Holding my breath

Only five days left until the election. I'm not sure I can hold my breath that long,, I'm trying to enjoy the beautiful fall we are having, and not think about it too much.

I need to limit the time I spend reading http://www.thehuffingtonpost.com/ or will really go crazy. When Bush was elected in 2000 my brother said, "How bad could it get, we survived Reagan?" Little did we know. I can't remember when the outcome was this important, every time I see another rally with "Yukon Barbie" stirring up the worst in a crowd, my gut wrenches in fear for some of the people I love most in this world.

On a lighter note, some new beads I just listed on Ebay. Lately playing with good old Ivory glass has been a lot of fun. When did every bead maker (including me), think we needed $100/pound glass that mostly turns to brown poo.

Fall 2008 Fashion trends

Below are a couple of quotes concerning the fall fashions for 2008. I am always happy to see large multi-strand necklaces come into style, since I have always loved to make them. Here are a few photos of necklaces I recently sold.

The Colors that are in this fall and winter will be all the fab jewel tones... Plus loads and loads of grey, and black as always holds its place as a front runner on the runways.Here is just a taste of some wonderful rich colors you will see this season - Purple,is big. Other colors, Sapphire blue, claret red, maroon, deep gold's, and rusts, chocolate brown, eggplant...(Sharon Stajda)

Bold, brazen and beautiful. These three words sum up the fashion jewelry trend of fall 2008. Rich, strong colors in fashion jewelry are forging its way into the new season. It is now time for fashion jewelry to make a statement and transform outfits from ordinary to extraordinary.

Necklaces are staple fashion jewelry pieces that any woman must have this fall. Multi-stranded necklaces or layering is a must. Rich in color and style, these fashion jewelry neck pieces have taken the center stage. It is now time for all eyes to be drawn to the neckline, and not the outfit (from USA Today)