New Earrings in Nature

I have 2 new pairs of earring in my jewelry shop that I photographed in my parents gorgeous backyard. I really enjoyed using tree twigs and branches as perches to dangle the earrings from, just as they would from your ears.

Sterling Silver Teardrop and Swarovski Crystal Earrings - Burgundy

Sterling Silver Teardrop and Swarovski Crystal Earrings - Sky Blue

The only reason I don't regret watching Saturday Night Live last night

Treasury Madness

The treasury gods smiled down on me today. I was lucky enough to curate my own and have my Labradorite and Amethyst Pendant Necklace and Carnelian Heart Briolettes included in treasuries as well.

I Dream of Coffee and Chocolate

This treasury that I curated is comprised of all CCCOE members, who I love and adore for the overwhelming amount of support and friendship they share with me.

Purple Haze

Purple Haze is curated by ohmay. She hand knits beautiful accessories that you can drape and adorn yourself in.

{modern.fairy.tales..xi}

Last, but never least, phydeaux curated {modern.fairy.tales..xi}. Brenda hand knits scarves and other accessories that are luscious and full of rich color. Brenda showers my shops with never ending compliments and support and has become my dearest Etsy friend.

Desert Island Disks (and Movies)

If you were stranded on a Desert Island and could only bring 5 albums with you, and they are the only albums you will ever listen to again - what would they be? If that isn't the most impossible decision to make, now you have to decide the 5 movies you would bring with you.

Ugh, I know. Most. Difficult. Decision. Ever.

1. Dreams to Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology - Otis Redding

Otis Redding is probably my favorite soul singer. Of course I also love Wilson Picket and the Four Tops. Oh man, this is going to be difficult. I am also going to admit that I have already cheated, because this album is 2 disks. Anyway, Otis Redding has the most soulful, sultry voice and I can listen to him sing all day and all night. It is just a terrible shame that he left this world all too soon.

2. Return to Cookie Mountain - TV on the Radio

TV on the Radio is an indie rock band from New York City that formed in 2001. Return to Cookie Mountain was released in 2006 and was critically acclaimed by many music magazines. I love, love, love this album and would very happily be stranded on a desert island with it.

3. From the Choirgirl Hotel - Tori Amos

I love everything Tori Amos, but this album was a real departure from her previous albums. It isn't just her and a piano. She toured and recorded with a band and adopted a new, less minimal sound. I saw her when she toured for this album and the show was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

4. Repeater + 3 Songs - Fugazi

Fugazi is a post-hardcore punk bank from Washington DC. The lead singer, Ian MacKaye had previously been in Minor Threat, an amazing punk band, who I also love. Repeater is Fugazi's debut full length album that was released in 1990. The band supported many different causes and movements and was reflected in their music.

5. Blue Screen Life - Pinback

Pinback is an indie rock band from San Diego. They are super artsy-fartsy and make beautiful thought provoking music. Blue Screen Life is their second album that was released in 2001. My absolute favorite song from this album is "Boo", but the record is best know for the song "Penelope" which is about the band's pet goldfish who died.

These decisions were truly painful to make, as I had to leave off sooooo many musicians and bands that I love and respect. Maybe I will make a second list, just in case I might be rescued from my desert island, but then tragically deserted once again.

I can't bring myself to also do my desert island movies today - you will have to just wait and see.

If you are as equally insane as I am and want to do your own desert island disks and movies, I would love to see your choices. Then I will probably cry that I didn't include your disks and movies on my list.

If you are a secret stalker...

now you can be out in the open about it. Of course I realize that there is probably no such thing as a blog stalker, but I thought it would entice you to read this post. This is really just to let you know about the newest nifty gadget offered on Blogger that displays a list of users who follow your blog.

So, if you feel so inclined you can follow me too. Just click on the "follow this blog" link under my profile on the right.

Happy Saturday!!

Some More New Beadies

are for sale in my little bead shop. I am hoping that in the near future, my little bead shop will be my not so little bead shop.

Sparkling Faceted Black Melanite Garnet Rondelles


Berry Red Faceted Garnet Oval Beads

I would love some feedback from readers and jewelry makers about what kind of gemstone beads and supplies you would like to see in my shop that I don't currently have. While we're at it - are there items in my shop that you would like to see more of (or less of)?

I would love to know your opinions and ideas, because without you there wouldn't be a Bacchus Beads. I truly appreciate all of the support and repeat business I have received from my friends at Etsy. Thank you!!

Grapefruit and Orange Stars

I made a really yummy mixed greens salad with grapefruit and orange sections - and of course I didn't take a picture of the salad, but I did take a picture of the leftover grapefruit and orange after I cut out the sections because they were sooo pretty, like fruit stars.


I was sad to discard the fruit gems that I created, so after I took a picture I squeezed as much juice I could get out of them and made some grapefruit-orange spritzers with sparkling mineral water. They were super tasty too!