February 16, 2025: Finding Hope in Challenging Times
"As long as we have hope, we have direction, the energy to move, and the map to move by." — Lao Tzu Challenging times can seem like a never-ending, cold and dark winter. We experience daily headlines, news blasts and social media
January 12, 2024: Taking Care of Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
“If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things.” ~ Emily Dickinson, 1830 – 1886 As jewelry designers, we’re often asked by our customers
November 3, 2024: It’s Never Too Late to Follow A Dream
Upon returning to our home in New Hampshire this past week, I headed back to our local health club, where I swim three days a week. This time of year, the water at our camp in Maine is frigid, so
September 15, 2024: Choosing Tolerance In Times of Turmoil
Britannica Dictionary definition of TOLERANCE. 1. : willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own. In 1799, Patrick Henry in his last public speech, uttered the famous words, "United We Stand, Divided We Fall", a phrase originated
July 14, 2024: The Serendipity of Nature
noun: serendipity; plural noun: serendipities: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way."a fortunate stroke of serendipity" Each year, we pack up our two studios and move to our camp and studio, from mid-June through October, which is
June 23, 2024: A Gift of Quietude
Quietude: qui·e·tude: a state of stilnness, calmness and quiet in a person or place. Like most of us in this modern world, my life is full of activity, expectations and responsibilities. In addition, although technology has opened doors to constant
April 14, 2024: Romancing The Stones In Real Life
"The rock collection was a story of the wideness of creation, of the marvels that were there for those willing to wonder, to re-immerse themselves in childish awe." Angela Abraham Informal Definition of Rockhound: Noun: rockhound; Plural noun: rockhounds
January 28, 2024: Kindness Matters…We have a Choice
Lately, it seems as if the practice of kindness has faded away. From social media, all the way to the political arena, acts of compassion and kindness seem to be hidden behind a public maelstrom of negativity, ridicule and sarcasm,
December 31, 2023: The Grace of Gratitude
The ending of a year and beginning of a new one is a time for reflection and setting intentions. Reflecting on the past, helps us to acknowledge what went well in our life and helps to plan new
December 24, 2023: Celebrate the Season…Treasure the Memories
The holidays can bring forth a whole gamut of emotions, from excitement and exhilaration, to exhaustion, being overwhelmed and sadness. This time of year has high expectations for us: to find the "right gifts, attend social events, display festive