It’s beginning to look a lot like jewelry

It is that time of year when we deck the halls and sing about holly and all things Christmas, or Yule, or Chanukah whichever winter themed holiday you celebrate with your family. Now if your Husband, Boyfriend or just significant other is anything like mine hints do not work and sometimes you just have to tell them what you want and go from there. I cannot be the only one who has to do that can I?

Now I normally just go ahead and purchase my own jewelry because when I see something it tends to be easier to get it myself at the time, but this year I decided to let my Husband know I want something that sparkles under the tree. This beautiful bracelet hit the top of my want list and I made sure to not only send him the link to the item but the picture, no mistakes here! While selecting my favorite item I came across a lot of wonderful pieces on the Kranich’s site, many which I book marked for birthdays and holidays.

Did you know that they make colored diamonds now? I was not aware of that personally until I started looking at the beautiful pieces on the site and found that they have diamonds in Blue, Yellow, Black and Brown. One of the reasons I myself never really liked diamond jewelry (my engagement /wedding ring is not diamond made it clear I didn’t want diamond) was that the color for me never seemed to pop. I know that is not the most common thought process and I admit as I have gotten older my stance has wavered many of the regular diamond pieces appealed to me as well, however the colored diamonds really popped for me and made me smile. Even better is the fact that they have something that can fit every pocket book, here are just a couple examples:

This stunning blue diamond pendant is $1,600.

While this beautiful necklace with black diamonds is just $150.

 

Kranich’s doesn’t just have diamond jewelry either but a variety of items, really there are so many I can’t possibly post them all but I am going to put up some of my favorites.

This Belle Etoile Beauty Bound Maroon Pearl Ring is just $275, and comes in more then just maroon.

Animal lovers (like me) are going to love these Sterling silver and Blue enamel earrings for $147.50

Also as for uniqueness you can get masonic items here and that is something I have never seen at any other jewelry site myself. My Grandfather was a Mason so I can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into a piece like this.

So there are just a few of the reasons I am choosing to send my Husband shopping at Kranich’s this year, but beyond that they are a business that you can trust. The company was founded originally under the name Kranich Brothers Jewelers in 1903 and has steadily expanded and brought quality items since then. They also are involved in a lot of charity events, and I personally will always love a company that gives back.

Law Firms


No one likes to think about it but at some point everyone is going to need a law firm in their life. Whether it is for drawing up wills, personal injury, divorce or any number of things. You may be a small business owner (like myself) and need some contracts drawn up. While it can be tempting to do it yourself there are so many subtle things about the law that are always changing you really need a professional for these sorts of things. I can tell you from experience finding a law firm is not an easy take, there are some fantastic ones out there like Boyes And Farina but you have to look through them to find them.

I must have gone to 6 or 7 different law firms when I was looking for someone for my small business issues and contracts. I think something that anyone needs to keep in mind when going on the search like I did is that you should know what you need and be ready to ask questions. Any law firm that will not sit down and talk to you and answer your questions is not going to be the one for you. After all since the relationship has the potential to be long term and have you spending a lot of money you need to be on very solid and comfortable ground.

When it is time to make choices

My Dad and Mom are getting up there in age and while my Mom is settled in (they are divorced) it has been a harder time deciding what I can do with my Dad. While Dad is not unable to take care of himself it is just getting to be too much in a cold weather climate and mostly on his own. So before things got to a bad point I suggested we look at some warmer weather retirement communities for him. When he did not fully shoot down the idea I thought we were on good and solid ground.

We have looked at many places from California to Florida, so far his favorite has been Devonshire At PGA National because of not shocking the golf connection. I think while this has been one of the hardest things we have ever done together I am glad that we did it. Advice for anyone who is in a similar situation is that you should keep an open mind, try to find a community that has interests that your parents will love. Doing that is going to guarantee that you will be able to help them into a smooth and happy transition. At the end of the day happiness is the key to any big major move like this.

I love to Travel don’t you?

I don’t know about you readers but I love to travel, there is just something fantastic about seeing new places and people and adventures to be had. Whether you are going to New Zealand, Russia or visiting new places in the United States there are so many things to see. One place I have not been able to visit yet but I want to is the Highlands of North Carolina.

Aside from the area just being a fantastic and beautiful place the Highlands offer a wide variety of places to see , there really is something for everyone. If you like to adventure outdoors and see some of the natural wonders of the world there are the fantastic Dry falls that you can see or White side mountain offers a stunning view according to everyone who visits. There is the fantastic Highlands playhouse if you want a little bit of nightlife entertainment they put on musicals and have started showing movies. Want to look for an interactive activity you can do with the whole family, boys or girls the Jackson Hole Gem Mine offers a day of fun and you can go home with something pretty that was also educational. For golfers they say that you can find some of the best golfing in the United States in North Carolina including the stunning and challenging Cullasaja Club. No matter what you decide to do, just take a trip and have fun!

Michael Masterson a man of many things..

Michael Masterson is a well known author, entrepreneur, publisher, real estate investor, and filmmaker and art collector among other things. His real name is Mark M. Ford but he has long been known by his pen name Michael Masterson. His works include Ready, Fire Aim: Zero to 100 Million in no time flat and One hip book among others. I can honestly say in general I am always a little curious and hesitant to read books that talk about how to build wealth, I mean who wouldn’t be with all the ones out there that offer nothing overly fantastic to talk about.
However when I did some research on Mr. Masterson it is clear to see he really is an entrepreneur that has made his money not just on giving advice but in other venues. A man like that just might have something to teach so I gave some of his books a read and I am so pleased that I did because there is valuable knowledge in them. He lays his books out in a very easy to understand format and you can really sink your teeth into the information that they offer. Now I don’t think I am going to have a lot of money overnight (just not my kind of thinking) but I can see where to invest and ways to make my money grow.

Spring is Here: Out with the Old in with the New!

With spring finally here I’ve been thinking about clearing up the clutter and getting some shiny new things! I’ve just started my spring-cleaning and that means getting rid of some old things and bringing in some new things. Lately I’ve been wanting to have a more comfortable place to sit and when I was out shopping with my husband I was suddenly hit with what I wanted….a bean bag chair!!

I used to love these things when I was a kid, and when I moved away to college I had one in my dorm room. I’ve noticed that a lot of bean bags are designed for kids so a lot of them really wouldn’t suit me. I was looking online and a found a couple of really cute ones in nice patterns, and some even came in faux leather. But before I buy one I have to find a side table to go with it! Leave your ideas in the comments!

My favorite so far:

Your thoughts? Image credit BeanBagBoss.com

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