tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67745357169859921492024-02-18T18:49:19.242-08:00VariyaVariyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-17474706100183037552013-01-29T11:30:00.000-08:002013-01-29T11:35:23.718-08:00An Elegant Affair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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black, white, and red figures that all share themes of simplicity and
beauty. One of our recent brides Melissa
wanted her jewelry to be ‘elegant’, and we were able to achieve that <span style="font-size: small;">with </span>the pieces
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crystals that accented the necklace and headpiece that Melissa had already
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For her bridesmaids necklaces we used Swarovski pearls and crystals to create sophisticated necklaces that matched the red of the
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Melissa was a joy to work with and I’m so happy I was
able to help make her day a bit more elegant!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #343434;">Click <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html"><span style="color: #ba2068; text-decoration: none;">here</span></a> for more
samples of our custom design work, and <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/contact.html"><span style="color: #ba2068; text-decoration: none;">here</span></a> to contact us
for more information. We'd love to work with you on your perfect custom
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-8813030336325423212012-04-03T19:43:00.000-07:002012-08-22T14:44:06.282-07:00Sweet & Sassy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When Riki told me she was using fuschia and lime green for her wedding colors I couldn't wait to work with her! She wanted her wedding to reflect her spunky personality and we were excited to take the challenge. She loves to wear big and bold jewelry, so creating her earrings was especially fun. She was absolutely fabulous to work with and we came up with designs she felt were "amazing".<br />
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Riki's bold earrings were the perfect accent to her beautiful dress! </div>
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Swarovski crystal and sterling silver with lots of length and lots of sparkle! The edgy swirl and shimmering crystals echo the elements of her dress. She wanted to spice them a up a little too with some pink crystals sprinkled in.</div>
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Fuschia for the bridesmaids is definitely a sassy stunning hue!</div>
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Fuschia Swarovski crystals with sterling silver add a pop of perfect color to the bridesmaid's ensemble. </div>
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We were so happy to adorn her and her wedding party for a perfect day!</div>
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The excellent wedding photography was done by <span class="fcg"><span class="fwb"><a href="http://www.edges.zenfolio.com/" target="_blank">Edges Photography</a></span></span>. Click <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html">here</a> for more samples of our custom design work, and <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/contact.html">here</a> to contact us for more information. We'd love to work with you on your perfect custom wedding jewelry!</div>
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-51901334928165044602011-09-13T08:24:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:24:54.291-07:00Delicate Details<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of our recent beautiful brides, Alicia was a delight to work with. We did our entire order from concept to completion over email and online! Alicia contacted us with a seed of an idea and some gorgeous colors - sky blue and chocolate - and we went from there. The most important thing Alicia was hoping to convey in her jewelry was a delicate feel. Here is one of her completed bridemaids' pieces:<br />
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Alicia's delicate bridesmaid's pieces are blue chalcedony pendants asymmetrically accented with tiny sky blue pearls and Swarovski crystals on an antique silver chain.<br />
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We were both very pleased with the finished design, here's what Alicia had to say:<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">"Truly,
the necklaces you made were one of my favorite details of the wedding. I
could not wait to give them to my bridesmaids! Thank you so much for
working with me to create something so perfectly to what I had in mind!
I'm so glad that I worked with you!" </span></span></i><br />
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Alicia was a pleasure to work with too, and we were delighted to see how perfectly the bridemaids pieces reflected her on her special day. The excellent wedding photography was done by Captured Emotions Photography. Click <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html">here</a> for more samples of our custom design work, and <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/contact.html">here</a> to contact us for more information. We'd love to work with you on you're perfect custom wedding jewelry!<br />
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Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-30939950787517317152011-08-02T06:17:00.000-07:002011-08-04T05:34:53.292-07:00A Princess Bride<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Tammy is a beautiful bride who wanted romance reflected in her designed pieces. Her wedding had a subtle forest theme with gorgeous pinks and browns. So Beautiful!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As I said - Romance!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We did Tammy's pieces as well as earrings for her bridesmaids.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Bridal set is a floating Swarovski crystal briolette necklace with complimentary earrings. The earring design hints at that subtle forest theme bringing to mind twigs and dew drops and wild flowers. They are pink Cubic Zirconia (extra sparkly!) sprinkled with AB Swarovski crystal and brown and cream freshwater pearls finished with antique bronze accents. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tammy said she felt like a princess, and I think she looks like on too! She was such a pleasure to work with, I'm so happy her day was exactly what she'd dreamt of. The excellent wedding photography was done by Mangwood Photography. Click <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html">here</a> for more samples of our custom design work, and <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/contact.html">here</a> to contact us for more information. We'd love to work with you on you're perfect custom wedding jewelry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Christie's necklace is sterling silver with a navy freshwater pearl cluster, Swarovski crystals, and a teardrop shell pendent, embellished with a long crystal and pearl dangle at the closure in the back. She wanted pearls and sparkle that were reminiscent of the sea.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Each was embellished with crystal and a wire wrapped pearl at the closure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Christie was stunning, and I think this shot shows what a fun couple they are! The excellent wedding photography was done by Johannah Lech. Click <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/gallery.html">here</a> for more samples of our custom design work, and <a href="http://variyajewelry.blogspot.com/p/contact.html">here</a> to contact us for more information. We'd love to work with you on you're perfect custom wedding jewelry!</div><br />
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</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-63723286879503989162011-03-16T07:59:00.000-07:002011-03-16T08:03:24.650-07:00When Slumber Means No Sleep<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPMvb6Dor9coITFpr4WgzafQcNNcCYux4oVfHlrZJdAjnC2Zsmna880GGYUpWNqtVZoWkTREzfjW_B1yIumuS2QuSzQr2OWC9VRv0HaWXpW-MSCtc376g-hFAWl9xNGVtWx13uY4yhUY/s1600/93Q2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPMvb6Dor9coITFpr4WgzafQcNNcCYux4oVfHlrZJdAjnC2Zsmna880GGYUpWNqtVZoWkTREzfjW_B1yIumuS2QuSzQr2OWC9VRv0HaWXpW-MSCtc376g-hFAWl9xNGVtWx13uY4yhUY/s400/93Q2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> What is two nights of a hotel full of music, drinks, shopping, pampering and ladies only (1700 of them!) like? You would have to see it for yourself! We did - at 93Q's Amy's Slumber Party recently, and we had a rockin' good time! We partied with our local CNY babes late into the night, some of whom had to win their way in after tickets sold out the first day of sales. They were a crazy fun bunch, we enjoyed seeing the creativity displayed for the 'best slumber party emsemble' contest. There were lots of other cool vendors there as well, with such a variety of fabulous goodies. Most of all, it was really fun to see the faces of some of our fans since we often only see their names and addresses. We were glad to be part of such a fun weekend!<br />
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</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-69985584011022959092010-11-01T08:00:00.000-07:002010-11-01T08:01:23.221-07:00Au CourantCheck out the latest at Variya. Get them while they're HOT!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59660634/persian-princess-necklace"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xNwJiHhP2m0N7U9eJL4OsqmDa1Cg8UIPBzI6z9yPq4BDUH3wlkaxwrkNNpp4Vp6mQ4FuxcWT9ra6bdth_P8y_oF6X7R424zysohVGTIh4VpD042tVJHLEEJUBTuWWapo1zOnsue4Jgs/s400/picasso+jasper+necklace+5.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> Persian Princess Necklace </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59272438/niobium-vintners-reserve-earrings"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjTpmd6FJcylicOWFomjvX65LBDzoUjfLfYkAoEmj05JI_UwfH0aKvam6jGgAFOo9FdeLvcOFPtV_-knnLmJfGuPOsx2Nw3laV6hiNZbXRn8mbsCmo7pr4itT-E3tsLOp_FD9sD5WiP4c/s400/Niobium+Earrings+Vitners+Reserve.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Niobium Vintner's Reserve Earrings<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTF8qIRfCZ-JjRJCQ9gnNDbwaDY-5LKwt72gC68VaPSlS43B07MuTo3B5zaHiZFyyGmmPjHc7dvS9QmSrBOy8yJHiz35wH1PgvakjAW4YRvyXxtX_hKYi6Ybmfrsrmek914PYB63AhDzA/s1600/Variya+at+Imagine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTF8qIRfCZ-JjRJCQ9gnNDbwaDY-5LKwt72gC68VaPSlS43B07MuTo3B5zaHiZFyyGmmPjHc7dvS9QmSrBOy8yJHiz35wH1PgvakjAW4YRvyXxtX_hKYi6Ybmfrsrmek914PYB63AhDzA/s400/Variya+at+Imagine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> A little bit about this fine store:<br />
"At Imagine we pride ourselves on our distinctive collection of fine and handcrafted jewelry, watches and timepieces, blown glass, stained glass, jewelry boxes, and kaleidoscopes, as well as a variety of other unique gifts. We carry work by artisans, both local and from around the world. Our collection ranges from cute beaded earrings to intricately designed precious gemstone rings; from simple glass marbles to one of a kind blown glass vases. Our goal is to provide a range of items appealing to a variety of visitors."<br />
We're honored to be included among such incredible work. Be sure to stop by if you're ever in the beautiful town of Skaneateles - it's definitely worth a visit!Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-23692863583554293762010-09-17T06:06:00.000-07:002010-09-17T06:25:11.994-07:00CLASSY!I found this sweet blog on Twitter, and they did a <a href="http://twoclassychics.blogspot.com/2010/09/product-review-giveaway-variya-jewelry.html">review</a> on a pair of my Niobium earrings. Check out <a href="http://twoclassychics.blogspot.com/">Two Classy Chics</a> and enter the <a href="http://twoclassychics.blogspot.com/2010/09/product-review-giveaway-variya-jewelry.html">giveaway</a> for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to Variya!<br />
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So here's a new piece for your viewing pleasure while I move on to concentrate on the other twelve things I have to get done before I make my son's lunch, hang out with my man and finally sleep. This piece is not in my shop, or anywhere yet, and it's very limited, so contact me if you'd like one of you're own... one is already spoken for!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-29878250368541996222010-08-12T06:18:00.000-07:002010-12-26T05:15:58.598-08:00Let's See How Far We've ComeThe Matchbox 20 song <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxAGGyrvJ9c">"How Far We've Come"</a> has been a bit of a theme for my summer this year. I started running (but I'm NOT a runner), and training with a goal to do a 5k at the end of August This is a song on my ipod that gets me through when I'm ready to quit. IF I run it, I will run the whole thing - no walking =) I haven't signed up yet though..<br />
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I've logged one year selling my designs on <a href="http://www.variya.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, and sales have been more than I ever expected when I began this little venture! We have also been welcomed to sell in a few central New York shops, which is definitely something I never had imagined!<br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now as an extra bonus in this post here is a sneak peek at another new set available soon at Variya.. stay tuned! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioF2QcXggTeF4b5Faw6E9qTd7dYu6vJgi313Jy2W6i-SjN-fN_cv61IVdUk6oxBmtLQcFtXrOEVbKV4ePqU0OAWB1dUraZm-JFShuUpfILCt3CrjhqJJoDBv-Xm0gDXsueQofCHQUQ_P0/s1600/Niobium+Swarovski+Crystal+Earrings+%281%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioF2QcXggTeF4b5Faw6E9qTd7dYu6vJgi313Jy2W6i-SjN-fN_cv61IVdUk6oxBmtLQcFtXrOEVbKV4ePqU0OAWB1dUraZm-JFShuUpfILCt3CrjhqJJoDBv-Xm0gDXsueQofCHQUQ_P0/s400/Niobium+Swarovski+Crystal+Earrings+%281%29.JPG" width="312" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">* special discount: 15% reimbursed via paypal at payment to blog followers with "variyablog" in notes to seller and applies only to Gold and Silver Salacia earrings until midnight July 31, 2010. Not valid with any other offers or promotions or for any other products.</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-71372464999618603062010-07-07T16:36:00.000-07:002010-07-07T16:38:13.615-07:00?Encantada?I recently shared the experience of moving and leaving behind a home that I loved. My family is staying with my in-laws for the summer while we wait for our house to sell, (another post entirely, it's a horrible time to sell!) and get a start on establishing ourselves in the new venture we have embarked upon. Anyway, living with my in-laws has been really wonderful, actually, and I am so grateful that I can say that! They are absolutely fantastic people, incredibly generous and hospitable. This post however, is not about them, or our new home, but our newest neighbors:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmZEfxBM4YwyZNxzU6ySZN9CeM5P-fTcGfrs3riWYJq4zIffvTsU0pALcA-ze8ZkJ8wmVlrNjW_aZegC__05mE_96njGHjP4Xpq3Dd-_UVIOnzMYqyrNpIcbqGImLQBcn3Tgdn_6euRE/s1600/100_5368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfmZEfxBM4YwyZNxzU6ySZN9CeM5P-fTcGfrs3riWYJq4zIffvTsU0pALcA-ze8ZkJ8wmVlrNjW_aZegC__05mE_96njGHjP4Xpq3Dd-_UVIOnzMYqyrNpIcbqGImLQBcn3Tgdn_6euRE/s400/100_5368.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Yep. Baby skunks! Startling to come upon, but they are damn CUTE! And so tiny! They are out at any time of day, so we have to be alert - for instance I went out for a run this morning and walked through the yard with my ipod on, completely oblivious, when I caught a little movement out of the corner of my eye.. I was 3 feet away from one of the little guys munching on the lilies! We've heard they wander off to find a home of their own after they grow a little, so for now, we will have to pay attention and give them their space. And for me enjoy seeing them from afar!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlRqBTX3j_LB6nX4hNGbcSjiiGyoOBjLF_siveHE2SWDUX9a_r7PoherEHOVwyxHkOGFRefH7tN4l5Num-JVRmQCaxajQk-UlH4gxjV0lI8qqVJsJEs2Klkbe09CgCWzHSjbPZlb7N9Q/s1600/Titanium+stud+post+earrings+TGE-R+%281%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlRqBTX3j_LB6nX4hNGbcSjiiGyoOBjLF_siveHE2SWDUX9a_r7PoherEHOVwyxHkOGFRefH7tN4l5Num-JVRmQCaxajQk-UlH4gxjV0lI8qqVJsJEs2Klkbe09CgCWzHSjbPZlb7N9Q/s400/Titanium+stud+post+earrings+TGE-R+%281%29.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Since we've recently moved back to the area my husband and I grew up in, we've been invited to a BBQ with some of his old high school friends. It should be an interesting reunion - I've never met any of them! In any case, there will be fireworks on the water tonight, so however the BBQ goes, there will definitely be a good end to the evening =) So off I go to celebrate with some new people - Happy 4th of July!Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-22641825541060597442010-06-14T07:42:00.000-07:002010-06-15T05:34:32.391-07:00SpontaneousI wasn't planning to post this week, but I'm feeling spontaneous and I have a few minutes right now, so - why not? .. well I could probably come up with quite a few why nots, like I should probably go for a run, prep dinner, pay some bills... but I'll make this quick =) I was just over at <a href="http://www.mamabzz.com/">MamaBuzz</a> a super site with so many great resources, fun articles, AND GIVEAWAYS! Who doesn't love them? I've actually won a couple online this year, so I'm less of a skeptic towards them than I used to be. I'm doing a <a href="http://www.mamabzz.com/2010/05/variya-jewelry-25-gift-certificate-giveaway.html/comment-page-3#comments">Variya giveaway</a> with MamaBuzz for a $25 gift certificate (so I better have left my skepticism behind!).<br />
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If you haven't entered the giveaway at MamaBuzz click<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_982011105"> </a><a href="http://www.mamabzz.com/2010/06/winner-of-variya-gift-certificate.html">here</a>. * Update - giveaway has concluded - check back here soon - I'll be doing one here!<br />
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And now, as a bonus to go along with the spontaneity of this post, here's what I'm listening to while I write and I can't get enough of right now: <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Train/_/Hey,+Soul+Sister">Train</a>. It came up on my <a href="http://www.pandora.com/">Pandora</a> station which you should also check out if you love (or even like) music. You can make your own radio station which plays only music that you like - for FREE! It's ace, check it out, it might make your day even better. Okay..on to things I <i>should</i> get done.Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-70095902784473922502010-06-03T14:07:00.000-07:002010-06-04T05:12:17.784-07:00The Story of LifeThis past mother's day was especially significant for two special people in my life. My mom lost her mother five years ago, and her father this past year. My mother in law lost her father a few years ago, and her mother this past year. In light of these difficult milestones in life, I wanted to acknowledge their parents and family in a memorable way. I would share photos of these two lovely ladies here, but I think they might not appreciate it for two reason - 1. my mom HATES her photo taken, so i'm sure she would much more hate me posting it here, 2. I've finally moved and am in transition on my husband's laptop and I don't want to take time to plug in more cords and search around for them! So imagine 2 beautiful, exceptionally loving women here.<br />
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I have to also give my husband credit for these gifts I'm about to explain because he sparked the project when he asked me to make something for his mom for mother's day this year (not too long before the special day, I must add!). I thought that would be a fabulous idea, his mom loves jewelry and is one of my biggest supporters =) We both knew that it must be especially hard to go through the celebration ahead without your parents. That thought got me thinking about family and how I could commemorate ours in a significant way. I came up with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48669277/life-story-bracelet">The Life Story Bracelet.</a><br />
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I actually liked the idea of having such a meaningful piece, but I'm not a fan of the super sparkly style, so I created another option for people like me with a little edgier fashion sense.. hey I'm a mom too! Here is that result:<br />
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I have moved a lot. A LOT. I wasn't a military kid, but we moved like a military family when I was a kid. I counted 13 moves growing up, and we joke with my parents that the tradition lives on, they've moved at least 7 times since I left home! There have been 6 moves for my husband and I. This one is different because this was our first "home", the first one we bought and made our own.<br />
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My son has spent his first five years here. He learned to "truly" crawl on these floors (quotations because before that he had only mastered some weird army crawl that didn't get full credit!) followed by his first steps.<br />
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I'll miss my humble little jewelry design studio as well. A cozy little nook that harbored hours of artistry and creativity. This is where Variya jewelry started:<br />
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All good memories. All good times. It feels positive to reflect. I'm looking forward to the future.Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-60115126194682972962010-05-11T07:12:00.000-07:002010-05-17T18:32:17.963-07:00To Have and to HoldI. love. weddings. I love what weddings represent, I love the beauty all around, I love the tradition (which would probably shock you if you know me..) I love the details, I love everything about them (except the stress, if it's mine, of course). Imagine then, my joy when I get to design and create the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45688875/custom-wedding-jewelry-consultation-and">jewelry for a wedding</a>! That has been just as enjoyable (and a little stressful if I'm honest). It has been a wonderful experience over the last few months creating jewelry for a few gorgeous and all completely different weddings, and I want to share them with you here.<br />
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The most recent was the Goetz-Mutchler wedding on Long Island (who also had some absolutely fabulous photography by <a href="http://robbdavidson.wordpress.com/">Rob Davidson Photography</a>)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://robbdavidson.wordpress.com/"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgumi0nkTneXTKyY9NS2GPO6EZB5JnjimLOvyVv7o3ZKaw18WguWtWjTXqvBsJkZA5uAQQj9a-2KWCn4Kb0eJVe02h4uIwaE0do_Whu-IjDWnQN5O9t-sEVr34GTGfo-c2wqRsNtFC5hOM/s400/20100417033.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I have to share the wedding party shot because first - great photography, second - look at those incredible colors (I completely fell in love with the purples!), third - what a beautiful bridal party, and fourth - it's my blog and I can do what I want.. =) ..including the use of smilies and emoticons. But seriously, this was a special work for me for a couple of reasons. First of all, I have a special connection to the bride whom I have known since she was in eighth grade so I was very happy she asked me to do her jewelry. Second, count how many bridesmaids are in that picture.. okay never mind I'll tell you - SEVEN! These were seven of Lisa's closest friends and she wanted a special unique gift for each one, so I did seven unique pieces (which also was very fun for me). And finally, I was invited to the wedding, so I was able to see the jewelry on the beautiful ladies I made it for, in the setting I designed it for, which was really fun! Here are a few of the pieces:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I loved designing these pieces. And since I love weddings so much, here is the stunning happy couple:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2143150637" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0YVC1P-a04E831OWIStZcyPwrTH0Wcr09aVxK0EbPOSMd_M_mWWBm0Svm8P1dN_v9c6zp1L_5Lcb9skrgoCJQlnviNJyQRT1ZRlWXVojUF6RVPZlVfuuD1Cr0kAkO7DL51scZqxvqmM/s640/20100417044.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I planned on sharing more of my recent wedding designs with you in this post, but alas, I am out of time. As always, this ends up being longer than I planned, you'll have to come back again for more. In the meantime, if you or someone you know is interested in a custom wedding package from Variya, you can contact me directly, or place your order at Variya <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45688875/custom-wedding-jewelry-consultation-and">here</a>. You'll receive 50% off any one item at Variya if you refer a bride and she commissions my work. So - go tell your friends!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-3683899866656846842010-04-27T06:26:00.000-07:002010-04-29T04:57:00.717-07:00New Niobium Collection - More Options for People with Metal AllergiesI've been using Titanium for a while in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452">designs</a>, as well as wearing it myself. I've been so happy with no reactions from Titanium, I was a little skeptical to try Niobium, but it offers color options that Titanium does not, so I had to try it. I love the antique bronze color available in Niobium.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44616111/niobium-cassonade-earrings-green-free"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 438px; height: 356px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.136772218.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44616111/niobium-cassonade-earrings-green-free">Niobium Cassonade Earrings from the Niobium Collection at Variya</a><br /><br />Niobium jewelry is a relatively new form of jewelry. Niobium is an element, therefore does not contain alloys, which often cause allergic reactions. Using electrical currents and applied heat, jewelers can bring out vibrant, permanent colors in the metal, making a rainbow of colors available. Niobium, formerly known as columbium, is a rare metal which is not found anywhere in the United States. It is hypoallergenic, which prevents adverse skin reactions in wearers. It is an alternative for jewelry wearers with sensitivities to nickel and other cheaper metals found in jewelry.<br /><br />I tested Niobium for a while myself, I also had some friends with metal allergies try it as well, and we all had positive results with no reactions. Gold is another color available in Niobium.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44744546/niobium-swirl-niobium-golden-stud"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 445px; height: 290px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.137208259.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44744546/niobium-swirl-niobium-golden-stud">Niobium Swirl Post Earrings from the Niobium Collection at Variya</a><br /><br /><br />I am delighted to offer Niobium as another option for extra sensitive ears (as well as being able to wear it myself!). I want you to be able to try it risk free, so I'll be happy to make an exchange for you if you order from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6919236">Niobium Collection</a> and find that you do have a reaction.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43867214/niobium-cherry-blossom-earrings-free"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 435px; height: 333px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.134228893.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43867214/niobium-cherry-blossom-earrings-free">Niobium Cherry Blossom Earrings from the Niobium Collection at Variya</a><br /><br /><br />Here are some more <a href="http://www.facts-about.org.uk/science-element-niobium.htm">Facts </a>about Niobium, for those of you with deeper interest.Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-19858873511575745212010-03-22T15:10:00.000-07:002010-04-29T04:57:00.726-07:00So Little Time!What?! I've actually had some visitors here?! I'm so hesitant to do this blogging thing, I still haven't decided what direction to take or where to fit it into my schedule. Now that I see that people are stopping by, I feel like I've been caught at noon in my PJ's!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYerztykAxgUKXnaPEX27oJotLvbzjtcCjwt0oPLAWHJtCTk2sifhGU2pEXagHtLUNCR8VpGf_nwqftt9daHJHKVhh_NVVWytXmCtAgxKoeqtySECMpJIQlqVYCaBZFHQaUye-AYZtCwo/s1600-h/hotpjs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYerztykAxgUKXnaPEX27oJotLvbzjtcCjwt0oPLAWHJtCTk2sifhGU2pEXagHtLUNCR8VpGf_nwqftt9daHJHKVhh_NVVWytXmCtAgxKoeqtySECMpJIQlqVYCaBZFHQaUye-AYZtCwo/s320/hotpjs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451590980870259954" /></a><br /> Sorry I'm such a mess!! <br /><br /><br />Well, actually, it's probably more like this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHxE-LJsNWY62lF5oDbzdm4WMZm4vFiOjGbc3JZuAbCcgU7N49SDb1ny2YVQuJIVR8ydIDUBdRIL_k_bG9W0LoXVfe84IhiC7g-tOJ7Vl-Zp9A4zd1K7yn7eJbPNC9sNG4ggJ1brff-o/s1600-h/pjs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 260px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUHxE-LJsNWY62lF5oDbzdm4WMZm4vFiOjGbc3JZuAbCcgU7N49SDb1ny2YVQuJIVR8ydIDUBdRIL_k_bG9W0LoXVfe84IhiC7g-tOJ7Vl-Zp9A4zd1K7yn7eJbPNC9sNG4ggJ1brff-o/s320/pjs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451591328567230562" /></a><br /><br />.. including the sandals. Case and point of why I haven't figured out where to go with this blog - I just spent 20 minutes looking for those photos! Geesh, who has time for this?! Anyway, thanks for stopping by. I hope you will come check back in sometime soon as I try to figure out where to go with this blog! Drop a comment and say hello if you have a sec.Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-78011676358105605002010-03-04T11:07:00.000-08:002010-04-29T04:57:00.735-07:00Hot New Titanium Stud Posts in Vibrant Colors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9oewNMEw_7_gFiod1O6LnRhERkR0ccTmTzlEEo_G9IAoIb_I7YWfj8bYPoIVlTlnRgnRgRKwm0BHc6G4YHsCrb-08ChEFqQp5qX_hI1KRn77D20jHfowScmw1mWE-I7oK9WwubEK4t8/s1600-h/Titanium-Stud-Post-Earrings-magenta+%281%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy9oewNMEw_7_gFiod1O6LnRhERkR0ccTmTzlEEo_G9IAoIb_I7YWfj8bYPoIVlTlnRgnRgRKwm0BHc6G4YHsCrb-08ChEFqQp5qX_hI1KRn77D20jHfowScmw1mWE-I7oK9WwubEK4t8/s320/Titanium-Stud-Post-Earrings-magenta+%281%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444858928160413810" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=41975234">Titanium Glo Earrings - Magenta Titanium Titanium Posts </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=41975234"><br /></a><br />If you have sensitive ears or metal allergies like I do, you probably know how difficult it is to find cool titanium stud or post earrings, and then find them to be affordable. I have been working out this design for quite a while now. A chic titanium post option in some very cool colors, hand-crafted and unique!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4QcsVdWwrHNOuFt5AKlGqrvllq8IN4PrIAm6LDOje2lKGQcqtETmQib8MPlhuceHsgO6KO0y6KaB-0dzKFcKHl1rUjTxV-AS8On0yMqKuB66P5I_xgMHdmLOaFtE-Yj6Hz6gZt4WB1A/s1600-h/Titanium+Stud+Post+Earrings+Purple.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju4QcsVdWwrHNOuFt5AKlGqrvllq8IN4PrIAm6LDOje2lKGQcqtETmQib8MPlhuceHsgO6KO0y6KaB-0dzKFcKHl1rUjTxV-AS8On0yMqKuB66P5I_xgMHdmLOaFtE-Yj6Hz6gZt4WB1A/s320/Titanium+Stud+Post+Earrings+Purple.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444860200763709138" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=41974591">Titanium Glo Earrings - Purple Titanium Posts</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41974591"></a><br /><br />These sweet titanium studs are currently available in glowing shades of magenta, purple and blue, with more to come soon at Variya. I'm offering discounts on multiple orders. Check them out and collect them all!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFWE_V-hhMIPV4GyJUyDX6e62CCe7F4bHbVrhHx4osjO7S3SmirHMrC9cAKYR4AqPqF4PAIhwVh4OPYkjnEEet0nR65ccEfDRUnS8AYwIPZtY9_j75dha73IXHfZCPWhzvzQrjBpbAo8/s1600-h/Titanium+Stud++Post++Earrings+Blue+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFWE_V-hhMIPV4GyJUyDX6e62CCe7F4bHbVrhHx4osjO7S3SmirHMrC9cAKYR4AqPqF4PAIhwVh4OPYkjnEEet0nR65ccEfDRUnS8AYwIPZtY9_j75dha73IXHfZCPWhzvzQrjBpbAo8/s320/Titanium+Stud++Post++Earrings+Blue+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444861175529710418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=41972255">Titanium Glo Earrings - Blue Titanium Posts</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41972255"></a>Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774535716985992149.post-13440096234072181362010-02-21T01:57:00.000-08:002010-04-29T04:57:00.743-07:00The Latest Titanium Earring Design at Variya<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-837FU-EX0PPKSsaT_YxR359QB3DksM13oP055T3EvWW40kCE7EyhKfwYX3nT6ExvO8nNXq7i7oNK0STt-hnKfeb-cVdHJTEYtV89iQVvTonWA7NWaM9TNRa6EzuzIWUoKdYF_aY12RM/s1600-h/cropaffectionetsy+(4).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-837FU-EX0PPKSsaT_YxR359QB3DksM13oP055T3EvWW40kCE7EyhKfwYX3nT6ExvO8nNXq7i7oNK0STt-hnKfeb-cVdHJTEYtV89iQVvTonWA7NWaM9TNRa6EzuzIWUoKdYF_aY12RM/s320/cropaffectionetsy+(4).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440634050791027986" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41033855">Affection Titanium Earrings</a><br /><br />These titanium earrings are the definition of gorgeous! A myriad of swarovski crystal in shades of blue sparkle below a handmade oxidized sterling silver frame radiating with edgy class, swinging from simple titanium french hooks. Perfect whether you have metal allergies or not!<br /><br />Please contact me if you'd like to have this beautiful design done in another color.<br /><br />Style AND health! Have you had trouble wearing earrings due to metal allergies? Titanium might be your answer! All earrings from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya?section_id=6548452">Titanium Collection</a> at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Variya">Variya</a> are made with certified ASTM-F67 surgical implant grade one pure titanium ear wires. Any part that touches your ear is pure titanium which is known to be a non allergy metal.<br /><br />"I'm not only the president, I'm also a client!" - I have not been able to wear earrings due to metal allergies for the past 8 years, but truly pure titanium has allowed me to wear them again, with no reactions!Variyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226834230037956913noreply@blogger.com1