How to design a beauty pageant poster in 4 easy steps

Designing an eye-catching poster for a local beauty pageant is crucial for generating excitement and attracting attendees. A well-designed poster serves as both an advertisement and an invitation. It contains the right amount of details, text, and graphical elements that it delivers the message quickly and effectively without boring the […]

Effective Strategies for Academic Writing Success

Mark A. Carlson

The Importance of Strong Academic Writing Skills In today’s academic landscape, strong writing skills are essential for success. Whether you’re a high school student preparing for college, a university student working towards a degree, or a graduate student conducting research, your ability to communicate your ideas effectively through writing can […]

How to “Cheat” on Your Style

Mark A. Carlson

Photo by Anna Shvets on Unsplash I know and love my style. It’s comfortable, familiar, I trust it, and it suits me well, as every good relationship should. But that doesn’t mean that periodically I’m not wooed by a new trend that isn’t my style. Such was my temptation recently. […]

What is Ideal Cut Diamonds

Mark A. Carlson

December 09, 2022 Posted by ONE2THREE JEWELRY Diamonds in nature usually look just like other minerals – uneven, murky-looking chunks. Only in the hands of a skilled diamond cutter they are transformed into diamonds, which are later used in engagement rings.    What is the perfect cut […]

How to care for your engagement ring

Mark A. Carlson

So, you’ve taken the dive and said yes to that gorgeous one-of-a-kind ring that speaks to your soul. Now, how do you keep it looking as gloriously gleaming as the day you slipped it on your bejewelled finger? Today, we’re chatting jewelry care – dispelling some popular myths, and sharing […]

Blustery Day(s) — Anna Fine Jewellery

Mark A. Carlson

Hi and I hope if you’re reading this that you’ve managed to stay safe from storm Eunice! I’m going to start with today and work backwards with this blog… I should have been at my bench today working on some Etsy orders and new collection pieces, but the weather decided […]

What are the fancy diamonds?

Mark A. Carlson

December 09, 2022 Posted by ONE2THREE JEWELRY There are not only colorless (white) diamonds in nature, there are also other shades of this natural mineral.   Colors of fancy diamonds Bright colored diamonds are not graded according to the GIA system. They belong to a separate group. […]

Capsule Wardrobe Checklist – 30+ Basics

Mark A. Carlson

Exploring the idea of a capsule wardrobe? Want to know the best foundational pieces you should consider for your personal capsule wardrobes? This post has everything you need to know about the basic pieces to include in a versatile capsule wardrobe. I started my personal capsule wardrobe in the Winter […]

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