lovely packages from norway

i love how beautiful packages from dear friends always

arrive just when you need a little pick-me-up...

i ordered my latest necklace from my dear friend marte

a couple of weeks ago, and oh how i was so

thrilled to see these two beauties...

i've worn them everyday since.

and it's true : i only wear marte's necklaces...

they're just so elegantly earthy. love, love, love.

now i've just got to find a way to visit marte in norway...

Made In Italy

May 2006 we were in Italy. A dream come true. We went from Rome, to Florence, to Venice, to the Amalfi coast & Capri, down to Sorrento, and back to Rome. We took a day to explore Capri. Oh so beautiful! Oh so Mediterranean! In each southern city we visited I lusted after cameos...the real deal, made from local materials by local people. Capri was where CJ decided to surprise me with this little beauty...a cameo ring. I LOVE it! I wear it only on special occassions, or when I'm missing Ceej. I'm wearing it today.

Andiamo a Italia!