to the life boats

Relay for Life

2009-05-13T10:13:00.000-07:00

Spring Rain

Necklace & Earrings

Our friends Pat & Chad at Old Milwaukee Cafe are at it again - raising money for cancer research by participating in Relay for Life. They have a raffle going on at the restaurant with lots of great prizes, including:

Breakfast for two for a year

Dessert a month for a year

Football lover's Seahawks queen sized handmade quilt

Charming Hearts & flowers twin sized handmade quilt

Beautiful purple tote bag filled with goodies - from Studio Two Design

"Spring Rain" sterling silver & gemstone tassel necklace - from to the life boats

Stop by soon to get your raffle tickets and a delicious meal

or special order dessert.

Old Milwaukee Cafe & Dessert Company

3102 6th Ave at Cedar St

Tacoma, WA 98406

(253) 761-2602

Tuesday to Friday - 6 am - 2 pm

Saturday 7 am - 2 pm

Sunday 8 am - 2 pm (breakfast only)

Closed Mondays

Fresh Fun Fabulous

2009-01-14T10:46:00.000-08:00

Freshwater pearls are available in an amazing variety of colors and shapes. These are not your grandmother's pearls but they can be yours. $40 - $150 depending on which pearls and clasp you choose. An affordable update to you winter wardrobe.

Beautiful tip drilled peacock blue freshwater pearls provide a new twist on the treasured classic string of pearls. Blue pearls would be the perfect accessory to your Inauguration Ball gown.

3rd Annual Tempest Holiday Trunk Show

2008-11-10T09:37:00.000-08:00

3rd Annual Tempest Holiday Trunk Show

Saturday, November 29th from 2 pm - 6 pm

Several local artists will present their work for you holiday shopping pleasure.
Avoid the crowded malls, glaring lights and frantic stress.
Relax, enjoy a cocktail and support your local economy.

Shop local. Shop easy.

Click the Tempest link at the right for location and more details.

Adults over 21 only.

New Challenges

2008-11-10T08:40:00.000-08:00

Jewelry work continues there are always pearls to knot and gems to string. In addition to the jewelry I have some new projects!

This summer I started collaborating with another local designer sewing tote bags and selling them at the local farmer's market. Together we are Studio Two Design.

We are using fun vibrant and water resistant Mexican oilcloth, lovely rich upholstery fabrics and hearty practical outdoor fabrics - all beautiful and useful. All bags have a saying or fortune on the outside -some sweet, some sassy, all fun.

We also have small zippered bags - great as a small purse to slip in a jacket pocket, a cosmetics bag or a pouch to hold special treasures.

Great catnip mice and dog bandannas are coming soon for you favorite furry friends.

Coming soon ....

2008-05-21T20:44:00.000-07:00

check back for some wonderful cool icy blue pieces inspired by a recent trip to Alaska.

Spring Raindrops

2008-04-28T20:44:00.001-07:00

Three strand Amethyst, Citrine and Blue Topaz "raindrops" with sterling silver bar clasp. $40

Iced Coffee

2008-04-28T20:39:00.000-07:00

Rich faceted chunky smokey topaz and Swarovski crystals with sterling chain and lobster clasp.

$80

Spring Wildflowers

2008-04-28T20:34:00.000-07:00

Beautiful dainty freshwater pearls.
Fresh, feminine and fabulous!
$45

Bead Tapestry

2008-04-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

Multi layered just like you. Glass beads, crystals, gemstones and pearls woven together with sterling silver wire on a Thai silver frame. Round or rectangular textured frames embellished with beads of your choice. Neck chains available separately.

$60 as shown. Custom $45 - $155 depending on bead choices.

Maternal Tribute

2008-04-01T09:21:00.000-07:00

Perhaps a shrine box would be a fitting tribute to Mom this year. Multi layered, multi medium and multi dimensional - much like Mom herself. It can include a wide variety of meaningful things, favorite people, places or anything she adores. The possibilities are endless, much like her love for you. Prices from $30 to $300 depending on size and materials. Requires 2 - 3 weeks for completion.

Mother's Day is May 11th

2008-04-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Mom with a custom birthstone tassel necklace. Be the favorite child, at least for this year, with a fabulous gemstone necklace with all her children's birthstones. Help create a lasting family treasure.

The necklace above includes: Amethyst for February; Emerald for May; Pink Tourmaline for October; Citrine for November and Blue Topaz for December combined with Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls in mom's favorite color. Prices vary from $80 - $200 depending on gemstone selection.

Spring is in the air and a woman's fancy turns to pearls.

2008-02-22T16:18:00.000-08:00

Beautiful luscious fresh pearls. Classic, contemporary and collectible. Your choice.

Candy? Flowers? Jewelry!

2008-02-04T12:48:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is almost here. Rubies perhaps?

Get your Rock on

2007-12-18T14:26:00.001-08:00

Single stone pendants. Choose a leather lace, ball chain or waxed linen string to hang these beautiful stones from. Fun, easy & ageless - just like you. $15 - $22 per pendant.

Happy Hour Shopping?

2007-12-12T12:56:00.000-08:00

Looking for a little gift for your happy hour girlfriends? Need something affordable and fun for that last minute gift exchange? I have a variety of your favorite cocktails in jewelry form - Martinis, Cosmos, Lemon Drops? Perhaps a Margarita? Silver or gold plated ear wires, pewter charms and glass beads. $15 a pair.

Astoria Community Child Center Holiday Auction

2007-12-12T12:37:00.000-08:00

This is the necklace and earrings that will be in the Astoria Community Child Center silent auction on Friday, December 15th.

Pink Czech glass, clear faceted crystals and smooth pink and green unikite beads with sterling silver spacers, chain and clasp. Adjustable from 17” – 21”. Retail value $75.

Feminine but not fussy. And it goes to help support programs at the premier child care center on Oregon's north coast.

Bid early, bid often.

SOLD! Thank you.

Holiday Shopping Opportunity

2007-11-18T18:02:00.000-08:00

It was a great time. Thanks for stopping in.

2nd Annual Holiday Trunk Show

Saturday, December 8th

from 2 - 6 pm at Tempest Lounge in Tacoma

We will have a half dozen local artists and craftspeople showing their individual collections.

Come see us, do a little shopping, perhaps have a cocktail or coffee, maybe stay for dinner and then later some music or a game of pool ... don't worry they'll never miss you at the overcrowded mall. Contact me for additional details or visit the Tempest Lounge website.

Over 21 only.

Light, sparkly and very wearable

2007-11-16T19:14:00.000-08:00

1. Citrine, labradorite, Bali silver and Swarovski crystals on sterling chain and ring - $90.

Coordinating silver post earrings - $25 - SOLD

2. A single faceted black diamond drop on a fine sterling silver neckwire with a sterling fish hook safety clasp - $125.

3. Faceted marquis labradorite floats on a gold neckwire with a gold filled fish hook safety clasp - $70.

4. Faceted mystic sapphire (heat treated) drop swings on a gold neckwire with a gold filled fish hook safety clasp - $95.

New fun pendants

2007-11-13T12:44:00.000-08:00

We have been working on a collection of new double sided soldered glass pendants. There are a wide variety to choose from some sweet, some tart and all fun. We have a selection of chains, silk cords, neck wires & leather cords to hang them from. Custom orders are welcome. Pendants $15 - $25.

Rubies

2007-10-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

Faceted ruby beads with 14k gold filled chain and earwires. Necklace and earring set. $225

Gemstone bracelets

2007-10-22T21:20:00.000-07:00

Faceted graduated kyanite drops with a beautiful antiqued sterling silver toggle clasp. $125

Faceted labradorite drops with a beautiful antiqued sterling silver toggle clasp. $105

Ear gems

2007-10-22T20:36:00.000-07:00

Gemstone waterfall earrings: $40 - $60

Gemstone nugget earrings: $30 - $50

These are lovely with a coordinating Gemstone Waterfall necklace.

Chandeliers

2007-10-22T16:51:00.000-07:00

Sterling silver, gold filled or gold vermeil. Limited only by the imagination. Gemstones, fire polished drops and Swarovski crystals they all swing. $35 - $65

Green with Envy

2007-10-22T16:43:00.000-07:00

Is it possible to have to many earrings?

$25 - $40

Cocktails

2007-10-22T15:27:00.000-07:00

Martinis out with the girls? All your favorite cocktails available. Lemon Drop, Cosmopolitan, Manhattan? What will you have?

Gold or silver plated earwires, fire polished glass, crystal & pearl beads with gold or silver tone pewter charms. $15

Watery

2007-10-22T15:18:00.000-07:00

Glimmering grey blue labradorite rondelles & Swarovski crystals with an etched shell pendant and adjustable silver lobster clasp. Bring out your inner mermaid. $50

Earthy

2007-10-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

Rich graduated earth toned jasper beads pair with antiqued silver beads, silver cones and an adjustable lobster clasp. $45

Gemstone Waterfalls

2007-10-21T15:55:00.001-07:00

Combine birthstones for wonderful personal mother's necklaces. Or, choose from an assortment of stones, beads and crystals with meaning for yourself.

AUTUMN: Aquamarine, labradorite, citrine, tourmaline, freshwater pearls, golden rutile & Swarovski crystals on antiqued sterling chain with a fabulous embossed silver toggle. Exotic and wearable. $150 - to be auctioned at the Rainbow Center's Black & White Gayla 11/10/07 - SOLD Thank you!

LAILA: Beautiful mother's necklace. Parent's & baby's birthstones - aquamarine, sapphire & amethyst along with freshwater pearls, rose quartz, moonstone, labradorite and Swarovski crystals on 14k gold filled chain. As beautiful as mother & daughter. $175 - SOLD

MICHELE: Rich strawberry quartz, and sparkling Swarovski crystals on 14k gold chain with adjustable lobster clasp. $85 - SOLD

JEAN: Mother's necklace with aquamarine, citrine, peridot, freshwater pearl, moonstone and Czech glass on 14k gold filled chain. Adjustable length. $105 - SOLD

Macaroni & Beads Necklaces

2007-10-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

Sterling silver "macaroni" curved tubes strung with beads for very light, comfortable and very wearable necklaces. Wonderful with a birthstone or your favorite gemstone. Sterling toggle clasp. Available in a variety of lengths. $50 - 75

Airy

2007-10-21T15:39:00.000-07:00

Light, flirty & feminine. Organza ribbon strung with fire polished faceted glass beads. Sterling silver cones and a toggle clasp bring it all together. Many gorgeous colors of ribbon and beads to choose from. $45 - $60

Not Your Grandmother's Pearls

2007-10-19T21:19:00.000-07:00

Freshwater cultured pearls are available in almost any color and shape you can imagine. I have a wide choice of pearls available waiting for you to chose a length and a clasp.

A little twisted and very tempting. Peacock blue freshwater pearls & silver lined seed beads with sterling silver toggle clasp. Venture down a twisted path and see where it takes you. $125

Macaroni & Beads Bracelets

2007-10-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

Sterling silver "macaroni" curved tubes strung with beads for very light, comfortable and very wearable bracelets. Sterling toggle clasps you can fasten on your own. $30 - $45

Sharon Earrings

2007-10-19T14:47:00.001-07:00

Sterling whale tail charms dangle from faceted Labradorite rondeles on sterling silver earwires. Earthy, strong and wearable from Magdalena Bay to the Bering Sea. $40