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Thumbelina Leigh Lavender
July 2015

My Thumbelina Leigh Lavender is still holding strong despite a complete change in appearance over the past three years.  Read somewhere that lavenders only last a handful of years as potted plants, which may be true, but I have seen some planted-in-the-ground varieties flourish for over a decade now!  Thumbelina Leigh is a hybrid, only introduced in 2003, making it a newbie in the lavender world--but it is gorgeous, compact, and deliciously fragrant once established.

To compare, the following photo is of my TLL in March of this year (note the older growth stems to the left):

March 2015

Basically, my lavender photo from July 2015 (first photo) shows all new growth--the sprigs on the left-hand side visible in the above photo taken this spring are now long gone, had died earlier this summer.  Who knew lavender plants could basically die off--and then sprout up again.  Has anyone had this issue with growing lavenders?

A 2012 throwback photo of the same plant after purchase from the nursery:

May 2012
Newly purchased and re-potted

I hope that my TLL will flourish again, and have high hopes that it will.  If this occurs, I will list more buds for sale in my shop, for there have been a few inquiries about them as of late.

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P.S. My shop is almost at 800 sales!  As a gesture of thanks, I will include a free gift per purchase for orders through #800.  Also, if you are in the US, do not forget to apply the coupon code FREESHIPPING at checkout for free shipping on orders over $15.  Thanks again for all your support, and enjoy!

February Giveaway: Part 2

You really didn't think that this sweet piece was the only February giveaway item, did you?  Neither did I!  It took me a awhile to figure out where I'd strike next with a second February giveaway, but a few shipping days before Valentine's Day sounds like the perfect time to me.

This second giveaway consists of a tiny brass pendant with a semi-flashy labradorite dangle handmade by me.  So small, yet so unique, this diminutive pendant is perfect to wear with delicate chains and provides a mere whisper of color across the neckline.  Details on how to win this piece are below.

To win this unique little pendant, after this entry posts:

1. Be my first shop sale (2/10 or later),
OR 

2. Be the first person to contact me regarding this blog entry.

Thanks again for all your support--and good luck.

UPDATE: Congrats to Wendy on being the giveaway winner!


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Complimentary Gift with Purchase, New Earring Designs, Etc.

Did I mention that with every item purchased from my shop, you will receive a free gift?  I also offer discounts for repeat customers.  An all around great deal for pendant and necklace lovers!  Neck adornment never looked so good.

In addition to pendants--and a few necklace chains--I began designing beautiful, dangly earrings with sterling silver and gold-filled french coil ear wires: 

Peridot and Moonstone Dangly Earrings

Peridot Oval Gold-filled Earrings

The sterling silver earrings include peridot and moonstone rondelles, very glowy and ethereal!  This pair is currently for sale in my Etsy shop.

The organic, oval peridot earrings are not yet listed for sale in my Etsy shop.  The french coil ear wires are gold-filled, radiating warmth from the earthy, deep olive green peridots.  If you are interested in this earring pair, please let me know, and I will set up a reserved listing for you.


If you see an item in my Etsy shop that you would like multiples of--or if you would like to custom design a pendant--please visit my Policies page and scroll down to the bottom of the page, or click HERE.  Listed are the stones that I currently have 5+ in stock.

Stay tuned!