July 2009

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Organic Farms near Sonoma Plaza

Oak Hill Farm - I think this is squash

For a long time Sonoma Valley has been home to several small organic farms where you can buy fruit and vegetables that are incredibly fresh.

July 29, 2009

Opals in handmade gemstone jewelry

Rhodonite and Peruvian Pink Opal Necklace

Peruvian Blue Opal and Pearl Earrings

There are few stones as fascinating as opals. The color play is the result of tiny silica spheres inside the stone.

July 26, 2009

Taking pictures of handmade gemstone jewelry

Coral, Turquoise Heart Necklace

It's one thing to buy gemstone beads and component parts to make handmade gemstone jewelry and to design and handcraft a piece of jewelry. It's quite another thing to take pictures that accurately portray the jewelry. Fortunately my husband assists me in the picture taking process or I'd still be fighting a fierce battle with the camera.

July 21, 2009