by Mitzi M. Howard | Jan 9, 2014 | Gemology
We all know how important light is to how we view the world. From bad fluorescent lighting your bathroom to the sublime sunlight of a Tuscan afternoon, our moods & perceptions are all based on the light around us. Without getting too involved with the physics, it...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Dec 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Regardless of your religion (or lack of one!), we hope that you will enjoy this holiday season with friends & family. We wish you all the very best of health & happiness for 2014. This will the last post for 2013 as I will be sleeping all day Thursday after...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Dec 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
It seems that everywhere I look, people are wearing & talking about turquoise. When I used to think about turquoise, I remembered the inexpensive Native American silver creations that were hawked along old Route 66 in the 1960’s & 1970’s. Then...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
All that glitters is gold–or is it? While most folks know that 18 kt is more valuable than gold plate, I thought I’d review the terms during this shopping season to help you get the best value for your money. Pure gold is element #79 of the periodic table...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
I hope that everyone survived Black Friday, Cyber Monday & all the other euphemisms for shopping excess. To those, like myself, who traveled for the holiday, Welcome Home. Flying with 2 small dogs has its challenges. It does make me a tiny bit nostalgic for the...
