The Flu Attacks....again!!!

Ugh. Has anyone else gotten this horrid flu? I'm sure many of you have...you know...the fever, coughing, congestion, achy, blowing your nose a gazillion times and feeling like you're going to die for days on end?? Well, this is now officially the second time I caught the flu. When we returned from our trip to Orlando earlier this month, I brought the dreaded flu home with me, and promptly ended up by heading to the emergency room because I had a very difficult time breathing. Within days both of our girls started with extremely high fevers and not only was I battling my own flu, then I was concentrating on their poor sick selves! I still don't really remember much about those two weeks as much of the time was a hazy blur. Just this past week I realized that I started feeling better, PTL, and then, wham, Thursday I started in with the flu again. *headbang* I am NOT thrilled, but, what can I do?

Weeeeellllll.....*cheesy grin* The Lord has certainly given me a flurry of ideas for new pieces and I have slowly been whipping them out the last few days. Sure, the house is a wreck, dust bunnies galore, mountains of laundry abounding, dishes stacked and teetering to the sky, but, at least I've been able to accomplish SOMETHING instead of just sitting here moaning, whining and complaining about how sick I am. *cheesy grin* And thankfully the Lord has blessed me with a hubby who knows better than to complain about dust bunnies, wrinkly clothes and no dishes to eat off of. *cheesy grin* hmmm.....maybe I'll have the energy to take pictures of all these new pieces in the next few days. I'm sure I won't have the energy to dust though! *cheesy grin*

First Monthly Drawing a Success!

Woohoo!!! I recently held my first monthly drawing for a free pair of earrings, and it was a fab success! I gave away one of my best-selling pairs -- the Flip Flop Earrings.

I love the fact that February is a short month, because now it is even closer to my next drawing!! This was such a fun thing for me to do that I am super excited to see who is going to be my next winner! I also have no idea which pair of earrings I'm going to give away next....will it be a new pair or another customer favorite? I have no clue! *cheesy grin* I guess you're just going to have to tune in later to see! *grin*

Online Boutique Closed 1/26 - 2/3

The Jewelry By Jennifer Casady online boutique is closed 1/26 through 2/3. Orders may be placed, but, I will NOT PROCESS NOR SHIP any orders until 2/4. Orders will be processed in the order in which they are received. I will not be accessible via email during this time...all emails will be replied to on 2/4.

Woohoo! Its about time I get some much needed time off!!! *cheesy grin* When I reopen my online boutique, I will fill you in on some very cool events that are happening. *grin* Yep, I'm going to leave you guessing. Also, I will pick my first monthly giveaway winner on 2/4, so don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to be added to the entries!

New Spring/Summer 2008 Collection Arriving!

Woohoo!!!!! My new Spring/Summer 2008 Collection pieces are slowing arriving and making their presence known on my website. Here is a taste of what has been added:

Fusion Gemstone and Lampwork Necklace

Wildflower Delight Earrings

Prehnite Tassel Necklace

Pink Topaz Teardrops Necklace


I have one more bracelet that will soon be added to the site, and quite a few more ideas that I need to create before I can finish adding them to the website.

Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter to be entered into my new monthly drawings! Details forthcoming.... *grin*

Passion Necklace

I have been mulling this color scheme in my head for quite a while now, and yesterday I was finally able to get the idea out of my head and into reality. *grin* Rhodolite Garnets, Tanzanite, Iolite, Citrine, Cubic Zirconia and Lavender Amethyst bring out the wide spectrum of colors shimmering in this beautiful bead by Melissa Rediger of Sea of Glass.

Introducing the Passion Necklace:

Our family had a wonderful day today visiting friends, which we were able to do because hubby didn't have to work! Woohoo!!! LOL The girls were fantastic, praise the Lord! And each of us had a delightful time at the brunch. I am so grateful that the girls were so good as I was actually able to gab to my heart's content with my friends!! Our family needed the fellowship time with our good friends and we were able to catch up with some friends that we haven't seen in years! I hope those of you reading this are able to enjoy today and spend it doing something fun and refreshing!!

Three More Rings For You This Morning

Wow, based on the comments, emails and traffic, ya'll love my rings!!! Thank you so much for your comments, etc.!!! Keep em coming! *cheesy grin* Because you love my rings so much I was able to make three more this morning. Here they are:

Charoite Oval Ring

Leopardskin Jasper Ring (this stone has a ton of variations)

Smoky Quartz Barrel Ring (not for the timid!!! *grin* A big, bold, beautiful ring!)

Yesterday I was also able to add two more collections to my website, the Solely Silver Collection and my Little Luxuries Collection. Based upon traffic to these pages, you are ready and waiting for me to continue adding pieces to these collections! *grin* Be patient just a little while longer please. In the next couple of days I should be able to add more pieces as time permits.

Right now its off to get ready to head to the store with my cutie patooties! We're in desperate need of kitty litter and cat food! LOLOL Keep those comments and emails coming everyone!!! Thank you so much for the feedback!

New for the Store - Rings!!

I am very excited to introduce my newest pieces to you: A new Ring Collection! My first six rings are finished and are available to purchase on my website. Each ring is custom made to order, so they are truly unique pieces of art. Here they are:

Fancy Jasper Dark Green Ring (the Fancy Jasper comes in a wide array of colors, so I will be listing them separately)

Denim Lapis Lazuli Ring

Carnelian Ring

Botswana Agate Ring

Pink Lampwork Ring

Jasper Chita Ring (this stone has several variations, from a dark hunter green to light sage green, and sometimes spotted with the two colors)

Stay tuned for more rings soon. I am planning on offering many different colors and styles from Ryolite, Onyx, Kyanite (light and dark), Muscovite, Silver Leaf Jasper, the list goes on!!

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