Posts Categorized: Blog

Are you sure you want to keep that a secret?

Yesterday I hosted a shop local event at my studio.  I invited two Canadian designers to spend the afternoon showing their beautiful wares.  Brenda Beddome with her stylish clothing line and Roxana of Barcelona Collective with her fashion forward shoes. The afternoon went by in a snap.  Women came, they shopped and they brought their… Read more »

Lindsey’s Story

This year, through the sales of our Three Little Wishes earrings, we are helping a young mom and wife named Lindsey.  Lindsey has been very brave and allowed us to share the details of her story. Lindsey got her first period at a very young age! Not your average period either.  She spent years as… Read more »

Is This The Right Time Of Year To Give?

We are fast approaching that time of year when the spirit of giving is at its peak. We give to the Veterans as they stand inside our malls and grocery stores ringing their bells and taking donations.  We participate in toy drives to make sure that all kids in our community have the chance to… Read more »

When in Limbo . . .

It’s actually best to put on some heart pounding music and just do the limbo! At least that’s the advice I gave my Mom this morning. That might sound crazy considering my Mom is a Septuagenarian but she took my suggestion and made it her own. Last month my Mom sold her house, the house… Read more »

Good Vibrations

“Complexity is the enemy of execution” “What human beings can do is amazing, what they will do is disappointing” “Your life is a result of what you tolerate, what are you tolerating from yourself?” and my most favourite . . .

Launch Party Time!

I’ve been designing jewelry since the early 90’s.  I love the creative process and how all of my inspirations and ideas come alive in every piece. A couple of years ago Maggie, here at , asked me why I don’t have launch parties for my new collections

The Brighter the Smile, the Better!

The word from my friend Nancy McMillan at 9:30 yesterday morning was that the Bright Run had met their goal of raising $300,000 for the Juravinski Cancer Centre by the time she lay her head on her pillow last night!!! Woooo Hoooo!!! Many of you know my wonderful friend Nancy, chair of the Bright Run! … Read more »

I’m Ready, September!!!

September is here!!! This may very well be my favourite month.  To me this month is more meaningful than January!  I feel this sense of renewal and I get really excited about making positive changes. Last week I was at Shoppers Drug Mart and this beautiful blonde woman with two sweet little boys looked at… Read more »

What’s the Best Way for Us to Get Social with You?

I’m confused and excited.  Does that make any sense? As I strive daily to be an entrepreneurial badass, I have lots of ideas that keep coming to me. I most definitely want to do it all and have it all and that’s where the confusion lies. I see so many people making it big in… Read more »

How My Customers Became My Friends

Starting a business was so fun and exciting all those years ago. I was pumped up about any opportunity that came my way and wanted to have my hands in everything!  Shows, Boutiques, Bridal, Home Parties, just about any place where I could show my designs and start building a base of customers and fans…. Read more »