My Jewelry Armoire
The older I get, the harder I find it to throw things away. By far, clothes are the most difficult for me to get rid of as I keep thinking that I will have occasion to wear again what hasn't been worn in years. Despite my reluctance, I decided to go through my wardrobe and donate anything I hadn't put on in over a year. It wasn't easy to let go of some things, especially when I remembered how much I had paid for them and how little they had been used. After several hours, my closet was clean and my dresser drawers were all organized, save for one.
The drawer in question was one that held a lifetime worth of gifts from my husband, friends and family in the form of jewelry. I had accumulated enough that I started putting them in one of the top drawers of my dresser, which was starting to look like a pirates treasure chest. Not only did I store my jewelry away, I rarely wore it anymore as digging through that drawer for the right piece seemed more trouble than it was worth. I decided I needed to do something about that as well.
My first thought was to get a jewelry box (or three) to hold all his stuff. At least it would be out of the drawer and in a more appropriate place.
I wasn't crazy about that idea so I asked a friend if she had any ideas. She suggested a jewelry armoire.
Thinking this seemed like a nice solution to my problem, I looked around online and found one that could hold all my jewelry and matched my existing bedroom furniture. It arrived on a Friday and I began what I thought would be the arduous task of organizing my jewelry. As it turns out, I had a lot of fun going through all the pieces and the memories that went with them.
More importantly, the armoire displayed my jewelry beautifully, and I found myself taking great care to place each necklace, ring, earring and bracelet. I was very happy with my purchase, but the jewelry armoire did something even better for me. The following Monday before leaving for work, I remembered a pair of earrings I had placed in the armoire and decided to put them on. I hadn't worn earrings to work (or anywhere, for that matter) in quite a long time. That day, I received several compliments about my earrings.
The next day, I found myself going back to the armoire to accessorize again.
It has now been several months since I purchased my jewelry armoire and picking out jewelry to wear has become a daily occurrence. I really enjoy having all my pieces on display to choose from and wearing my jewelry again has caused me to take a little more pride in my appearance. I am very happy that I can now appreciate and make use of my collection instead of banishing it to a dresser drawer. Sufficed to say, my jewelry armoire has made putting on jewelry fun again.
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Birthday Gift For Mom
It comes once a year, and it is truly special. A mother's birthday is not to be ignored, and thankfully there are many products available to help us select a gift. Research shows that books, flowers, toys, jewelry, personalized plaques, jewelry, pens, clocks, wristwatches and gift baskets are favorite gifts to give to mom.
Red Envelope, Ever After, Love is a Rose, Personalization Mall, Things Remembered, Limoges Jewelry, Patagonia Gifts, Generous Gems and JC Penny have beautiful, elegant jewelry. Sterling silver birthstone pendants, rings, engraved pendants in gold, diamond and other precious stones are very popular.
Warm Sentiments, Harry and David, Design-it-Yourself Gift Baskets, Wine Country Gift Baskets, Gourmet Gift Baskets, Adorable Gift Baskets, Nostalgia Basket, Book Baskets, Green Mountain, Vermont, Hershey and Ghirardelli have a unbelievable collection of beautifully designed, delicious-looking gift baskets that include chocolates, coffees, wines...
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Photography for Your Jewelry and Craft Website
Not only is it important to take good photographs for your website, it is equally important to make sure that your pictures load quickly. In this article we will cover a number of important issues:Photography set upCamera settingsEditing for WebsiteOther Important ResourcesPhotography set up:Your backdrop is your first concern. Where will you take pictures of your product, craft or object? Outdoor light seems to be the most recommended background. The outdoor lighting helps to create beautiful pictures. For jewelry, this option is not the best.
It is harder to photograph jewelry than other crafts. For jewelry there are many other options for setting up a small photography studio.How to Make My $15.00 Photo Studio http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/jewelry-photography.htmlLapidary Art: Basic Jewelry Photographyhttp://www.lapidaryart.com/projects_2.htmlPhotographing Jewelry for Print and Webhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/lessons/vault/index.htmlCamera settings:Each...
Photography for Your Jewelry and Craft Website
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Patriotic Bracelet Kits Raise Money for Homes For Our Troops
Tenafly, NJ (ContentDesk) August 10, 2005 -? What would you do if you served your country in Iraq, became disabled in combat, and returned home to discover your house couldn't accommodate you?Intelligirl Jewelry Maker, a do-it-yourself jewelry website run by someone disabled, discovered and leaped at the chance to help Homes for Our Troops, an organization that is adapting homes with everything from wheelchair ramps to new disability friendly kitchens for returning disabled soldiers.Intelligirl Jewelry Maker is offering a fun, easy-to-make "I Love the USA" bracelet kit for $3.99 and will donate $1.00 per each kit sold to Homes for Our Troops.At Intelligirl Jewelry Maker, you can design your own jewelry or purchase all sorts of bead-related craft kits. According to Zosia Zaks, the owner, customization is popular these days. "People are growing tired of one-size-fits-all goods, but many are low on time. Now in just a few minutes, you can create a piece of jewelry that is uniquely yours."Zosia,...
Patriotic Bracelet Kits Raise Money for Homes For Our Troops
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Buying Jewelry For Your Business Part 6 Buying Pearl Jewelry
Whether you presently own a retail or web based business and are looking for an additional profit center or you are thinking of starting a business, jewelry is a "no-brainer" choice for a proven product category. The buying public, (particularly women) never tires of jewelry as the choices in color, materials, finishes and styles are endless and innovations are continual. Every generation reinvents jewelry for itself in much the same way that it reinvents music and fashion. Styles change but the basic facts remain the same. If you are a seasoned professional, please consider the following a refresher course.
To the new comer, use this information as a foundation for your ongoing jewelry education.The Facts About Pearl JewelryBecause natural pearls are very rare, most pearls used in jewelry are either cultured or imitation pearls. Cultured pearls, because they are made by oysters or mollusks, usually are more expensive than imitation pears. A cultured pearl's value is largely based...
Buying Jewelry For Your Business Part 6 Buying Pearl Jewelry
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