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Summer Elements Blog Hop

The beautiful Ms. Rita from Jewel School Friends blog is hosting a Summer Elements Blog Hop today!  I made three pairs of earrings for myself, in a summery theme, and thought I'd show you those! I got the beads from a bead show here in Pittsburgh over the winter, or maybe even in the fall, and just never got around to showing them on my blog!  These are faceted beads, have no idea the stone, but they are opaque, I'm thinking some kind of dyed agate.


These are gorgeous faceted angelite beads!  They are just too pretty, I want to eat them!
 And then these ones, I picked up from a table and the owners of the booth were probably pretty upset that they had to be at a bead show that day, from their attitude.  I have no idea what the "stone" is - they are not real stones, I hope they aren't asbestos or something like that.  But I did like the crackled effect and they are faceted as well!  I'm on a faceted kick right now!



So here are some of my home elements, water and fire.  First, my pool, which if you look very closely is green in the deep end and this rain today is not helping...


And here's my rain barrel - I didn't set it up last summer, and it didn't really matter as we basically had no rain last summer to fill it up with!  This summer, so far, we do and it's nearly full!  Of course, if we keep getting all the rain, I won't need it...ironic.


And finally, my chiminea.  We really like to make fires here, and roast marshmallows and enjoy the flowers, etc.  See my bird girl in the background (remember Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil?).  I love Savannah and all it has to offer as a city, so I had to get myself a souvenir.  Don't know if you can see my Greek head vase either, it's on the fence with the yellow flowers, I got that in Athens and I love it!!!


Thanks for visiting!  Here's a list of everyone else who is participating, I hope you go visit them!  And thank you to Rita who is so kind and patient and allowed me to join late! 


Toltec Jewels (Hostess)     http://www.jewelschoolfriends.com/
Marlene Cupo                   http://amazingdesigns-marlene.blogspot.com/
Cheri Reed                        http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/
Ailsa Cordner                    http://www.bramalfiebeadsetc.co.uk/
Nan Smith                         http://www.wirednan.blogspot.com/
Sherri Stokey                     http://www.knotjustmacrame.com/
Christie (Charis Designs)    http://charisdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Lawson                 http://carolynscreationswa.blogspot.com/
Susie Harris                        http://jewelleryjunkie.blogspot.com/
Andrea Glick-Zenith           http://zenithjade.blogspot.com/
Nelly May                          http://smellynelly.blogspot.com/
Melissa Trudinger               http://beadrecipes.wordpress.com/
Dini Bruinsma                     http://angazabychanges.blogspot.com/
Kathy Lindemer                 http://bay-moon-design.blogspot.com/
Cory Tompkins                  http://tealwaterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Robin Reed                       http://willowdragon.blogspot.com/
Gina Hockett                     http://freestyleelements.blogspot.com/
Karen Martinez                 http://www.fairiesmarket.blogspot.com/
Liz                                    http://beadcontagion.blogspot.com/
Jasvanti Patel                     http://jewelrybyjasvanti.blogspot.com/
Solange Collin                    http://www.blog.ahowinjewelry.com/
Gerda                                http://gerdascraftsblog.blogspot.com/
Karla Morgan                    http://texaspepperjams.blogspot.com/
Anindita Basu                     http://alankarshilpa.blogspot.com/
Alicia Marinache                http://www.allprettythings.ca/
Andrea Trank                    http://heavenlanecreations.com/
Mischelle Fanucchi             http://micheladasmusings.blogspot.com/
Tanty Sri Hartanti               http://tjewellicious.blogspot.com/
Shaiha Williams                  http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Mary Govaars                    http://mlhjewelrydesigns.com/
Becca Sirevaag                  http://godsartistinresidence.blogspot.com/
Lennis Carrier                    http://windbent.wordpress.com/
Regina Wood                     http://www.gina-design.blogspot.com/
Sue Kennedy                     http://suebeads.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Breeding             https://www.facebook.com/99BOBOTW

Comments

Anonymous said…
Tapping foot impatiently...Wanna see!
Chelle said…
I love your earrings. Thank you for showing us your backyard. I love the water barrel. What are they used for?? *probably a silly question* Have a great summer :)
Pepita said…
Love your earrings! And you have a very nice backyard ... aaahhh, the pool!!!
baymoondesign said…
I love your backyard, the rain barrel is so cool. I love your earrings, but you know that already. Happy summer!
Jasvanti said…
The earrings are so beautiful
adlinah said…
Love the faceted beads and how you used them!
Your earrings are beautiful...love that crackle finish! Your backyard looks beautiful...from the pool to the cozy sitting area!
Anonymous said…
I want a chiminea!
Unknown said…
That back yard looks soooo inviting. Your ode to water with those earrings is fantastic too, and really like those "who knows what" beads in the last pair. LOL
Anonymous said…
Cute beads, all three (six!) of them! And I love that water barrel!
Anonymous said…
Cute beads, all three (six!) of them! And I love that water barrel!
Unknown said…
I'm loving your pool!!!!
Unknown said…
Like you, I love making earrings too! I like them a lot, having those beautiful colours ... Have a nice♥ Summer!
Beautiful earrings, Sue! Love that they are gemstone jewelry; I started making jewelry because of gems and love collecting.

The faceting on the first turquoise blue earrings is so pretty! And the angelite is gorgeous! I'm thinking the black crackle gems are the new colors of fire agate -- or rather, fire crackle agate. So no asbestos! lol Just gemmy beauty!

I had my daughter come look at your beautiful yard with me! So pretty! Everything: the art from your travels, the incredible pool (awesome slide), the lounge areas and colorful flowers are all gorgeous! Wonderful space :)

We just had our pool cleaned last week, and have been setting up a new gazebo, planting flowers, and putting lots of T.L.C. into our yard this week -- it's inspiring to see your nurturing and cool home sweet home! Love it! Thank you for sharing photos. And thank you for celebrating summer with us!

Love,
Rita
ZenithJade said…
Love love love the earrings! Beautiful job!

And your pictures about summer are awesome!

<3,
Andrea
Nelly May said…
Lovely post. It's a beautiful garrden you have. I am envious!
Liz said…
Your earrings are gorgeous in their simplicity.

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