Monthly Birthstone Color Guide-Purple garnets and brown sapphires? YES!

Birthstones come in a variety of shapes and sizes and even colors! This great infographic shows the range of colors, including the lesser known ones.

Getting Down and Dirty

I would be getting down and dirty just like Esther The Wonder Pig if the weather in northwest CT would warm up some more. It has been so cold here-especially at night! We are having temps that are more in line with January than late March. So much for that whole "in like a lion and out like a lamb" thing that March's claim to fame.  I will have to keep dreaming  of digging in the dirt while the snow keeps going away slowly but surely.

Click here to see Esther's site and give her a little love while you are there. :)

The good news is my tomato plants that are here in the studio window are coming up and

Exciting News And A Sneak Peek! See it here first!!

I am so excited to announce the collaboration of DHD (ME!) and Karen Rossi!  Karen and I are working on a new jewelry line for her Fanciful Flights line. 

 This Lucky Irish pin is the very FIRST piece-it will make its debut at the March 6th Arts Walk in Torrington, CT. More to come very soon! Did  I say I was excited??

The Folkloric Meanings of Monthly Birthstones

Traditional Meanings of the Best Known Birthstones Associated With Each Month

January – Garnet signifies everlasting friendship and trust.

Birthstone Posts by *DHD

Here are all the birthstone blogs that I have listed for the entire year. Now that I have come full circle I thought it was time to put them all in one place for ease of use. I hope you find this helpful.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Birthstones by day of the Week