Friday, October 19, 2007

What's New at SPJ and Dynamite Discoveries

I've been busy getting the site all ready for the grand opening on Halloween. Can't wait to have it all decked out with interesting information about jewelry, some new designers in the showcase, and lots of other great features. Once we have officially launched, my blog will be a regular daily feature but until then I check in when I get a moment.



International Jewelry Designer & Artisan Directory

If you visit the site often you'll find things a changin'. For one thing, I have aborted the idea of a slide show for the Directory and will be linking to the designer's websites. The other contact info will disappear. What started out as an old fashioned idea to encourage dialog between designers and jewelry lovers by listing only telephone numbers has slowly become 'new fashioned'. First I broke down and decided emails should be listed, and now I've turned the Directory into a place I think many designers would like to found. However, it's not a "Top List" or anything of the like. Please don't ask to be listed. I have a long list I've been saving for a couple of years just waiting for an opportunity to be compiled into such a Directory format. If I exhaust my list I'll put the word out for new entries. Until then, hope you all enjoy watching the Directory grow! As mentioned throughout the site, there are other opportunities for designers to promote their work.



Dynamite Finds ~ Yes, I was in the mood for a little dreaming! ~



Found some gorgeous gold jewelry at http://www.onlygoldusa.com/

Paloma Picasso's Sugar Stack Collection at Tiffany's

House of Taylor ~ Absolutely stunning collection of baubles http://www.hotj.com/