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Mimosa-Inspired Baubles Toast Mom… and Spring Fashion!

Gabriella Baile — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:16:00 +0000

What mom wouldn’t want a little bubbly—or a beautiful bauble—on Mother’s Day? We’re effervescing with excitement to introduce our latest collection, Champagne. It’s not

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Tacori Engagement Ring 2584

Jessica Krimper — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:16:19 +0000

This classic solitaire engagement ring setting by Tacori #2584 features small pave accents on the band and will perfectly show off your choice of a center diamond.

Extreme Modern Body Modification: Piercing and Suspension

Gabriella Baile — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:50:56 +0000

For anyone who doesnt know, suspension is the act of piercing various points in the skin with large hooks, and then using those piercings to hold the weight of the body as it is suspended or lifted off the ground. There are many forms of suspension and many different methods, but for the purpose of holding the bodys weight, most suspensions utilize temporary piercings in approximately an eight gauge (3.2mm in diameter) or higher.

Those who practice suspension may do so only once in their lifetime, or several times, and give a variety of reasons for choosing to engage in the practice.

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Custom Diamond Encrusted Setting – Cushion with Halo

Jessica Krimper — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:36:28 +0000

1.85 center cushion + 2.36 cts in setting. 4.21 total ct. Ring size: 5.5 In the interest of full disclosure, I am a wedding planner and see tons of beautiful rings on a daily basis so I knew exactly what I wanted in my head but just couldn’t find it out there. We looked casually for over a year and I was convinced it didn’t exist. I finally fell in love with 2 different ring styles and decided to custom design a setting to blend the 2. I loved the idea that the setting would be completely unique (no one else would ever have it) and take the best parts of both rings. Both rings were micropave and definitely encrusted in diamonds. More info…

Who won the Flower Charms in Mayflowers Pin Contest?

Emma Morgan — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:46:35 +0000

Elizabeth Juarez-Brockway, thats who! She was selected at random to win the grand prize this beautiful collection of flower charms, silk ribbons, and leather bundle. Thanks for playing everyone. This was a really fun way to follow each other on Pinterest make new friends! We created a new Pin Board so you can see all the flowers that were pinned.

Elizabeth contact me at juanita(at)ninadesigns(dot)com and we will get your flower charms in the mail asap.

Mardi Gras Spurs Sales for Small Business

Gabriella Baile — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:09:48 +0000

Sales figures for Christmas seem to be mixed, even among the majors. Black Friday ushered in the shopping season with a bang, but according to an article from Reuters, the final figure for December sales were pretty anemic.

Well, small business, don’t panic because the next four months belongs to you. The line up of occasions and events provides a continual stream of opportunities that don’t end until mid or late May—first Valentine’s Day, then Mardi Gras, proms, weddings, pageant, dance competition, Easter, Mothers Day, spring fashion, hats for church and derby day—and I am sure we left some events out. The next few blogs are going to highlight the opportunities in all these events for small business.

MARDI GRAS MERCHANDISE BENEFITS SMALL BUSINESS

Mardi Gras is an ever expanding celebration that is absolutely huge in some areas. New Orleans calls it “The Greatest Free Show on Earth”. It first came to America through the Louisiana territory when Bienville explored the Mississippi in 1699. On Mardi Gras Day he camped on a point near the mouth of the Mississippi River that is still called Mardi Gras point today.

Dating back to the Renaissance, the official beginning of the Mardi Gras season is the Feast of the Epiphany that traditionally falls on January 6. This closes the Christmas season and opens the Carnival season that continues until Mardi Gras Day, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

For retailers in many parts of the country, this is a season they look forward to because the shopping destination for Mardi Gras merchandise is almost exclusively small business. What do shoppers buy?

MARDI GRAS JEWELRY

Soon after the season opens, the spirit begins to spread with Mardi Gras music playing on the radio and ladies donning Mardi Gras jewelry—pins, earrings, bracelets, and sometimes necklaces. But the runaway most popular jewelry item that really spreads the spirit is Mardi Gras pins.

What are the most popular themes in Mardi Gras pins? Jesters, masks, comedy and tragedy, and crowns make up the majority of Mardi Gras pins. Almost always in Mardi Gras colors, this jewelry is important to gift and apparel shops for customers that want to enjoy the spirit as well as those that need favors.

MARDI GRAS FAVORS AND SOUVENIRS

Carnival clubs that provide the Mardi Gras parades and completely foot the bill are called “Krewes”. Many have formal balls before the parades roll. For many Krewes, favors are part of the celebration. Small dolls and jester head ornaments and magnets rank among the most popular favors. The same items do well in gift shops for souvenirs.

Small dolls normally have glazed ceramic faces and hands and are dressed in jester outfits with sequin or shiny lame’ outfits in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple, gold, and green.

NOTHING OUTSELLS MARDI GRAS BEADS

Imaginative design has catapulted Mardi Gras beads into the forefront of party items over the last decade. Of course gift shops need exceptional Mardi Gras beads to grab customers’ attention, but even the throws from floats have been moving up in quality. An article from the New Orleans newspaper a few years ago had a title that tells the story — Throw Me Something Mista and it Better be Good.

The majority of throw beads come out of a machin

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Are Lana Del Rey & Marilyn Manson Dating?

Jessica Krimper — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:50:48 +0000

Lana Del Rey, the new singer on the block that people seem to love to hate has apparently been getting it on with Marilyn Manson of all people. Really? I am always surprised this guy gets laid, and its not entirely because of the way he looks, but more so how controlling he seems over the women he dates.

But regardless to each their own. The

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Experience the Carnival of Venice… on Pinterest!

Gabriella Baile — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:54:20 +0000

The “Carnevale di Venezia”, as it’s referred to in Venice, is a frenzy of masked merrymaking that’s especially dear to the Marco Polo Designs “family”. Venice’s Mardigras celebration fills the 2 weeks before Lent with every imaginable festivity. During this time, the city swells with about 3 million visitors. The spectacular and ubiquitous traditional masks of leather, gilt gesso, feathers and other exotic materials guarantee that “A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale” “During Carnevale, anything goes”!

We’re inspired by the vibrancy, color and gaiety of Venice. When we work with our Venetian and Murano artisan partners to design our gorgeous custom lampwork beads, we do our best to capture the stunning colors and light of this unforgettable city. We hope that you sense something of the adventure that is Venice, through our spectacular jewelry!

We invite you to experience this magical event on Pinterest: Double-click on the Carnival of Venice board to see it in all its splendor. If youd like an invitation t

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5 carat Emerald Ring with 48 White Diamonds

Jessica Krimper — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:21:08 +0000

This was my Mother’s gift after 35 years of marriage. After she passed away, it was handed down to me & I wear it with pride knowing my Mother & Father were happily married for 39 years until the day she died. Hope you ladies enjoy (:

Black Silver Charms Make a Big Impact

Emma Morgan — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:07:14 +0000

Nina Designs is known for high quality sterling silver charms, beads and pendants, but many people forget we offer more than sterling silver and gold plated sterling. One of my favorite collections is the Black Silver Collection. It is of modest size some links, charms, a couple of clasps, earring findings but makes a big impact. And, black silver looks fantastic with gold vermeil, sterling silver and bronze! Any combination you can come up with, our sophisticated black silver will spruce it up.

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Sizzling and Sultry Yellow Diamond Rings

Jessica Krimper — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:33:12 +0000

At Allurez jewelers, we know that when it comes to diamonds, everyone is in love and obsessed with their shimmer. The bold and brilliant sparkle of a tried and true white diamond is a pretty ancient concept throughout the human experience. Since the original discovery of the diamond stones and the following methods which were formulated to make certain that they were properly cleaned up to really bring forth the depth of their innate shine. Allurez jewelry items are centered around the fact that these rare but still naturally created gems can be utilized in multiple areas of personalized adornment.

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Chocolates and Chocolate Diamonds; just two of my favorite things

Emma Morgan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:59:51 +0000

Here are just two of my favorite things; chocolates and chocolate diamonds. Both come in small packages, and both make my everyday-life more enjoyable.

What are chocolate diamonds; are they real diamonds? Yes, they are. Most chocolate diamonds come from diamond mines in Australia. They come in different shades of browns, like cognac, cinnamon, brown, and champagne. Champagne colored diamonds are usually lighter in color with a slightly reddish undertone, while the cognac color is warm reddish golden-brown.

And just like chocolates, let chocolate diamonds bring you joy and happiness.

White Wonder at the Belmont Stakes

Emma Morgan — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:46:14 +0000

The Belmont Stakes are coming upon us quickly, and were slowly starting to panic! Weve barely had time to even look at dresses, and now we have to start thinking about fascinators and jewellery?? Take a breath. Fashion Addict such a huge range of fascinators, it really is not that difficult to be spoilt for choice! Red, blue, pink, purple, green.. where do we start?? This season, we suggest you go with nude and natural tones. Here are some of our favourite picks for the races this season:

White Flower Cream Fascinator (Mikayla)

White Flower Fascinator

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I’ve Got a Three-Ring Circus on My Hands

Gabriella Baile — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:56:53 +0000

Well, actually, six. Im guilty of wearing six rings on my fingers today. I dig the bohemian ring thing and its more-the-merrier attitude. It offers the perfect opportunity to dust off Grandmas gaudy baubles and bring them out into the sunshine. Of course I still have a slew of jewels on my wish list. Take a look below.

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Is Miley Cyrus Wearing An Engagement Ring?

Jessica Krimper — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:53:29 +0000

Miley Cyrus is all of 19. But the pretty singer and actress is not a shy person. She has no problem telling off the paps and people who she simply does not like. She has a big mouth yet she does not really bother me the way say Selena Gomez does. Simply because Gomez is playing the whole Im a good girl next door card and its just obvious that shes not as innocent as all the moms in the world think.

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