Did you have one of those kind of weeks? I did! Lots of projects needed to be addressed and I had so little time . It happens to all of us. We reach the point when we just need to 'chill' and re-energize. Here are a few tips that help me. Give them a try. 1) Compliment a stranger. Do you like what they are wearing? Or perhaps you like their haircut.. Doesn't matter. Just … [Read more...]
Do you love Copper Cuffs? See my newest collection.
I have been playing around with a new technique I learned from a recent class with Eva Sherman. (instructor extraordinaire). Once we had learned this process of crimping the metal, I put my own spin on it.. Because that's the way creative people think. So I combined the crimping with corrugation, forging, mixed metals and different patinas. Voila! A collection is born. I … [Read more...]
CZ: Do you LOVE IT and WEAR IT?
Cubic Zirconia that is! This stone is often used as an alternative to diamonds. The price range is less but the quality is top knotch! All the gems in this collection are cubic zirconia. A few facts: Cubic zirconia was discovered as a natural mineral from in 1937 The form you see today is a synthetic (man-made) version Cubic Zirconia is an 8 on the Mohs … [Read more...]
5 Friday Inspirations
Time again for inspirations to kick start your day and your weekend. Enjoy! Wherever you go.... Go with all your heart. Confucius Trust that an ending is followed by a beginning A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Albert Einstein Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid it will never begin. Grace Hansen It is better to wear out than to rust … [Read more...]
4 Ways to “Coffee” Your Customers
I worked as a waitress during my college years. The tips went a long way towards paying my tuition! The first thing we were taught was 'Once a customer sits down.. Provide them with Coffee and water immediately'. We called it coffee-ing our customer. Our patrons were fine then to wait until we could get back to them to take their order. So how does that apply to our … [Read more...]