It's the most wonderful time of the year....

..well, in theory anyway! lol! All 5 of my little ones have had the flu, ear infections and 2 with pneumonia this past week. Did I mention that I too have had the flu and pneumonia at the same time?! UGH! Needless to say, not a fun week! Everyone seems to be on the mend. I need to see about getting some antibiotics for myself tomorrow as I have neglected myself with the kids being ill. Time to take care of me! I'm still not sure about the baby as she was SO miserable today! She is usually such a happy girl, but today all she did was cry :( I'm hoping it's just being overtired due to the constant coughing....perhaps another check at the pedi for her tomorrow as well.......
The jewelry orders have been rolling in for holiday gift giving! Such an exciting time of the year. I think it's so nice to give something personalized. If you can't make it yourself, then giving something that has been made just for that person is perfect. I've done lots of custom work lately and today I did a piece that I've fallen in love with! I have so many necklaces that I've made for myself, that I really don''t need another one, but I just might have to do one for me!!! I have had such a hard time getting the rimmed circle pendants lately. A customer had ordered a family necklace about 5 weeks ago using these pendants. I've tried so many different suppliers and they are all OUT!! So frustrating! Fortunately my customer has been super patient and understanding. I've been in touch with her to keep her posted and today I offered a solution that she was happy with. I made the rimmed pendants myself!! I have made some before, but I hadn't thought to offer it to her as the ones she had picked had a fancy bail at the top that I really didn't think I could duplicate. Well, turns out she liked mine better anyway! lol! I spent most of the day on her piece as it had multiple charms on it and she wanted it oxidized as well. It is just SO unique and beautiful! I will post pics here as well once the battery has charged. Well, as I admitted to right from the beginning, I am not great about posting here too often. As the holidays approach I imagine I will be even worse! lol! I do post on my fan page daily which is linked to twitter to those of you who'd like to follow me there ;)