My etsy.com shop  under Tabby's Intuition is finally open!  It was scary to press the open shop button,but I did it.  I plan to add new items weekly.  I haven't added name writing items yet, but they are coming. 

This is the Menehune Fishpond scenic lookout that I pass five days a week on my way to the gym.  If there is nobody behind me, I will slow my car down to take in the view, if only for a moment.  I have visited this site many times with my parents and visitors over the years.  It is called Menehune Fishpond because legend says that a small race of people called Menehune were the ones to build this beautiful place.  I took this picture at 8:15 in the morning, and it was a perfect day for photos.  I have been to this spot with my Dad, and this was one of his favorite areas to take in scenery.   I think of him when I pass this place. 

Now, back to the jewelry.   Another Kauai made Tree of Life inspired by the Vampire Diaries, season one, to be precise.  Maybe Bonnie's Grandmother would have worn this argentium tree with blood red garnet chips to remind her to "stay out of vampire business" and take care of her own.  The 13 freshwater pearls add to the beauty of this Tree of Life.  This pendant won't slip off the leather cord ends.     The birthstone of January, garnet was thought to give it's wearer safety in travel. 

Here is the wire wrapping and clasp on the leather cord.    I used argentium for this part, too.

Here are my 14k gold filled wrapped natural quartz crystals, inspired by season three of The Vampire Diaries: 

 This last pearl accented one, I imagine the character of Caroline wearing.  Gold and pearls suit her quite well.  I know the character of Klaus would agree.

 

More later,
Susan