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	<description>Inspired by the earth, water, skies and wildlife of her lakeside home, Becky has always been drawn to shapes and colors of local beach stones.</description>
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		<title>Tanzanite Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I love tanzanite, it is the most intriguing blue ever! Three beautiful stones to choose from]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I love tanzanite, it is the most intriguing blue ever! Three beautiful stones to choose from<a href="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/shop/tanzanite-ring/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-752" alt="Tanzanite Rings" src="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tanzanites-300x222.jpg" width="300" height="222" /></a><br />
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		<title>Glen Arbor BBQ &amp; Brew Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 16:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in town on June 15th be sure to check out the BBQ &#38; Brew Festival and try some local made in Michigan products. Click here for more details]]></description>
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		<title>Tuesday Tea &amp; Talk Series</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us this summer for High Tea in Becky&#8217;s garden while learning about gemstones from around the world. Glen Arbor Store only, RSVP 231-334-3826o Tea Topics for Summer 2013: June 25th-Chalcedony,The Luster Stones Chrysoprase, Carnelian &#38; Agates July 9th-Feldspar, Stones That Glow Sunstone, Labradorite &#38; Moonstone July 16th-Opals, The 8th Wonder of the World? Black<a href="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/events/tuesday-tea-talk-series/" class="read-more">Read more...</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join us this summer for High Tea in Becky&#8217;s garden while learning about gemstones from around the world.<br />
Glen Arbor Store only, RSVP 231-334-3826o</p>
<p>Tea Topics for Summer 2013:</p>
<p>June 25th-Chalcedony,The Luster Stones<br />
Chrysoprase, Carnelian &amp; Agates</p>
<p>July 9th-Feldspar, Stones That Glow<br />
Sunstone, Labradorite &amp; Moonstone</p>
<p>July 16th-Opals, The 8th Wonder of the World?<br />
Black Opal, Boulder Opal &amp; Mexican Opal</p>
<p>July 23rd-Natural Wonders That Glitter<br />
Drusy &amp;  Quartz</p>
<p>July 30th-Green Gemstones, Stone Envy<br />
Emeralds, Peridot, Garnet &amp; Jade</p>
<p>August 6th-Pearls, Treasure From Water<br />
South Sea, Tahitian &amp; Freshwater</p>
<p>August 13th-Fossils, They Make Me Feel So Young<br />
Petoksey, Fossilized Wood &amp; Amber</p>
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		<title>Pearl Pendants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 20:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New selection of freshwater and South Sea pendants are now available.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New selection of freshwater and South Sea pendants are now available.</p>
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		<title>New Puzzle Watchbands</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 19:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just in time for spring and summer, pretty new color watchbands for your Puzzle watches. New colors for the watches, too!]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just in time for spring and summer, pretty new color watchbands for your Puzzle watches. New colors for the watches, too!</p>
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		<title>A Touch of Gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 19:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of our most popular bracelet tops are back with a new look, we have added  a sand textured 14KY gold &#8220;bubble&#8221; to make it extra special.]]></description>
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One of our most popular bracelet tops are back with a new look, we have added  a sand textured 14KY gold &#8220;bubble&#8221; to make it extra special.</p>
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		<title>Spring Ice Break Up on Glen Lake</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:17:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter is finally loosening it hold  on Big Glen/Little Glen Lake, big sheet of ice are floating on the water, making paths for the duck to swim, this is the  inspiration behind our topaz pendants. Choose from numerous combinations of London Blue, Swiss Blue and Sky Blue topaz set in 14KY gold]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Winter is finally loosening it hold  on Big Glen/Little Glen Lake, big sheet of ice are floating on the water, making paths for the duck to swim, this is the  inspiration behind our topaz pendants. Choose from numerous combinations of London Blue, Swiss Blue and Sky Blue topaz set in 14KY gold<a href="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/shop/topaz-pendants/"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-705" alt="Big Glen Little Glen" src="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/biglittleglen-1024x852.jpg" width="1024" height="852" /></a><a href="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/shop/topaz-pendants/"><br />
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		<title>New Bi-Metal Twig Rings</title>
		<link>http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/design-stories/new-bi-metal-twig-rings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can&#8217;t decided if you want to wear gold or silver today?  Try one of our new split twig ring designs with a combination of sterling silver and 18KY gold.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can&#8217;t decided if you want to wear gold or silver today?  Try one of our new split twig ring designs with a combination of sterling silver and 18KY gold.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/shop/bi-metal-twig-rings/"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-701" alt="Bi-Metal Split Twig Rings" src="http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/DSC_0006-300x239.jpg" width="300" height="239" /></a></p>
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		<title>Melanie Parke</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:41:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A beautiful painting by Melanie Parke, makes me long for summer. http://melanieparke.com/home.html]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A beautiful painting by Melanie Parke, makes me long for summer.<br />
<a href="http://melanieparke.com/home.html">http://melanieparke.com/home.html</a></p>
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		<title>Mabe&#8217; Pearl Rings</title>
		<link>http://www.beckythatcherdesigns.com/design-stories/mabe-pearl-rings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>colleen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new selection of our Tapered Reflection Series rings are now available with beautiful Mabe&#8217; pearls set in 22KY gold with a sterling silver hammered band.]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new selection of our Tapered Reflection Series rings are now available with beautiful Mabe&#8217; pearls set in 22KY gold with a sterling silver hammered band.</p>
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