Do you love the color pink? Is it your favorite color? Then you are most likely loving, nurturing and compassionate! The color Pink conjures up images of cotton candy, bubble gum, and little girls! This combination of red and white is a popular color for branding women's products such as cosmetics or cologne. Furthermore, today pink is a power color for women. Does anyone … [Read more...]
I’m a Jewelry Designer & Businesswoman.. So WHY write a book?
Why Indeed! My friends point out to me that I am already juggling two careers and squeezing in a personal life . So why did I ADD even more into my busy lifestyle? I wrote Inside the Mind of A Jewelry Designer to tell my story.. the journey I have been on these last few years... and hopefully to influence at least one person to find their own passion in life. [tweet_box … [Read more...]
Howlite: the great pretender.
[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Howlite is a beautiful white gemstone with black veins or inclusions. I call it the great pretender because some (not so reputable) dealers dye it and sell as turquoise, coral or lapis. It has also been mistakenly marketed as white turquoise. Howlite is a very porous stone. This is one reason these fakes can be created. Mostly the suppliers in … [Read more...]
Evolution of a Jewelry Collection
A collection is defined as a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time. My jewelry designs for the most part are grouped into collections. When I first began designing, I played around with anything and everything. Then I began to notice patterns in what resonated with me. Sometimes this is as simple as absolutely loving … [Read more...]
Desperately Seeking Enthusiasm
Last month I had a rare experience. I was not interested in doing anything. This feeling dragged on for several days. [tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Have you ever felt this way? Can you relate to my mild case of depression? Anyone who knows me understands how unusual that is. I am normally the person some will compare to Pollyanna. Happy & Enthusiastic- always with … [Read more...]
