Tools #1

I try to stay away from Swarovksi crystal, I do have some but it’s so sparkly that other, equally deserving beads can’t be seen.  This time, though, I was looking for tools.  Did you know Swarovski sold tools?  The selection is limited:  after all, their BLING is why they exist.
I found the all time neatest [...]

Niki.Tasha – Lesson 3 – Needles

Needles!  I have so much to say!
Once upon a time needles were an important part of a housemaker’s kit.  They were hard to come by then and were housed in elaborate needlecases; sometimes made of silver or gold and sometimes of wood and whalebone.  A valuable gift for  a sailor to give the sweetheart he [...]

Fashion vs Costume Jewelry

Thanks for the vote of confidence:  I always like to hear I’ve done well.  I struggle with these 2 words: fashion, costume.  Does my e-jewelry store offer 1 or the other?  I think maybe I sell both:  the simple glass bead jewelry would be the fashion jewelry – not as expensive and certainly not as [...]