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Tell Mom you love her; our Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Tell Mom you love her; our Mother's Day Gift Ideas

As I sit here typing this blog, my heart saddens a little bit by the memory of my dear mother. She was the classic example of what a mother should ...

Gather the Girls for an Epic Galentine's Day 2023 Celebration

Ok, so there's no doubt that everyone feels different when it comes to the topic of Valentine's Day. Some love the opportunity to spoil their signi...

New Year, New Intentions: The Art of Manifestation

From my heart to yours. . . sending wishes for a very happy new year to come! 🥳 May your 2023 be filled with lots of precious little moments &...

The Art of Layers with Jewelry

It's layering time! Yes, it's cooling down and well, it's time to start thinking about grabbing all those fall and winter clothes. Out with the tan...

beaded necklace designs, kyanite pyrite and brass necklace

Beaded Necklace Designs, Beaded Jewelry Design

BEADED NECKLACE DESIGNS There is so much that goes into designing and constructing beaded necklace designs. As a designer I think about style, co...

Stud Earrings: The Beauty of Detail - Jester Swink

Stud Earrings - The Beauty of Detail Do you ever notice a piece of jewelry, and the longer you look, the more you see? Jester Swink believes th...

Jester Swink + The Crucible’s Virtual GIFTY!

Happy November Everyone! Last year I supported and participated at The Crucible's GIFTY event which I absolutely loved! The synergy of staff, ven...

DIY Wall Hanging Tutorial & More

We finally moved! My husband and I decided to leave city life and buy a home & land amongst nature. We're both huge fans of the Santa Cruz ...

Gone-But-Not-Forgotten: The Semi-Precious Gemstone

Have you noticed that most jewelry pieces these days seem to be metal on metal? Hey, we aren’t complaining, but whatever happened to the semi-prec...

Choosing the Right Metal for Your Skin Tone

The amount of incredible handmade jewelry out there can be overwhelming - not only must you decide on the style you are going for, but the metal, t...

The Lowdown on Ancient Egyptian Jewelry

Jewelry has long been a part of our culture, dating back as far as the ancient Egyptians. While things have changed a lot since the days of Cleopat...

Art Deco vs Southwest Designs

Art Deco and Southwest... What do these styles even have in common, you ask? To many, the answer is not much. To me, everything. Often referred to...

Bohemian Style in the Home

There is something inspiring and soul-warming about bringing touches of bohemian chic home decor style into your home. What I love most about this ...