Roses are red, lilacs are lilac

And so's this bracelet. It's the latest of the bracelets to Beat the Economic Recession Blues.



The philosophy is this: 'Tis a far far better thing to give and receive a handmade item than a mass-produced one.



Add some sparkle...



...with beads combined in new fun ways.




I've combined hearts and flowers of Czech glass, some purple chalcedony of that gemstone fire, millefiore and stray bits of lampwork and fire polish crystals and seed beads. I've done it all with sterling silver chain and findings. (Skin allergies are not part of the plan to ban economic recession blues.)




$39.99 and free shipping right here. Let the blues lift.



With matching earrings, of course!

These, of purple chalcedony:



Or these, with Swarovski pearls and givre hearts: