by Mitzi M. Howard | Sep 3, 2014 | Shows, Uncategorized
We are so blessed to live in a world with so many forms of artistic expression. The California Ballet Company is a non-profit organization that presents amazing ballet performances and supports resident professional dancers while training the next generation of...
by Mitzi M. Howard | Mar 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Although my goal with this blog was to share my love of all things gemmy, it was also to document the everyday trials & tribulations of running a artisan jewelry business. So I must report that this has been a most frustrating week. I was very proud that I was...
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...
