Summer Tokens

These stunning babies will be making an appearance in the shop over the next few days!

 Gaspeite, Turquoise and Sterling silver

xo Blue Gnome

Simple.

There is perfection in simplicity.

Sterling, Prehnite, Clear Quartz and Lavender Amethyst

Sterling and Aquamarine

A handful of magic quartz, available individually in the shop.

xo Blue Gnome

Homesick Remedy

Rose Quartz Cocktail Ring - Rose quartz & sterling

Bear Totem - Sterling and coral necklace

It was a lovely couple of weeks back home, 

especially this time of year 

when spring always seems to come a month earlier than here, on the east coast.  

I was able to spend a good many lazy days gazing up at the still-snow covered mountains, 

wriggling my pale toes in the warmth of the Okanagan sunshine.  

The grass was long, green and lush 

and after getting over the strange sensation of walking bare feet though it, Leo was a seasoned pro

 at running around naked 

except for a sunhat through the backyard, 

plastic shovel and watering can in hand, 

terrorizing my mother's delicate flower garden.

And as usual, the time seems to fly by all too quickly 

and it's back to the airport to say our good-byes, 

trying to swallow the lump in my throat 

as my parents frantically wave at us as we walk through security.  

Coming home to our house, it's with mixed feelings of relief and emptiness, 

a nagging aching in my heart as I try to ignore it, 

bustling about the house, 

unpacking and getting Leo settled back into our home.  

My cure for feeling homesick has been to throw myself back into the routine around here.  

With the arrival of spring while we were away, the garden is in dire need of some serious TLC.  

The fur baby's been away from her pack for much too long and there are two weeks worth of grooming, tummy rubs and back porch cuddling sessions in the cool evening air.

And when everyone else's needs have been tended to, 

there's finally a little time for me.  

The shop's been tidied, the tools and equipment oiled and topped up.  

A couple of newbies to get me through the week 

when I hope to be able to spent a little more time in my favorite place.

I can't wait to get started.

xo Blue Gnome

The New Girls

 Sterling & Imperial Jasper

Sterling & Chrysoprase

xo Blue Gnome

A Little Bear Magic

Quiet confidence, loyalty and the protector of family values.

 

Because hell hath no fury like a woman protecting her family.

Available now in the shop.

xo Blue Gnome

Glorious colour!

And we have some gorgeous, vibrant, breathtaking colour!  

A sneak peek at what's been going on in the shop lately..more lovely, spring-inspired items are on their way! 

xo Blue Gnome

Bear Totem; Sterling, turquoise, carved coral

A Rainy Day Giveaway!

**  Friday, April 12th **

And we have a winner!  
A big thank you to everyone who got in touch with me..via twitter, this blog or when blogger failed, by email :)  I love your feedback and hearing from you is always such a treat.
After 27 entries..we've randomly selected a name out of the (cookie) jar..Shannon.M from VA, USA!  Yay!  Thanks so much for participating..and I wholly agree that forget-me-nots should be given the status of spring flowers and not weeds! You'll have to get me your mailing address..will contact you by email!   
Have a fantastic weekend everyone! xo BG

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We've been hit with a few days of rainy, dreary weather this week and the forecast for tomorrow is..gasp!..snow??  

Unbelievable..will this winter ever come to an end?

To brighten things up a little on this dark and rainy Wednesday, I've decided to have an impromptu giveaway!  For no better reason than that free stuff always brightens up a persons day..

and my, you deserve something to be given to you for no apparent reason at all, don't you think?

So for those of you interested in putting your name in the raffle, I'd love to hear from you!  

Tell me your favorite spring flower..or what you're looking forward to the most this spring after winter finally decides to leave us be!

The catch?  

You have to be a follower of my blog to comment..or simply follow me on Twitter and shoot me a msg!

Oh, and the item I'm giving away?  I nearly forgot..it's a Collections necklace made especially for you.

Looking forward to hearing from you lovelies.. xo BG

**  Contest closes midnight tomorrow and the winner announced here on Friday, April 12th! **