I have to say that I met Marie on Bead Space and since that we've been very good friends! Marie had sent me the most beautiful bracelet and sent me the bead that I used as a Focal Bead in my Amulet Bag. Marie's a talented Artist! She's also a wonderful person, good friend, mom and grandmom of a beautiful baby girl! Here's a few of her sites for you to check out, I'm sure that you will be intriged!
Marie's blog
Marie's husband Howard's Shop
Here's a picture of my Amulet bag that Marie talked about and her gorgeous Focal bead:

Here's a link to take a peek at what Marie wrote in her Article