This week I came home from work to find two treasures in the mail.  What could they be?

The first was my invitation for Artistic Affaire.  Kim sure does know how to make a girl feel special.  I’ve been looking over photos from past events and I am getting super excited!

The other package was from my dear friend Jan — otherwise know as Janshine.  In an amazing act of generosity, Jan gave me a box full of her Grandmother Howard’s costume jewelry.  It was like Christmas opening all the wrapped goodies.  Jan, being the organized gal that she is, grouped them by color and style — all the greens were together, the pinks, the golds, etc.  I already have some ideas brewing on how I can incorporate the pieces into my artwork — collages, crowns, oh my!

Check out that eye candy!

I love the green necklaces.  The lighter one reminds me of sherbet.

Thank you so very much Jan!  I promise to honor your grandmother with these lovely baubles.

Thank you Chucklebutt for the photos.