Jewelry Journal

Yes, I know it’s been quite some time since I’ve written . . . I’m terribly sorry (really, I am).  Some days I don’t really know what to write and others I feel like I could go on forever (though I tend to spare you the details ~ you’re welcome, by the way!).  While this blog is attached to Painted Beauty (the business), I feel inclined to write about whatever is happening at the moment . . . even if it’s non-business related.  So, here’s the skinny on what’s been going on since my last entry . . .

Ranard and I took Pal on a hike at Crowder’s Mountain today.  It was great fun and quite a workout.  We chose the “strenuous” trail . . . brilliant idea!  We hadn’t even walked 0.3 miles before I was huffing and puffing!!!!  Thank goodness for the boulders strategically placed along the trail . . . a rest was required along the way.  Pal was a trooper and forged ahead without any coaxing.  Perhaps mom and dad need some more cardiovascular conditioning!!!!  The view from the top was absolutely gorgeous . . . well worth the rubbery legs and gasping (I assure you). 

I traveled to Dallas, Texas for the eWomen Network International Conference & Business Expo.  The conference featured distinguished speakers from all over the country and provided business owners with a variety of workshops to attend.  It was fabulous to meet women from not only the U.S., but from Canada and Australia as well.  Dallas is a great city . . . definitely a mix of old and new (think Buffalo meets Charlotte).  We had so much fun seeing the sites and enjoying delicious food (seafood, tex-mex, and . . . OH MY GOSH, the BEST mango margaritas I have ever tasted in my entire life!!!!!).  Seriously, if you’re ever in the West Village of Dallas, you have to visit Mi Cocina for wonderfullly delicious mexican food and margaritas. 

As for the jewelry, well, let’s see . . . The L.O.F.T. of Asheville (www.loftofasheville.com) now carries Painted Beauty Jewelry (yay!!!).  In addition, I’ve been keeping busy working on custom orders and creating new designs for the upcoming season . . . I must say, I am really excited about what I’ve put together so far.  I can’t wait to share everything with you!  On that note, I must get going.  I have more to create and I’m certainly not working on jewelry if I’m sitting here typing!