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This would be so exciting to find something like this!!

A German Man Just Learning How to Use a Metal Detector Uncovered a Hoard of Buried Byzantine Jewelry and Silver Coins | Artnet News A 800-year-old hoard of gold jewelry and silver coins was discovered in northern Germany by a trainee metal detectorist.

Man discovers rare purple pearl in clam appetizer at Delaware restaurant The potential treasure only cost Scott Overland about 14 clams.

Ha! Yep, this is the truth. 😉

Wow!

Giant Ammonites Once Thrived on Both Sides of Atlantic Vast ammonites, relatives of squid and octopus, up to 1.8 meters across once littered the East Sussex seas, according to new research.

Thankful to be able to grow a little joy on my balcony in .

When life is coming up Lemons 🍋 put them to good use and make something from it! I can’t decide what to do with these beautiful Meyer lemons. I’ve got the zest in sugar to infuse it. Do I make Basil lemon aid? Lemmon bars? Lemon pasta? 🍋 🍋 🍋⁉️

But can I fit it in my studio?
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AND use it for the Kirkwood Wine Stroll to hold 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾
Kirkwood Business Owners' Association

Minnidip Pool - Gilded Marble Read reviews and buy Minnidip Pool - Gilded Marble at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

God to see family/friends even if just for a quick meal today! Thanks to one of our neighborhood pubs here in for having us outside in the beautiful weather! My Cuban sandwich with French fries were super yummy! Bob & Harriet's Home Bar 😋

I was saddened to hear of the death of Madeline Albright. Such a remarkable lady, role model, mentor. Her jewelry collection was amazing and I her love of broaches inspired me. I have been collecting here and there since high school. This was way before I became a jewelry professional. Here are some of my favorites. They vary in size, metal and cost. Some are mass produced, others are one of a kind. Many need me to polish and/or repair them. Tell me about your favorite pins or why you admired Madeline Albright!

Sad 😥to miss going to for Mardi Gras, Mad 😷to miss out on crawfish boils. Hoping all the Peeps have a great day of sucking heads today. Cheers 🍻 PSA: Remember to check in with friends, seniors, immunocompromised, check often and new moms: Many of whom still can’t socialize in areas where cases are rising.

Do your part. Thank Mother Earth, recycle, reuse and conserve. Here is a great example of events held across the country today to educate on recycling while doing good for our community.

Join us Friday, April 22nd, in celebration of Earth Day, from 11:00 – 4:00 PM at The Point to recycle your goods! ♻️

Our Partner Participants will be on property and available to collect the following items/materials:

♻️ Premier Surplus ♻️
Personal Computers and Laptops, Smoke Detectors, Cameras and Video Equipment, Computer Parts, DVD Players and VCR's, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, Keyboards, Scanners, Cell Phones and Telephones, CD's, DVD's, Video Cassettes and Vinyl Records,
Radios, Stereo Equipment, Speakers, Game Systems, Television Remotes, Printers and Toner.

♻️ America's Thrift Stores♻️
Gently Worn Clothing, Shoes and Accessories, Furniture, Dressers, Tables, Bed Frames, Sofas (No Bed Foam), Textiles and Linens, Games, Toys, Sporting Equipment, Yoga Mats, Bikes (No Car Seats), Dishes, Glassware, Kitchen, Utensils, and Mirrors

♻️ Clean Harbor ♻️
Paint (both oil and latex), Lightbulbs (CFL Fluorescent), Aerosol Cans, Acidic Cleaners, Basic Cleaners/Surfactants, Herbicides/Pesticides, Solvents/Oils, Mercury-containing Articles (thermometers/thermostats)

♻️ Georgia Container Inc♻️
Plastics, Plastic Bags, Bubble Wrap
Metals - Steel, Tin, Iron, Brass, Aluminum, Copper, Wiring, Cables, and Cans, Paper - Newsprint, Magazines, Junk Mail, Telephone Books, Flattened Cardboard

♻️ Access ♻️
Paper Shredding

Love my neighborhood so much. These signs are painted by anyone anytime, (but Sally Alcock, REALTOR is usually the Angel who does it) and usually reflect seasonal holidays etc. This one got me right in the heart 🇺🇦

So very clever!!

Augusta Designs now takes appointments on their Page.

Remember this when you buy handmade items.

A customer asked me how much it cost to do this job....
I answered him: $ 1500
He said: So expensive for this job?
I asked: How much do you think it would cost you?
He answers me: $ 800 maximum... That's a pretty simple job right? !"
- For $ 800 I invite you to do it yourself.
- But.... I don't know how to.
- For $800 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $700, you'll get the knowledge for the next time you want
- It seemed right to him and he agreed.
- But to get started: you need tools: A welder, grinder, chop saw, drill press, welding hood, gloves etc...
- But I don't have all these equipment and I can't buy all of these for one job.
- Well then for another $300 more I'll rent my stuff to you so you can do it.
- Okay, he says.
- Okay! Tuesday I'm waiting for you to start doing this work
- But I can't on Tuesday I only have time today.
- I'm sorry, but I'm only available Tuesday to teach you and lend you my stuff. Other days are busy with other customers.
- Okay! That means I'm going to have to sacrifice my Tuesday, give up my tasks.
- I forgot. To do your job yourself, you also have to pay for the nonproductive factors.
- That is? What is this?"
- Bureaucratic, tax, vat, security, insurance, fuel etc.
- Oh no!... But to accomplish these tasks, I'm going to spend more money and waste a lot of time!
- Do you have them? You can do it to me before?"
- Okay!
- I'll make you all the material you need. Truck loading is done Monday evening or Tuesday morning you'll have to come by 6 loading the truck. Don't forget to be on time to avoid traffic jams and be on time
- At 6??? Nope! Too early for me! I used to getting up later...
- You know, I've been thinking. Y ' all better get the job done. I'd rather pay you the $1500. If I had to, it wouldn't be perfect and it would cost me a lot more.

When you pay for a job, especially handcrafted, you pay not only for the material used, but also:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Study
- Tools
- Services
- Time to go
- punctuality
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Accuracy
- Guaranteed
- Patents
- Sacrifices
- Safety and security
- Payment of tax obligations

No one can denigrate other people's work by judging prices.
Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.

I did not write this dialogue, but am sharing it to support craftsmen and entrepreneurs.

This. 🙄

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Atlanta, Georgia.

(Edit: this bouquet was made entirely from foliage I gathered on my morning walk. Spend some time in nature; There is beauty all around you).

I’m so very thankful for this life, doing what I love and feeling the gratitude for all of my family, dear friends, loyal customers and for the sweetest dog on earth.❤️Happy Thanksgiving.🦃🍁🌽

Not only is Adele beautiful and talented, but she clearly has excellent taste in jewelry. I need to know who made those fantastic earrings!! I mean, come on! How much better can it get looking so fantastic, performing outside at the gorgeous venue ! Those earring are perfection! Oh, and Oprah Winfreyis hosting the whole thing. YES PLEASE!!!

My favorite kind of art.

Art by Chris Kenny

C is for Cookie! 🍪

Geologists Find Agate With Uncanny Resemblance To The Cookie Monster Inside California gem collector Mike Bowers shared a video on Instagram showing one of his most interesting collections. It was an egg-shaped agate seamlessly split into two, but the biggest surprise was when he revealed what’s inside the gemstone. Hidden inside was a very familiar face that bears a stri...

Sadly, due to my health issues, Augusta Designs won’t be pouring in tonight’s Kirkwood Wine Stroll. We are so very sad to miss it this year- but it’s still going to be a GREAT EVENT!! Yes… the wine tasting tickets are sold out and only a few will be available for walk up, but you can still come enjoy the event. There is even a new passport telling you all about the event. If your going tonight, download it for free at https://www.kwdwinestroll.app/notifications ❤️kwd

I am praying for all of my family and friends in New Orleans.

Today is 🍷National Wine Day🍷 and I am excited to announce that will once again be participating in the annual Kirkwood Wine Stroll!
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 17th! We will have more details soon and will let you know when tickets are available! You can find additional information at www.kirkwoodwinestroll.com.
Thanks to our presenting sponsors again this year:
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It’s season! It’s hard to take a walk in this time of year without coming across a mulberry tree along your way. So, I harvested berries from one near me and I’m putting them to work! First up- a Mulberry Mojito. 😋

I enjoyed working on this commissioned piece for Mother’s Day. These Carnelian stones were gorgeous!