White Snow Bangle

I used a tutorial from Jewelry Lessons to create this sterling silver bangle. While it took me a lot of time to do it, I found it quite easy and fun. Due to the very repetitive nature of the project, I found myself soon in a calm and relaxed mood. Before I knew it (a few hours later), the bangle was done. I think I will do another one, wider this time and with thicker wire. This was done with 18ga as base and 26 gauge as wrapping. Not sure I like the clasp, the jury is still out on that part... I'm thinking if I do one much thicker, I might not need a clasp at all...








Happy New Year everyone!

DSK Jewelry's Goals for 2011

I'm going to list all the countries that I can think of right at this moment where DSK Jewelry resides. ^_^

United States (naturally!) ;D I always get excited when it's an order from my hometown Kentwood, Michigan. I had 3 girls who when to my former high school EKHS order my jewelry. I was SO happy and just e-mailed them to chat lol.

You know geography was always one of my favorite subjects in school. : )
I think I would make my professor proud.

Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Hong Kong Japan Taiwan South Korea Vietnam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Denmark Romania France Spain Finland Nepal Singapore Belgium Hungary Switzerland Sweden Norway Egypt Brazil Austria Germany Poland India Netherlands Brunei
Malta <-- Near Italy ^_^ Shout out Lara! Italy Greece Dubai Saudi Arabia

I didn't know 1 thing about Malta until Lara ordered jewelry one day :D She's such a sweetheart and newly engaged! Congratulations Lara! Thank you for sharing your culture with me via e-mail :) There are so many more of you that I really would like to thank. I'm so glad to learn from you about yourself, your country and your culture. I know Morgane from France is waiting for me to collaborate with her on a few jewelry pieces ^_^


I want to thank all of my customers from all over the World. You are truly my inspiration.

Minh and I would like say thank you to all those who sent us holiday cards & amazing gifts! :D I'm always so giddy to receive mail from you all. You sure do know how to make me feel special!



I really want to get a large World Map and put pins on every country where DSK Jewelry "lives"
I got the idea from Mary Kate & Ashley's shows/movies haha when they would travel. I think one of them would throw a dart at the map and travel to that destination. Cliche much? lol

Now where can I find a big world map and a big cork board? Maybe Office Max? Do you have any suggestions?
I think this will be one of my 2011 goals.

I know I'm missing some countries on this list of mine, but I will update this post as I think of them :)

My goals for DSK Jewelry 2011
-World Map! -Launch www.dskjewelry.com already!
(I can imagine some of you rolling your eyes..Steph you empty promise maker, you ::shakes fists::) lol

The website "frame" is finished ladies & gentlemen :D I am glad to say : ) I just need to take amazing photos and post them! I want to start the site with just my top 10 seller, and then go from there. I have all these "plans" yet I fail to implement them in 2010! Why? Why is something always holding me back?

I just am so comfortable with my blog that I find myself not motivated to work on the new site. The blog style really does help me manage & control the number of orders I receive each day. I almost cannot handle my jewelry work load right now (I'm very grateful and flattered)! That's why I haven't been updating. I've just been trying to finish orders and packages. I just have too many! (which is beyond wonderful, but I have come to realize I need to reorganize and get the help I need.) Time just flies right out the window. I want to have the time to enjoy every aspect of DSK Jewelry.

I know not having a "store/gallery" style shopping site makes it a bit harder for shoppers to shop (I'm sorry!). I am going to get it up for you. I just really have enjoyed knowing more about you girls and guys through blog via comments & e-mails.

I noticed this past Christmas that many of my shoppers were Mom's, Dad's, and Grandparents. I really appreciate your e-mails and I hope I was able to help you place your orders.

I plan to "kick it up a knotch" this year as Emeril Lagasse would say. ;D
Old school Food Network ftw!

Susan picked the LV Neverfull MM Ebene & The Bubbi Necklace from my DSK Giveaway, but I still have another surprise gift on New Year's Day! ^_^
I'm giving away an Everything Bracelet to one of my DSK customers to show my appreciation.

I took this picture earlier around 5pm. We had such beautiful clear skies today. The sun was out and bright :D It was such a treat, except I stayed indoors all day lol I just love looking out :)
I'm quite excited for New Year's Eve because this is Minh and my first year living in this condo with this view of the Space Needle. I believe they are going to be shooting fireworks from the Needle ^_^
New Year's Day will also be our 3 year anniversary together (Minh and I)!
I will be sure to record the fireworks!

Minh and I have recently started making "DSKSeattle: Day in the Life Videos."
You can see snippets of our life with our two puppies Timmy, and Wally. A tour of our office, and just random bits of Seattle :D

I'm a fan of the fabulous Lorraine and her daily videos. I've been following her for a few months now and I just feel like I know her! haha I've exchanged an e-mail or two with her in the past and she's just a really awesome person. Minh always makes fun of me in the morning when he catches me login to Youtube to see if there's a new Lorraine video lol. He goes, why do you get so excited to watch someone go to the grocery store? And he continues with, "someone should make a video of me" and so I did :D

He's starting to get the hang of it and is actually doing some of the taping :)
It's a fun vlog we do together and we have created a shared Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/DSKSeattle

We're both somewhat embarrassed to share these videos, but the laughs we have together making them is well worth it :D
It's going to be weird now that our families are probably going to be tuning in after I mention it on this blog... fml sometimes. But what can I do? I wish there was something called kin-block (totally made that up) where you apply the application and it denies family members from reading your blog or following your life via web. haha

We have about 4 videos up right now starting with the Day After Christmas which I am posting here.


You can watch if you like :D

One of my readers left a comment that Minh and I both thought was hilarious. She said something along the lines of, wow I didn't think your voice would sound the way it does. lol
I do have a goofy Michigan accent/ semi-annoying/annoying voice. But it's the only one I got!
I didn't know I had one until a few Seattle people noticed some of my words.

Minh's never been into the whole social networking until recently. I'm glad he can share a bit of my world now :D His law blog is growing and I'm glad he can share his bankruptcy law knowledge with anyone who cares to learn. :D

I hope 2011 will bring lots of great things for all of us :D
I'll see you next post!

p.s. I felt like being emo today so I wore my emo black turtleneck to express my emo-ness in my Costco makeup mirror.

-Steph ^_^

DSK Jewelry's Goals for 2011

I'm going to list all the countries that I can think of right at this moment where DSK Jewelry resides. ^_^

United States (naturally!) ;D I always get excited when it's an order from my hometown Kentwood, Michigan. I had 3 girls who when to my former high school EKHS order my jewelry. I was SO happy and just e-mailed them to chat lol.

You know geography was always one of my favorite subjects in school. : )
I think I would make my professor proud.

Canada United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Hong Kong Japan Taiwan South Korea Vietnam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Denmark Romania France Spain Finland Nepal Singapore Belgium Hungary Switzerland Sweden Norway Egypt Brazil Austria Germany Poland India Netherlands Brunei
Malta <-- Near Italy ^_^ Shout out Lara! Italy Greece Dubai Saudi Arabia

I didn't know 1 thing about Malta until Lara ordered jewelry one day :D She's such a sweetheart and newly engaged! Congratulations Lara! Thank you for sharing your culture with me via e-mail :) There are so many more of you that I really would like to thank. I'm so glad to learn from you about yourself, your country and your culture. I know Morgane from France is waiting for me to collaborate with her on a few jewelry pieces ^_^


I want to thank all of my customers from all over the World. You are truly my inspiration.

Minh and I would like say thank you to all those who sent us holiday cards & amazing gifts! :D I'm always so giddy to receive mail from you all. You sure do know how to make me feel special!



I really want to get a large World Map and put pins on every country where DSK Jewelry "lives"
I got the idea from Mary Kate & Ashley's shows/movies haha when they would travel. I think one of them would throw a dart at the map and travel to that destination. Cliche much? lol

Now where can I find a big world map and a big cork board? Maybe Office Max? Do you have any suggestions?
I think this will be one of my 2011 goals.

I know I'm missing some countries on this list of mine, but I will update this post as I think of them :)

My goals for DSK Jewelry 2011
-World Map! -Launch www.dskjewelry.com already!
(I can imagine some of you rolling your eyes..Steph you empty promise maker, you ::shakes fists::) lol

The website "frame" is finished ladies & gentlemen :D I am glad to say : ) I just need to take amazing photos and post them! I want to start the site with just my top 10 seller, and then go from there. I have all these "plans" yet I fail to implement them in 2010! Why? Why is something always holding me back?

I just am so comfortable with my blog that I find myself not motivated to work on the new site. The blog style really does help me manage & control the number of orders I receive each day. I almost cannot handle my jewelry work load right now (I'm very grateful and flattered)! That's why I haven't been updating. I've just been trying to finish orders and packages. I just have too many! (which is beyond wonderful, but I have come to realize I need to reorganize and get the help I need.) Time just flies right out the window. I want to have the time to enjoy every aspect of DSK Jewelry.

I know not having a "store/gallery" style shopping site makes it a bit harder for shoppers to shop (I'm sorry!). I am going to get it up for you. I just really have enjoyed knowing more about you girls and guys through blog via comments & e-mails.

I noticed this past Christmas that many of my shoppers were Mom's, Dad's, and Grandparents. I really appreciate your e-mails and I hope I was able to help you place your orders.

I plan to "kick it up a knotch" this year as Emeril Lagasse would say. ;D
Old school Food Network ftw!

Susan picked the LV Neverfull MM Ebene & The Bubbi Necklace from my DSK Giveaway, but I still have another surprise gift on New Year's Day! ^_^
I'm giving away an Everything Bracelet to one of my DSK customers to show my appreciation.

I took this picture earlier around 5pm. We had such beautiful clear skies today. The sun was out and bright :D It was such a treat, except I stayed indoors all day lol I just love looking out :)
I'm quite excited for New Year's Eve because this is Minh and my first year living in this condo with this view of the Space Needle. I believe they are going to be shooting fireworks from the Needle ^_^
New Year's Day will also be our 3 year anniversary together (Minh and I)!
I will be sure to record the fireworks!

Minh and I have recently started making "DSKSeattle: Day in the Life Videos."
You can see snippets of our life with our two puppies Timmy, and Wally. A tour of our office, and just random bits of Seattle :D

I'm a fan of the fabulous Lorraine and her daily videos. I've been following her for a few months now and I just feel like I know her! haha I've exchanged an e-mail or two with her in the past and she's just a really awesome person. Minh always makes fun of me in the morning when he catches me login to Youtube to see if there's a new Lorraine video lol. He goes, why do you get so excited to watch someone go to the grocery store? And he continues with, "someone should make a video of me" and so I did :D

He's starting to get the hang of it and is actually doing some of the taping :)
It's a fun vlog we do together and we have created a shared Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/DSKSeattle

We're both somewhat embarrassed to share these videos, but the laughs we have together making them is well worth it :D
It's going to be weird now that our families are probably going to be tuning in after I mention it on this blog... fml sometimes. But what can I do? I wish there was something called kin-block (totally made that up) where you apply the application and it denies family members from reading your blog or following your life via web. haha

We have about 4 videos up right now starting with the Day After Christmas which I am posting here.


You can watch if you like :D

One of my readers left a comment that Minh and I both thought was hilarious. She said something along the lines of, wow I didn't think your voice would sound the way it does. lol
I do have a goofy Michigan accent/ semi-annoying/annoying voice. But it's the only one I got!
I didn't know I had one until a few Seattle people noticed some of my words.

Minh's never been into the whole social networking until recently. I'm glad he can share a bit of my world now :D His law blog is growing and I'm glad he can share his bankruptcy law knowledge with anyone who cares to learn. :D

I hope 2011 will bring lots of great things for all of us :D
I'll see you next post!

p.s. I felt like being emo today so I wore my emo black turtleneck to express my emo-ness in my Costco makeup mirror.

-Steph ^_^

2 Ruby Necklaces

Ruby Ivy 14K Goldfilled 18" (45cm) Necklace
Crystallized Swarovski
$38
*2 Available*

2 Ruby Necklaces

Ruby Ivy 14K Goldfilled 18" (45cm) Necklace
Crystallized Swarovski
$38
*2 Available*

Black and white bracelet

While looking over my jewelry I realized that I don't have many pieces with classic colors, like black and white, so I made this quick, easy and fun bracelet. Goldstone beads - not exactly black, but very dark blue, and milk opal white beads. The fun elephant clasp is there to break a bit the classic style of the design.

Healing Pendant

I mentioned in my previous post about the Yellow Amphora that I worked on two similar pendants both in the shape of an amphora. Here is the second one. The picture is not high quality, unfortunately just as I didn't have time these days to be busy with jewelry, I also didn't have time to learn photography and editing (one of the things I will include in my New Year's resolution), but the pendant is really great.

I used a quartz crystal in the middle - also called a healing point, or a crystal point. I love these crystal points as they promote healing and channel the positive energy to the wearer. I have actually a large crystal on my work desk in my office.

DSK Steph Gives Aways Brand New Louis Vuttion to...

Merry Christmas New York's Susan!
Thank you for finding us this past year!
We really appreciate your support in DSK Jewelry.

On the behalf of DSK Jewelry, Minh and I would like to gift Susan a brand new Louis Vuitton handbag and a DSK Necklace of her pick!

Susan, please tell us more about yourself and which bag you will be picking out :D
I'm sure everyone is curious including me! : )

(please email me! dskjewelry@gmail.com)

Susan just checked the blog! lol
She writes,

"OMG Steph,
My heart just sunk to the floor when I found out I won. Thank you Steph and Minh!!
I think I'm going to go with the the Neverfull MM in the Damier Ebene. I love the Damier Ebene canvas :).

What would you like to know about me? I was actually thinking about starting to blog again but I never get the chance to sit down and start lol.
I'm 21 years old and currently studying at the University at Buffalo. I was raised in Brooklyn, NY but currently reside in New York City...when I'm not in Buffalo that is. I have an adorable dog name Pumba who is a year + nine months old. I'm a medical assistant working in a dermatology office, so I get to see pretty gross things. I am also a pharmacy technician and spend my nights packing drugs for grandmas and grandpas living in senior homes. I love food! I am so blessed to be surrounded by good food in New York.

I can't think of anything else right now so let me know if there is anything else you would like to know :).

Merry Christmas!!

Susan :)"

I do know that Susan goes to college in New York.^_^
She doesn't have a blog, but she does have a blogger account that she doesn't use!
I hope you made it home and are having a great holiday break with your family!
You should start blogging over break :)
Happy Holidays Susan! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas Day :D

Do not be sad! I do not want to see any negative comments today!
I also have a surprise for another one of you, but I will save that news for New Year's Day. Stay posted! :)

Next Winter, I have decided to giveaway a brand new Clear Cube!
What is a Clear Cube? It's one of my new favorite things, and I've made two videos about them so check it out : )

Here's a video of the Clear Cube empty :D I cannot tell you how much I adore this cube!


And here is a video of my Clear Cube filled up with makeup : )
I really love the Clear Cube and I hope one of my readers / customers will love it too.
This DSK Giveaway won't be until next Christmas, but I thought I'd let you know what the gift will be next Christmas :D



From my family to yours, Happy Holidays everyone!

Love,

Steph

***This is a DSK Jewelry Promotion. LV is not affiliated with DSK Jewelry. LV is a trademark of Louis Vuitton.***

Congrats to the winner! Steph and I fought over who the winner should be--it wasn't an easy decision. At one point, I suggested to Steph that we should give everyone a bag! But that would mean we'd have to sell Timmy and Wally... and then maybe their pups. Anyhow, I'm very happy that we got a winner. Thank you for all your support. Happy new year everyone! -Minh

DSK Steph Gives Aways Brand New Louis Vuttion to...

Merry Christmas New York's Susan!
Thank you for finding us this past year!
We really appreciate your support in DSK Jewelry.

On the behalf of DSK Jewelry, Minh and I would like to gift Susan a brand new Louis Vuitton handbag and a DSK Necklace of her pick!

Susan, please tell us more about yourself and which bag you will be picking out :D
I'm sure everyone is curious including me! : )

(please email me! dskjewelry@gmail.com)

Susan just checked the blog! lol
She writes,

"OMG Steph,
My heart just sunk to the floor when I found out I won. Thank you Steph and Minh!!
I think I'm going to go with the the Neverfull MM in the Damier Ebene. I love the Damier Ebene canvas :).

What would you like to know about me? I was actually thinking about starting to blog again but I never get the chance to sit down and start lol.
I'm 21 years old and currently studying at the University at Buffalo. I was raised in Brooklyn, NY but currently reside in New York City...when I'm not in Buffalo that is. I have an adorable dog name Pumba who is a year + nine months old. I'm a medical assistant working in a dermatology office, so I get to see pretty gross things. I am also a pharmacy technician and spend my nights packing drugs for grandmas and grandpas living in senior homes. I love food! I am so blessed to be surrounded by good food in New York.

I can't think of anything else right now so let me know if there is anything else you would like to know :).

Merry Christmas!!

Susan :)"

I do know that Susan goes to college in New York.^_^
She doesn't have a blog, but she does have a blogger account that she doesn't use!
I hope you made it home and are having a great holiday break with your family!
You should start blogging over break :)
Happy Holidays Susan! We hope you have a wonderful Christmas Day :D

Do not be sad! I do not want to see any negative comments today!
I also have a surprise for another one of you, but I will save that news for New Year's Day. Stay posted! :)

Next Winter, I have decided to giveaway a brand new Clear Cube!
What is a Clear Cube? It's one of my new favorite things, and I've made two videos about them so check it out : )

Here's a video of the Clear Cube empty :D I cannot tell you how much I adore this cube!


And here is a video of my Clear Cube filled up with makeup : )
I really love the Clear Cube and I hope one of my readers / customers will love it too.
This DSK Giveaway won't be until next Christmas, but I thought I'd let you know what the gift will be next Christmas :D



From my family to yours, Happy Holidays everyone!

Love,

Steph

***This is a DSK Jewelry Promotion. LV is not affiliated with DSK Jewelry. LV is a trademark of Louis Vuitton.***

Congrats to the winner! Steph and I fought over who the winner should be--it wasn't an easy decision. At one point, I suggested to Steph that we should give everyone a bag! But that would mean we'd have to sell Timmy and Wally... and then maybe their pups. Anyhow, I'm very happy that we got a winner. Thank you for all your support. Happy new year everyone! -Minh

December Everything Bracelets

Happy Day before Christmas Eve! : )
I hope you like my new bracelets, happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Moonlight Snowflakes Bracelet
7 1/4" .925 Sterling Heart Link
Sterling Silver Snowflake Charms
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$80

*sold*
Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Musical Greige Bracelet
7" .925 Sterling Heart Link
Sterling Music Note
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$75

*sold*
Thank you! Happy Holidays!

December Everything Bracelets

Happy Day before Christmas Eve! : )
I hope you like my new bracelets, happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Moonlight Snowflakes Bracelet
7 1/4" .925 Sterling Heart Link
Sterling Silver Snowflake Charms
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$80

*sold*
Thank you! Happy Holidays!

Musical Greige Bracelet
7" .925 Sterling Heart Link
Sterling Music Note
Sterling Engraved DSK Tag
Crystallized Swarovski
One of a Kind
$75

*sold*
Thank you! Happy Holidays!

December 21, 2010

*new* Sea Blue 16" Sterling Necklace
Crystallized Swarovski
$32

Sea Blue 18" Sterling Necklace
$35

White Pearl Bow Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Bows
$15

Pink & Bows
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Bows
$15

Aquamarine Dainty 7"
Sterling Silver
Crystallized Swarovski
$18

I have several Everything Bracelets in the making right now. I hope to be able to post a few by the end of this week : )

Thanks for visiting everyone!

Have a great Tuesday : )

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December 21, 2010

*new* Sea Blue 16" Sterling Necklace
Crystallized Swarovski
$32

Sea Blue 18" Sterling Necklace
$35

White Pearl Bow Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Bows
$15

Pink & Bows
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver Bows
$15

Aquamarine Dainty 7"
Sterling Silver
Crystallized Swarovski
$18

I have several Everything Bracelets in the making right now. I hope to be able to post a few by the end of this week : )

Thanks for visiting everyone!

Have a great Tuesday : )

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