How To Make It A Fun, Easy Trip

Photo via Pixabay Guest Author DadSolo.com Traveling with kids can be an informative, fun experience for them, but it’s often stressful for Mom and Dad. Figuring out a budget (and how to stick to it), entertaining everyone, and making sure the little ones are safe can feel like a full-time […]

How to Texture Wire with a Chasing Hammer

Welcome to Lesson 2 in my two-part series on chasing hammer techniques. In Lesson 1 we learned to effectively use the planishing side of the chasing hammer to form wire. Today we’re going to learn how to texture wire with the ball peen side of our hammers. This post may […]

Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex eyeshadows

I am a massive fan of liquid sparkly makeup and two days before receiving my LE eye shadows, enthused by the holiday spirit, I shot a roundup of some of my favorite sparkly shimmery eye shadows. It didn’t end well. My eyes have been itchy, watery, sore since, and the […]

Summer Organic Beauty Empties 2022

Hello, hello, after some time off, I am back with yet another round of empties! I am sure you’ve seen most of these products before because I already had them reviewed on the blog. However, the fun of empties posts is that I get to recap all the good and […]

Anti-aging treatments for 30+ skin

So, you reached your 30s and your skin behaves differently as compared to before. If yes, then it’s the time to change your skincare routine and follow it according to what your skin wants at 30s. When you are at this age, skin reduces the collagen production and loses its […]

Elements of a Great Retail Display

  If we have learned anything from the pandemic it’s that independent retailers are highly resilient and can turn on a dime. We also know that you never have enough time to do everything you want to do to you sales floor, and that your customers require constant change to […]

Q&A With BYBI Founders Elsie & Dominika

To celebrate our Haul of Fame brand of the month, we chatted with BYBI founders Elsie and Dominika to chat about all things skincare. As a B Corp Certified brand, BYBI brings you skin positive, pro-planet beauty.  Keep reading to learn more about the brand and the founders’ must-have skincare […]

How to make Long Beaded Earrings –

Learn how to make long beaded earrings using the simple DIY tutorial! Most beaded earrings are made using wire headpins, but longer designs will have much more movement if you use thread. You can use any type and size of beads, as long as the small bead at the top […]

On the road again: NRF 2023

What a chaotic few years it has been! We are finally getting back on the road and will be in-person at NRF 2023!  Our team has been working around the clock to provide you with an onsite experience that is aligned to the topics you as retailers are battling in […]

Vintage Fashion Jewelry Powerhouse Gripoix

The Thriller of Gripoix  Gripoix is, strictly talking, the title of an atelier, a home that created poured glass. Parisian glass worker Augustine Gripoix was the initial who commenced to grasp the art of creating jewelry of glass, crystal, metal and synthetic pearls. In 1869, Augustine Gripoix, the founder of the atelier, revived, refined, and ultimately reinvisioned an […]

NAJO Guides | Mixed Metals

Sterling Silver, gold and rose gold are beautiful in their own individual way, but when combined produce an breath-taking two-tone look. With an array of styles that can be worn for a variety occasions, the NAJO Mixed Metal Guide is here to help you decide between two-tone pieces such as […]

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