We passed this beautiful stand of hollyhocks on our way to the trail head....

We almost left this little one behind today, but who could resist this face?

At the top of the Juanite Cook trail looking back...a beautiful allee...

I adore these old oaks that line the Hiltscher trail. They spread across the whole middle of the meadow...

Our big dog, Mika, who has been gone for a few years, but raised up this little one, used to climb this tree on every walk. Noodge took her first crack at it yesterday, continuing a grand tradition...

Looking back on the Hiltscher meadow as we leave for the walk back to civilization...

Lovelies...

Some new additions to our line of custom chain...I managed to snap a picture of this one called 'Hermitage.' It's a combination of a fine, solid brass soldered chain, faceted gemstones, and solid brass cross connectors flanking each gem...

 

Finally had time to start on our keepsake boxes...elegant pairings of ornate metal embellishments, old Victorian nail heads, and lined in luxurious leather. Perfect for tucking in a special little gift, keeping a precious item, or preserving a memory...

Classes coming up on Brookdale!

Connie Freedman joins us for class this weekend to create this lovely 'pochette' from vintage velvet, chaining, gemstone beads and vintage Haskell pearls! See the class blog here to read about it and sign up!

Coming up, Susan Bates-Bezek will be teaching a lovely necklace with a beaded bezel that lots of you have been wanting to learn how to do. Take a look at this beautiful piece....

Finally, Judy Mackay will be teaching another Victorian inspired shell art class on Brookdale, and this time she is combining two of our favorite things....her shell art and jewelry! We'll have a sample in store shortly....Judy is on her way back from a show in Florida, and a trip to New York city to see her work featured on the Martha Stewart Show! You go, Judy! Check out her class coming up and get Dede on the phone to sign up....