Where did Jan. and Feb. Go?

It seems like all of my posts start with "its been a while". When I started this blog, I had no idea how difficult it would be keeping it up!  I thought it would be a fun "hobby"; not viewing it as a crucial part of my marketing strategy.

Business has been great and I am so thankful to my customers, new, and those who have returned. Your Daily Jewels has taken off, but not without daily work on my SEO or Search engine optimization; SEM or Search engine marketing,; tweaking listings,  listing new things, designing and making new things, wrapping, shipping, endless emailing, and ordering supplies. Never mind Tweeting, Facebooking, Tumbling, Pinteresting, Stumbling, Kaboodling, Etsy networking, Deliciousizing, Wanelo, Fancy, Rebel Muse and advertising and posting on countless blogs. It is very hard work getting an online business up and running in a very competitive marketplace.

 
All of this from my little home studio in the midst of life: family life, health, dogs,  friends with crisis, two homes in the path of Hurricane Sandy, etc. So what's a girl to do? Well in my case? I am starting another company! Yes, you will see it soon. Within the next few months I will unveil The Modern Heirloom.com

                   (hint)

I will leave you with that little teaser. Stay tuned for more information. Until then, I will be sharing silver pretties and lots of goodies from Your Daily Jewels, and a few musings now and then. Oh, I will give you the status of Rustic Rock next time.

 
Thank you for reading,

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It's Been a While - Lets Start With Thanks and End With a SALE

Most nights, before I sleep, I take inventory of my day, and come up with five things I am grateful for. The word "gratitude" is one of my favorite words. Most days it is easy, some harder days it is a really difficult task. Try it! Some nights, I admit, I fall asleep before I get to number three.

This is the time of year, as an event,  we pause and give thanks for our blessings. I am so thankful to be feeling better again. Through the worst of things, health-wise;  and to have a roof over my head and a floor under my feet after Hurricane Sandy.

All through Thanksgiving dinner, I could not stop myself  drifting off to thoughts of those who lost everything in this devastating storm; wondering what they were doing this Thanksgiving. Wondering what they were thankful for.

This year I am so thankful for my customers, both loyal and new. I am honored that you put your trust in me, in my vision, and in my hands. And that you wear my creations, happily.  Thank you for a fantastic, busy year. You make my day every day.

 They're lined up around the block for the annual sale at 

Your Daily Jewels!

Everything in two of my most popular departments is 15% off. Click and peek at the handmade necklaces and handmade earrings sale items. No codes needed, everything is marked down.

Here are some sale goodies you can snag now for yourself...I mean here are some great gifts for all budgets and tastes. From $12.00 - $200.00...and lots in between.

(just sold!)

Holiday shipping and shopping notes

• Handmade earrings and necklaces SECTIONS on sale through MONDAY. 

***COUPONS may not be applied to sale items.

• HOLIDAY ORDERS - Custom and Personalized SILVER orders, (INITIALs, etc.) must be in by DECEMBER 1st for Christmas delivery.

• INTERNATIONAL shipping for CHRISTMAS ends NOVEMBER 25th.

• My shop will be CLOSING December 18th for the Christmas holiday

 Thanks for reading!