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Let’s talk about amber
Let’s talk about amber maureen Beads & Gemstones Monday, October 25, 2010 I am surrounded by beautiful stones and beads that I have collected while
In Search of Yellow Hearts
In Search of Yellow Hearts maureen Travel Sunday, October 31, 2010 In Peru, I collected fancy glass Venetian beads, strung on string, with occasional crosses
My horizon
My horizon maureen studio journal Thursday, November 11, 2010 This is my horizon. Today is grey and breezy out my window. The island is shrouded,
The Craft Fair at Pt Lookout in Northport
The Craft Fair at Pt Lookout in Northport maureen studio journal Tuesday, November 23, 2010 Over the weekend I participated in a show called Artfull-Gifts,
Julio in Peru
Julio in Peru maureen travel Tuesday, December 7, 2010 One common theme in my life overseas was the pursuit of crafts. In every country I
Adventure in the Junk Souk in Amman, Jordan
Adventure in the Junk Souk in Amman, Jordan maureen travel Wednesday, December 15, 2010 I have a great belt. It’s really beautiful. I bought it
Long or Short?
Long or Short? maureen Beads & Gemstones Saturday, January 15, 2011 In the picture is a “custom” I just finished for a friend. Actually it
Poya Days and Snow Days
Poya Days and Snow Days maureen travel Friday, February 18, 2011 People are often surprised to learn that I, a California girl, love winter. The
This necklace is called “Mixed Message”
This necklace is called “Mixed Message” maureen Beads & Gemstones Saturday, March 12, 2011 Every year Senior College and the University of Maine Hutchinson Center
Looking Out the Window in Late March
Looking Out the Window in Late March maureen Studio journal Sunday, March 27, 2011 As I sit here, working on a new necklace—a short one
Knowledge and Experience to Identify Fakes
Knowledge and Experience to Identify Fakes maureen studio journal Wednesday, March 30, 2011 A long time ago I learned my first lesson about fakes–the
Sri Lanka, Languages, and Beads
Sri Lanka, Languages, and Beads maureen travel Tuesday, April 5, 2011 When Americans think about a vacation spot, Sri Lanka doesn’t come to mind. First
A True Story about an Untrue Trade Route
A True Story about an Untrue Trade Route maureen History & Culture Monday, April 11, 2011 There are some very scholarly books written about beads,
Jane Eyre at the Strand
Jane Eyre at the Strand maureen studio journal Monday, April 18, 2011 Saturday night I went to see Jane Eyre at our wonderful Strand theater
Wedding Cake Venetian Beads, 1880-1920
Wedding Cake Venetian Beads, 1880-1920 maureen Beads & Gemstones Saturday, April 23, 2011 These are called wedding cake beads. They are Venetian lamp-wound floral decorated
I also collect ironies
I also collect ironies maureen studio journal Sunday, May 1, 2011 In my travels, (figurative and literal), I have enjoyed the hobby of collecting little
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day maureen studio journal Wednesday, May 4, 2011 For most of my adult life I lived overseas, and for some reason, Mother’s Day was
Mixed Message and Mix-Ups
Mixed Message and Mix-Ups maureen Beads & Gemstones Tuesday, May 10, 2011 This weekend the University of Maine Hutchinson Center will host the Festival of
A good life versus the good life
A good life versus the good life maureen studio journal Tuesday, April 16, 2013 I live in a small town here in mid coast Maine.
Hot and Cold; Hot or Cold
Hot and Cold; Hot or Cold maureen travel Tuesday, April 16, 2013 The other day I popped into a family grocery store. It was middle June,
A Garden Video
A Garden Video maureen studio journal Sunday, June 26, 2011 My daughter, who knows a thing or two about making films, made this short film
Two Seasons
TWO SEASONS maureen insights Tuesday, August 9, 2011 In Maine, people say there are four seasons, summer, fall, winter, and mud. However, in some ways,
Getting ready for a Craft Show
Getting ready for a Craft Show maureen studio journal Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Jeweled Horizons will have a booth at the Maine Boat, Home and Harbor
Bead Collection on a String
Bead Collection on a String maureen beads & GEMSTONES Tuesday, September 6, 2011 I’m new to the craft show gig, and so I have been
What is Amazonite?
What is Amazonite? maureen Beads & Gemstones Tuesday, April 16, 2013 The other day I was showing a talented jeweler some of my pieces. I
Wandering in a Souk
Wandering in a Souk maureen travel Wednesday, October 19, 2011 “Souk” is simply the Arabic word for “market”. The spelling is phonetic, so it can
Three kids, ten bags, and a dog
Three kids, ten bags, and a dog maureen studio journal Tuesday, November 29, 2011 After nearly twenty-five years is the Developing World, I can remember
Why do I like beads so much??
Why do I like beads so much?? maureen Beads & Gemstones Thursday, December 8, 2011 Not exactly beads: necklaces. Beaded necklaces is what I collect,
The Essence of Dining
The Essence of Dining maureen travel Sunday, January 8, 2012 My daughter and I went into a busy mall in Abu Dhabi to have lunch.
Lady Hester Stanhope
Lady Hester Stanhope maureen history & culture Monday, January 23, 2012 In December, my daughter and I took a trip to Lebanon. When we lived
The Tucson Gem Show
The Tucson Gem Show maureen Beads & Gemstones Monday, February 13, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I was in Tucson, Arizona, for the annual
Pearls
Pearls maureen Beads & Gemstones Tuesday, February 21, 2012 In the movie, Titanic, the elder Rose Dawson tells the oceanographer, at the beginning of the
Three Good Books… Actually Six
Three Good Books… Actually Six maureen studio journal Tuesday, April 3, 2012 I only put it together yesterday that I have recently read three really
Surrounded by Creatures
Surrounded by Creatures maureen studio journal Friday, September 28, 2012 In a very short span of time I went from being “Mom” in a busy
“THE HUNT” IN ISTANBUL
There is a town, Izmir, where now only three master bead makers make wound glass beads with a fire kiln.