Welcome to the Hearts Desire Online Store. Available for purchase at this time are two exciting lines of products: my unique jewelry designs and a very unusual line of eco-couture purses from the Better World for Children, a non-profit organization located in Sarasota, Florida. I plan to increase the number of products in the future to possibly include lotions and beauty products, clothing and other wonderful items.

That's me in the picture to the right at a recent fundraiser for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer wearing one of my Lagnaippe lariat-style necklaces. The Creole-derived word means "a little something extra" or "special" such as the extra treat in a baker's dozen. What makes this line special is that each necklace and earring design is unique, created with semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and natural elements following a particular color scheme.

For instance, the Black Dahlia line is designed with black onyx, obsidian, faceted quartz, fresh water pearls and mother of pearl plus an array of other beads in a black/white/clear format, but no two will ever be the same. That means your Black Dahlia will be unique -- it won't look exactly like the picture nor will it look like anyone else's either. It will just be designed with a combination of the beads described in the format shown.

The design works with many different necklines from turtlenecks to scoops. They look great peeking out of a jacket or sweater too. Each of the lariat-style necklaces feature a front hook or lobster claw closure that make putting it on and taking it off a breeze. The buyer has the option of silver or gold accents. In keeping with the asymmetric design of the Lagnaippe, please note that the earrings are not identical either. The earwires and back-chain are sterling silver or 14kt gold filled and the beads are strung on a plastic coated, 49-strand wire for maximum strength but great flexibility. Each necklace and earring set sells for $85 with $5 going toward Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to find a cure in our lifetime.

(click to view larger image)	Black Dahlia Necklace & Earrings Set The Black Dahlia features black onyx, obsidian, beautiful glass beads, faceted quartz, fresh water pearls, agate and mother of pearl, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent
(click to view larger image)	Scarlet Rose Necklace & Earrings Set The Scarlet Rose features Tibetan red coral, Venetian, Czech or lamp work glass beads, citrine, freshwater pearls, cloisonnˆ© beads, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent
(click to view larger image)	Ocean Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set The Ocean Pearl features multiple colors of dyed oyster shell, dipped pearls, freshwater pearls, stick pearls, faceted glass and crystal, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent
(click to view larger image)	Ivory Jasmine Necklace & Earrings Set The Ivory Jasmine features carved bone, freshwater pearls, quartz, picture jasper, mother of pearl, peach aventurine, natural coral, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent
(click to view larger image)	Turquoise Lily Necklace & Earrings Set The Turquoise Lily features turquoise, Venetian, Czech, or lamp work beads, citrine, freshwater pearls, faceted glass or crystal, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent
(click to view larger image)	Rusty Carnelian Necklace & Earrings Set The Rusty Carnelian features carnelian agate, Venetian or Czech glass beads, brecciated or poppy jasper, freshwater pearls, petrified wood, jade, etc. You just never know! But I do know you’Äôll get compliments whenever you wear it! $85.00 Gold accents are pictured here. Earrings are pictured at the top of the necklace (hanging). Choose Your Accent: Gold Accent Silver Accent