"Moonstone" for All Hallow's Eve

October 31, 2012

"Moonstone" for All Hallow's Eve

Well, it is finally here!  All the little hobgobblins in the neighborhood are out trick or treating, dressed in scary and cute costumes and collecting tons of candy.

Now, if you are an adult going to a Halloween Party tonight, you might want to take an amulet for safety.  Just in case you encounter some evil spirits along the way.

Might I suggest the Gemstone "Moonstone".  Moonstone is that milky with bluish or yellowish tint Gemstone that seems to change colors with whatever light you are in.  Sometimes it gives off hints of pink.

In the Eastern cultures, Moonstone was favored for Love.  They believed that wearing or carrying a moonstone would bring a new love into your life.  They also believe that holding a piece of moonstone over their hearts after a quarrel, and then exchanging the stones with each other, would bring you back together. 

Because of the way it travels thru the Zodiac, Moonstone is also considered a protective stone while traveling.  So, tonight, you just might want to carry a Moonstone with you on your travels.  Afterall, you never know what might be lurking in the dark this Hallow's Eve!

 

This is an example of pebble Moonstone made into a gorgeous necklace to wear around your neck to keep you safe.  The shimmery Moonstone Pebbles are set off with Blue Saphire Faceted Jade Rondels and can be found in my ArtFire Shop at: www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.co.

 

This is an example of large faceted round Moonstone Beads.  The shimmer is incredible!

 

Hoping everyone has a safe and spooky All Hallow's Eve!

 

Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs

www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

"Memory Wire Bracelets"

Sunday, October 28, 2012

"Memory Wire Bracelets"

My ArtFire Shop now has a new addition of Memory Wire Bracelets.  All of these are Artisan Hand Crafted using mostly semi precious gemstones with the addition of glass and crystals. I love the look of black rubber tubing as spacers in some of my designs.  The addition of silver or gold charms as dangles and spacers really enhances the whole design.

I put a lot of thought into my designs, using colors that both "pop" and enhance each other.  Memory Wire Bracelets can be worn by anyone and fit all wrists.  The wire never gets out of shape and the bracelets are very confortable to wear and easy to put on.

Do consider one of my"special" bracelets when shopping for Christmas presents for that "special" person on your list, as well as all my other gemstone jewelry in my ArtFire Shop at:www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

I will be adding more of these bracelets weekly.

Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs
www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com

Sunflowers on a Rainy Day

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Sunflowers on a Rainy Day

Today is a rainy, miserable day in Northeast Ohio.  I just know that these sunflowers will cheer everyone up this morning.  Enjoy!

I would like to share with you pictures of the last Sunflowers in my son and daughter-in-laws garden.  Now, my son is not a gardener, but, earlier this Summer my Grandaughter and I were shopping at a local garden center and she asked if we could purchase some Sunflower Seeds.  Her Dad had requested them and wanted to plant them around the house for my Daughter-in-Law.  They are her favorite flowers in the whole world.  Now, there is a very thoughtful husband for you! Well, the first crop came up and were about to bloom, when the deer got to them.  They did grow back and I took pictures of the very last blooms that were brought to my house in a vase.

  I just love their colorful faces.  When the sun is out, their faces reach upwards to cheer us up.  If you let them dry n your garden, the chickadees and nuthatches will enjoy the sunflower seeds that they produce.

 

Rosemary, Garden Gate Designs at: www.gardengatedesigns.artfire.com