January Motorcycle Ride to Palmetto Park 8)

Joleen Devil's Backbone

Devil's Backbone road side park

Inside Park lots to Explore

Perfect Picnic 8)

          Wow! Monday already8) Yesterday was so great Jesse and I were so fortunate to ride Joleen.A day of sunshine in January and 70's.I think we rode around  about 200 miles. We Started out about 8. Beautiful morning. A little fog here and there and the air was crisp.We cruised through  Luchenbach everyone was still sleeping there.LOL                                                                              We  rode along the river to  Blanco.  were we had a great cheap Mexican breakfast.Then we rode Devil's Backbone.I love this road it is beautiful!We had lunch in Seguin.To hot for jacket by lunch.Over 70 I think 8) Hard to believe we are supposed to freezing here by Thursday.In the spirit of Seizing the day our destination was  to check out Palmetto State park .The San Marcos river runs through it and it is swampy.(Go ahead click through they have better pictures).One of the great things about living in Texas is you can drive two or three hours any direction and it's totally different terrain and breathtaking scenery is plentiful.So we enjoyed the  roads and weather and made are way to the park.It was awesome as you can see. We want to make a family trip there in the spring.Well as you can tell I had a fantastic restful day. The best part was I got  to spend it with my best friend .Now I can start my Monday off with a smile and I would like to share it with you 8) Enjoy your week!Thanks for stopping by!!

Featured Artist Richard Myers Creator of Wallering Bear

HAND CARVED WHITETAIL ANTLER ARROWHEAD KNIFE

Sterling silver spoon and Chrysocolla heart pendant

TRADITIONAL DIME BEAD, SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE BEAD

               Hello my friends.I would like to tell you about an artist that is a multi-talented  silver smith that also makes beautiful hand carved knives,jewelry and gorgeous beads.His name is Richard Myers.He now resides in Fredericksburg Texas.He has this great Wallering Bear Trading post.Yes that's right we live in the same town small world huh?I first visited his Etsy Shop to take a look at this beautiful knife.I think he could make just about anything he wanted to.As you can see from the three photo's I have featured he has an extraordinary gift.The squash beads tell a  tell a story of there own,and check out those badges.If you can't find what your looking for in his Etsy shop try his Ebay store.He's on Facebook and  here is His Blog so you can always keep up with his newest creations. Well I think that just about covers it grab some coffee and get shopping.And remember to tell him Tam sent ya when you place your order. 8)

Photography Ugh! Like A Slap In the Face.LOL

Original Photo

Before  with Auto Adjust

Wow Big Adjustment don't Ya think?

          Hello,this week I learned something playing around in my photo gallery that made such a remarkable change.It was really like a slap in the face.I didn't think my photo's were bad before but now that I look at my shops I am desperately seeking time for a three day photo shoot.I can't wait to redo all my photo's.You can see from these photo's the difference.My shops will be Sharp when I am done,hopefully I will be finished before spring8)Funny how last week I thought everything was just fine. Self improvement stings sometimes.LOL

Rings and Things 8)

            I have been working on some rings and things.LOL  Eye lanyards and a few other things I have been playing around with in my spare time.I will be adding many new items soon for Spring.Here are a couple of pictures,What do ya think?The wire wrapped rings are fun I have made several Sterling Silver but I have ordered some non Tarnish wire I can't wait to get it.Of course I would love to have a little more time to work on jewelry my head is full of designs.More money would be nice to.LOL  I would love to do some stone set rings but  money is tight maybe in the Spring when things pick up 8) So what have you been up to?

Featured Artist Marsye Of Marseye's Quilt Blocks and Appliques on Etsy

Set of 9 Valentine Sweetheart Pink and Red Heart Quilt Top Blocks

9 Applique Kicking Cowboy Boot w/Star Quilt Kit Blocks

Set of 9 State of Texas Applique Quilt Blocks

Hello my friends!I am so excited to introduce you to Marseye,she lives in Arkansas and she creates some of the most beautiful quilting I have ever seen.I don't know if I have mentioned it before but I used to do a lot of quilting myself.I enjoyed doing Log cabin quilts because they were much quicker and easier than the Applique work that Marseye's does.She has a huge selection of beauties in her Etsy shop Marseye's Quilt Blocks&Appliques.These are my three favorites and believe me it was a job to choose just three there are so many gorgeous quilts.She Also Sells on  Ebay and you can easily keep up with her on FaceBook, Well enough said go see for yourself.And remember when you place your order tell her Tam sent ya 8)

Featured Artist Jenny Creator of Finger In The Pie Shawls, Wraps, Scarves and More

Crimson Red Sheer Chiffon Wrap or Shawl

Charmeuse Satin Chocolate Wrap or Shawl - Enter Monthly Drawing

Chiffon Ivory Scarf with Ruby Red Yo-Yos

                              Hello my friends I would love for you to meet Jenny the Talented Creator of Finger in The Pie Shawls,Wraps ,Scarves and More.She lives in Baltimore.As soon as you enter her Etsy shop you will feel the energy of the beautiful rainbow of colors in it.These are my favorite but I am sure she has your favorite colors to.All are made with soft sheer Chiffon or Satin only the softest for her beautiful creations.I hope you enjoy visiting her and be sure to tell her Tam sent you when you place your order.And as always Thank you for stopping by.

Overwhelmed? LOL

      Hello,I just wanted to share some thoughts with you.Recently a friend of mine asked how I work full time and still have time for jewelry.The answer is I do it with a smile,but I don't always get everything  I need to done.I don't spend enough time promoting my business or creating or cleaning my house. My paperwork is in three big rubber maids and sales tax paperwork that has to be turned in and paid in a few days is somewhere in one of them I think.lol  I just do the best I can.And sometimes friends that just isn't good enough.There are countless Days like today when I wake up with a list of  to do's that should have already been done.lol I guess what I am trying to say is I am very overwhelmed at times,okay most of the time.I guess you could say that's how I roll.LOL I will not give up though someday I will get it all done! Won't I? LOL And like millions of other working moms I will go to work today and think about the countless chores at home that I am not getting done.I will remind myself how lucky I am to have my job and my messy house and my pile of paperwork,my wonderful family and my great friends!And Yeah,I am thankful for all the work I have to do that keeps me going.LOL So see my friend you are not alone! I am so right there with ya,and we will be fine 8)

Featured Artist Posie Lieder of Crafts By Posie on Etsy

Taffeta Poof Purse

Bird of Paradise Necklace

Shabby Chic Victorian Tote

Have you met Posie Lieder? She has experience with a variety of crafts.You can see she is inspired by her home at the foothills not far from Yosemite National Park  in California.She makes these beautiful one of a kind specialty Purses.You can see all the various crafts combined to create this spectacular shop Crafts By Posie.There's every style  and color you could want,but she does custom orders sure to please.These three are my favorites.Cute huh?Be sure to follow her on Facebook so you can keep up with all her new beauties.Tell her Tam sent ya8)Thank you again for stopping by.I hope you Have a safe and happy New Year full of Blessings!