We get by with a little help from our friends Our friends are often the best part about us, as they support us through ups and downs, good and bad, peace and strife, regular haircuts, and post-breakup bangs. Friendships mold who we are as people; ..
In 1976, a young couple left their homeland of Turkey for the United States. The man, John Apelian, was a keen student of the technical arts, a leather tanner, a former Turkish jeweler, and a hobbyist painter and gardener. John didn’t know it y..
You love rose gold. You love white gold. You love yellow gold too! But…how can you wear all these favorites together? What’s a girl to do when all her favorite pieces of jewelry are different types and colors of metals? &hel..
The standard women’s wedding band is a simple, slender ring, generally set in 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold, or platinum. It is elegant and unadorned, and as a result, complementary to just about any engagement ring. Some women, however, don&..
Family, friends, football, and fireworks: the four pillars of any Fourth of July event. Kids you don’t know toss a football back and forth with your little ones, while the grownups sit down and enjoy a discreet sip of beverages from their Yeti ..
Old soul, new tricks The past is a funny thing. Humans like to pretend to ignore it while simultaneously basing almost everything they do on the events of the past. Some people look at our TVs and phones, seeing how engrossed everyone is in them, ..
Chunky jewelry exists as a departure from traditionally feminine jewelry designs. Where classic designs are thin and delicate, chunky jewelry is thick and sturdy. Where classic designs are soft and delicate, chunky jewelry is loud and bold. Chunky je..
June is Pride Month, which means rainbows are everywhere! The rainbow that appears on the Pride flag represents the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community, but, more than that, it also represents the beauty of it, and the hope that we as humans have for..
Ah, Father’s Day. The day of BBQ, live sports, fishing, and making somebody besides dear old Dad mow the lawn. Spending time with a Father you know and love is a gift in and of itself, but a little something special to show your appreciation ca..
A great way to make the good vibes of summer last all year is to infuse all the joy, vitality, and fun of spring and summer into your daily life. You can do this by putting a cheerful bouquet on your desk, listening to your sun-time fun-time playlist..