"GEMS" FROM APRILIERRE

March's Bloom; The Daffodil

March's Bloom; The Daffodil

Ahh, the sweet smell of a daffodil is unmistakable and a sure sign of spring.  In more moderate climates than my Minnesota, the Daffodil is one of the first blooms...

March's Bloom; The Daffodil

Ahh, the sweet smell of a daffodil is unmistakable and a sure sign of spring.  In more moderate climates than my Minnesota, the Daffodil is one of the first blooms...

February’s Bloom; The Iris

February’s Bloom; The Iris

Irises are commonly known for their purple or blue color but there are also yellow and white irises.  Each color has its meaning.   

February’s Bloom; The Iris

Irises are commonly known for their purple or blue color but there are also yellow and white irises.  Each color has its meaning.   

Personal reflections on Valentines Day

Personal reflections on Valentines Day

Remember how exciting Valentine's day was when you were in Elementary School? A few days before this traditional mini holiday the classroom would smell of fresh cut construction paper covered in...

Personal reflections on Valentines Day

Remember how exciting Valentine's day was when you were in Elementary School? A few days before this traditional mini holiday the classroom would smell of fresh cut construction paper covered in...

January's Bloom; The Snow Drop

January's Bloom; The Snow Drop

The snowdrop a single bloom with so much meaning.  The snowdrop is the flower associated the month of January.  It represents hope, purity, rebirth, and sympathies.  

January's Bloom; The Snow Drop

The snowdrop a single bloom with so much meaning.  The snowdrop is the flower associated the month of January.  It represents hope, purity, rebirth, and sympathies.  

The story of a Cuff Bracelet

The story of a Cuff Bracelet

It begins as a blank sheet, a smooth surface with lots of possibilities. I didn't have a plan for the stamping nor a particular pattern to follow. I let my hammer follow...

The story of a Cuff Bracelet

It begins as a blank sheet, a smooth surface with lots of possibilities. I didn't have a plan for the stamping nor a particular pattern to follow. I let my hammer follow...

New Year, New You

New Year, New You

You can feel that shift of energies.  You are ready to shake off the last of 2018.  You love the idea of a fresh page, a clean slate, new possibilities.

New Year, New You

You can feel that shift of energies.  You are ready to shake off the last of 2018.  You love the idea of a fresh page, a clean slate, new possibilities.