Wordless Wednesday

Cornhole

One of our favorite games to play during the summer is cornhole.  My dad made our boards a few years ago and I painted them.  We've been practicing at night for the big games this holiday weekend!

Wordless Wednesday

Pearls!

I love pearls!  They make a special outfit even more special.  I love wearing pearls with casual outfits too.  I work a lot with freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystal pearls and  both result in beautiful designs. 

Some interesting facts about pearls: 

• Pearl is the official birthstone for the month of June. It is also the Sun Signs of Gemini and Cancer.
• Fresh water pearls are given on the 1st wedding anniversary. Pearls are also given on the 3rd, 12th and 30th anniversaries.
• Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships. They are thought to keep children safe.
• Early Chinese myths told of pearls falling from the sky when dragons fought. Ancient legend says that pearls were thought to be the tears of the gods and the Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying.
• Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying. To different cultures pearls have symbolized modesty, chastity, power, and courage. Cultured or freshwater pearls are considered to offer the power of love, money, protection, and luck. Pearls are also thought to give wisdom through experience, to quicken the laws of karma and to cement engagements and love relationships.