The Charm of Charm Bracelets

For the love of Charms! Charms are small trinkets that can be attached to a bracelet or necklace to create a unique piece  of jewelry.  Why do we collect charms?  The places we go or want to go?   The things we have done or want to do?  To celebrate successes?  Perhaps…

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Rhinestones – A bit of the History and the Lingo

History of Rhinestones The name rhinestone originated from pieces of crystal or glass found in Austria’s Rhine River.  Rhinestones have been around for centuries and were originally cut and finished by hand. Rhinestone is a word used to define a faux gem that is usually made from either crystal, glass…

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Pantone Spring Colors 2017

The PANTONE Fashion Color Report is your essential color guide to the season.   In 1963, Lawrence Herbert, Pantone’s founder, created an innovative system of identifying, matching and communicating colors that helped the graphic arts community solve problems with color matching.  Pantone has become the world authority on color and the…

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Tips to get That Look on Valentine’s Day!

Want “that look” for your Valentine’s Day celebration?   What is “that look”?   Whether you’re going out with your girlfriends or having a cozy night in with someone special, feeling good about your look is important. Looking sexy and fab doesn’t take that much effort, you just need to…

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