A walk in a spring park

Nothing special today:) Just several pictures of our spring :)

Well... In our place, it's always spring comes after fall :) I know there is winter by calender, but it's not a real winter with snow and cold as I got used to in my mother country :)

Fall berries on the bushes are still hanging while new flowers are beginning to bloom.

Valentine's Day chocolate gift idea

Hmmm.... Valentine's day is just around the corner. Are you still struggling to find a great gift for the Valentine's day? :) Why not to make a gift with own hands?... It will show how you do care about recipient because you put a piece of your soul and warmth of your hands when you make a gift. :)

Look at this great box of home made chocolate truffles which are really easy to make. And also, the gift won't be inexpensive if you are on tight budget.

Follow the recipe to make the delicious chocolate truffles.

I got this gift box in a dollar store. Yes, you can find cute boxes in such stores :) Decorate it with paper doily and arrange the truffles in the box. And your Valentine's day gift is ready :)

Enjoy!

Once upon in autumn day in Napa

Napa... In my understanding, it's one of the greatest places on California map. We've been to Napa many times, but it happened to be the first time when we went there on a weekday in fall. Well... I guess it's the best time. It was not crowded, it was warm but not really hot. So it was exactly as I like... calming and relaxing.

Dangle earrings with pearls

Last week, I made this beautiful chain maille sterling silver bracelet with pearls. And since I like to wear jewelries in pairs, I had to make something matching for this bracelet. Usually, I make earrings as a pair to a bracelet :) So... I came up with this sterling silver dangle earrings design. This pearl earrings are really easy to make, and I'd like to share entire process.

Dahlia Flowers Show in San Francisco

Last Sunday, my husband and I almost accidentally got to dahlia show that was taken place in Golden Gate park in San Francisco :). The show is usually conducted by Dahlia Society of California once in a year if I remember correctly. Well... I'm writing a little today because there is no words to explain how beautiful these dahlias:) I'm simply sharing pictures of dahlia flowers with small comments :)

Breakfast idea for Valentine

It's just a little bit more than 2 weeks before Valentine's day, and almost everything is running around this holiday. We are preparing gifts, making decorations, probably, getting ready some special outfit, and so on. So I also want to share some idea for Valentine's day, and show how usual ingredients can make Valentine's day (and any other day) breakfast special.

Beaded fresh water pearl bracelet tutorial

Once, I found a great tutorial how to make an adorable beaded bracelet. The DIY tutorial was published on EtsyRussianTeam blog and it inspired me to make one for myself. It took me a while to make the bracelet for myself. Honestly, I have a lot of different tutorials that I keeping, but not making anything. But this one... I simply had to make it! Why?... I don't know :) Maybe, because it's made of pearl that I like very much! Anyhow, here we go. The bracelet!

Christmas gift exchange

Do you like to receive gifts? :) Well... who doesn't... It's third time in Russian team on Etsy when we have Secret Santa gift exchange. Initially, it was Albina's idea to play that game, and this year, it's third time we are playing the game.

Every time it's a little bit challenging for me. :) What to gift? What the person like? How my gift would suit the addressee life style? Also, I'd like to gift something hand made to share a piece of my warmth.

This year, I'm a secret Santa for one lady, and I'm not sharing her name. :) It'll be surprise for her. I made two small gifts for her: a calendar and a necklace. Well... Ladies like jewelry, and I hope that this part of the gift will fit her lifestyle :). I made it of pearls and clear crystals, that's why it should be OK with any outfit because I don't know her preferences in colors.

Spring is on its way

It's still February, but trees are blooming in Northern California... Well... not everywhere, but at least in my place :)


I like to walk around and smell plum and almond flowers. This tart but yet sweet aroma really means for me that spring is coming. Also, I like the blooming flowers because they really well come out on pictures. It's pretty much difficult to take a good picture of them because they are very light and tender. But on the other hands, this challenge is good for me... I'm improving my skills :)

Also, this time I tried new style of photo editing - kinda cross processing. Well... I think it came not bad out for first time. :) What do you think?

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Photograph of Paradise at the Pacific

Great, isn't it?

I love Pacific Coast in California. It's really gorgeous, and every single mile of it is unique. I love just ride along HWY1, enjoy beautiful view and take photographs. It was taken in the one of the rides. I guess it'll be a great decoration for any home.



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Frozen Lily

Lilies are gorgeous!

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