China...a funny little cat who need a loving home



China & Jeanne

 China is about 10 years old and female. I got her from a rescue shelter 4 years ago. She was born with a cleft pallet and has an ear/nose/throat issue which is why I could not bring her to Vietnam with me. She is accustomed to living with other animals both other cats and small dogs although she is a queen bee by nature. If you are interested in adopting a rescue pet contact me on Facebook

I love a good ear scratch...

China may have been abused at some point and may take a minute to warm up to people but is extremely loving. Basically if she is warm and taken care of she will sleep all day with short breaks to lick your face and get a little snack. She needs her eyes cleaned with a tissue or warm damp wash cloth if they are bad or else they get gunked up and she cannot see all that well. She has a tendency to scratch herself silly when she is upset and is very vocal if she is not happy. She is accustomed to living with other animals both other cats and small dogs although she is a queen bee by nature.

...oh my, was I drooling!

Special thanks to my good friends Jeanne and Billy for re-rescuing China who was abandoned in an empty apartment by the person who adopted her when I left for Vietnam. She will be taken to a rescue shelter in Doraville, Georgia "Fur Kids". They will make sure she is given any necessary medical treatment, look after her until she can be placed in a good home with someone who will love her just as much as I do.

Sneak Peep at my Spring 2011 Jewelry Designs

The "fall/winter" weather I am accustomed to has finally reached Hanoi, Vietnam so of course I am thinking of spring. This fall I introduced my "Body Armor" line for Phoenix Design Artisan Jewelry while I was still back in the states. While I have been acclimating to life in Hanoi I have been teaching myself new chain mail weaves and contemplating the direction I want my jewelry designs to go in moving forward into the New Year. Below is an excerpt from one of the blogs that I follow forecasting trends for Spring 2011.

Though 2011 will see us move still further from the economic woes of recent history, don't expect a massive change in the tangent of fashion: the major excesses of the last decade are gone, and 2011 will see us, rightfully, continue on with a drive of subtle consumption mixed with obvious quality. 2011 fashion trends will accomodate the fact that we'll be buying less but spending more. That means less bland, and more quality. Fewer indulgences, but better statement pieces. - Rebloged from Fashionising.com

I just finished these three new statement pieces and I am really pleased with the result. The designs below feature a mixture of various types of chain and chainmaille with natural semi-precious gemstones like the hand cut faceted moonstone and free form amethyst.

Silver Night, Silent Night - Christmas Gift Idea

Christmas in Silver Collection as seen on Art Fire

I was drawn to these "Eco friendly knitted cuffs" when I was checking out this collection on Art Fire so I thought I would share.

I enjoy knitting but having just gotten settled enough in my new home in Vietnam have not had the time to knit and now I cannot find my needles, Oh well. I love these delicate coils that can be worn stacked together or independently. Follow the link above to check them out :)