Do you know what it means? Quite simply. ONE OF A KIND! In the artisan world OOAK is bandied about a lot. I had been creating one of a kind designs for years but honestly did not know this is what was meant by OOAK. We learn something new every day, right? My creative juices really flow when I am creating one of a kind designs. I love knowing that the wearer of this … [Read more...]
Things to do in 100 degree Phoenix Arizona Weather
Yes I adore this climate... most of the time. But when the thermometer hits 100+ degrees, it's time to regroup. Not only is it REALLY HOT, but we need to be cautious and take care of our skin. Being outdoors in extreme heat is good only in small spurts. Here are a few of my favorite things to do during our summer months. Take a hike. Literally. We have dozens of trails … [Read more...]
Care and Feeding for Turquoise Jewelry
We've covered a lot of 'turquoise' ground over the last few weeks. Previous blogs told us about the legends surrounding this gem, the origin of the name, locations where turquoise is mined, colors or turquoise.. and lots more. Now it's time to learn a few do's and dont's to take care of your precious turquoise jewelry ! Turquoise is a porous stone. Even if it has … [Read more...]
Did you know this about Turquoise?
Turquoise Gemstones are one of my favorites. The gorgeous blue/green hues blend well with silver and copper metals. How much do you really know about this gem? Over the next several weeks I plan to stimulate your senses with everything turquoise! First a few facts: The name turquoise comes from the French words 'Pierre Turquoise', meaning literally 'Turkish Stone' You … [Read more...]
My interview about my book
It's always exciting to be interviewed! This time I was approached to tell a little more about my book. While Jewelry designing is my true passion, I did take time out a couple of years ago to chronicle my journey into passion. Moreover, I created a template for those who want a roadmap to finding their own passionate life. It was fun and challenging of course. Mainly though I … [Read more...]
