My meeting that was invaluable

As I mentioned a few days ago, I was scheduled to meet with someone who is one of the best in the antique jewelry business.

I met with her. Y'all, it was wonderful.

To sit and talk to someone who has 30+ years experience in the field that you want to really dig deep into was incredible. It was invaluable.

Not only does she have the knowledge and wisdom, but she also has kindness. She shared some information with me that's taken her years to develop. We shared a few laughs, a cup of coffee, and talked antique jewelry. It was one of the best days I've had since starting this business.

I was even given a few leads, so I'm meeting with someone else on Saturday. I hope this becomes a trend.

I hope and pray this it's me in 30 years having coffee with some naive young woman who wants to learn more about the antique jewelry business. She'll probably tell me that she's figuring it all out as she goes, pregnant and scared, made some mistakes, but is eager to learn.

I'll tell her that I've been there.

Let someone who admires you treat you to a cup of coffee and just share your knowledge. You just might make their day. Or their year.

New items

Today, I'm showcasing a few items that I have for sale at The Queen Bee in Towne Center. 

And remember this piece that you all died over?

Well, I found these beauties that reminded me of the bracelet. 

Check them out at The Queen Bee! 

A January business update

Okay, I'm ready to give you an update on my business according to what I know of the future myself.

Cherche' inventory is still at The Queen Bee in Towne Center, but I am no longer with Cozi. Please still shop there in the LD Interiors store; great girls, great items.

Recently, The Queen Bee gained new ownership, so my time there may be limited due to their buying new inventory such as jewelry lines, but my future looks secure there through spring. I am okay with this, but I just want to keep you posted. The pieces there are chunky, show-stopping, items like crystals and bangles. If that's your thing, check out The Queen Bee!

I am currently working with the sweetest girl who's helping me update my blog to a new design. I'll be having a .com soon, so I'll let you know when my blog address changes.

I have an Etsy store but need to get it up and running. It's hanging over my head, and I really need to tackle that. I figure not too many folks are buying jewelry in January. But I could be wrong, so I'll add items to my shop to test the waters anyway.

Oh, I'm pregnant. Maybe that's why I haven't gotten around to my Etsy store and blogging?? Nah, that's not a good excuse. I felt great through my first trimester. No excuses there. But I am pregnant, so I'll have to figure how to run a business with a baby. Any suggestions on taking babies to auctions?

I am meeting with one of the best in the business this afternoon: the antique jewelry business, that is. I am so thrilled and honored that she would take some time out to meet with me. I made her some madeleine cakes as a thank you, but my baking skills stink. I don't measure right or perform the steps in the correct order. Baking and math make me angry; it's too precise. So it'll just be little ol' me, trying to charm her to be my mentor, sans madeleine cakes.

I'll keep you posted on that meeting.

One more big piece of news, almost topping the baby news, I'm going to France in April! I can hardly wait. It'll be me, mom, mom's friend, and a sister. We have yet to book our flight, but it should be within the next few weeks. Think of all the antique jewelry there's to be had in France. Oh-la-freaking-la!

2012!

Welcome to 2012! I am thrilled to be embarking on a new year, and I'm excited for the upcoming ventures I plan to pursue. No telling what finds I will come across; I love that about this business.

I wanted to thank everyone for such a successful Christmas season! I am especially grateful to husbands that reached out to me for a nice Christmas present for their wives. It was such a pleasure to actually help people get the perfect gift. I enjoyed that.

I hope to be back soon with a new and improved blog layout. I also hope to photograph some of my newest finds. They are remarkable!

Here's to a wonderful year!