[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]Throughout recorded history, Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China. It is valued for it's beauty, strength and powers of healing. First of all there are two different minerals that we call jade. One is Jadeite. It is found mainly in Burma. It is more rare than it's counterpart, Nephrite. Imperial Jade is a translucent emerald … [Read more...]
Craving Comfort? Add brown to your life
The color brown is a serious, down-to-earth and comforting color. Officially brown is a mixture of red, yellow & blue. All shades (beige, taupe, tan, chocolate) tend to convey feelings of warmth and comfort. Brown has been used in art since prehistoric times. Paintings of brown horses and other animals have been found on the walls of the Lascaux cave dating back about … [Read more...]
Looking Back Occasionally.. Try It
Have you ever questioned your progress towards your goal and dreams? Have you ever[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] gotten frustrated when results are not as quick to manifest as you would like? Well I have! One particular day recently, I expressed these feelings to my husband. He encouraged me, of course... but more than that he provided me with an amazing analogy that helped … [Read more...]
Corrugated Jewelry? Yes!
If you haven't guessed by now. I love to texture my metal as I create my designs. So when I became aware of the corrugation process, I was intrigued. First of all I purchased the book. Metal Corrugation by Patricia McAleer. This colorful book introduces the metalsmith (that's me) to a new method of creative expression--metal corrugated jewelry designs. I read it cover to … [Read more...]
Demand Attention! Wear RED
Red does the trick when you want someone to notice you or your online/printed materials. Just be careful how much you use. A bright red dress or suit will certainly attract attention... but did you want THAT much of it? Most of all, using touches of red is preferable. This creates passion and excitement without overpowering others. Wear a red statement necklace, tie, or … [Read more...]
