparent; visibility: visible; width: 14px; height: 12px; background-position: -1001px 0pt; background-repeat: no-repeat; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top; display: inline;" src="http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/t.gif" /></a>, they reach retail customers on both a national & international level. In addition, June designs & sells exclusive wholesale jewelry collections to specialty boutiques, salons & galleries across the country. She is well known for designing custom one of a kind jewelry for weddings and special events via the <a href="http://www.junebeach.com">June Beach</a> Couture Collection.<br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPz_CEJuI/AAAAAAAACZs/F5_HFlZMci4/s1600-h/june1.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117584306088453858" style="" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPz_CEJuI/AAAAAAAACZs/F5_HFlZMci4/s400/june1.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />June has worked as a successful designer, manager and buyers for apparel and accessories, as well as having worked with some of the country’s top retailers. This hands-on education helped to shape her design philosophy before launching <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">Beach Haus Designs</a>, The Bella Dog Boutique, the <a href="http://www.junebeach.com">June Beach</a> Couture Collection and soon to be launched, the Beach Princess Jewelry Collection for the little princess in your life.<br /><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPy_CEJrI/AAAAAAAACZU/aRzJmOqk4Yo/s1600-h/june+working.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117584288908584626" style="" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVPy_CEJrI/AAAAAAAACZU/aRzJmOqk4Yo/s400/june+working.bmp" border="0" /></a><br />June says <em>“I truly hope that the women who wear our designs realize they are as artful, unique and one of a kind as the jewelry they wear. We can’t ask for a better gift than that to and from our treasured customers!”</em> <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">Beach Haus Designs </a>jewelry - for all of the special moments in life.<br /><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVQefCEJvI/AAAAAAAACZ0/bSm6M_8rvXI/s1600-h/04-22-06_1606.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5117585036232894194" style="" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_ObnPGzc7YDk/RwVQefCEJvI/AAAAAAAACZ0/bSm6M_8rvXI/s400/04-22-06_1606.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Her influence exceeds fashion jewelry, too! Though it truly has no connection to her, June has been 'honored' here in Washington state, with a road named 'June Beach Road' on Whidbey Island!<br /><br /><strong>Visit June’s <em><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Women Take Wing!</span></em> Charter Member Bio page:</strong><br /><strong><a href="http://www.womentakewing.com/MemberBeachJune.html">http://www.womentakewing.com/MemberBeachJune.html<img id="snap_com_shot_link_icon" class="snap_preview_icon" style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt ! important; padding: 1px 0pt 0pt; max-height: 2000px; max-width: 2000px; min-width: 0px; min-height: 0px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: "trebuchet ms",arial,helvetica,sans-serif; float: none; position: static; left: auto; top: auto; line-height: normal; background-image: url(http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/theme/ice/palette.gif); background-color: transparent; visibility: visible; width: 14px; height: 12px; background-position: -1001px 0pt; background-repeat: no-repeat; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top; display: inline;" src="http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/t.gif" /></a> </strong><br /><br /><strong>Visit June’s website: </strong><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><strong>http://www.beachhausdesigns.com</strong><img id="snap_com_shot_link_icon" class="snap_preview_icon" style="border: 0pt none ; margin: 0pt ! important; padding: 1px 0pt 0pt; max-height: 2000px; max-width: 2000px; min-width: 0px; min-height: 0px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; font-family: "trebuchet ms",arial,helvetica,sans-serif; float: none; position: static; left: auto; top: auto; line-height: normal; background-image: url(http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/theme/ice/palette.gif); background-color: transparent; visibility: visible; width: 14px; height: 12px; background-position: -1001px 0pt; background-repeat: no-repeat; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top; display: inline;" src="http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.32.0.2/t.gif" /></a></p> </div></div><br />Again please check out this fabulous group of ladies at <a href="http://www.womentakewing.com">www.womentakewing.com</a>. Having started with just 14 charter members, they now have 42 members and growing daily! Members are from the USA & Canada but we are excited that we will soon have members from other parts of the world! <br /><br />I love having my own street sign!!! I think that is just the cherry on the top of the cupcake, don't you!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy Beach Sparkles!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">June</span><br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-55084172058156985782008-06-04T07:50:00.007-04:002008-06-04T08:11:29.986-04:00Summer Fun<div style="text-align: center;">Can you believe that summer is actually here!??!!! I can't but I am SO happy as I love it so much......course Spring is I think my favorite season as I love watching the flowers bloom & the new leaves appear on the trees...such an inspiring rebirth every year.<br /><br />Ok, well on to some new things finally! I am back in the studio & working hard to get tons of new things listed in the <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">store</a>.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SEaB7yC9GFI/AAAAAAAAAUI/WlhM5be83Nw/s320/DSCN2151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207992883146987602" border="0" /></a><br />So these two necklaces are some of my new fav's! We are calling them <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=268">Pink Lemonade </a><br />& <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=267">Sassy Palm Tree</a>! Bet you can't tell which is which.....LOL!!! They are our new featured necklaces in our new ad for <a href="http://www.southernlady.com/">Southern Lady Magazine</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SEaCNBYLWqI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/SWbSu8SfVu8/s320/confetti+bracelet.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207993179320310434" border="0" /></a><br />This adorable bracelet is from our June Beach Collection & about to be a give-a-way next week on Friday Findings on June 13th at <a href="http://www.capitolagirl.com/">Capitola Girl </a>& <a href="http://www.poshmama.com/">Posh Mama.</a><br /><br />I will post the link for everyone when it goes live next week so that you can enter.....<br />maybe you will be the lucky winner!<br /><br />Off to the studio to work and get ready for a show next Wednesday in Birmingham, MI! I am doing the Women of Bloomfield art show and there are just some great artists there every year. Worth checking out if you are in the area........<br />I will have lots of one of a kinds there just for the show!<br /><br />Happy Summer Sparkles!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-78176227465652759332008-05-30T09:54:00.016-04:002008-07-26T13:50:59.350-04:00Green Beach & Beach GlassAs we all know the big buzzword these days is "Green" & here are <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> we try to do our part too with recycling packaging, beads ( I LOVE anything vintage & have been collecting vintage jewelry & accessories since I was 10 years old!), chains, etc.....sometimes I get so attached to certain pieces that I really feel this need for the piece to get a home with someone who will treasure the jewelry & components in it as much as I do.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjkVtmcgI/AAAAAAAAAaY/t-YcsnjGeIQ/s320/DSCN1504.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227381268448440834" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Well, one of the other things we do here and is one of our founding designs is our beautiful one of a kind, authentic Beach Glass ( course some people refer to it as Sea Glass as well but being that we are <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> we stick with Beach Glass, LOL).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjA5PGvkI/AAAAAAAAAaI/WwCepP4fwjs/s320/DSCN1497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380659508919874" border="0" /></a>I have not done as much of our beautiful Beach Glass lately for several reasons but I am happy to say that it is back & here are some of our authentic Lake Michigan beach glass designs......get them while you can as they are all one of a kind & when they are gone....well, you know the drill, their gone!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SHuchPVeVpI/AAAAAAAAAZg/86mNxr9UoEs/s320/Pearl+Beach+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222940287732438674" border="0" /></a>I love the story behind so many of the colors that you find....cobalt blue beach glass is often from old Noxema jars, Lavender used to be white but during the wars WWI & II they took out a product out of the glass that turned it white that was needed for the war effort and the new chemical over time turned white glass lavender........rare.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SIti2hZrjLI/AAAAAAAAAaA/VXCnjNBovWM/s320/DSCN1479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380481312132274" border="0" /></a>There are reds, browns ( old root beer & beer bottles), green (7 -up bottles) and of course white & clear ( soda bottles, etc) I have a fabulous piece of large beach glass that still have the writing on it from the soda bottle, too fun!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SItjR5hTzDI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/fMtP3U1rZss/s320/DSCN1500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227380951643049010" border="0" /></a>We have done and are always happy to do custom work for our customers using their own beach glass that they found on a favorite vacation, etc.......contact us at customerservice@beachhausdesigns.com for more information about custom work.<br /><br />Many of our <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs </a>brides have used beach glass in their bridal jewelry for their beach weddings in bracelets, anklets & necklaces! What a great one of a kind gift to give to those who stand up in your wedding.<br /><br />So here is to a green world!<br />Check out our Beach Glass Jewelry and snag a piece while you can!<br /><br />Sparkles<br />June<br /><br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-10143362489323162282008-05-25T14:13:00.010-04:002008-05-26T08:41:34.918-04:00Happy Memorial Day<div style="text-align: center;">Memorial Day is a day for reflection and honor for those we have lost in the numerous battles that have been fought for our freedom here & abroad.... To all of those men & women we salute you today & everyday for what you do.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114536907704794290" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/Rvp8ODZefLI/AAAAAAAAAE0/KtYFKbonYzk/s320/DSCN0581.JPG" border="0" />I always love seeing the American flags everywhere on Memorial Day, it makes me smile to see our beautiful flag and know that everyone is remembering our servicemen & women!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm2N_LT2xI/AAAAAAAAAUA/iyYdfS1lm5k/s1600-h/DSCN2177.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm2N_LT2xI/AAAAAAAAAUA/iyYdfS1lm5k/s320/DSCN2177.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204391195816745746" border="0" /></a>Course Memorial Day is like our official kick-off for Summer too.......I thought I would share some more Northern Michigan pics that bring some smiles to my face and hopefully yours. This is one of the first sailboats on the water right outside the cottage........I love seeing the sailboats, so graceful, quiet and just gliding through the water like it was on glass. A geat way to spend a leisurely day, don't you think?<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm13PLT2wI/AAAAAAAAAT4/lDDd6PzjZBI/s1600-h/DSCN9990.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm13PLT2wI/AAAAAAAAAT4/lDDd6PzjZBI/s320/DSCN9990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204390804974721794" border="0" /></a>I love this little barn & how it has been painted with the chickens! Adorable....I can't help but smile everytime I drive past it. Could you???<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm1t_LT2vI/AAAAAAAAATw/vGij7q0FgIU/s1600-h/DSCN9988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm1t_LT2vI/AAAAAAAAATw/vGij7q0FgIU/s320/DSCN9988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204390646060931826" border="0" /></a>One of our favorite cherry & fruit stands in Old Mission! They have maple syrup out right now but soon there will be quarts of fresh yummy cherries. I can't wait!!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm1ofLT2uI/AAAAAAAAATo/HMEr4QPU7tE/s1600-h/DSCN9985.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDm1ofLT2uI/AAAAAAAAATo/HMEr4QPU7tE/s320/DSCN9985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204390551571651298" border="0" /></a>This is the roof of a barn on the peninsula that they redid last year....Love the colorful stripes. I always know I am almost to the cottage when I see the colors of the roof when I come over the hilltop, off to the left as you are driving you can see the West Bay of Lake Michigan and cherry trees everywhere! Beautiful sight.......<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing everyone a very safe & blessed Memorial Day!<br /><br />Red, White & Blue Sparkles!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-4902746657816282532008-05-25T13:33:00.010-04:002008-05-25T14:13:16.002-04:00Stunning Sunsets for Memorial Day WeekendIt seems as though Mother Nature is quite the artist this weekend.......at least here in Northern Michigan! The sunsets since we got to the UpNorth studio have been well beyond beautiful.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmn3_LT2oI/AAAAAAAAAS4/E0dXGKrcZz4/s1600-h/DSCN2184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmn3_LT2oI/AAAAAAAAAS4/E0dXGKrcZz4/s320/DSCN2184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204375424696834690" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoAvLT2pI/AAAAAAAAATA/QPINPtPxIjE/s1600-h/DSCN2190.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoAvLT2pI/AAAAAAAAATA/QPINPtPxIjE/s320/DSCN2190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204375575020690066" border="0" /></a>I am not sure sometime if we treasure our sunsets so much here in Michigan due to the fact that our winters are so long and we are indoors so much but I do know that we love them! To watch Mother Nature use her paint brush and paint the sky in subtle shade of blues, grays, burnt umbers & sienna only to then as the sun actually sets move on to vibrant shades of reds, oranges & purples and then finally to soft shades of pinks, peaches & lavenders all for our pleasure. <br /><br />Well it's no wonder we love to sit on the beach at sunset roasting marshmallows & hot dogs....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoKvLT2qI/AAAAAAAAATI/MiBz2GgsGPM/s1600-h/DSCN2232.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoKvLT2qI/AAAAAAAAATI/MiBz2GgsGPM/s320/DSCN2232.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204375746819381922" border="0" /></a><br />Amazing how most of these pictures that I took are all in one evening isn't it? I only hope that my pictures are able to do justice to the sunsets of the last 2 nights here at the <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">UpNorth Studio</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoTfLT2rI/AAAAAAAAATQ/noIicfcYO9A/s1600-h/DSCN2208.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmoTfLT2rI/AAAAAAAAATQ/noIicfcYO9A/s320/DSCN2208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204375897143237298" border="0" /></a>See what I mean about how the colors change so much! Beautiful.....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmof_LT2sI/AAAAAAAAATY/ZvKJ0UKEFmw/s1600-h/DSCN2215.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDmof_LT2sI/AAAAAAAAATY/ZvKJ0UKEFmw/s320/DSCN2215.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204376111891602114" border="0" /></a><br />I love this picture from last night.....the little assistants were sound asleep, everything was quiet and the sky changed colors again so I ran down to take this final shot last night of the sky......no Northern Lights yet but we have a whole summer to look forward to watching the colorful sunsets and then see if we get blessed with a peek at the amazing Northern Lights....<br /><br />Cheers to Mother Nature & the colors of the sky!<br /><br />Have a Sparkling Weekend!<br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-89124739698908079622008-05-23T16:02:00.005-04:002008-05-23T16:26:38.784-04:00A Shower & A Baby<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Well the last week has been a bit exciting! I was invited to a beautiful baby shower for a very dear girlfriend who is like a sister to us. The little assistants call her Aunt Krissy. The shower was absolutely stunning with pink, pink & more pink everywhere you looked! Pink roses, pink peonies, pink hydrangeas, pink cupcakes, pink drinks, well....you get the picture!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjufLT2kI/AAAAAAAAASY/rhUaVHAUnFQ/s1600-h/DSCN2070.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjufLT2kI/AAAAAAAAASY/rhUaVHAUnFQ/s320/DSCN2070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203667175999789634" border="0" /></a>This is one of the place settings right before we sat down to eat an amazing herbed chicken salad! Fabulous!! Little Assistant #1 wanted to skip lunch & go straight to the cupcakes!! No surprise there....LOL!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjnvLT2jI/AAAAAAAAASQ/Ve-hcsZuuKA/s1600-h/DSCN2080.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjnvLT2jI/AAAAAAAAASQ/Ve-hcsZuuKA/s320/DSCN2080.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203667060035672626" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is our lovely Aunt Krissy & her mom with Little Assistant #2. The shower was beautiful, she was beautiful, sunny spring day here in Michigan despite reports of rain and she got some amazing gifts including a Tiffany child's china set that was just too cute for words! <br />The little assistants gave the new baby girl to be a pink, purple & white tutu in hopes that they will be able to teach her to dance soon! I didn't have the heart to tell them it was going to be a bit before that happens.........<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjZPLT2iI/AAAAAAAAASI/u6NdjS7b2Zg/s1600-h/DSCN2068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjZPLT2iI/AAAAAAAAASI/u6NdjS7b2Zg/s320/DSCN2068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203666810927569442" border="0" /></a><br />For dessert they had this adorable cake that just literally took the cake....so cute you didn't want to cut it at all ( course they did)! The cake was filled with fresh raspberries, blackberry's and more with buttercream & whipped cream. My mouth is just watering thinking about it again!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjQvLT2hI/AAAAAAAAASA/OEBhooblMF4/s1600-h/DSCN2078.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SDcjQvLT2hI/AAAAAAAAASA/OEBhooblMF4/s320/DSCN2078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203666664898681362" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the cake! Don't you love the Teddy Bear, the pillows, the rattler says I love Dad and the Bib says I love Mom........Love the pink fondant coverlet, don't you? Course the lily's of the valley smelled almost as good as the cake itself. <br /><br />Krissy gave the eight fabulous ladies that hosted the shower each a <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com">Beach Haus Designs</a> necklace! They each got to pick from an assortment and then if was boxed & wrapped up for them as a thank you for all of their hard & loving work! A couple of the gals loved their necklaces so much they put them on right then & modeled for everyone! Krissy also gifted the little hostesses with Beach Princess Jewelry. They loved their little necklaces full of sparkling crowns, bunnies, hearts & bumble bees!<br /><br />It was a beautiful day.<br />Then to our surprise......2 days later Aunt Krissy was in the hospital having her baby girl! She was due in 3 weeks......All is well with everyone and Baby Alexandra is just a stunning little girl with two very happy parents! Congrats to the new family!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-88539594556228432772008-05-16T07:59:00.008-04:002008-05-16T10:45:53.758-04:00Asian Inspired<div align="center">There is a new adorable store that is opening in the town that I went to college and it is all Asian Inspired that we are going to be doing some jewelry for and although that isn't a style that I do on a regular basis it has been fun. I have done some Asian Inspired designs in the past but to be able to do a collection of them is like being inspired all over when you get do something different than your norm, well that is it......fun, fun, fun! <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=262"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200982104553158818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SC2ZqwkN-KI/AAAAAAAAARo/BD-j2wOHtOQ/s320/Asian+Inspired.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200982323596490946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SC2Z3gkN-MI/AAAAAAAAAR4/tQ1nOcY4uRA/s320/Tokyo+Necklace.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />So thought I would share a few of the pieces that we have created so far.........course they are on the <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">website</a> as well if you want to buy one for yourself or for a present for someone special!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=265"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200982207632373938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SC2ZwwkN-LI/AAAAAAAAARw/jmD8BYcBJ0g/s320/Lovely+Rose+Neclace.JPG" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200981894099761282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SC2ZegkN-II/AAAAAAAAARY/rsJw8J-nZ0U/s320/Asian+Fan+Necklace.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=263"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200982010063878290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SC2ZlQkN-JI/AAAAAAAAARg/glU-lob2KZ0/s320/Agate+Love.JPG" border="0" /></a> <p align="center">Hope everyone has a peaceful & inspired Friday!!!</p><p align="center">Many Sparkles To You!</p><p align="center">June</p>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-43471886208933390772008-05-14T09:32:00.010-04:002008-05-14T10:22:05.933-04:00Scenes from the Beach Haus Designs Studio UpNorth<div style="text-align: center;">I get very inspired when we head UpNorth to the cottage & the <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> UpNorth studio and this past two weekends have been no exception! The weather has been fabulous, beautiful sunsets, little assistants playing in the sand & water. Although coming from this true Southern gal, the water is never as warm as I like it but for those that grow up here the chill from the water is absolutely perfect in their world.......we were barely able to keep Little Assistant #1 out of the water even though it ws FREEZING! She thought it was fabulous & wanted to actually go swimming.....thank goodness summer is coming soon!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxrQkN-HI/AAAAAAAAARQ/v0LXHYY5oYg/s1600-h/DSCN1950.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxrQkN-HI/AAAAAAAAARQ/v0LXHYY5oYg/s320/DSCN1950.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200234445236205682" border="0" /></a>This coming weekend is Blossom Days on Old Mission and this past weekend was just a stunning sea of cherry blossoms everywhere you looked! White & Pink flowers everywhere you looked in Old Mission and to think shortly all those little blossoms will be juicy red cherries that we will be buying by the boxes at the cute little roadside stands. I have my favorite stands of course......one has the sweetest little couple that you have ever seen, now have all of our family buying from them and they have the BEST cherries you can find on the peninsula! Honest!!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxVgkN-FI/AAAAAAAAARA/UWeFLyWARuM/s1600-h/DSCN2031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 377px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxVgkN-FI/AAAAAAAAARA/UWeFLyWARuM/s320/DSCN2031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200234071574050898" border="0" /></a>All the wineries will be open this weekend for Blossom Days and will be doing special barrel tastings, etc with the winemakers. It is such a great weekend to be in Traverse City, Cherry Capital of the World! We have had both of the Little Assistants christening weekends during Blossom Days so that all of our friends & family could experience this fabulous time UpNorth! If you ever have the chance to go during this time, just do it! You won't be disappointed!!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrw_AkN-DI/AAAAAAAAAQw/HqLUbu4qrZ4/s1600-h/DSCN1878.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 272px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrw_AkN-DI/AAAAAAAAAQw/HqLUbu4qrZ4/s320/DSCN1878.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200233685026994226" border="0" /></a>Simply Beautiful........as you are driving you can see East & West Bay of Lake Michigan with all these beautiful blossoms everywhere....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxKAkN-EI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/_Rz4U0Ly70U/s1600-h/DSCN1881.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 389px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxKAkN-EI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/_Rz4U0Ly70U/s320/DSCN1881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200233874005555266" border="0" /></a><br />The cherry farmers work is just about to start.........Our neighbors UpNorth have some orchards and boy do they work hard so that everyone can enjoy the cherries as well as those in our ice cream and so much more that we realize.......<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxeAkN-GI/AAAAAAAAARI/4N6iAmCDuSM/s1600-h/DSCN1976.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 280px;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCrxeAkN-GI/AAAAAAAAARI/4N6iAmCDuSM/s320/DSCN1976.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200234217602938978" border="0" /></a><br />Scenes from our beach........we had our first beach fire of the season, YIPPEE!!! Summer is almost here. Can't wait!<br /><br />No jewelry today just wanted to share some of Mother Natures inspiring spring moments!<br /><br />Wishing you a Sparkling & Inspiring Day!<br /><br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-27244741580572427782008-05-13T22:20:00.004-04:002008-05-14T09:32:06.252-04:00Happy Belated Mother's DayI hope that everyone had a loving & fabulous Mother's Day.......I was UpNorth at the cottage with my family and my mother in law. Wonderful weather, beautiful beach, lots of hugs & kisses from my little assistants so what is not to love!!!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCpOggkN-AI/AAAAAAAAAQY/A4w-tu0sghk/s1600-h/Starfish+%26+Palms+Bracelet.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 216px;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCpOggkN-AI/AAAAAAAAAQY/A4w-tu0sghk/s320/Starfish+%26+Palms+Bracelet.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200055040157284354" border="0" /></a>The response to our Mother's Day 50% off sale was amazing!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to everyone who went shopping at <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">www.beachhausdesigns.com .</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCpPIwkN-BI/AAAAAAAAAQg/MqJuMjJY-w8/s1600-h/Italian+Cherry+Necklace.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SCpPIwkN-BI/AAAAAAAAAQg/MqJuMjJY-w8/s320/Italian+Cherry+Necklace.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200055731647019026" border="0" /></a>We have been busy in the studio working on the new catalogs as well as sending out orders to our fabulous retail customers!<br /><br />We are having a trunk show this coming Saturday at Margo's in Osterville, MA! If you are in the area please stop by & check out our beautiful jewelry. We are sure you won't be disappointed as well as Margo's has many other fabulous things in her store!!!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sparkles!<br /><br />June<br /></div>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-48760407248652681632008-05-02T08:33:00.002-04:002008-05-02T09:06:59.375-04:003 Day 50% Off Sale at Beach Haus Designs<div align="center"> We are having a special 3 day only 50% sale at our website starting today just in time for Mother's Day!!!<br />Use <strong>Code: MOM07</strong> at checkout to get your discount!!!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="247" alt="" src="http://beachhausdesigns.com/store/thumb.asp?width=200&path=E:\webspace\diyfeaturecart6b\bbeachz71\beachhausdesigns.com\www\fpdb\images/Tina_Necklace.JPG" border="0" /></a> We have lots of beautiful necklaces, earrings & bracelets in stock....course if there is something extra special that you are looking for don't hesitate to email us at <a href="mailto:customerservice@beachhausdesigns.com">customerservice@beachhausdesigns.com</a> and we will see what we can do to help make your Mother's Day even more special!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns,com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="166" alt="" src="http://beachhausdesigns.com/store/thumb.asp?width=200&path=E:\webspace\diyfeaturecart6b\bbeachz71\beachhausdesigns.com\www\fpdb\images/Maddie_Earrings.JPG" border="0" /></a> Visit the <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">website</a> & use <strong>code MOM07</strong> at checkout to get your 50% discount off of your total sale!<br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 206px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="106" alt="" src="http://beachhausdesigns.com/store/thumb.asp?width=200&path=E:\webspace\diyfeaturecart6b\bbeachz71\beachhausdesigns.com\www\fpdb\images/Here_Fish_Fish_Bracelet.JPG" border="0" /></a>Mom, Mom To Be, Grandma, Nana & all the other special women in your life will be thrilled that you thought to remembered her with such a special gift. </p><p align="center">Remember to use <strong>code: MOM07 at checkout</strong> to get your 50% off discount!!!</p><p align="center">Have a Sparkling Day!!<br /><br /></p>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-84504364169985142662008-04-22T13:46:00.009-04:002008-04-22T14:22:08.536-04:00Finally some new peices!<div align="center">Ok, so I have a little remiss in getting some new <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs </a>jewelry loaded onto the blog but in the last few days it is finally a reality!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">So....drumroll please, LOL!!!</div><br /><a href="http://beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=241"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192128047430690242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SA4k8zdy5cI/AAAAAAAAAPk/HUH1DIP9L4Q/s320/Tyra+Necklace+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">I love this necklace, it is called Tyra and is just soft and pretty yet still full of drama, don't you think? It is one of a kind and so when it is gone, it will be gone! Love the opalscent teardrops & the chalcedony pendant!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://beachhausdesigns.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=240"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192128124740101586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SA4lBTdy5dI/AAAAAAAAAPs/jTfjgIupjkM/s320/Violet+Necklace.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here is another one of my current fav's! Violet is just beautiful....full of amethyst and tiger eye course you know me I just have to throw in some Swarovski crystals for kicks! Stunning!!!!</div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192128399618008546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SA4lRTdy5eI/AAAAAAAAAP0/ULKDrAiWghk/s320/Amanda-+Aqua.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Our multi-colored Amanda necklace has long been one of our best selling necklaces so back for a moment is our Aqua Amanda necklace. We have one left in stock. Don't you think this would just be the sweetest gift for a mom, grandmother, nana, aunt, other mom for Mother's Day?</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192128481222387186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SA4lWDdy5fI/AAAAAAAAAP8/8aDpvQMDwy4/s320/The+Keys+Necklace.JPG" border="0" />The Keys necklace is soft, beautiful, classic and yet beachy! We love it, don't you. Wait till you get to see the handblown glass seashell in person, the colors and swirls are just wonderful! One of a kind. </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192128618661340674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SA4leDdy5gI/AAAAAAAAAQE/TeBEjvYGDOc/s320/Jade+Necklace.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">If you love blues & greens like we do then we know you will just love this sweet little necklace that we named a bit tongue in cheek....Jade. Full of Turquoise & green faceted jade, Swarovski crystals and of course sterling silver.....you will have a big smile on your face everytime you wear it since it is such a happy necklace!</p><p align="center">Ok, well sorry to cut this short, I promise to have more pictures for you hopefully tomorrow!!! So back to the studio as we have some new stores that are waiting for some fabulous <a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/">Beach Haus Designs</a> & <a href="http://www.junebeach.com/">June Beach Collection </a>jewelry so we have to get busy busy busy at the Beach Studio....Maybe I will give you a peek into the studio soon........</p><p align="center">Sparkles, Sparkles & More Sparkles!</p><p align="center">June</p><p align="center"></p>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-84268966414187644282008-04-15T10:48:00.005-04:002008-04-15T11:35:33.315-04:00Back From The Windy City!<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">So I was late with the other post but here is a quick recap of our trip to the Windy City!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Well, wouldn't you know it.........it SNOWED while I was in Chicago!!!!!!! What is up with Spring this year. Course then Sunday the day we left was gorgeous and sunny. Just perfect......</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189490676743960866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SATGRoCGeSI/AAAAAAAAAPM/7IM8fN_35mE/s320/DSCN1634.JPG" border="0" /> The little assistant's just loved Shedd's aquarium......#1 thought the dolphin show was fabulous, she wanted to go down & talk to the trainers after the show! How cute! How many 3 year old's want to do that? She couldn't leave without seeing the turtles but honestly loved the sharks best of all things.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189491789140490562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SATHSYCGeUI/AAAAAAAAAPc/ViY4aeD5cNs/s320/DSCN1586.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">In Mom mode................Me & Little Assistant #2 checking out the Belgua Whales!!!</span></em></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189490852837620018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/SATGb4CGeTI/AAAAAAAAAPU/y8kyJXAld8s/s320/DSCN1630.JPG" border="0" /> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">You would not believe how windy it was when I took this picture!!! I could barely stand!</span></em></p><div align="center">Sunday, we met up with Ben's old roommate and had lunch with him at a fabulous restaurant overlooking Michigan Ave. I can't wait to go back there......The Grand Lux restaurant.....definitely head there if you are in the city! Faux painting everywhere, very french in feel with wrought iron banisters, Murano glass lights, colorful fun banquettes, etc.......This place was rocking though they were SO busy! </div><br /><br /><div align="center">We checked out the American Girl store there & boy are we going to be in trouble in a few years. Course Little assistant #1 already has her first American girl doll courtsey of our neice & nephew. They sent her Itty Bitty Baby for Christmas! This time in the store though all she wanted was lip gloss, can you believe it!!! Ben was relived to have gotten out of there for under $5!!<br /></div><div align="center">Realized how much I really do miss the city & am already busy planning a summer trip over tgo to Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo & Much more!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">So back to reality this week, have tons to do.....so better get busy.At least it looks & feels like spring here today in Michigan! My tulips are coming up and I see all the buds on the trees........sigh!</div><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /></p>Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-89649477371678804882008-04-09T15:07:00.003-04:002008-04-15T10:48:42.775-04:00Chicago BoundWell, we are off to Chicago to visit family, friends, some stores & doing some sightseeing!!! We are hopping on a train to head to the Windy City. Little Assistant #1 is SO excited about the train ride she can't stand it.........should be fun since we normally drive or fly since Chicago isn't that far from us. Can't wait to take the little assistants for a day off to Shedd's Aquarium & to the top of the John Hancock building!<br /><br /><br /><br />This should be a wonderful weekend especially since I spent tons of time yesterday trying to find a hotel downtown that wasn't a complete fortune, LOL!! I think there are 3+ conventions happening this weekend so there are not a lot of rooms left in the city. But the travel agent in me prevailed and found us a fabulous hotel right in the middle of the Magnificent Mile perfect for everything that we have planned to do. Ben was very impressed! LOL!!! The hotel that we both love the Palmer House was available but the pool is closed so....no dice on this trip. Hopefully next time. I will post more about our trip when I get back. Keeping our fingers & toes crossed that the weather holds out for us!<br /><br /><br /><br />Looking forward to hopefully seeing Ben's old roommate & college fraternity buddy as well as some family that lives in Chicagoland and of course checking out some the great boutiques in Bucktown as well as a few other neighborhoods. I can't wait to get over to Rush and check out what new restaurants that have popped up since I was there last......I have a couple of fav's that I love to visit.<br /><br /><br /><br />I know, it's not down south where its already warm but it is Chicago. Can't tell I love this city can you? I would live there in a heartbeat, honestly! I lived there for about 3 months in a downtown apartment while I was training with a great company that I worked for some time back and really fell for the city in a big way. I just don't get over there as often as I would like, although maybe that will change in the future!Sparkles & More.....http://www.blogger.com/profile/09410498519691126090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094506304942776193.post-55945948632136634892008-04-09T09:04:00.012-04:002008-04-09T09:44:49.780-04:00Scenes from the UpNorth Beach Studio<div align="center"> So this is what it has looked like outside the UpNorth Beach Studio's for the last several months....snowy, icy, beautiful but honestly<br />this Southern girl is ready for some major <strong>sunshine</strong>!!!! </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187231802050545314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_y_10DVBqI/AAAAAAAAAOE/dAoc3Iqj5mE/s320/DSCN1333.JPG" border="0" /> I get very inspired when I am at the cottage UpNorth. Peaceful, quiet, nature all around, everything is back to basics and the simple things in life........how can you not be inspired by that.<br /><br /><div><div align="center"><div><div><div><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_y_oEDVBpI/AAAAAAAAAN8/YkNUMK5SX70/s1600-h/DSCN1291.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187231565827344018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_y_oEDVBpI/AAAAAAAAAN8/YkNUMK5SX70/s320/DSCN1291.JPG" border="0" /></a> I love how the snow & ice form on the beautiful blue/green waters on Lake Michigan's West Bay........Looks almost like frosting on a cake, don't you think?<br /><br /><div>Back to the prsent though..........We had a great weekend UpNorth and just loved being by the water, watching the swans in front of the cottage, seeing the last bit of snow melt away which means that summer is finally getting near. Ben is so excited that he will be back on his beloved sailboat very soon!!!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187232553669822130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zAhkDVBrI/AAAAAAAAAOM/0q71GtwlWZM/s320/DSCN1429.JPG" border="0" />Soon we will have beach fires, sailing the day away, drives through the Michigan wine country, cherry blossoms ( Traverse City is the Cherry Capital of the World), eating cherries by the pound, looking for the Northern Lights as well as enjoying the sparkling stars that light up the sky at night.......<br />can't tell that I am dreaming of summer can you?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187233627411646162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zBgEDVBtI/AAAAAAAAAOc/JxpDPrV5gwg/s320/DSCN1470.JPG" border="0" /></a>Well, at least in the meantime I got on the beach with the sand in my toes to take some new shots of some of my current favorite jewelry! This is one of my fav's! Black & White with twisted sterling silver........You can wear this with anything!!! Fabulous yet classic.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187232914447075010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zA2kDVBsI/AAAAAAAAAOU/UPSmSdgN9kE/s320/DSCN1472.JPG" border="0" /></a>Love this one of a kind faceted moonstone & Swarovski crystal necklace. The moonstone has such variations and is just stunning in person!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187234013958702818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zB2kDVBuI/AAAAAAAAAOk/rA2wz2eSkO8/s320/DSCN1448.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><p align="center">This necklace is such fun! Multi-colored pearls, sterling silver, handblown glass & a Fabulous Swarovksi Crystal Starfish!!! Adorable and perfect for all of our Beach Lovers out there!!!<a href="http://www.junebeach.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187239262408738578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zGoEDVBxI/AAAAAAAAAO8/_S9nE3sAxmQ/s320/DSCN1440.JPG" border="0" /></a></p></div><br /><p align="center">This necklace is from our June Beach Collection. It is called Sanibel! Love the Simplicity of the necklace with the freshwater pearls & Swarovski crystal.........<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187239004710700802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zGZEDVBwI/AAAAAAAAAO0/K4ac4E9iC1g/s320/DSCN1475.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center">The sun is setting on our weekend UpNorth.......we always wish we could stay here forever and not go back to our normal lives.....but what a blessing & treat to be able to get away from it all and get energized again......</p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.beachhausdesigns.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187238369055540978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_L1xmd-pzQvI/R_zF0EDVBvI/AAAAAAAAAOs/aVl_rzqrm_k/s320/DSCN1464.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">I will live you with this parting necklace for the day.......it reminds me of the beautiful waters at the cottage. So soft and serene.......yet strong and powerful.</p><p align="center">Have a sparkling day!<br /><br />June</p>