Hello!

Meet Charlie Boy... Charlie came out of the forest about a month ago and hasn't left yet... he's a big ol' Tom cat with a mellow and precious personality... a real sweetie pie and he gets along really well with our other two female kitties... soooooo, we hope he stays!

We have a feeling that someone dropped him off, perhaps, because they were moving and couldn't take him along or something... the reason I think this is that I have asked everyone nearby and no one is missing a kitty cat. But he looks as though he hasn't ever missed a meal (ha ha) and he's so friendly, there's no way he is a wild/feral cat. He's a BIG boy, too, weighing in at 20 pounds... our other cats weigh 5 pounds each and are both females, so that could explain why Charlie (the big 'ol male Tom cat) and the girls get along so well. :)

Here is a picture of Charlie Boy... hope it brings you a smile...

A dear friend of mine hit the nail on the head when I was told that Charlie looks like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland! That is soooo right on... they look like twins!

I have a new Special up on my Website at http://graciebeads.com/specials.html and also two new auctions on ebay.

MAJESTIC REDWOODS ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads in my REDWOOD design to celebrate the Majestic Redwood groves that we are now living in... these beads were created in the gentle and Soul soothing colors of 'redwood bark' browns against a backdrop of organic and earthy sage greens... living in the forest, among these Majestic Redwood groves and with Mother Nature everywhere, is such a blessing for which we are very, very grateful!

There are 21 beads in this collection... to start is a 25mm lentil shaped focal/centerpiece bead... with... 16 lentil & pastille shaped beads, all measuring about 18mm... also included are 2 small matching round pair of beads that measure about 7mm x 10mm that were created with earrings and/or 'danglies' in mind... all of these beads have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have all been temporarily strung on satin ribbon and this strand of beads measures about 13-3/4 inches long... perfect collection of beads for one stunning necklace or a few bracelets!



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RAINBOW SANDS ::: A collection of handmade artisan lampwork glass beads created in sandy colored decorations on a background of Rainbow Raku with pale blues, pale maroons, pale greens and champagne... these colors are reminiscent of the ocean shore and nice colors for Summertime!

There are 13 beads in this collection... a 25mm lentil shaped focal bead with 8 smaller lentil shapes to go with it that measure from about 17mm to 22mm... also included are two matching pair of small rounds, created with earrings in mind... the smaller rounds measure 6mm-8mm x 9mm-12mm... all of these beads are decorated on both sides and have been gently etched to a satin matte finish... they have been temporarily strung on ribbon and this strand of beads measures just shy of 8 inches long.




That's it for now... hoping all is well with all of you!

Take good care, Gracie :)