Garden Party

Skip into spring with a carefree garden party that invites everyone to gather together to enjoy the outdoors. Eager young legs will thrill at the opportunity to jump and run. And everyone will welcome the sweet smell of new grass and the cheerful bursts of color beginning to emerge in the garden. Set the scene for springtime merriment with fresh air, first blooms, and lots of lively color. Let the fresh palette of springtime inspire your party's theme and decor. Coordinate your table colors with flowers in the garden. Fill some pitchers with pink lemonade, add few trays of tea sandwiches, a plate or two of sweet treats and let the fun begin. Remember to make time for activities that lighten the heart and allow everyone to enjoy the first warm days of the year. Both adults and kids will enjoy a day of play beneath blue skies; After all, come springtime, everything -- and everyone -- is young again.

What better way to welcome spring than with gorgeous bright and bold colors? Pretty pink and lush green tourmalines enliven your wardrobe in fresh designs. The pinks and greens of tourmaline are very reminiscent of this time of year. The beautifully hand-carved tourmaline and fluorite gemstones transformed into butterfly shaped pendants are a gorgeous example.

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"The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses." 

~Hanna Rion

Delicate Blossom

Pink is youthful, fun, and exciting; it is sensual and passionate. Pink is associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks. It's not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favorite. Pink is the color of happiness and is seen as lighthearted. A woman’s attraction to pink may speak of a desire for the more carefree days of childhood. The Pink Sapphire jewelry featured here is playful and uplifting.

Tanzanite continues to fascinate with its unusual, captivating aura. Its deep blue with the slightly purple tinge is one of the most extravagant colors known to man. It personifies immaculate, yet unconventional elegance. A person who acquires one of these exclusive gems is someone who wishes to set herself apart from the expected. A person who wears tanzanite exudes confidence and individuality. The almost magical color of a perfectly cut tanzanite is one that not only suits confident young women; it is also excellently suited to underlining the individuality of the more mature woman.

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Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. 

~Quoted by Lewis Grizzard in Kathy Sue Loudermilk, I Love You

Spring Breeze

The gentle wind that brings songs of color and life to each peaceful corner of the earth eagerly arouses each blade of grass. One by one, the sun’s rays silently reach out and warm each new bud, a surge of energy that creates a beautiful burst of blooms.

Welcome spring with the subtle Green Amethyst and soft sparkling drusy gemstones. With just a touch of Peridot and Apatite to enliven these beautiful pieces of jewelry, feel the sweet spring breeze brush your skin and take time to cherish Mother Nature’s gifts.

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Awake, thou wintry earth -
Fling off thy sadness!
Fair vernal flowers, laugh forth
Your ancient gladness!
~Thomas Blackburn, "An Easter Hymn"

Blissful Blue

It is easy to look beautiful in blue! The gemstone blue topaz is a vibrant color that always seems to be in style. It's bright and cheerful. Slipping one of these gorgeous rings on to your hand is sure to make your spirits soar.

Create your own little paradise by wearing your new blue jewels out for a night on the town while sipping a frosty blue Hawaiian. (recipe below)

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Blue Hawaiian

Ingredients

1 oz Malibu rum

1 oz blue curaçao

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz cream of coconut

Blend with 1 cup of ice at high speed until smooth and pour into a glass. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Enjoy!