The Blog

Designer Spotlight: Sara Pocius

April 3, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: Creating is such a huge part of my identity. That finished product is almost always mandatory for me…

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The FREEDOM Method Challenge

April 1, 2015

Contest Rules & Regulations You must be registered for the Challenge. Click here to join! You must have completed ALL challenges by end of the day April 22nd, 2016. All…

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How to Start Doing More of What You LOVE in Your Business

March 31, 2015

As a designer, you probably imagined that starting your own business would offer you FREEDOM in your life. Let’s be honest for a second… sometimes owning your own business just…

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Designer Spotlight: Sienna Kittelman

March 27, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I started designing jewelry when I wasn't able to find what I wanted in the current marketplace. Zoë…

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Relevance: How to stay on Top of Your Game as a Jewelry Designer

March 24, 2015

If there’s one thing I’ve witnessed over the past 25+ years in the jewelry industry, its that there is only one constant: change! Over my career, I’ve seen a lot…

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Designer Spotlight: Brandy Thomason McNair (Bella Vita)

March 20, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I create artisan jewelry with an eye for design and a love for all things vintage. For me,…

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking on a Business Partner or Investor

March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re not Irish but everybody is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day..and I digress.. Today I wanted to talk to you about something that I desired for…

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Designer Spotlight: f. is for frank – Shoshannah Frank and Casey Melton

March 13, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: f. is for frank’s handmade collection of jewelry has a textural, sculptural and modern feel that is derived…

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6 Things You Need to Know Before Pitching Press

March 10, 2015

Are you confident about reaching out to editors to get your jewelry designs featured in major magazines and influential blogs? When I first started out, I was really intimidated and…

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Designer Spotlight: Megan Rider

March 6, 2015

A brief story of what you do and why you do it: I enjoy the process of being in a space and knowing how to develop it into a comfortable,…

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