It’s been a summer of hot weather, hot jewelry trends & hot, spicy foods at picnics and festivals…three of my favorite kinds of “HOT”!!

 

I’m a summer girl so I am fabulously happy with the 80-90 degree heat here in Wisconsin! Anytime I can be outside doing my favorite workout, boating, or just basking in the sun is a great day! Latin inspired food – and especially Mexican – are some of my favorite cuisines I go to for the spicy, then cool it down with a refreshing LaCroix sparkling water – or a Sangria!!

 

As for the hot jewelry trends I am seeing this summer, they’re all over the board. Some like minimalism and some seek maximalism! But one thing’s for sure…women are reclaiming their femininity. Here’s what I’m seeing:

What’s your own unique style? Let me help you refresh the treasures in your jewelry box and accessorize your wardrobe to fit your current pieces or let’s find something new to update your look with new timeless trends!

“Of summer’s many pastimes, the plethora of rich, ripe fruits is synonymous with the relaxed mood of warm weather.”

 

Not surprising, many top jewelry designers were inspired to create unique pieces incorporating natural diamonds into their sweet produce inspired jewelry. 

 

Check out the freshest crop of jewels inspired by fruit…and animals.  Summer’s Best Fruit-Bearing Gems - Only Natural Diamonds

I’ve got two amazing trunk show events on the calendar for September and October.  If you’ve never experienced the special feeling of being invited to one of these premier VIP events, you are in for a rare treat.  These are not just your average run-of-the-mill in-store jewelry trunk shows.  These events are held at an upscale unique barn venue, with great food and wines/beverages along with the jewelry designer showcasing their latest unique jewelry designs with special pricing for the evening. 

 

The first event on September 20 is with an amazing jewelry designer from Firenze, Italy….Annamaria Cammilli.  We are hosting her Midwest jewelry design launch and I promise you will never have seen such unique and beautiful Italian made creations.

 

This is a private, by invitation only, VIP preview and Midwest brand launch.  Click HERE for more details and to reach out for an invite.

 

The second event on October 25 is with another amazing fashion jewelry designer…Vahan. They specialize in bracelet designs which can be worn as a single bracelet or as stackables.  Earrings and pendants are part of their design line as well.  Unique, trendy and French design inspired…but made in America!

 

Click HERE for more information. Reach out to me personally for details and for your invitation. Make it a girl’s night out or bring your husband or partner to help pick out that special gift for you.

 

This will also be a private, by invitation only, VIP preview.

 

 

As long as there is breath and a heartbeat, it’s never too late to reconnect with someone you’ve been missing in your life. Sometimes disconnects or separations in relationships happen with or without reason or known circumstances. Sometimes it’s a major event or trauma, a silly disagreement, a miscommunication and misunderstanding…or a million other reasons. Sometimes it’s just a growing apart…a lack of giving time or effort to keep the relationship alive.

 

I recently had an unexpected reconnection. It was a chance meeting with my nephew and his sons. I had not seen him in 18 years and had not met his two sons. We never personally had a “falling out”, but his estrangement from our side of the family, I believe, was more precipitated by his father’s perception and influence on him.

 

I was happy to see him…especially since he is almost the spitting image of my dad. I approached him confidently without fear of rejection for my space was filled with love and respect so he would know that no matter how much time had passed, there was no animosity for that separation on my end. I planted a seed.  A seed which may grow and flourish, or a seed which may not thrive. But if there is any chance now or in the future he may wish to knock on the door to reconnecting, he now knows it will not be met with any hostility, but with gratitude for this possibility. 

 

His sons were awesome young men, 19 and 14, who never really knew they have two great-aunts. Nor do they know they have several first cousins. I feel sad sometimes I never got to know them, and that they never got to know all of us. We’ve all missed out!  You can’t look back with regret.  It’s best to look forward with hope.

 

In parting after our brief interaction, I wished them well, said how wonderful it was to meet them, and how I will pray for God’s intervention to make it possible for us all to meet again. I stated, “family really is important isn’t it”. I hope their curious young minds might be the spark their father needs to make that happen. If not, I will be peaceful in knowing I had the courage to step up and approach them. It’s now in God’s hands. I’m pretty cool with that.