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DIY Home Canning - Make Your Own Summer Salsa

Time for a break from fashion history and new Compass Rose Jewelry collections - make way for garden tomatoes. It's just about that time of year for summer salsa! The tomatoes in my garden are just beginning to ripen. If you've never canned before, don't be afraid! It's just about having the right tools and learning the timing. Salsa is a great place to start since the acidity of tomatoes makes them easy to work with and there's no need to worry about pectin as with jams and jellies. You will need these basic canning tools: (available at your local...

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Bazaar Bizaare, Edwardian Ball, Fine Silver Steampunk Rings and Holiday Sale

Getting ready for Bazaar Bizaare this weekend at the Concourse Exhibition Center 620 Seventh St. (at Brannan) San Francisco, CA 94103-4901Big News! We've been invited to the Edwardian Ball on January 20th and will be there with the new Antiquities collection of gold pocket watch chain, fine silver rings and a world of luxe Victorian adornment.  We had a great experience at Thread SF, and the Firehouse 8 Fundraiser and love connecting with folks! I'm launching a fine silver line early next year - here is a preview of some of the planning and design work:  Below is the bezel cup,...

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