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That's right - I'm Fire Diva of the Month for the month of February! I was very excited to be chosen for this feature - the first Diva featured was Janel of JanelDudleyBeads, and I really enjoyed reading about her. Here are links to my interviews - it's a fast read, with lots of pictures.

Part 1 - Intro.

Part 2 - 10 Things Glass

Part 3 - The Lighter Side/Silly Questions

Part 4 - Conclusion

And I want to give a big THANK YOU to Holly, of HollysFollyGlass, who organized and wrote the four-part series. As an administrator, Holly puts a ton of work into the Fire Divas, and we all appreciate her so much. Thank you, Holly!

And now, for your viewing pleasure, some of my favorites from Holly's Etsy shop (including the ice cream cone above):

Robin Eggs Blue Brown (these are a big hit this time of year - order yours from Holly now!)

Sasha Off Mandrel Heart - I own one of Holly's off-mandrel hearts, and it is gorgeous!

My Envious Heart - made with aventurine sparkly glass. I'm envious!

It's only fitting that today's featured Fire Diva has been in the midst of the California wildfires for about a week now, but she marches on and keeps listing beautiful beads in her Etsy shop. Meet Holly, from HollysFollyGlass.

How did you find your craft, or did it find you? I was working as a producer on "The Carol Duvall Show" for HGTV (back when they were a cool network that had crafts!), and one of my guests would come in dripping of lampwork. We did an outside studio piece on a lampwork artist and glass just started popping up everywhere.

Favorite color glass? It's whatever I'm in the mood for but I do have favorites: Vetrofond Seashell Swirl, Steel blue, aventurine...I was obsessed with red-purple for a long time! LOL!

What else do you make/do? What DON'T I do would be a shorter list! I did work for the Queen of Crafts for a reason! I own a rubber stamp company and we make food safe rubber so you can decorate cakes and cookies with it. Another division packages kits for painting on cookies so I'm a real expert at crafting but keeping it safe for food. I decorated cakes for a long time before becoming a stamper. I've taught all kinds of craft classes since I was a teen and still teach in our local community college system. Invariably, I go in to pitch a class that has to do with my business and they see my jewelry and ask me to teach that instead... I also knit and make jewelry but it's making glass that I love.

Do you have a nickname? Nope

Chocolate or Vanilla? ... Chocolate

Laundry hamper: full or empty? Overflowing

What did you have for dinner last night? Trader Joe's frozen Gnocchi Sorentina with added heirloom tomatoes, herbs and fresh Grana Padano parmesan

Bed: made or unmade? Made...only to keep the dog out.

Favorite fruit: Mango

Last book you read: Just re-read my favorite - To Kill a Mockingbird.

Salad dressing: on the side or mixed in? Both!

Ever eat Playdoh? Nah

How do you like your eggs? left in the kitchen...seriously I HATE them. But my doc has MADE me so scrambled (makes it easier to feed to the dog!)

Three favorite condiments? Ranch, bbq sauce, plain old yellow mustard.

Ever have a perm? LOL! ROFL!!! My natural hair is so curly... I thought about getting a perm to straighten it!

Deep dish or thin crust? Cracker thin!

Favorite smell/scent: Water lily and jasmine

Can you play an instrument? flute

Pets' names: Mabel Lou

Ever try their (your pets') food? I sometimes hold treats in my mouth when training... but that's about it!

Last vacation you took? 2008 Bead and Button to grand, glorious Milwaukee. I didn't really know many beaders then so I was all by myself and I had a blast. Funny thing...on the bus ride to the hotels, I "re-met" a lady in my ISGB group and we had two classes together so that was the best part.

What's on your nightstand? My ipod radio, a beaded candle holder, remote for the fan / light, and a phone.

Ever broken a bone? Not until I was 36!! My right pinky. Then at 39, I broke a bone in my right foot.

Do you like guacamole? LOVE guac!

Most proud of: My ability to get things done... I'm one of those people who could move an army through a jungle...or anywhere else!