Blue Bell Earrings

I have really admired Kyanite gemstones,they are just so beautiful. It is a very effective energy conduit that can balance most systems of the body. It can quickly create stillness and tranquility.So I decided to make a petite little earring. Introducing the Blue Bell Earrings
Simple, sweet, stunning petite earrings. The vibrancy of the blue in kyanite just pops against 24K gold vermeil. Adoring the kyanite are intricate 24K gold filigree bead caps with one single freshwater seed pearl. The ear wires are also a little something special too, just a rose imprint in 24K gold vermeil.

Measurements:
From top of ear wire:1 6/16" or 35 mm long

Poppy - keishi pearls and zircon earrings

Brand new to Floralina!

Luscious apricot zircon not cubic zirconia...but real zircon gemstones (trust me there is a total difference) complement beautifully on top of lustrous creamy white keshi pearls. All gold is 14K gold filled. I just love these little beauties because they are petite and feminine looking, an everyday classic.

Measurements:
From top of earwire:1 1/4" long or 31.75 mm long

Zircon-helps release sorrow and fear. It helps let go of the past and move on.

Pearl- is the lustrous symbol of modesty, purity, peace, beauty, nobility and longevity. In ancient times, the pearl was thought to have life-giving, restorative powers.

Strawberry-Pistachio Tart Recipe from Everyday Food

I just love it when I try a new recipe and it blows me away. It was actually very easy to make and my guests were so impressed. From the May issue of Everyday food magazine.I high recommend using a silpat.

Strawberry-Pistachio Tart

all purpose flour, for rolling
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup , shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons of sugar
5 cups thinly sliced strawberries, ( about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup apricot jam, warmed

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. One a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry
to a 12 by 16 inch rectangle. Transfer to a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet
and trim to make a rectangle. Freeze until firm, 10 min. With a fork, prick pastry
all over. To prevent pastry from rising, Top with a sheet of parchment paper and
stack another baking sheet on top. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
2) Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine 1/4 cup pistachios and sugar and
process until pistachios are finely ground. Sprinkle mixture on pastry, leaving
a 3/4 inch border. Bake until pastry is deep golden about 15 to 17 minutes.
Roughly chop remaining 1/4 cup of pistachios. Remove sheet from oven, arrange
strawberries on pistachio mixture, overlapping slices. Brush berries with jam and
sprinkle chopped pistachios on the border. Serve warm or at room temperature.