Happy Birthday America!

As people in the US are enjoying fireworks, weekends boating on the lakes, family BBQ's and parades, I want to take a moment to reflect on the reason for our celebration.  Happy Birthday America!

To celebrate this special birthday (because I love birthdays & cake - tee hee) I wanted to give a special birthday gift.  I've posted it on my Designs by Dawn Marie Facebook Wall, and want to make sure you have the same opportunity.

This beachy inspired adjustable anklet is just screaming - "I need to see the world!"  Being summer, and America's birthday, I want this anklet to have it's wish.  SOOOOOOOOOOOOO... if someone adopts this anklet from my Artfire Store by 11:59 pm CST tonight, I'll also include a matching pair of earrings!  Aren't birthday presents fun?  :)

Sorry, the cake won't make it in the mail. :( 

To help this anklet fulfill it's dream, here's the link to give it a nice home. http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1445256

Happy Birthday America! :)  I hope all of your festivities are wonderful!

{Hugs!}
~Dawn

Summer Colors - Bright, Bold and Cheerful!

Summer means - days at the beach, bright cheerful flowers, bold, vivacious colors, popsicles & ice cream cones... and bees, but we won't talk about those! :)  It also means we can proudly adorn our ankles with beautiful baubles and our feet in sandals for the world to see!

Having celebrated Memorial Day weekend here in the US, it begins the "unofficial" start of summer.  Kids are nearing the end of school, parents are dreading excited about summer beginning, and with the beautiful weather we've had for the past month, our flowers and gardens look like we're nearing the end of June!  So thus, I'm beginning my "Day at the Beach" designs!

While I don't wear many bracelets, I'm always happy to adorn my ankles with a fun anklet in the summer... different chains, sparkly beads, jingle bells, sea shells... are just a few of my favorite embellishments.  So in the spirit of summer... here's an ode to the start of summer fun and a toast to great summer memories in the making!  Click here if this Anklet is a Must-Have for your summer wardrobe!

Cheers!
~Dawn

Something old, something new, something borrowed....

SOMETHING BLUE!!!!  Yes, I'm not sure about wedding traditions in other cultures, but this is a customary tradition here in the US. 

So feast your eyes on this....

Fit for any bride... there's crystal, there's pearls and of course, there's blue!  I designed as an anklet so any bride can wear it with her gown and it's not going to upset her new Mother-in-Law by clashing in the pictures.

It's been 80's and sunny her in WI, so I've been playing in my gardens - loosening up soil, planting seeds, splitting plants and being incredibly grateful for everything around me.  I'm one of those crazy people that LOVES both the heat and humidity... I know, what am I doing in Wisconsin, right? 

Hope your day is sunny, and if it's not... bring sunshine with your smile to someone who needs it!

{Hugs!}
~Dawn