Tuesday, July 28, 2009

the perfect wedding...

we went to Santa Barbara for the weekend to celebrate a friends wedding.
The weather was amazing, the wedding was perfect and the food and wine were fabulous, to say the least.

But first, I have to share with you, my most favorite picture from the weekend.
This guy sculpted a sand mermaid and was asking for a dollar if you wanted to take a picture, Well worth it since other people just laid out blankets with signs as to why they wanted you to throw money.





In case you can't read what people wrote on their signs and blankets one says "Why lie? need beer" another says "I know those other guys have bigger blankets, but I'm new at this" and the last one just says "Homeless"
My cynical self wonders about the truth in this but then again, it's a sign of the times...

When we got to the reception I begged a couple of wine bottles (empty) from one of the waiters who was kind enough to accommodate. He looked at me as though a horn was growing out of my head as I told him I wanted to melt the glass and make a keep sake.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Yesenia's Dream Dresses


I made this bracelet for a 'silent auction' that will be held tomorrow night at The Anaheim White House Resturant.
All the procedes from this event will benefit the programs of
Yesenia's Humanitarian Foundation.
I would give you the site address, but I believe it's been hacked into and has a virus. I can tell you it has to do with supplying prom dresses and all the extras that go along with prom for young ladies who wouldn't be able to go because of finances. (in a nut shell)

Monday, June 22, 2009

'tis the season...

for pedicures and anklets!

this one is environmentally friendly, it's made from recycled glass.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

I can think of a few more reasons...



How about using the bottles to make jewelry?! that's what makes my heart happy!!

Yep, If you've had that empty bottle sitting around collecting dust from your special occasion, you know... Anniversary, That BIG birthday, New years eve (BTW, Dom is coming soon!) why not save the label or have me remove it for you and I'll send it back with your special bracelet or anklet made from the glass??

Monday, June 8, 2009

first I have to share my disappointment...



I've had this bottle, for what seems like forever and finally broke it only to be disappointed that the beautiful red color was only a film covering the bottle! ugh!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

my BiG, FaT, upcycled bracelet



The green glass, leaves and beads are recycled wine bottle.
The flowers are made from Italian glass.

Friday, May 29, 2009

uP cycling


I had some girl friends over a couple of weeks ago and LoVed the color of one of the wine bottles. It almost made it to the recycle bin, but made it's way to my torch instead!
As my friend Suzanne would say "it's been UP cycled"

Friday, May 22, 2009

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Friday, May 1, 2009

Naked Lady!




It's my friend Kim's birthday today!
I hope she likes her present!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Thursday, March 19, 2009

something blue


Click HERE to see more pictures and a description.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Happy Saint Patrick's day


May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.


to see another picture of this bracelet...
click HERE