My friend Peggy is elegant. There is really no other way to define her! She even makes wearing blue jeans (yes the old fashioned kind) look classy. Her hair and makeup are always perfect. (How DOES she do that?) Ever since she moved to Montana I have watched her absorb some of the rustic environment.. AND maintain her classic demeanor. She is clearly the best dressed person … [Read more...]
Image is Everything!
When Photographing Jewelry that is.... Yesterday was the first day I was able to experiment with my new Photo box. What Fun! Trying something new is always a little scary isnt it? I had been using the same photo equipment for the last several years. It was good but because it used flourescent lighting (with bulbs that were not replaceable with LEDs) I ended up doing lots … [Read more...]
What’s so special about handmade jewelry?
Creating and designing jewelry is my passion. And I love it when you, as my customer, are excited to wear your piece knowing that it reflects your own personality. Handmade jewelry is unique. You will not see your design every time you attend an event or go shopping. Handmade designs are created with love and passion. Don't you love knowing this?Handmade designs are … [Read more...]
The Color BLUE; Calming and Stabilizing
When you put on a certain color in the morning... does it make you feel energetic? empowered? calm?Β Do you tend to gravitate towards certain colors in your home and wardrobe? How about the jewelry you wear? are you attracted to certain gemstones and colors? Blue is one of my favorite colors! It is associated with open spaces... like the sky and the ocean.Β Furthermore blue is a … [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...]
