tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14703149294892047222024-03-14T04:08:51.293-07:00VEDELI DESIGNSJewelry that inspires...to VEnture, to DEsire, to LIve.Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-34369229906468530472019-11-03T17:08:00.001-08:002019-11-03T17:22:20.198-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I first started out in the jewelry business, my husband and I were doing trade shows all over the country. We were grinding and hustling and building our businesses. It honestly makes me tired just looking back at those times, because it was so much hard work. But it was the late 90's, and that is what you did at that time...shows were everything.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "quot"; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">During this time, I was at a Houston trade show and had found a pair of diamond earrings that I loved. They weren’t very expensive, maybe $350. But for me at that time, it was a LOT of money.<br /><br />While at the show, I had a group of hilarious Houston women at my booth. They were probably in their 50’s, dressed to the hilt in Houston style and ORNERY. I loved these women...they were a hoot (as you would say in</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; cursor: text; display: inline; float: none; font-family: sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "trebuchet ms"; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.6; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: sans-serif , "arial" , "verdana" , "quot"; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Texas).<br /><br />I was telling them about the earrings, about how I wanted them, but shouldn’t spend the money, and on and on. The ringleader of the group interrupted me and said (in her best Texas twang)<br /><br />“Honey, are you working hard?”<br /><br />I was and of course, I answered “Yes”<br /><br />She said “Then buy the DAMN earrings!”<br /><br />First of all, she was one of those women you did not argue with and quite frankly, she was right. I had earned those earrings and I marched over to that jewelry booth and immediately bought them.<br /><br />That was twenty years ago and I have never taken them off, except to clean them. Over the years I have considered getting bigger diamond earrings or better diamond earrings, but I can never do it. Because the fact is, no new pair of diamond earrings will ever hold the meaning to me that my special earrings do. To this day, I am so proud of these earrings….not because of what they are but because of what they represent…hard work, perseverance, and me going for my dreams.<br /><br />As I navigate through the jewelry industry, they are a constant reminder to me that jewelry really is so much more than an accessory. It can represent a time in your life, a success, a change, or a journey. For me, these diamond earrings will always hold special meaning and I doubt I will ever replace them. </span></span><br />
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Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-36600627296349193222019-06-20T10:42:00.000-07:002019-11-03T17:36:23.943-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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This particular gentleman explained that he deals with it almost as if Fear is a person. He acknowledges that Fear is there, he agrees that some of Fear's concerns are valid and then he says "thank you" and moves on. I thought this was clever, smart and totally useful.</span>
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Your "party" is your dreams and goals. It's the vision you have for your life and your future. And if FEAR shows up at your party, don't panic. I</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: black;">nvite him in, offer him some hors d'oeuvres, get him a cocktail, maybe introduce him to some of your friends (hee! hee!), and then politely let him know you have to go, as you are really busy building an amazing life and achieving all your goals. Let's face it, you've got better things to do with your time!</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f2f2f2; font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">h your time! :)</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #4b5a61; display: inline !important; float: none; font: 14px/150% Helvetica; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-71509735534860518012019-02-21T12:31:00.000-08:002019-11-03T17:35:11.785-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><u>The Friendship Stone</u></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Are you familiar with Gaspeite? That stunning, apple green mineral that is sure to catch your eye? It's an amazing looking stone that is becoming increasingly rare and collectible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Another bonus of this stone? It is known as the friendship stone, for the fact that this beautiful green gem brings people together. Now how can that be a bad thing? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Happy Venturing....</span></span>Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-81352290452118688362019-02-13T14:02:00.001-08:002019-02-13T14:02:50.139-08:00<i><span style="color: #001000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">Easier Said Than Done.....</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was having coffee with a girlfriend the other day and she mentioned an article she'd read. In the article, it stated that only 13% of all people make their living doing what they love. That number was shocking to me....shockingly low.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIfd9VUEc69u8NV_EeMTOLtx0IjkDadKL7YTm3NSPH_fFVSXOGaQ6wCW-1ShMIrc9PRyf-Be3SRBo_Ufi5LKWnLQ6lsUCU5LC6-90mrtn_6mg3yHSL6o5rGXWQ2bhTdivBDwIJSdkRjIf/s1600/B35.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1121" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGIfd9VUEc69u8NV_EeMTOLtx0IjkDadKL7YTm3NSPH_fFVSXOGaQ6wCW-1ShMIrc9PRyf-Be3SRBo_Ufi5LKWnLQ6lsUCU5LC6-90mrtn_6mg3yHSL6o5rGXWQ2bhTdivBDwIJSdkRjIf/s200/B35.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am a total proponent of doing what you love when it comes to your career. That being said, it is a lot harder than social media would like to portray it. You've seen it....according to Instagram, if you want to travel the world, all you need to do is get a cool, tricked out van and the rest is Mai Tai's and exotic locations! Unfortunately, it doesn't really work that way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Doing what you love as a career takes gumption, determination, belief, strength and perseverance. It is hard....TOOOOTALLY worth it, but hard.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So if you are reading this and are one of those people braving the unknown path of pursuing a career in something you love, don't give up. You will get there, but you can't give up or let up! It is a rise at dawn, never ending pursuit of happiness that will leave you inspired, fulfilled (frustrated at times) and challenged in a way you could never imagine or hope for.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Happy pursuing....</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">These are my new stacker rings that are available in my Etsy shop, Vedeli Designs. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">They are available in sterling silver and 22k gold. </span></span></span></span></div>
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Why 22k gold? 22k gold is stunning. It is unbelievably rich in color and extremely distinct. I have always loved it and decided to follow up this love of 22k gold by creating jewelry with it.</span><br style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: transparent; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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The good news is, I can make ANY of my jewelry pieces or ANY of my jewelry findings in gold as well. So if you are looking for something a little special in the designs I carry, let me know. We can make it happen!</span></span></span></span>Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-28658274078700234492016-04-14T12:06:00.002-07:002016-04-14T12:06:33.226-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I love the beginning of a new year. I say goodbye to my last year's goals and start a whole new list of goals I want to accomplish. I map out how I am going to achieve these aspirations and get really excited about the future.<br /><br /> This whole process, this year, made me think of an interview I watched with long distance swimmer Diane Nyad.<br /><br /> For those of you who aren't familiar with Diane Nyad, she was the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark tank. But there is so much more to her extraordinary accomplishment....<br /><br /> The swim from Cuba to Florida was considered impossible....for anyone. It is 110 miles in shark infested and jellyfish infested waters. There are storms and currents that make this feat extremely difficult. A person must deal with lack of sleep, extreme physical exertion and potential salt poisoning, dehydration and hypothermia.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Diane Nyad first attempted this swim in 1978. She was 29 years old. She failed. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It wasn't until 33 years later that she would try again. Yes, you read that correctly....33 years later!<br /><br /> This swim was considered impossible....for anyone....particulary for a woman and especially for a woman in her sixties!<br /><br /> Her first attempt was in 2011. Due to strong winds and currents that pushed her miles off course, she was forced to end her attempt.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;">Her second attempt was also in 2011. After 41 hours of swimming, she had to stop after repeatedly being stung by jellyfish and man-o-war sting rays.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In this interview, she was asked what she would tell someone who was pursuing their goals and having difficulties. She simply answered "find a way....just find a way".</span><br /> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From Wall Street analyst to Santa Fe artist, Mary Ann Saville has had quite a journey.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Starting from sketches and then carving each original component by hand, Mary Ann uses the lost wax technique to create unique and exquisite jewelry. High quality materials are used and this is evident is the caliber of their men's accessories.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWrF44P77U_zxKA9WmBu_Rvqd_x_z5vEbdSQqMwMgs1pwCFLJEjg3dQPSczVMkJp5YlsU0CeEUlNlcNg-VxysNV7kEST_GvDzQtE9qfrgjIPyguWwo2jxzHvM3s2G1-zDoByt-j5JMxH5/s1600/August+27-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWrF44P77U_zxKA9WmBu_Rvqd_x_z5vEbdSQqMwMgs1pwCFLJEjg3dQPSczVMkJp5YlsU0CeEUlNlcNg-VxysNV7kEST_GvDzQtE9qfrgjIPyguWwo2jxzHvM3s2G1-zDoByt-j5JMxH5/s200/August+27-2014.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;">I was watching a video where a business coach posed a question to his students. He asked the question, "What if? What if, for an entire year, you did everything you needed to do to reach your goal?"<br /><br />There was something about that question that resonated with me and I have adopted it ever since hearing it.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">For me, I have very specific goals I would like to achieve for my jewelry findings shop, <u>VDIJewelryFindings</u>, on Etsy. And so I find myself focusing on the belief that if I continue to do "everything I need to do" to reach my goal, it will happen.</span></span></strong></span><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">- as a friend</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">- as a spouse</span></em></strong><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Georgia;">- for my health</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In our write-up this past week, Jamie highlights my Spanish Treasures Collection and upcoming Diva D' Luxe Trunk Show.</span></div>
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Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-14545575851969008322014-09-19T16:08:00.002-07:002014-09-19T16:11:06.112-07:00<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><em><strong>WHO NEW??</strong></em></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYptBSU5iv52OgM8ZA5NEGCRIxz8udH5KY_IWH-kQHKIbLRVKxxO_vo_2QM_nU4ihEsr_sx4eljfTQx2WcUWRQsmT3NAQQDE8jEX62P5g7R0OiO0_Uq-5I0ql8SVm2ZgWYMJfDzDikmh_/s1600/PS-Dotted+Cross+Button.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYptBSU5iv52OgM8ZA5NEGCRIxz8udH5KY_IWH-kQHKIbLRVKxxO_vo_2QM_nU4ihEsr_sx4eljfTQx2WcUWRQsmT3NAQQDE8jEX62P5g7R0OiO0_Uq-5I0ql8SVm2ZgWYMJfDzDikmh_/s1600/PS-Dotted+Cross+Button.JPG" height="180" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I haven't made an entry in my blog since March!?! Pathetic, I know. But it's representative of how BUSY I have been!! I began something new and it has taken off.....FINDINGS!</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gy9-scs3YYbti9EqXnBxS3bspzK5KbA-wn-buJTrQkMyRgTuTXcQHSyktV1sX9D-0pwF6B9mb1vy6I3dz4XWIyliJXu-tr4IAVst7Vn4yPtAC__oD-lABjXIqqUe2_IsPYLpCs85iIUw/s1600/Speckled+Link.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gy9-scs3YYbti9EqXnBxS3bspzK5KbA-wn-buJTrQkMyRgTuTXcQHSyktV1sX9D-0pwF6B9mb1vy6I3dz4XWIyliJXu-tr4IAVst7Vn4yPtAC__oD-lABjXIqqUe2_IsPYLpCs85iIUw/s1600/Speckled+Link.JPG" height="148" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">What are "findings", you ask? They are the components that make up jewelry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I began a findings store on Etsy called <u>VDIJewelryFindings</u>. My shop not only sells my own, handmade findings, but features findings made by local New Mexican artists. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMOzTb954rEWmaNJUaEjsKIKT77q8gEp29E0gHoEqDiA_Nby9Kxo4B28Qr3GFt4Y3_Ym6UiTrbKrAl8hAnhfb44pBkYU4V_-AG9WAzgPP2gVAnTD2QGA2uRTlt6JOFxI8miMTScyCi0FL/s1600/SRS+-+Gold+Bronze+Concave+Heart+Cross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMOzTb954rEWmaNJUaEjsKIKT77q8gEp29E0gHoEqDiA_Nby9Kxo4B28Qr3GFt4Y3_Ym6UiTrbKrAl8hAnhfb44pBkYU4V_-AG9WAzgPP2gVAnTD2QGA2uRTlt6JOFxI8miMTScyCi0FL/s1600/SRS+-+Gold+Bronze+Concave+Heart+Cross.jpg" height="186" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">You can find it all here.....clasps, charms, jump rings, links, buttons, leather, beads, earring posts, crimp bead covers, etc. They are all handmade, here in New Mexico, in both sterling silver and bronze. And the site keeps growing. It won't be long before I have well over 1,000 items listed. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQJVcgwbChfP8fkr9uoJp0QN15i_2zIoDYfyghYKxoarbD45w5SxE6wDVxBgwMwDVff_c-1Sdacl6UGp4ySi5AQCgd5jcZO8IbkWvdgoTCcxVfh0lxd1eRl4GGvTwsMW8KkLQQnk6k9Bd/s1600/PS-Star+Fish.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglQJVcgwbChfP8fkr9uoJp0QN15i_2zIoDYfyghYKxoarbD45w5SxE6wDVxBgwMwDVff_c-1Sdacl6UGp4ySi5AQCgd5jcZO8IbkWvdgoTCcxVfh0lxd1eRl4GGvTwsMW8KkLQQnk6k9Bd/s1600/PS-Star+Fish.JPG" height="188" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am so excited about this new venture within the jewelry business. The response has been amazing! <em>WHO NEW</em>? I had hoped....but I didn't know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">So, if you have a minute and are interested in looking at a wonderful collection of handmade jewelry findings, go to.....</span><br />
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Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-5917650534539822202014-03-26T09:20:00.001-07:002014-03-26T09:33:28.523-07:00CHUNKY IS IN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not talking waistlines...I'm talking jewelry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love chunky jewelry. I always have. There was a time when silver traded at around $6 an ounce (it is currently around $20 an ounce). These were the early days of my jewelry career and I made HEAVY jewelry. It was so fun. It was big, it was bold and it was beautiful! </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4rcVfLaZd_PmdNesQy9mv_Nr5X8QJAr_8xg4CFEf5joZiGpAYPNIXLEk6TM3KBwVBb0E16KKB5LMRi2WEa0FJywxla5K7IiO-cpEIb-Gn7fLg6zv3ojcGi1J8fwTz3oPs2elODJbpD3d/s1600/B36.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu4rcVfLaZd_PmdNesQy9mv_Nr5X8QJAr_8xg4CFEf5joZiGpAYPNIXLEk6TM3KBwVBb0E16KKB5LMRi2WEa0FJywxla5K7IiO-cpEIb-Gn7fLg6zv3ojcGi1J8fwTz3oPs2elODJbpD3d/s1600/B36.JPG" height="140" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But as the price of silver changed and increased, I moved away from the heavy, chunky jewelry. It was just too expensive to make and sell, and the lighter pieces began to move more quickly (well, lighter in my definition...which still isn't too light). </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Xd1XUlZXebmUdWDScUhi0obM-Dbujv0XIpkUWHEf9eJ3jUyFGI5EjGbgkRMFkAF4AJFzDXMa2T97sQq0fylhKElkKlTmBqmrqjoYsBRxY7v4keM4dkF2yDjYFaXV-BcxeXeLgbEpnae4/s1600/N17a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Xd1XUlZXebmUdWDScUhi0obM-Dbujv0XIpkUWHEf9eJ3jUyFGI5EjGbgkRMFkAF4AJFzDXMa2T97sQq0fylhKElkKlTmBqmrqjoYsBRxY7v4keM4dkF2yDjYFaXV-BcxeXeLgbEpnae4/s1600/N17a.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, I love the heavy, chunky stuff. And since I love it, I've decided to revisit it....in a big way. Will it make up most of my collection? No. Will it be a part of my collection? Yes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So ladies, I offer this advice to you on this cool Wednesday morning.....GO OFF THE JEWELRY DIET. Buy big and wear big!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Wear your jewelry as you live your life....BIG, BOLD and BEAUTIFUL!</span></div>
Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-50122693246937172372014-02-03T10:50:00.003-08:002014-03-26T09:34:04.075-07:00Snow & Diamonds<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QjDjkzg7P0nQegSuYxxscia_Yve5OOJKfzk8M0Gxfmc21NoueRUsgYi86LAmoh7KaGbLaB28lGCd7P40JQALEUyTYGt8ZheyxkRDo6CSCGda_InZo0rbcHKoKx3kRIjsuqyGNbQYvRga/s1600/Snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QjDjkzg7P0nQegSuYxxscia_Yve5OOJKfzk8M0Gxfmc21NoueRUsgYi86LAmoh7KaGbLaB28lGCd7P40JQALEUyTYGt8ZheyxkRDo6CSCGda_InZo0rbcHKoKx3kRIjsuqyGNbQYvRga/s1600/Snow.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">WHERE'S THE SNOW???</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am told (again...sigh) that it is coming. In fact, if the weather predictions are right, we may have the potential for 4 days of snow this week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I LOVE SNOW! I love how it looks, I love the activities you can do in snow and I love the sparkle a fresh blanket of snow provides on a cold, clear morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It reminds me of diamonds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kids are told, when they want it to snow, to flush a piece of ice down the toilet and sleep with a spoon under their pillow. I think I will add "playing with diamonds" to this list of rituals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If I can't have all the sparkle I want outside in the beautiful wilderness, I can at least have all the </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sparkle I want in my jewelry. Keep checking in<strong> </strong>with<strong> VEDELI DESIGNS</strong>.<strong> </strong>I'll be adding some more diamond "sparkle" to my collection and if you have a free moment.....PRAY FOR SNOW!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite events of the year...our showing at the wonderful Diva D'Luxe boutique! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There will be wine, hors d'oeuvres, and a lot of laughter. I will be present both days, displaying a wide variety of my jewelry designs, both new and proven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For you local gals, take some time off your crazy schedule to visit us and see all the fun goodies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no better time to start your holiday shopping than now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 21st and Friday, Nov. 22nd</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TIMES: 11:00am - 6:00pm (both days)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHERE: Diva D'Luxe, 7610 Menaul NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CONTACT: (505) 888-2667</span>Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-7682835531097270222013-11-19T13:04:00.000-08:002014-03-26T09:34:34.578-07:00YEEE-HAAA!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><em><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>BOOT BRACELETS ARE HERE!!</strong></span></span></em></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love, love, love this idea! I never considered making my bracelets into boot bracelets, until my brilliant friend and businesswoman, Denise Cordero, suggested it. And they are fabulous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those of you who wear boots other than cowboy boots, we've got your size covered as well! This accessory is just pure FUN! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So if you are looking for a great holiday gift for yourself or a friend, "COWGIRL UP" and purchase a boot bracelet now!</span></div>
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Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-85011296804097330412013-11-05T10:57:00.001-08:002014-03-26T09:35:00.863-07:00Oatmeal & Bangles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite lines in a song is from John Prine. The line in the song is describing his bad morning and it goes like this....</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down...and won."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love that line! And the other morning, that is exactly how my morning started off. It wasn't pretty. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I decided to blow off all my more pertinent responsibilities and hit the waxes. I was working with some really cool new wax that actually softens with the heat of your hand...making it very pliable.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The final product were these new bangle bracelets. I may play around with the oxidization and the finish of them, but I would say the final product is pretty cool. I am going to be adding 18k gold bangles to mix in with them for that "oh-so" great look of silver & gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't always win. Some mornings are better than others. But I would say by the end of this particular day, the final score was Mary Ann - 1, Oatmeal - 0. :)</span>Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-53411118234024561842013-10-14T15:17:00.001-07:002014-03-26T09:35:15.053-07:00New Mexico Fall<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Fall</em>.....my favorite time of year and one filled with much inspiration. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although most people don't think of New Mexico when the leaves are changing....I have to say, they are missing out. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The southern Rockies lend themselves to a beautiful array of golden yellow and orange hues. A few early frosts this year may be cutting our fall colors short, but I am enjoying the warm days, blue skies, cool nights and using the leaves of New Mexico to incorporate more color into my designs.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And I must admit, I am thinking of waxing my snowboard soon....what can I say, winter could be right around the corner. <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Oh yeah!</span></span></span>Vedeli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04594299710166129890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1470314929489204722.post-11757159779318607452013-10-09T11:14:00.001-07:002013-10-10T09:21:37.990-07:00Festival The Bazaar<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_1lC3L1flbfr-HGmfK8rZ0BJA-oCCvcXWF4_z9i3WCKIcEarpgiNKuqPoNy2FoGO6YPqt2JI2cR_ZSK1MfZPD7mMMGWZsu-HPAknY4BZ24AoJ5xuvzApxnHsSi2iLBqZrZIQHDRMv-Qn/s1600/R1+with+4+Diamonds.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_1lC3L1flbfr-HGmfK8rZ0BJA-oCCvcXWF4_z9i3WCKIcEarpgiNKuqPoNy2FoGO6YPqt2JI2cR_ZSK1MfZPD7mMMGWZsu-HPAknY4BZ24AoJ5xuvzApxnHsSi2iLBqZrZIQHDRMv-Qn/s200/R1+with+4+Diamonds.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">Come see me this Saturday at "Festival The Bazaar" hosted by the <u>Spanish Colonial Arts Society of Albuquerque</u>. I will be displaying my "<i>Spanish Treasures Collection</i>" there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My "<i>Spanish Treasures Collection</i>" is collection of jewelry based on a Spanish coin. The original Spanish coin (or real) was discovered by a friend of ours in Santa Fe, NM, as he was digging in his backyard. It is possible the original coin had been in the ground since the 1500's, when the Spaniards arrived in Santa Fe. A true treasure find! A mold was made of the original coin and incorporated into this beautiful jewelry line. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I'll be there with my good friend Denise Cordero of <u>Diva D'Luxe</u>. Come see us and celebrate our Hispanic culture in the Land of Enchantment!</span><br />
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