Pippi Longstocking

Named for the precocious Swedish (try saying that three times in a row) girl with fiery red hair and lots of freckles! I boast some Swedish heritage, so making Pippi a namesake was a natural choice. The spots on these glass beads looked liked Pippi's freckles, while the colors reminded me of her hair, eyes and patchwork dress. The line of Pippi jewelry is made for younger girls, with bracelets measuring 6.5" and post earrings measuring .63". The bracelets are made with Swarovski crystal, muted glass beads and bali silver. They clasp with a solid sterling silver toggle and are strung on 49-strand Beadalon wire. Available in red, orange, green and blue/green swirl. $10 for the earrings, $20 for the bracelets.

Sophie

Named after my darling niece. As everyone knows, the job of an aunt is to push parental boundaries. Therefore, I made similar earrings for my niece even though her mother forbade dangly earrings. Sophie was permitted to wear the earrings only because her Aunt Natalie made them for her. Mission accomplished. Czech glass, foiled glass, Swarovski crystal, Swarovski pearl, hematite, 4mm ball posts and sterling silver. Also in pink/pearl. $10.

Erin

Named after my sister-in-law, whose eyes remind me of the swirling colors in Ocean Jasper. Also made with red adventurine. Made with solid sterling silver and 4mm ball posts. $20.