WOW, New Years eve in Pokhara, Nepal! Woke up to a scheduled paragliding outing. Rode in jeep to the top of Sarenkote to take off. Oh my gosh, awesome experience. The city, Lake Phewa Tal, and then when we turned the fabulous Annapurnas mountains! We also went face to face with a vulture! A spectacular experience! Photos are coming, I promise!

We are here! Arrived in Kathmandu after rendezvous with Bill in Delhi. Great massage in Delhi airport. Views of the Annapurnas from the flight. Awesome. Meggie off on her own when we arrived. Says she only got lost in those crazy streets of Kathmandu about 5 times. We hooked up and toured Durbar Square and the old Royal Palace at Coronation Plaza where Meggie & I got kicked out for taking photos. Oops! The Kumari, living Goddess, looked out her little window but didn`t actually smile upon us like the one that has been sent to pasture did in 2008. Oh no, I hope Bill & I can keep our fantastic relationship going without that sacred smile upon us. We are now in Pokhara, Nepal`s second largest city on Lake Phewa Tal. Tomorrow we trek to Panchase to visit Bill`s women friends the DiDis. Definitely no wifi there. Back in a day or two.

DELHI

We have been gone for 26 hours now.  Denise and I are sitting in the cafe at Delhi airport waiting on our flight to Kathmandu. Denise is asking the  waiter which breakfast fits her ayurvedic dosha type.  He is looking at her like she is from Mars....in 5hrs we will be with Meggie (Denise's daughter) who arrived in Nepal last night.  We can't wait to see her and see how she likes this exotic land of the Himalayas.

Been a while!

Well another Studio Stroll under my belt here in the River Arts District.  Lot's of new faces, conversations, sales and just plain ole good visiting!  Speaking of visits, my sweet cousin Dan and his wife Karen showed up from Charlotte.  What a surprise and a treat.  Enjoyed it much.  Just wish we  had more time to catch up.....

So, for this stroll I had wiped out my inventory, (not really) but it was diminished greatly from the fabulously successful trunk shows I had in Baton Rouge and Slidell, Louisiana in April.   So, I got to working on new pieces and came up with about a dozen new pieces.  One is on my neck as I model my studio mate, Margaret Couch Cogswell's funtastic crown!  Check it out!    More to come when I come up for breath! Thanks for your patience.  Denise

Stuck in the windy, scratch that, snowy city!

Oh I just sat through the worst LSU game I can remember! I am not a big fan of football but was pumped up for this one for Bill and everybody down there in LA! Darn what a disappointing thing to sit through. But while sitting there I created! Some new designs using my last supply of Cherry Amber and Golden Amber, Turquoise and some beautiful golden Fresh Water Pearls! I'll post photos tomorrow when I get to the studio. Owie my neck is hurting! I'm getting too old for this occupation!

Do you dare?

1417N $185 1417E $55

These sassy and colorful necklace and earrings are perfect for a really fun evening or day just as long as you're sassy! They are made of sterling, turquoise, coral, fresh water pearl and a large calcite nuggets! The earrings measure a full 4".

New & Fun!

So, just created these two! The necklace on a 20" Sterling chain with toggle closure is an asymmetrical dangle of horn, cherry amber, turquoise and sterling silver from Thailand! I love the playfulness of this piece. It represents the mood I am in today!
1446E $40 1446N $135