14K Gold Wire Wrapped Goodness

I have more rings featured in my Etsy shop this week, back by request from a returning customer...I LOVE that.


This first one features a most intriguing vintage red and clear lucite clover-shaped bead is hand wrapped in heavy 20 gauge 14K gold filled wire. This is a fun statement piece. I intentionally made it a larger size to be worn on the index or middle fingers for extra pizzazz. I used a lot of the wire, wrapping it over and over again to help give the ring a substantial weight...this is no dainty ring! I love how the opaque red lacquer plays with the clear spots on the ring.


Ring is a SIZE 9 TO 9.25
Bead size is 25mm (1 inch)

I suggest not immersing the ring in water for a prolonged period of time as I am uncertain as to the lacquer on the bead. It is as it came to me....a lovely vintage bead.

The second one for this week includes Five faceted aqua quartz briolettes form a flower, all wrapped in 14K gold filled wire. I used a lighter gauge wire for this ring to create a lighter weight for those that don't like heavy rings. The flower portion is approximately 1 inch or 25mm in diameter. The ring is a size 7.5

I can save you a step if this is a gift...your jewelry will arrive gift ready.

Thank you for looking!

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Really Good Recipes: Jalapeno Cheese Bread

This is James' new favorite, it is gone the same evening I make it. I add lots and lots of jalapenos to suit his taste, so you might want to scale back a bit - you've been warned! :-)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup water

1 egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

4 tablespoons seeded and chopped canned diced jalapeno peppers

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, for all bread machines

Set your machine to 1 lb. loaf, light crust. I also sprinkle some extra cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.  Enjoy!

Get your thredUP!

ThredUp is an online trading site for gently used children's clothes, shoes, books, toys and more.  I found this gem after selling my cherished cloth diapers to a thedUp employee who happened to be wearing the shirt when she picked up the diapers.  My curiosity was sparked and that evening I created an account and listed my first box.  This is far more convenient than ironing, tagging and hauling crates of clothing to the local consignment shop!  I love getting rid of the items my kids have outgrown in exchange for sizes they're growing into, all at a very reasonable cost to my family.  Here is a great info page on how it works and how to get started.

My latest thredUP box features mostly Fall/Winter boys 3T goodies.  Box #140352 contents are as follows:

1)  Crazy 8 fleece half-zip pull-over sweatshirt in green, gray, navy, yellow.  Pilled from wash, well-loved but good condition
2) Children's Place black corduroy pants, faded slightly
3) Life is Good l/s gray tshirt with dump truck on front, well-loved but cute!
4) Okie Dokie olive green athletic pant with tan pinstriping
5) Disney Wall-E 3/4 sleeved shirt, my son's favorite :)
6) 2-piece Disney Toy Story l/s pj set, slight pilling from wash - jersey/waffle weave
7) Jumping Beans navy sweatshirt with Sports Allstar theme in light blue, orange and white
8) Baby Gap royal blue "Athletic Dept." s/s tshirt with white logo on front
9) Baby Gap orange dump truck themed s/s tshirt, some slight peeling of paint from wash, minor stains, great for playtime
10) Circo white/navy/green plaid shorts
11) Gymboree yellow l/s tshirt with navy piping at collar and chest detail, tag cut out but side label at waist indicates brand, well-loved
12) Tumbleweed brand black l/s tshirt with skeleton theme, showing ribcage, great for Halloween
13) Sesame Street Elmo cowboy underwear, size 2T-3T
14) Carter's dump trucks underwear, size 2T-3T
15) Myself Belts brand khaki belt with trains theme - not 100% sure if this is 3T, I *think* so

All items come from a smoke-free, pet-free home and have been worn by my son only.  Check it out!  I'm hooked :)

The Perfect Iced Coffee

This gal's method for iced coffee is wonderfully easy, and she even uses Cafe Bustelo!  My favorite :)

The Pioneer Woman's Perfect Iced Coffee

Enjoy!