Thursday, 18. February 2010
February always reminds us of what we love. It may come in the form of people, places, or things. Without this reminder, we may become quite a dreary society. So, lets pause and take a peek at somethings that are very deserving of our love.
Forgive my indulgences, you’ll have to remember that I live in a college town and am married to a college student. The first item I love, then, is pizza, naturally. But, you have to understand that this is no ordinary pizza that I love.
No, it’s Craigo’s five dollar pizza with buffalo wing sauce. The sauce makes all the difference. After trying their buffalo wing sauce instead of the tedious marinara, I will never eat a regular pizza again.
Being a typical mom, wife and clean freak, I love cleaning supplies designed with the sole purpose of making my life easier, cleaner, and faster. Recently I’ve made the discovery of Electrolsol dishwasher cleaning tablets. In addition to the sparkling shine you will find on your dishes, you will be swept away in the aroma of sanitized sweetness that radiates from the dishwasher throughout your entire kitchen. Read more... (533 words)
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Friday, 1. January 2010
You have probably read of our heart jewelry articles in the past. Today we will take a step backward and write a more “generic” on the history of jewelry in general. Jewelry as an art form has been around for thousands of years, and different cultures have used it in different ways. As we examine these pieces of jewelry we will gain insight into how these ancient cultures actually worked.
If we take a look at the homo sapiens in Ancient Africa we see the first signs of a culture creating jewelry. Snail shell beads have been found at Blombos Cave in South Africa that date back to 75,000+ years ago. On the other side of Africa, at Enkapune Ya Moto in Kenya, beads made from ostrich egg shells have been found that date back to 40,000+ years ago. Read more... (549 words)
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Saturday, 28. November 2009
The first true examples we have of Ancient Greek jewelry utilize beads shaped in the form of various animals and shells. Around–00 BC the Greeks started to incorporate gold and gemstones into their jewelry designs. By the year 300 BC the Greeks had ventured into the area of colored jewelry utilizing emeralds, amethysts, and pearls. The Greeks also made cameos from a striped brown pink and cream agate stone known as the Indian Sardonyx. Greek jewelry started off with some simple designs (when compared to other cultures of the time) but as time progressed, the designs grew increasingly more complex with varying materials.
Jewelry in Ancient Greece was not worn in the daily lives of the people. It was to be worn during special occasions or while on public appearances. It was a common gift, and women often used it to show off their beauty, social status, and degree of wealth. Jewelry was often deemed to have mystical powers. It was thought to provide the wearer with protection from the “Evil Eye” (i.e.: a look by another person that is thought to send injury or bad luck), or other supernatural powers. Most Greek jewelry of the time was made from gold and silver, with gemstones and ivory, clay and bronze utilized as well. Read more... (572 words)
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Saturday, 14. November 2009
People have been fascinated with horse jewelry (jewelry with horses on it) throughout the ages. From the most ancient of days to our present era today, families would often incorporate the image of a horse into their jewelry. Usually made from precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, and diamonds, they were often passed down from generation to generation. They became valuable keepsakes.
Where did this desire to put a “mere animal” on a beautiful piece of jewelry come from? Just think of the horse…it’s not too hard to imagine. The horse is an animal with a number of desirable traits…traits that we all hope we possess in our own character. What are these traits? They are:
1) Strength – Horses have been asked to perform many of man’s most menial tasks. Consider the workhorses like the Clydesdale for example. They are powerful enough to pull the famous Budweiser wagons, and plow the fields as well. A piece of jewelry that incorporates the horse design will exude the strength and power of this animal. This type of gift is very popular amongst men. Read more... (523 words)
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