An order just placed... and now filled for a proud mommy of two athletic boys!
$45 total (5/8" sterling silver circle discs at $10 each shown with an 18" 1mm 8sided snake chain $25)
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
To the moon and back...
A mommy's order so far...
$58 total (1" sterling silver circle washer $25, star charm $5, birthstones $6, 16" sterling silver rounded oxidized chain $22)... names to be determined still.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
You are my sunshine
For a mommy to be... and soon a baby's name will be added to this on a smaller circle disc! And maybe even a birthstone! Isn't it sweet???
Friday, October 12, 2012
Congratulations Khay and Deo!
My dear friend from college, Anita, attended the wedding of her dear friend, Khay. We all met in college. Anita was in my wedding too. :) (She's second from the left.)
Khay ans Deo have a wonderful love story. One day, I would like Khay to share it here. Until then, just know that they were married and they were happy! VERY happy! Like, over the moon HAPPY to be married!
I made them this:
And I made Khay this keyring. She and I are Pinterest addicts. I saw that she has re-pinned this quote by Mother Teresa. I found it hard not to make her this as a gift. :)
Congratulations, Khay and Deo. May your lives together be filled with lots of love and laughter.
Khay ans Deo have a wonderful love story. One day, I would like Khay to share it here. Until then, just know that they were married and they were happy! VERY happy! Like, over the moon HAPPY to be married!
I made them this:
And I made Khay this keyring. She and I are Pinterest addicts. I saw that she has re-pinned this quote by Mother Teresa. I found it hard not to make her this as a gift. :)
Congratulations, Khay and Deo. May your lives together be filled with lots of love and laughter.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It's October... and it's breast cancer awareness month.
This is what I read from my October Real Simple Magazine today:
2.7 million is the approximate number of breast cancer survivors in the United States, as reported by the National Cancer Institute. To help ensure that survival rates climb even higher in 2013, dig deep into your pockets during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A $50 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrfcure.org) funds one hour of life saving research.
Here are a few orders that were recently placed for some loved ones. I think these turned out just wonderful. I even made the square washer one for myself to wear and promote!
$45 (Rounded square sterling silver disc $20, pink stone $3, 16" rounded oxidized sterling silver chain $22)
$ 53(Square washer sterling silver disc $30, sterling silver breast cancer ribbon charm $5, pink stone $3, 16" sterling silver 1mm diamond cut chain $15)
Please, if you are able, please help in this fight to find a cure for breast cancer... every little bit helps.
This is what I read from my October Real Simple Magazine today:
2.7 million is the approximate number of breast cancer survivors in the United States, as reported by the National Cancer Institute. To help ensure that survival rates climb even higher in 2013, dig deep into your pockets during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A $50 donation to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (bcrfcure.org) funds one hour of life saving research.
Here are a few orders that were recently placed for some loved ones. I think these turned out just wonderful. I even made the square washer one for myself to wear and promote!
$ 53(Square washer sterling silver disc $30, sterling silver breast cancer ribbon charm $5, pink stone $3, 16" sterling silver 1mm diamond cut chain $15)
don't forget the survivor pendant:
$38 (rectangular rounded sterling silver disc $20, breast cancer ribbon charm $5, pink stone $3, sterling silver light cabin chain $10)
this was last year's pendant:
$23 (Sterling silver flower disc $20, pink stone $3, chain NOT for sale)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Thirty-One Bags
Have you heard of this growing company? (Hubby wish I hadn't! hahaha! They have the cutest bags and are very functional for all events! My favorite is their utility bag which I used all summer for their beach towels, swim suits, goggles, sunscreen, water bottles, and extra clothes to change after the beach. The company is growing quickly! (moving from the East Coast and quickly adjusting well here in the West Coast). A former customer, Stefanie, is a director of her group. She was so excited for her team that she placed an order for 6 "thirty.one" pendants (with chains) so that she may give them as a gift for being on her team. I was very excited to make her these beautiful necklaces for her team. Go Stef, go!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
A Cancer Survivor Story by Kelley
Remember awhile back I asked for your survivor stories? Saimi was the only person to comment. So, she won a pendant for her friend, Kelley!
Below is the email I received from Saimi:
Here is the cancer story written by my friend, cancer survivor, Kelley:
"In March of 2008, I felt a lump in my breast during a breast self-exam that I try to do monthly. It felt different from my previous self examinations so I went to my doctor who then referred me to our local Oncology care facility for woman where a mammogram awaited me. After the results came in, I was called back for an ultrasound and biopsy. The doctor was unable to get a core biopsy, so I was referred for a 'needle-guided' biopsy at the hospital. This procedure involves using a mammogram machine to flatten the breast, then a needle is inserted. Once the needle is inserted, I underwent minor surgery where they removed a small portion of the breast at the location of the needle.
This surgical biopsy happened in May, two months after my initial self-examination. After a few days waiting for the results, the doctor himself called, after hours, to inform me of the results. I had cancer.
Devastated, my husband and I met with the Oncologist to discuss the possible outcomes. Naturally I was upset and scared, but the doctor was kind and understanding, taking the time to explain everything in detail, all the while jotting down notes. We spoke for over an hour and by the time our appointment was finished, the doctor was gracious enough to make copies of his notes so I could take them home and process the information.
The cancer I had is called, 'ductal carcinoma in situ', meaning the cancer was only in the mammary ducts which was good news. Since it had not yet spread outside of the ducts, my prognosis was very good.
More times than not a surgical biopsy removes the cancer and further surgery is usually not needed. My case was not so open and shut. My biopsy did not come back with 'clean margins' meaning the cancer cells were so close to the edge of the tissue sample that further surgery was needed.
Back in I went for what they call a 'wide excision.' It's a procedure where a wider wedge is cut from the breast around the site of the first biopsy insuring the removal of any remaining cancer cells. This happened in July of 08.
I couldn't have been happier as the surgery went well, my 'margins' came back clean and, although chemotherapy was not needed, I underwent radiation treatment in August right about the time I was starting a new job. Luckily my new employers were understanding, as I only had enough endurance to work half days.
While undergoing my daily dose of radiation, It was a comfort to chat and share stories with other woman who were going through the same thing. Despite the radiation 'sunburn' I handled the treatment rather well.
A date that will never leave my mind, was the date of my last radiation treatment. October 3rd, 2008. A Happy day indeed but still not out of the woods, I was prescribed Tamoxifen, a drug which blocks estrogen in the breast tissue. The type of cancer I had was encouraged by estrogen.
My continuing checkups involved breast exams, mammograms and breast MRIs every three months for three years. After my three year mark, my follow up appointments were scaled down to every six months.
I will reach my five year cancer free date in October of 2013!"
Kelley, Thank you for sharing your story. This pendant (chain not included) is on its way to you! I hope you wear it with pride! Congratulations on your success story!
Below is the email I received from Saimi:
Here is the cancer story written by my friend, cancer survivor, Kelley:
"In March of 2008, I felt a lump in my breast during a breast self-exam that I try to do monthly. It felt different from my previous self examinations so I went to my doctor who then referred me to our local Oncology care facility for woman where a mammogram awaited me. After the results came in, I was called back for an ultrasound and biopsy. The doctor was unable to get a core biopsy, so I was referred for a 'needle-guided' biopsy at the hospital. This procedure involves using a mammogram machine to flatten the breast, then a needle is inserted. Once the needle is inserted, I underwent minor surgery where they removed a small portion of the breast at the location of the needle.
This surgical biopsy happened in May, two months after my initial self-examination. After a few days waiting for the results, the doctor himself called, after hours, to inform me of the results. I had cancer.
Devastated, my husband and I met with the Oncologist to discuss the possible outcomes. Naturally I was upset and scared, but the doctor was kind and understanding, taking the time to explain everything in detail, all the while jotting down notes. We spoke for over an hour and by the time our appointment was finished, the doctor was gracious enough to make copies of his notes so I could take them home and process the information.
The cancer I had is called, 'ductal carcinoma in situ', meaning the cancer was only in the mammary ducts which was good news. Since it had not yet spread outside of the ducts, my prognosis was very good.
More times than not a surgical biopsy removes the cancer and further surgery is usually not needed. My case was not so open and shut. My biopsy did not come back with 'clean margins' meaning the cancer cells were so close to the edge of the tissue sample that further surgery was needed.
Back in I went for what they call a 'wide excision.' It's a procedure where a wider wedge is cut from the breast around the site of the first biopsy insuring the removal of any remaining cancer cells. This happened in July of 08.
I couldn't have been happier as the surgery went well, my 'margins' came back clean and, although chemotherapy was not needed, I underwent radiation treatment in August right about the time I was starting a new job. Luckily my new employers were understanding, as I only had enough endurance to work half days.
While undergoing my daily dose of radiation, It was a comfort to chat and share stories with other woman who were going through the same thing. Despite the radiation 'sunburn' I handled the treatment rather well.
A date that will never leave my mind, was the date of my last radiation treatment. October 3rd, 2008. A Happy day indeed but still not out of the woods, I was prescribed Tamoxifen, a drug which blocks estrogen in the breast tissue. The type of cancer I had was encouraged by estrogen.
My continuing checkups involved breast exams, mammograms and breast MRIs every three months for three years. After my three year mark, my follow up appointments were scaled down to every six months.
I will reach my five year cancer free date in October of 2013!"
Kelley, Thank you for sharing your story. This pendant (chain not included) is on its way to you! I hope you wear it with pride! Congratulations on your success story!
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