Colorful Beads was featured in the Dragonflies Box (April 2023)

Celebrants on its surface clap their hands and stamp their feet to avoid slowing into statue-like forms

though silent

and a tiny spoon

It feels like you are transported:  the glinting sunlight

Silver Hoof Thimble - Hand-Painted Wooden Fairy Tale Thimble Thimbles Colorful Beads was featured inOn this decorative thimble is an image of Silver Hoof, a goat from Russian folklore that has one silver hoof and antlers. When he steps on the ground with his silver hoof, a gemstone appears in the hoof print. Your Silver Hoof Thimble is hand turned and hand painted, with delicate gold foil detailing. Measuring about 1 inch tall, each one is unique. Made in Russia (and imported before the war), they possess an Old World charm.