Artbeads Components Review
Color Is,....
We've been hit with the 'color-bug' here in our studio too this spring and we're going to be sharing some of our latest creations throughout the spring and summer (if we can get them posted before they leave the studio in the hands of our customers!) - so stay tuned for some colorful beauties!
Until our next colorful time,
Woo Hoo!! Style Envy Picks Our Earrings For Spring!
This ROCKS!!!
"Michelle,
I saw your beautiful earrings at the Santana House Prom Event today. You are so amazing, not only with your creative designs, but with you generosity. You made some young girls very, very happy.
Thanks again,
Janet G. "
Does that ROCK or what?? What a fabulous compliment and what an amazing feeling to know we've helped out a bit with completing a young girl's prom wardrobe, making her feel a bit extra 'special'!
Thanks to everyone at the Santana Youth Action Center for allowing us to participate and for giving us great feed back!!
We're looking forward to next year!
Until next time,
Peace, Love and Pearls!!
Cheers,
~Shel~
Prom Drive Donations
For more information or to help, please contact:
Carlos Santana House's Youth Action Center / Violence Intervention Program
Prom Dress Drive / Prom Project
Attn: Anne Marie Herwig
1721 Griffin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90031
323-221-4131 xt. 170
email: mailto:aherwig@vip-cmhc.org
~ AND / OR ~
A Cinderella Affair
Attn: Alisa Mauldin
c/o Tempe Cummunity Council
34 E. 7th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-858-2309
email: alisa_mauldin@tempe.gov
Until next time,
Peace, Love and Pearls!!
Cheers,
~Shel~
Santana House's - Youth Intervention Program's "Prom Project"
We've gotten rave reviews from the girls and are told they love our jewelry. And, from my conversation last night with this year's coordinator, things are moving along splendidly, but they'd love to accept any donations or services you can provide. So, even if it's out of your area (it's not in our backyard, either, but we still wanted to help!) please contact them if you have any ways in which to contribute. These girls deserve a great prom night!
Our Oscar "Best Dressed" Picks!
Marisa Tormei - Wow!
Natalie Portman - Beautiful!
Great Reviews!
Check it out here!
Until next time,
Peace, Love and Pearls!
~Shel~
We're Back From the Gem and Mineral Show
The Good, The Positive and the Abundant!
However, here's where we're going to stay focused on the good, the positive and the abundant (that's a switch from the latest on the news, isn't it?!). To quote Mike Dooley, " Thoughts become things. Choose the good ones!"
In this "economy" (the word that should only be whispered!) one thing you can focus on to bring about positive change to your business is "What can I do that will help this situation and bring about the results I want".
Here's some things to think about whether your business is jewelry design, manufacturing, retail sales, etc. so you can have the good, the posititve and the all abundance you deserve. I mean, we're ALL looking for a very prosperous 2009 and beyond, right?!
Remain focused on your goals. Remaining focused will point you in the right direction, helping you maintain and grow your business through this "economy" so you can see those goals become reality.
This is a fantastic time to build relationships. Be sure to ask yourself, "How can I help my vendors?" Just one of the many ways you can help is to communicate what you see in the 'field'. Let them know what your clients are looking for; what trends you see from your clients (not just what the fashion mags/companies tell you - they've already heard those, too!) and then ask your vendors how, other than spending more money on their products, YOU can help THEM. Their answers might surprise you.
The answers we received were VERY different than what we expected - and we'll share some of these answers in another entry at a later time....remember, I promised to not ramble too much!
Try "New Thinking" (instead of 'stinkin' thinkin') and look into the social networking that everyone is telling you about and doing themselves (i.e. - blog spot, myspace, facebook, linkedin, virb, etc. - the list IS virtually endless!)
Cross Reference - think on how you can link your connections up with each other or how maybe someone they know, or have a relationship with, could be beneficial to you or those in your business circle.
Our "ecomony" (I whispered, honest!) will thrive again and, like everything else, we should work now to be prepared so when it does happen we aren't left with words like "Should have", Wanted to, but", etc. coming off our lips. (ooohhh, those will sting!)
So,...build relationships, network (which is truly just relationship building, not "how can I use you to make another sale"), ask questions of "How can I help you?", advise on how others can help you or your business should they get the opportunity, and try new thinking and ways of doing things to grow your business . And then there's the oldie but goodie "Attitude is everything!
Yes, it really is!!