Grand Intentions for 2011

99% of the time I start a new year with a similar goal... be more committed to exercising and eating better.  I can't help it I love oreos and sometimes Mac & Cheese just gets the best of me.  Usually my appetite beats out common sense and I set the work out DVDs aside in lieu of doing much more enlightening things... such as __________ (fill in the blank with whatever you want.)

So this year, dag nab it, I'm really going to do it... but do it my way, Dawn Style.  SO I've started out the new year doing osmosis exercising.  You see, I put that workout DVD under my pillow and away I went.  I haven't had a problem sticking to it yet!!!

I wake up so refreshed and feel better already for sticking to it.  Actually, it's working so well I think I'm going to start my own club - Osmosis Exercise by Dawn... anybody in?

Okay, back to the grapefruit... Hope your New Year is Wonderful!!!  P.S. Are you a resolution setter or not?

New Years Eve Jewelry

What are your New Year's Eve Plans? I know some people throw (or attend) lavish parties with friends and pop corks on the champagne bottle all night long.

Personally, I prefer a more intimate New Years Eve... Steak & Lobster on the BBQ, a fire in the fireplace and good wine all surrounded by family and friends.

I've had a few people that contacted me about doing a custom jewelry order to match their special New Year's Eve outfit, and it's been so much fun!

I hope your holidays have been wonderful and that 2010 brings you many, many blessings~

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Everybody!
(you can click on the photos to the left to enlarge them and see the detail)


I hope your holiday festivities were wonderful. Between Christmas & New Years is always a busy time when you have a huge, wonderful family. So I spent a lot of time with family, and not as much in my studio.

But last night, yes New Years Eve, I had just put my lasagna in the oven to bake and I had an inspiration - that kind of excited, can't let it go, gotta use my hands and create sort of inspiration. I'm getting together with my very best girlfriend for many, many years to celebrate our Christmas together this coming Saturday. She's had an unbelievably difficult 2008 and through the most impossible situations she's stayed positive and strong.

While they say adversity builds strength... Angela had no idea how much strength she really had in her. After being hit by a car and crushing her lower spinal column, having a major back surgery, then rehab and ongoing therapy, she's been incredible. Most people would find themselves wallowing in self-pity and crying. Not Ang, she pulled up the courage from deep inside, got involved with a spinal support group - that prior to the accident she organized & taught through the rehabilitation facility she works at - and became a persevering patient.

It's hard to be the student once you've been the teacher. I admire you Ang - you have an undivided love for life and have learned that living in the moment is truly precious! I made this piece of art for you... to celebrate love & life!

Happy New Year! 2009 will bring you much success, love & joy!