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by tammy on January 06, 2007
I discovered Yen Jewelry through another blog, Indie Obsession, which describes itself as: Indie Obsession...the title says it all. This blog is all about supporting up and coming independent...
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by tammy on December 27, 2006
I like it when I see a jewelry designer who isn't afraid to break out of the fine jewelry box. He or she may have the skills to create gold and diamond jewelry, but they know there's more to...
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by tammy on December 20, 2006
Designer Carrie Schafer stumbled into a bead store years ago, and that was the beginning of her road less traveled. On her web site, she explains her experience as follows: We all have a little voice...
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I think taking out all the little goodies in my stocking is often more fun than opening up gifts from under the tree. I know to usually expect a good amount of chocolate, a large jar of caviar, and...
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by tammy on November 29, 2006
When I buy gifts for others, I love it when I am able to purchase an item that does double duty, like the beadwork - both jewelry and houseware items - from Beads for Education. Buy purchasing beaded...
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, Gemstones
by tammy on November 16, 2006
Though white agate, or really any kind of agate gemstone, is actually a fairly common stone, you don't see it often used in jewelry. I'm not sure really why that is so. But just because a gem...
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by tammy on October 25, 2006
Since so many beads come from places like Africa, it's nice to see they are entering the world of bead shows. I can't tell you how many emails I get from jewelry and bead lovers outside the...
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by tammy on September 20, 2006
I discovered Tila and Co. at one of my favorite fashion shopping sites, The Style Bakery,always a good surfing spot to stop by when you are looking for new jewelry designers to admire. Pictured is one...
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by tammy on September 15, 2006
They are calling them "cameracatch," a way to incorporate your love of bling with your need for high tech gadgets like the latest Sony digital camera. I call, it well, okay, but I'm not...
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Coutorture Media is kicking be-hind in their coverage of New York's Fashion Week. I've been scanning through the zillions of wonderful photographs and videos they have collected to share with...
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by tammy on September 10, 2006
Hollywood jewelry designer to the stars, Loree Rodkin has created jewelry looks for celebs such as Madonna and Mary J. Blige. Her style is a mixture of the ancient akin to the medieval and the modern...
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by tammy on August 30, 2006
Anne Maa Designs is announcing a new mini-collection called Golden Nature. As the name indicates, you'll find lots of golden colored beads like citrine, mixed with loads of nature inspired chunky...
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by tammy on August 26, 2006
Most jewelry designers cull from their own life experiences and interests when creating. Robin Steele uses her background in history as a starting point for developing her rich looking jewelry...
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On a recent visit to see my two young nephews, Dalton 4 and Jake 1, I thought a few minutes before putting on a new pair of earrings I had just made for myself. They are a pair of dramatic......
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Jewelry designer, Patricia Candido, definitely has a point of view in her mixture of primitive materials and retro techniques. The weaving and use of elements such as feathers reminds me of my...
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Brides no longer have to limit themselves to traditional strands of pearls or simple post earrings. Even wedding dresses are no longer required to only be white, so why not mix it up with your jewelry...
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Sisterhood is a cool thing, especially when you share liked interests and such is the case for the two sisters behind Tadam Jewelry. Deborah Tasato and Allyson Tasato Mellone love jewelry, but they...
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by tammy on July 23, 2006
Jewelry designer Heather Maietta of Heather M Design is walking and selling jewelry - though not simultaneously I don't think - to help raise money for breast cancer research. She is planning to...
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Jewelry designer Laurie Warshawsky, of Elle-a-Belle Designs, is of two minds. On the one side, she's a logical lawyer. On the other side, she's a creative visionary. Luckily, she's found a...
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If anyone has ever lost a job before, then you know the confusion you feel after driving home with your box of office decor next to you. It's a humbling feeling to think someone whom you've...
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Summer time means travel time for many of us, and with jewelry you need to be extra careful that it doesn't get lost or stolen while you are on the move. Personally, when I travel, I try to keep...
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by tammy on July 06, 2006
Remember those add-a-bead necklaces back in the day? I always wanted one, but they were so expensive. Using a similar jewelry concept, a new on-line boutique called Firefly has two collections of...
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