Sharing my journey to an intentional life

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  • Grandma’s Buttons

    I “inherited” my paternal grandmother’s button collection. It is more of an accumulation than a curated collection. I’ve done something similar over the years. Toss a blouse that’s too worn to wear anymore, but snip off the buttons first because you never know when you might need just that button.…

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  • Statement Jewelry

    Statement Jewelry

    I rediscovered this necklace that was a collaboration between me and Bernd. He conceived and executed the pendant and I made the necklace from which…

  • Irises

    Irises

    Here in Wyoming, spring comes a little later. So, how do you know when it’s finally spring? When your irises bloom! Quote courtesy of Southern…

  • Etsy Today

    Etsy Today

    In the beginning, Etsy was an online shop where you could find genuinely handmade items. Many of them were one-of-a-kind. My husband and I still…

  • A Plethora of Cabochons

    A Plethora of Cabochons

    Imperial Jasper We opened a jewelry shop on Etsy this year at the beginning of February. I’ve been busily photographing and profiling and listing jewelry…

About Me
Getting outdoors. One of my favorite things

I’m Dianne, the creator and author of this blog. I started blogging in order to promote my novels. But I discovered I really enjoy reaching out to the world through my blog. I’m curious and I seek answers to all sorts of things. Writing about what interests me helps me to explore the world and all the people in it. I especially enjoy the comments from readers and how they illuminate the topics under discussion.