NOLA

Last weekend my hubby and I headed out to New Orleans to celebrate his B-day! I have to admit that the first time I went to NOLA I did not care for it at all. I wanted to give the city another try, so road tripping we went. We only spent a day and a half there but I enjoyed walking in the french quarter, eating beignets at Cafe du Monde, listening to jazz as walked down Bourbon street. I have to say I want to go back. I want to attend a jazz fest there and eat their wonderful food. One thing I learned was not to order a bloody mary unless you are prepared for the HOT factor. Man, did I learn my lesson.....Tums was my buddy....

Happy Monday

Just want to share the new stones I purchased at the gem show this past weekend. I bought some iolite and labradorite. I can't wait to design some new items for my shop this week. I already had a great start to the week with a sale online last night.
It is also my hubby's bday weeks! I will be putting my party hat on for the next 2 weeks. We usually celebrate with birthday month and I think we started with a big bang---- Costa Rica! So Happy Monday everyone! Have a great week!

Seashell jewelry

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Saturday! The creative juices have finally been flowing as of last night! It took a week to get inspired after having been on vacation to Costa Rica. I cannot complain but I was wondering what was wrong with me! So today my hubby has been helping me go through the seashells my friend and I collected on the Sta. Teresa beach. He has been drilling holes in the shells that I want to design with. What a great day! I already had a sale on an item I designed last night! Thank you! Happy day, happy day!

Costa Rica

Arenal

Santa Teresa

La Fortuna Waterfalls

We are back from our trip to Costa Rica. I swear I should have read this Costa Rica website prior to going for packing info. Amazing website with great tips on what to pack. I found it late while we were waiting for our flight to C.R. Check it out if you are heading to Tico land.
I want to share a couple of photographs from our amazing trip. We took 7 days and drove to various parts of Costa Rica. We drove to Arenal, Monteverde, Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. Beautiful country! I am so glad we were able to join our good friends for this amazing road trip! What an adventure! You can check out more of our photographs on my flickr set.

I think next trip might be to Guatemala with some other friends. I've been once before but fell in love with Guatemala and want to go back!

Summer is here! At least in Texas!

I have finally sat down and created some new goodies this week. Believe it or not I have been a bit of a busy lady these days. I had a couple of shows this past weekend and had a great time chatting with my fellow vendors in the heat! Summer heat is here! At least in Texas!

I have been trying to organize myself better to attack the business online. I ended up reading a website called Handmadeology and getting some tips on advertising. I have officially set up some advertising to run this week and hope to see some results. I found out about this website a while back ago but heard an interview on Craftcast with the creator of Handmadeology Timothy Adam. He has some great tips for small artisan businesses. Check it out!

Bellaire Arts Festival

I have been busy preparing for the big show on Saturday. My fingers are crossed that it will not rain. Amaria will be at the Bellaire Arts Festival on Saturday April 18, 2009 from 9a.m.- 5p.m. I will be there rain or shine. So come on out and support your local artisans!!!

Spring Gifts Galore at Greatwood Craft Show

AMARIA will be at this event on Saturday. Come on out and support education and your local artists and crafters!
Located at Dickinson Elementary School at 7110 Greatwood Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Here is the info:

9:00 am to 3:oo pm *FREE ADMISSION* *STROLLERS WELCOME*

Over 100 indoor booths with unique items!

Handmade Jewelry, Handbags, Note Cards

One-of-a-kind Yard and Home Décor

Monogrammed Children and Baby Items Easter and Mother’s Day Gifts, too!

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