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Risky Business!

I’m excited to now have my jewelry for sale at Vanity Fashion Boutique in Tacoma.  This is my favorite vintage clothing shop!  My only concern is that I might spend more than I make by selling my jewelry there!  They’re even open 7 days a week. A risk I am happily willing to take though.  […]

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Dandelion Wishes…Coming soon!

I’m excited to be doing children’s jewelry for the new children’s clothing boutique coming to Tacoma in the old Corina Bakery space  in the Merlino Arts Center building.  Open, open, open!  Susan Lewis, owner, says there will be some grand opening events March 22nd and 23rd.  Check out her webpage:  http://dandelionwishes.us/ . .

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I’m Going to Harvard!!!

I’m going to Harvard!  Well, kind of.  Ok, not really. But, I am attending the “Jumpstarting Entrepreneurship” presentation by Harvard Business School professor and leader of the Entrepreneurial Management Unit Lynda Applegate.  It’s a program in Tacoma (WA) on Monday, July 2nd, at 5pm at the William Factory Incubator run by the awesome Tim Strege. […]

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Another Collective in the Works

I’m excited to be organizing a new popup fashion boutique/art gallery in downtown Tacoma. Catwalk has an opening party this Saturday, June 9, from 2pm to 6pm. Staffing the shop are local fashion designers and visual artists…stop by Tuesdays through Saturdays Noon to 6pm and Sundays Noon to 5pm and extended hours for Artwalk/ ART […]

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Exhibits You’ll Want to See!

There’s a lot happening with Tacoma artists…here are a few shows not to miss! Storm Perfect art exhibit featuring Michaela Eaves Poco Wine Room, 1408 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 The show runs through June 2nd When you hear the phrase “How was your date?” what would the landscape of that look like? That’s […]

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Can this knot be saved? AKA Why I love the Bead Factory!

Ok, I’ll say it out loud.  Jewelry repair is  not my favorite thing.  I’d much rather be inspired to turn upcycled items into eco-friendly jewelry or to use the most unique stones for something fabulous of my own design.  But, when someone brings something to me in need of some love I will usually put […]

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Another day of fun at the Tucson Gem Show!

Just have a few minutes today because I’m off soon for another day of shopping.  If you’re wondering if I found anything interesting yesterday the answer is yes!  Also, for those who are interested, it was over 80 degrees.  And, Tucson is really beautiful. Not so beautiful, but functional, here’s a picture of one of […]

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What in the world is the Tucson Gem Show anyway??

  Have you ever wondered about the Tucson Gem Show?  I know, most of you have never even heard of it.  Let’s just say for jewelry designers (and shop owners) it is pure heaven although pretty hard on the wallet. The event is actually the largest gemstone and jewelry exhibit in the world with over […]

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