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My most excellent webmaster Eve and I are continuing to work on revamping the look of the website. I'm sure you can tell which pages are done (lovely large bright pictures) and which are not. I took new pictures of all the Ear Cuffs, and Eve has finished uploading them. This time I took the pictures with the cuffs ON an ear, so you can tell how they should be worn. Check out the Ear Cuffs page now! My next project is the Rings page. I've already started making fresh examples of all the styles, and will be shooting the photography in the next couple of weeks, provided I can find an extra hour or two in my day--so many things to do at the beginning of a new year! I have the latest new designs finished and photographed, and they will be up on the website very soon. There are also some new Luella Collection pieces to be uploaded. They have been SO well received! I sold nearly a dozen of them during the holiday season, and I'm so pleased that so many of you have embraced the concept! Add my website to your Favorites and check back often--there are going to be lots of great changes and updates!

I have only two resolutions this year, and I'm confident I'll be able to stick to both of them. First, I'm going to focus more energy on my business. Work harder AND work smarter. I don't feel that I did all that I could do in 2007. I love what I do so much that I'm sure it will be easy to "work" harder! And second, I'm going to kiss my husband and son more often. (I love THEM so much that that won't be hard either!) As 2008 gets underway, please know how very much I appreciate each and every one of you! Here's wishing you a VERY Happy New Year!

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This yellow dichroic glass mini sculpture
(A $22.00 value)

Susan Hutchinson of Arcadia, FL is the winner of last month's bronze paua shell pendant. Congratulations, Susan!

NEWEST AND HOTTEST...

EAR CUFFS-- The biggest single-selling item this past holiday season was the ear cuff! Apparently they're hard to find, but I've got 'em! A cute accent accessory, usually worn on just one ear. I have 24 styles from super-simple to crazy-ornate! With beads and without. Sold singly. ($10.00 and up.)

BEAD NECKLACES-- I have got some absolutely beautiful bead necklace sets in the hottest winter wardrobe colors. Black onyx, freshwater pearls in coppers and golds, tiger eye, hematite, turquoise, coral. Check the Unique page for examples, or call or email me for more. Most come with matching earrings. ($22.00 and up.)

RINGS-- Did you know I have rings as small as size 3, and as large as size 14? Some are just wire, some have dainty stones, and some a fantastic big bling! Even some for men! What color do YOU need? I bet I've got it! ($10.00 and up.)

PENDANTS-- The perfect gift anytime, since there's no specific size needed like with a ring or a bracelet. With the huge variety of shapes, colors, and sizes of stones I offer, you're guaranteed not to duplicate something the recipient already has! Or you can always treat yourself to something new and unique! I have literally hundreds to choose from! ($16.00 and up.)

FEATURED STONE
OF THE MONTH
GARNET-- The traditional birthstone for January, garnet is most often a deep rich red stone, sometimes with brownish or purplish undertones. (It can also be green or orange!) It is "the stone of health", and its energies are said to help amplify the functions of both intellectual and physical regeneration. It can be used to bring order to chaos. I have some fabulous garnet pendants, earrings, ear sweeps, bracelets, anklets, and rings.