My fav Graduation gift

Fabulous graduation gift! On the inside is stamped in a beautiful font, "I will travel down the path of my dreams"!!! Great words that inspire confidence in your ability to go where you want in life!! Gives you encouragement and focus. I made this design for myself and it has helped me accomplish BIG things in my life.! I never take it off. A quality sterling gift that will last forever. more pics and info here

Mother's Day is coming

I made this special as a reminder to our moms how we feel about them. It's wonderful that when wearing this bracelet, your mom will think of you and know she is loved. Has an adjustable chain, so fitting is not a problem. Also has a beautiful faceted stone charm dangle. More to see and purchase here

You make me wonder...

You know what makes me wonder? I can see on my website when people are looking. I cannot tell who they are, or anything like that. I can see what page someone is on and if they are ordering something. I am sure this is true of all websites.

Like right now, I just saw someone who had "When God made dog, He smiled" in their shopping cart. It makes me wonder. Who are they? What are they like? They must be dog people. Good people then. (in my opinion). Is their dog ok? Are they celebrating or anguishing over something? I have a million questions. I never know unless they leave some ideas in their comments.

I am always thinking about you. You, who look at my site, my designs, who love them, who love. I want to know you better...

Did someone mention EXERCISE?

I know I was to tell you about this before, but I keep putting it off, off,off. Like yesterday, I just couldn't do it. I needed a day free of it. Of course, I know I had the weekend, but that doesn't really count does it? You do know what I mean. I know you do.

Exercise, getting in shape, being fit, all that good stuff. Yeah, well, good stuff until it comes time to do it. For the last 2 weeks I have been going to a dance/exercise class 3 times a week! First thing when I get there is the mirrors! yes, I said mirrors, everywhere. Like you want to see what you look like bending and sweating. I don't mind the sweating, really. It's the seeing all angles in the mirrors that I don't like. I have an answer to that though, I just line up in back, way away from those tell tale reflections.

First day I thought I was doing so good, keeping up with the regulars and the instructor says, "Just one more", and then "Last one", and I thought, I MADE IT!! I DID THE WHOLE THING!!! A song in my heart. Bravo for me!!!

Wait, what? The instructor is starting another! The "last one" announcement had been just for that 1 song. There were about 29 more! Or at least it felt like it. I didn't know this class would go on for an hour. Nobody had told me that part. I made it for 20 minutes.

Check back for my ongoing saga....

Birds are singing this Easter morning...

I awoke to the sound of birds singing. I love when that happens. It was still dark outside. I mean really dark. I thought, just what time do they get up anyway?? Looked at my watch and it was 5:15. So I guess they were the "early birds" :)

Now, as I am sitting and enjoying my coffee there are more birds making all kinds of different calls and I would suppose 'talking' to each other. I think it is interesting that one of the biggest and loudest beautiful songs comes from this small little bird. I am also smelling my Gardenias that I have in a pot on my terrace. They are just lovely. What a beautiful beginning to this Easter Sunday.

It seems so fitting that today is the day I show you my newest earrings which I am just in love with. "Birds on the Fence" dangle with pearl. They go with my "Birds of a Feather" bracelet and pendant. These earrings are just adorable, and super light to wear. Hope you like them as much as me. They remind me of my mornings with all my bird friends.

May you be blessed. xoxo, Sandy

Our April Giveaway Contest starts NOW!

"Blessed" is hand stamped on the back of this beautiful solid bronze mini pendant.More here.

"PROTECT MY DOG" is hand stamped on the back of this beautiful pendant. More here.

I have decided that I just love my peeps so much (that's you), I am going to have a contest for something new and exciting EVERY month!! I guess you already know that you mean the world to me if you read my post from yesterday. This is my way of showing my appreciation, and I hope it makes you happy. So, get on it and enter, I want you to win!

Winner gets a choice of either pendant/pet tag above!! I like for my friends to have a choice, especially to have a dog piece as a choice too! The contest entry is my first post right at this link on Facebook. It's easy and fast. www.facebook.com/TobyandMaxJewelry

And if you want to spread the good news to your friends, please share with the buttons below. xoxo, Sandy

Your comments mean the world to me..

I had something else I was going to blog about today, but I am going to put that off till tomorrow (much like what it was that I was going to blog about --- exercise) and tell you something that just touched my heart today.

When people order from me on my website, I always ask them to please let me know where they found me and anything they would like to share. And I have to tell you, that I have received, SO MANY, wonderful, beautiful, straight from the heart, comments that I just had to stop what I was doing and tell you THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

Learning from your comments, just how much my jewelry designs and words mean to you is overpowering to me. Overpowering in a very good way. It is why I do what I do. It gives me such a feeling of love and appreciation, it just means the world to me. I have been wanting to share this with you for a long time, and today is the day.

Here is one I just received this morning. I have paraphrased a bit and left the name off. This is from a special person who is ordering the "It Will be Alright" bumpy road bracelet. Actually, the 'bumpy road bracelet' is one of my favorites, and I wear it everyday and never take it off, so this message went straight to my heart.

"...love me, love my dog. I called and you had one left and you sent it to me. i haven't taken it off since! i love it. My mom used to tell me that it would be all right...she's gone now and i need a reminder...plus i love dots! i could buy every one of your jewelry items if i could!!!!"

Thank you so much dear (J) for sending me your heart in your comments. It let's me know and helps me to believe I am doing something meaningful for others.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their messages and feelings with me. xoxoxo, Sandy