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Since I started this creative journey, I have been deeply interested in creating good photography for my pieces. Jewelry is small, delicate, and full of detail, and often the only way someone can truly appreciate it is through the image they see on a screen. The right light, the correct angle, the colors of the background, the ambiance surrounding the piece, all of it matters. In many ways, the jewelry becomes the main movie star, and the photograph is the stage where it perf

Almost every day, I receive emails from developers offering to “improve” my website. At the beginning, they upset me enormously. I sent them straight to spam. But there were so many, and they kept coming from different people, that eventually I started reading them. Many used the same template wording. Copy, paste, send. But a few of them actually took the time to assess my site and offer specific suggestions. Those caught my attention. Instead of hiring someone immediately,

Looking pretty isn’t about vanity, it’s about expression, mood, energy. How many times do we choose our outfit carefully, apply our creams and masks, add a touch of makeup, not for anyone else, but because it makes us feel good? And when we feel good, something shifts inside us. We stand taller. We speak with more confidence. We move differently. Feeling good empowers you. And when you feel empowered, you can conquer the world. When we choose our clothes, we’re not just getti

I was with my husband, walking through shops during the holidays, when I saw a Christmas tree made entirely of frosted glass in different shades of blue and green. The pieces looked soft, luminous, and mysterious. I later learned it was sea glass. I couldn’t stop looking at it. There was something calming and magical about those colors, like holding a piece of the sea in your hands. Not long after, I bought a few pieces. That simple moment became the beginning of my journey,

Yesterday, while adding my jewelry to Google Shop, I was asked to choose an “age group.” It seemed like a simple question. Then I paused. Because I remembered something important. I have beautiful little clients who are 5 to 12 years old, choosing their first pearl bracelet with shining eyes. I have teenagers discovering their own style. I have women in their 40s rediscovering themselves. I have women in their 60s and 70s celebrating life with elegance and confidence. So what

Some people are drawn to the beach… and some of us carry the beach inside. I grew up in Caracas, just about 30 minutes from the sea. Some of my earliest memories are of warm sand between my fingers, collecting shells and little rocks, listening to the rhythm of the waves rolling in and out. The sunlight on my skin, the changing blues of the water, the endless horizon, it all felt magical. We spent several vacations at my aunt and uncle’s (Ofelia and Jose Ramon) home overlooki

Did you know that the word 'Jewelry' (and the Spanish 'Joyas') actually are rekated to the word for Joy ? 💎 Whether it's a bold necklace or a delicate ring, these pieces aren't just 'accessories', they are little fragments of happiness we wear every day. Today, I'm celebrating the many ways the world says 'Adornment.' In French it is called “bijoux” and it comes from the Breton word bizou , meaning "finger ring”, carrying an air of elegance, craftsmanship, and charm . In Ger

Sea glass doesn’t naturally follow birthstones, but you can get inspired align symbolically January – Garnet - ❤️ Red sea glass (very rare). Represents protection, strength, deep love. February – Amethyst - 💜 Purple sea glass .mCalm, clarity, creativity. March – Aquamarine - 💙 Aqua or light blue sea glass .mPeace, fluidity, courage — very ocean-aligned. April – Diamond - 🤍 Clear or white sea glass . Purity, resilience, new beginnings. May – Emerald - 💚 Green sea glass .

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How to manage the feeling of being indispensable and akways give some time to yourself

Wherever I am, there is always a good opportunity to connect with other women and talk about the pieces that adorn us.

Today is a travel day, as I’m heading to Florida for a work event. It’s always nice to step away from the daily routine, but when you think about waking up early, and the uncertainties and little challenges that come with traveling, it doesn’t always feel so nice. One of the things I enjoy most about traveling is observing people from different origins and cultures, and the diversity that naturally appears. Among women especially, you notice completely different hairstyles an

I went several days without writing, and today I realized how much I needed it. This afternoon was already a good one, lunch with my husband, followed by a stop at one of our local breweries where a Zydeco band was celebrating Mardi Gras. Then, as if to top it all off, I received an Etsy order that instantly brightened my day. Receiving an order is always exciting, and lately they’ve been coming a bit more frequently. But what I treasure most is the connection with the buyer

We eat first with our eyes. A beautifully set table turns food into an experience and serving into an act of care.

Expectations before a neighborhood gathering

Uneven sea glass, gold-plated wire, and gemstones come together in animal-shaped bezels, creating wearable mosaics inspired by nature.

Choosing to share our lives with pets is a decision many of us gladly make, even though it comes with meaningful changes. Having a pet means committing to proper medical care, good nutrition, and sometimes arranging a sitter when we need to be away for a night or a few days. Despite these added responsibilities, we welcome pets into our homes because they become true members of our families, and we adore them. I still remember calling my little cat the “queen of the house,” r

Creating a website feels like the start, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg, behind it is technical work many owners face alone.

My love for elephants began when I was very young. One of my closest friends chose small elephant figures as keepsakes for her wedding guests, we were both quite young at the time, she was probably only 17. Because I was her best friend, I helped her choose them. We ended up selecting a few transparent glass elephants, and one of them became my very first elephant. The woman at the shop shared something that stayed with me. According to Hindu beliefs, elephants bring happines

There’s a kind of frustration that doesn’t get talked about enough in the handmade world. We spend hours designing, shaping, turning, polishing. We photograph our pieces in the best light we can find. We post on social media, write captions, use hashtags, stay consistent. We refresh our phone, we wait, and sometimes… nothing happens, just silence. It can make you question everything, our own effort, our work, our talent, even ourselves . We’re often told that the problem is w