This post officially kicks off a new series on my blog celebrating the makers and all things handmade. Not only do I love handcrafted jewelry (because that’s what I do) but I appreciate and have a passion for all things handcrafted and I’d like to celebrate the makers in this series. Too Many Doors I’m […]
As many of you know, I love copper. I love its warm, amber hues as well as the darkened patina it developed over time. It is such a rich, warm-hued metal that I can’t get enough of it. As a result, I use it frequently in the jewelry I make as a metalsmith. So it […]
As a jewelry designer, I’m always searching for storage. I need storage for my raw material–sheets of sterling silver and copper–along with wire in sterling silver and copper in all sizes and shapes. Then, there is the stone storage and bead storage. Oh, and let’s not forget tool storage. The list goes on and on. […]
Saturday morning, February 26, I woke to discover that Facebook had deemed me a threat to society and had disabled my Facebook page for violating community standards. I knew I was hacked and I immediately recognized the moment it happened, too. The night before I clicked on a relative’s photo and she hadn’t been on […]
If you have problem feet, finding good shoes isn’t easy. That has always been my challenge. When I discovered I had plantar fasciitis and suffered with it for the first time finding shoes became even more complicated and I especially avoided all flats. I only purchased shoes with adequate arch support so that I would never […]
Argan oil is the rage everywhere for its hydrating and anti-aging properties, so it is not surprising that Moroccan Magic, a USDA-certified a new lip balm infused with organic argan oil and essential oils, is coming to all 8000 CVS stores nationwide April 1. CVS had given Moroccan Magic’s bestselling Peppermint Euclyptus a trial run in 1000 […]
Sometimes you need a little extra help to get motivated to face the new work week. Maybe it is a new project or a special event that motivates you to get out the door. When there isn’t something big to propel you forward, it can be the little things that you look forward to. Perhaps a […]
Those in the know in the jewelry industry are predicting that silicone wedding bands will be the trend among jewelry wearers who have an active lifestyle. You’ve seen people proudly wear their “cause” on their wrist in the form of silicone bracelets that promote heart health or breast cancer prevention, but it is rare to […]
This kicks off a new series on the blog highlighting fun products I’ve found on Etsy that make life just a little sweeter. Today’s Etsy Find is a Nail Polish Storage Cabinet. Of course, it could also be used to store essential oils, it is really up to you. The cabinet is the work of Let There […]
Whether you are shopping for Mother’s Day or looking for a gift for yourself, Cheryl & Son Jewelry Designs has just introduced its new collection of Swarovski Crystal Cluster Mixed Metal Necklaces. “There is something for everyone,” says Cheryl Bartolini, designer and owner of Cheryl & Son Jewelry Designs, pointing to a collection of necklaces […]