2011...The Year of the Rabbit

2011 is the year of the rabbit, the symbol of endurance.


This pendant features a charming little rabbit with a Sterling Silver Wheelbarrow charm and beautiful green Kyanite Gemstone. The back of the pendant is a mirror. The image is soldered together with lead free silver solder and measures 1" square. It is securely sealed but not waterproof. The Sterling Silver ball chain is 16" in length.

Reflection and Inspiration

I was just reflecting on a trip we took in 2006 to Italy. We rented this villa in Tuscany and it was one of the most wonderful things we ever did. We will do it again someday....
But in looking at my pictures, I also remember how much inspiration I get from our trips around the world. Every creative endeavor requires some sort of inspiration to fuel the process, and it can arrive at any time and in any form-a person, nature, music, a favorite place or a new place. The road between an idea and a finished piece is a winding one that starts and stops, changes direction, and may not even resemble the original thought at the end. But it's really about the journey.
So surround yourself with the beautiful, with interesting things and places. Then watch your creativity flow.
May you have a wonderful today and even better tomorrow. Happy New Years!

My Bangles Were Featured In This Beautiful Treasury...Happy New Years!!

'New Year's Eve Party!' by CrochetMaggie

Go out in Etsy style. :)

Vintage 1970s Gold Shoe... treasuresinana... $17.00	Steampunk Black and Gol... costumesalon $75.00	Dirty Floral Ring shopbobbi $15.00
NEW YEAR SPECIAL, 70 of... SweetandDandyV... $155.00	Bangle Bracelets, Five ... tuscanroad $25.00	MORGAINE Cuff Bracelet-... EderaJewelry $379.00
Sexy Vintage Camisole w... victorianflair $10.99	HOLIDAY SALE Vintage 19... VintageButterf... $22.00	Honey Bee - hand screen... projector $40.00
Shop for your Valentine... TheTaffyBox $16.15	Opal Star-burst Sweater... antiquesnoddit... $18.00	Handmade Hawaiian black... MoStAnythingHa... $16.00
Charming Vintage Rick R... vintagescrapsh... $1.50	80s GOLD PUMPS by GEOFF... CoolVintageFin... $30.00	Black Cocktail Dress wi... byANOUSHKA $135.00

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Social Media Blog Series....Get Connected

I thought this article was definitely worth sharing. It's titled "9 Creative Women Share Secrets to Succeeding With Social Media".
I am by no means an expert, in fact I'm the first to admit I've been slacking in the whole social media arena lately.. There is so much out there about the importance of Social Media and why you need to do it, to the point of getting way confused. But I really enjoyed this article. It's to the point, easy to understand and makes alot of sense. Here it is....enjoy!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

May this Holiday season bring warmth and happiness to you and yours.
Happy Holidays from Holly at TuscanRoad!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE-Thanksgiving Day thru Cyber Monday

I am giving 20% off of my entire Etsy shop beginning Thanksgiving day thru Monday. This is a great time to stock up on early Christmas gifts for your loved ones and even yourself! Bring a friend....
Discount is automatic. Listed prices reflect 20% off.

You can preview Tuscan Road Designs at http://tuscanroad.etsy.com/

She Said Purple And Yellow Are Her Colors

I was asked a while back to create a bracelet for a special friend to give as a gift. Her favorite color combination is purple and yellow and I was told to "just create". When I am entrusted to just create something that they already know they will love, that is a special honor. Here is the end result: