Allura Marie Handmade Bracelet on the Cover of July 2009 Bead Trends Magazine

The Sugar Plum handmade bracelet from Allura Marie Jewelry made the cover of the July 2009 Bead Trends magazine! I am so excited about this feature. It is my first beading magazine feature and this wonderful bracelet made the cover!! Be sure to check out the magazine with lots of other great jewelry designs and ideas on your local magazine stand.

New "Twilight" Inspired Jewelry

I have been working diligently over the past weeks (which is why I have been dormant from posting in my blog...) on some new designs including some "Twilight" movie inspired designs. Here are some of my charm bracelets designs. The first is a charm bracelet inspired by the "Twilight" character Jacob and the second is inspired by the "Twilight" character Edward.

Statesville, NC WON as an All-American City 2009

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/791020.html

The award is given annually to cities that display outstanding civic achievement, including innovative methods of dealing with problems and programs to increase cooperation among residents and business representatives.

Statesville's theme this year was “Many Beats, One Rhythm.”

Statesville - A 2009 All-American City Finalist

Statesville All-America City Finalist
Celebrate Statesville! Celebrate it ALL!

I am very honored to live in such a great city in such a wonderful state! I hope that you enjoy the excerpt from the Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Come, visit, and celebrate Statesville, NC and all of the wonderful people and places that it has to offer! See you soon!

The National Civic League will announce the 10 national winners of the designation, All-America City, in Tampa June 16-19. Statesville has been recognized as one of the 32 finalists for that honor, the highest honor bestowed on a community.
The All-America City award is given to communities that embody working together; the public and private sectors, collectively, seeking to address pertinent issues. Being named a finalist suggests that Statesville is a model community that others will look to as they face their own challenges and opportunities. Our goal is to win the title. We hope to take a very diverse group of people with us to Tampa. Would you like to know more about the whole process? Take a look online at www.statesvilleallamericacity.com

The above excerpt found at http://www.statesvillechamber.org/news_details.aspx?id=154

Just a Small Taste of Treats for Mother's Day

Happy Monday! That is if Monday can be happy day! :) To me everyday should be a happy day, even those dreadful Monday's that everyone so dreads on Sunday.

I was hard at work this weekend creating some new jewelry designs. Here are some of my picks for all of the wonderful mother's, mother's-to-be, and grandmothers. They all can be found along with many others at www.alluramarie.com.

Spring & Summer in NC

Happy Wednesday (Hump Day) to everyone! I am loving spring and summer in North Carolina! I don't know that I could ever live anywhere else. Not to mention that most of my family is from here and currently resides here in the Western part of NC! We have soft colorful mountain-scapes, many great areas for boating, tons of vacation spots, and very distinct 4 seasons a year! During this time is year is usually when my husband and I decide where we would like to go on vacation...either one large trip or a few small trips. In thinking about where to go this year, it has reminded me about last year's few vacation trips. Below is a picture of my younger brother, me, my husband at Myrtle Beach, SC. The other picture is of my husband holding our Yorkie, Maci! I think that she has his eyes! :)



If you have never been to NC, you should check out http://www.visitnc.com/ for some great details on places to visit. I definitely recommend visiting the Bilmore Estate in Ashville, NC and doing the winery tour! It is awesome and the Estate has a wonderful array of flowers in it's garden during the spring months and lots of beautiful Christmas decorations at Christmas time!

New Jewelry Design - Tutti Fruity Bracelet & Earring Set

Hello Friends,

In celebration of the glorious spring weather and all of the wonderful array of colors that this time of year has to offer I have created a new bracelet and earring set that I call "Tutti Fruity". Both are made out of faceted chunks of Amethyst semi-precious gemstone linked to smooth Carnelian gemstone beads. The earrings have some added details where I have looped sterling silver wire over the front of the large Amethyst gemstone. The juicy color details of this set not only match perfectly but they are sure to make you mouth water! Enjoy!