I have finally organized my studio for the year to come!

Forgive this out of focus photo of my cute dog demanding attention.

Lots of people have been asking me how to clean their jewelry or how I clean mine. There are two jars that I use every year to clean my jewelry and the jewelry that I make. They are both made by Connoisseurs - Silver and Precious.

You can get these products at Wal-Mart, Kohl's and Target, and they come with basket in each jar so you can dip the piece into the jar and get it back out. A word of caution: my mother dipped her silver and pearl necklace in the silver solution and the silver solution ripped the pearls of their luster. Use the precious solution for pearls and stones. You can also use the little brush that comes with the solution to hand clean the silver parts of a necklace without getting it onto the stone or pearl. These products are around $5-$8 each and are tried and trusted. How often? I believe once a year is enough. If you don't want to go this way, you can always purchase anti-tarnish strips in jewelry and some bead/jewelry craft stores!

I have had friends who've lost their sweet dogs and wanted to memorialize them in some way, so I took their picture and put it into a vintage watch fob. They can hang on chains as necklaces (preferred) or bracelets. Here are two pictures of what I have done for them. I can even put some of their ashes in the pendant. I'm sorry that the bottom picture is a little fuzzy. Call me at 601-260-3098 or email me at suzannaleslie@gmail.com. I'm sure I can do people memorials as well!

May 14th, 2022

9am - 2 pm

Main Street Clinton, Mississippi

Held on the second Saturday in May, the May Makers Market seeks to showcase our many talented artisans in the area. Everything at the market is handmade and unique. Visitors can enjoy lunch at any of our Olde Towne restaurants and food trucks.

Accompanying the May Maker's Market is the Mother's Day Parade, where one mom will be named "A Mother Like No Other." To nominate a mom in your life for this award, click here!

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022

9:30 a.m. — 4 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION

Jamie Fowler Boyll Park on Lakeland Drive in Jackson, Mississippi

Two Stages of Non-Stop Music begins at 10am. What began as a small church-sponsored afternoon of music 38 years ago is now one of Jackson’s major fall festivals with top musical talent on two stages, food trucks, children's activities, arts and crafts vendors, and more! Since the festival began in 1984, WellsFest has raised nearly $1.5 million for local non-profit agencies. Although the festival is organized and put on by Wells Church with community volunteers, all proceeds go to this year's beneficiary: The Good Samaritan Center. WellsFest Week also includes Art Night on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and the WellsFest Week Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Sept. 21 Click the links below to find out more about WellsFest 2022.

October 15, 2022

9:00AM – 3:00PM

667 Bellevue Drive

Madison, Mississippi 39110

A true artisan arts and craft show held at a very special place. The Lake Caroline Arts & Craft Show is held annually at the clubhouse overlooking lovely Lake Caroline. Something special for everyone can be found carefully made by gifted artists and craftsmen. Plan on relaxing on the deck overlooking the lake while enjoying lunch made by local favorite, The Mermaid Cafe'.