And a Peridot in A Pear Tree

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Take a look at the beautiful earrings I received as a gift from Simply Stacy Jewelry through the Etsy Jewelry Design & Supply Shops' great holiday promotion, "12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt." Guess which day I found?

I love these earrings and they're a color I wear all the time. What a great Christmas treat! Check out Stacy's store when you're ready to pretty up your jewelry box! She has a drawing each month for free jewelry!

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maryeb said…
Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for the lovely post about the scavenger hunt.
I'm so glad you like the prize you won. I never heard from the person who won mine. I hope she likes the earrings I sent her.

Sometimes Christmas cacti can be a little tricky to get to re-bloom. They need a drop in temperature in order to set new buds. I have mine on a north facing windowsill that gets a little chilly in the fall.

I hope you have a nice holiday.
Mary
December 21, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Simply Stacy Jewelry said…
Thank you so much for featuring my shop. What a lovely surprise! I am so happy you like your earrings and even more glad that you found my phrase!

Take care and have a wonderful Christmas!
Stacy
Simply Stacy Jewelry
December 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM
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