Happy Mother’s Day to all the mommies out there including those of the four-legged babies! My husband took care of my furry son this morning and let me sleep in, and we’re all going to my parent’s tonight to celebrate with my mom. My mom has resisted my urgings to get into Pandora for the [...]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2013 By 8 Comments
While today is not Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May) is primarily an American holiday used to celebrate Mexican tradition and heritage. On May 5th, 1862 the smaller Mexican forces defeated the larger French army at the Battle of Puebla which is what this holiday commemorates. The battle had consequences for the [...]
Celebrating Easter with Pandora Flowers for You Murano Collection
March 31, 2013 By 10 Comments
Easter always reminds me of egg hunting on the lawn, garden parties, and hanging out with family. With that in mind, I’m happy to present one of my completed bracelets – Pandora’s Garden. While it’s not strictly Easter themed, the garden is what reminds me most about this holiday and with spring just arriving on [...]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
Yesterday, I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion – my husband and I went to the most festive soccer game of the season between the Seattle Sounders and our biggest rivals, the Portland Timbers. Soccer has exploded in the city since our team is actually pretty decent. At first, I was surprised that [...]
Oscar Night 2013 with Ohm Beads
February 24, 2013 By 8 Comments
Tonight is the 85th Annual Academy Awards and I know I’ll be watching the biggest celebration in the film industry of the year! I am a huge film buff and I love watching movies that tell compelling and interesting stories. I watch many different types of movies, but nothing too artistic or abstract; my favorites [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2013 By 32 Comments
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our readers! Whether you’re celebrating with your sweetheart or your gal pals, it’s a time to let your loved ones know you care. I had planned on discussing how I’ve finally completed my two-tone wedding bracelet, but my wonderful husband surprised me with a gift this morning that I was [...]
Celebrating Mardi Gras
February 11, 2013 By 15 Comments
Today, Mardi Gras is being celebrated all around the world, and most famously in New Orleans, Louisiana for the US. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday has been designated as a time to gorge oneself on all the decadent, rich, and fatty foods before the fasting season of Lent. It’s not only for self-indulgent eating, it’s [...]
Happy New Year and January Pandora news
January 1, 2013 By 23 Comments
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s the beginning of the year and another year full of possibilities is ahead of us. It’s also a time to make resolutions, and even though it’s likely that these resolutions will get left behind as the weeks go on, it’s worth a shot! For our new readers, there’s a few [...]
Christmas presents
December 25, 2012 By 21 Comments
I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas! We do not follow the Christmas tradition as closely in my house since I don’t have any children (just my fur baby!), we generally have a very laid-back few days. I was always too impatient to wait until Christmas morning to open my presents as a girl [...]
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