Elegant earrings to take your laid back holiday style up a notch
This year has been an absolute grind. Everywhere I look I see people starved for human connection and something to look forward to. Conveniently, it's December and the holidays are coming! With an up-coming event to look forward to it seems like everyone, me included wants to make it even more special. And for good reason. Not all of us may get to celebrate the holidays like we are used to, but we can make the most of the one we have. If you're looking for a way to add a little extra pizzazz to your low-key holiday I humbly...
Beautifully elegant jewelry for the busy woman.
Do you ever want to do something to make yourself feel a little special? I know I do. These days I'm trying to work on my business, help my kids with virtual school and make sure they do something fun during the week that doesn't involve a screen. (And if I'm being honest, that last one doesn't happen nearly as much as I would like.) With all that going on there are times that I want to feel a bit "polished." For me taking the time to put on a little jewelry just gives me that bit of a boost. ...
Holiday cheer and the grocery store
Christmas is coming. I’ve got to be honest, after 20 in the retail jewelry business I’m not a big fan of the holidays. Imagine a month straight of nothing but Christmas songs and angry customers yelling because a snow storm closed the FedEx hub for your area. It’s enough to turn anyone off. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids and you start to feel the joy again when your 5 yr old sees Santa at the grocery store. And the man in question, without missing a beat, says yes he is Santa & how do you...
When an artist needs a hobby.
You may (or may not) find it interesting, but even artists need a hobby. So when you design and make jewelry for a living and decide you need a hobby? What do you do?What.Do.You.Do? Well, naturally you turn to art journaling and painting!! ;) I didn't intend to start either, but for a while I've felt like I need a creative outlet. Amusing right? An artist in need of a creative outlet! I played around with a couple of things that just didn't seem to fit. Then I found art journaling. There is an intimacy to the small size and a...
A great layering necklace for the holidays!
Happy post-Thanksgiving! I hope you had a great day, whatever that looked like. Now the rush is on for all the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. I hope that in the all the noise from the big retailers you don't forget about "the little guys!" Try to spend at least some of your money with a small business that would appreciate your business much more than a large retailer! If, by chance, you would like to spend some of that money with me, I would be honored. There are many items in my on-line shop (like this amazing coin pearl and...
Great earrings for the holidays
It feels like Christmas is right around the corner! Or at least that's what we're focused on, like the light at the end of the tunnel. With more focus on the holidays this year and what they should look like, I thought I'd take a moment to share these earrings with you. Their size makes them perfect whether you are planning something fancy or casual and the wonderful color of the garnets make them work with so much! Hope you have a safe and memorable holiday. Talk to you soon, Nikki P.S. Thinking you need something a little different to...