I think that Casey's photo is a follow-up to yesterday's 'beach' scene.

Those pins are gorgeous! I'd love to see your entire collection.

Have you read the book "Read my Pins" by Madeleine Albright? It's a beautiful book.

my bike is packed for my upcoming adventure

lgmd_gaz....I would LOVE to see MORE of YOUR collection!!!! WOW!

Moni, hope your bike and all your gear travel well to your destination and it is a happy problem free adventure.

Casey, thank you. I do love both of them as I do all my pins. The Fox is by Liztech. The bee's body is made with baltic amber. Had heard the term 'baltic amber' before but a web search sure was enlightening. Do a web search for both. Liztech does some unusual jewelery. My pin drawer is in need of reorganizing. Hopefully I will get it done and post a picture soon.

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Do you wear them often, lgmd? I especially like the fox. I have a few pins but rarely wear. I should try to wear them more. Thanks for sharing. I gifted the Madeline Albright book to a friend. It's very interesting.

Here's Oski and El Nino

Speaking of pins or brooches, here is my collection of Dachshund ones. Once in awhile I will wear one but mainly just collect them. I am always checking thrift shops.

I love all the pictures today. All the pins are beautiful. What a fun thing to collect. Socks, your yard is gorgeous, even in the rain, and Oski looks like he is weathering El Nino pretty well. Moni, safe travels.

lgmd, I bought Baltic amber earrings for my daughter and granddaughter for Christmas this year. A friend of mine owns an amber jewelry business (www.amberjewelry.com) and travels to Poland--the source.

Such cute Doxies, Caflowerluver!

socks, yes I do wear my pins. Of course I have favorites that I wear often and then some that haven't been worn for years.

I have not read Madeline Albrights book. I remember putting it on my Christmas list at the time it was published, didn't get it then and had completely forgotten about it. Thanks Casey and socks for reminding me. I will be on a hunt for it.

Alisande, great site your amber jewelry friends have. I found several things to think about for future gift giving. Lots of info on the site, thanks for posting it.

Caflowerluver, love your Doxies too!