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On the big island of Hawaii, Kilauea's current eruption is devastating to anyone nearby. Many people have lost so much as they are driven away from their homes. The destruction does not discriminate, … read more

This month, I’m featuring Periodot, the gemstone for August birthdays. Other names for it include Evening Emerald, Chrysolite, and Olivine. Peridot is in the Olivine class, but not all Olivine is Per … read more

2016 Colors of the Year   According to Pantone, the 2016 colors of the year are Serenity and Rose Quartz. This is the first time Pantone has combined two shades for the color of th … read more