Friday, May 27, 2011

Happy 6th Anniversary To Us!



This picture is old and not good quality, but this is my husband Todd and I when we first met 12 years ago. He had long hair and if memory serves me correctly I had just had hand surgery and was feeling quite relaxed thanks to some little white pills, lol. So, here we are 6 married years later with 2 gorgeous little boys, a nice home and a happy life.

I got lucky with this one! He's a super involved Dad, a really good husband and has the best work ethic of anyone I've ever known. We met through his mother who was my boss at the time. She knew I was single and so was he. Our first date was blind. We had only talked on the phone a couple of times. We went out for a few weeks then went our separate ways. He dated others and so did I. His sister knew how much I cared about him and told me in private one day to not give up on him...so I didn't! I chased him for 3 years before he decided he'd date me.

We got engaged on Christmas Day 2004, much to my surprise. I had no idea what he was planning. In February of 2005 we found out we were pregnant with our first son. Yes, I know we put the cart before the horse. God forgive us! Things happen, lol. We decided to get married in May of 2005 and had Noah in October. In February of 2008 along came our second son Seth. What a joy my 2 boys are! We love them both to pieces!

So, here's to the love of my life. I love you and appreciate you more ever day! I pray daily for another blessed and happy 6 years along with many more after that.

A Very Generous Giveaway!

Andrew Thornton is having a most generous giveaway of all these very creative pendants!


Check it out!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

It's Almost Here!

It's almost time for the new issue of Easy Wire magazine! It is scheduled to hit newsstands on June 14th. I'm so thrilled to have my "Funhouse" necklace featured on the cover of this issue. A huge thank you to Denise Peck and Jane Dickerson for choosing my piece.

I've peeked at the Table of Contents and can say that there are a ton of talented designers in this issue. Well worth a trip to Barnes & Noble!

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

A Most Wonderful Painting With Fire Giveaway!

Barbara Lewis of Painting with Fire is having a most wonderful giveaway in celebration of her upcoming book release, Torch Fired Enamel. The book looks fabulous and fascinating and I can't wait to get my copy! Head over to her blog and sign yourself up for a chance to win a set of her torch fired beads.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

A Beady Giveaway!

Bead designer Anne Lichtenstein of Gardanne Beads is having a giveaway on her blog.

Head over and check it out!

Friday, May 13, 2011

25% OFF Sale

All items in my Etsy shop (including clearance) are 25% off now through May 20th. Please use coupon code FRIDAY25 at checkout.
Thanks for shopping at 2 if By Sea!

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's day to all my blog readers!


I do apologize for this being posted SO late.

The day just got away from me.

I hope you all have had a fantastic day!



The photo was taken Friday at the Mother's Day brunch at my oldest sons' school.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Etsy Shop Update!

Just listed 3 new items in my Etsy shop!

Head on over and pick up something special for Mother's Day!