In the News at DHD

Wow! Seems like FOREVER since I sent out a blog post! I can hardly believe it is already November 16th! What happened to those two weeks? Well, quite a bit, actually!

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Fix your too tight shoes with this trick!

Shoes too tight? Try this!

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Summer Jewelry Care

Remember THIS during those warm summer months!

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Preventing Light Damage To Your Gemstones

Prevent Light Damage To Your Gemstones!

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: How to take off a ring properly

 Did you know that there is a right way to take off your rings?

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Make red wine stains disappear with this tip!

Make red wine stains disappear with this tip!

Getting Down and Dirty

I would be getting down and dirty just like Esther The Wonder Pig if the weather in northwest CT would warm up some more. It has been so cold here-especially at night! We are having temps that are more in line with January than late March. So much for that whole "in like a lion and out like a lamb" thing that March's claim to fame.  I will have to keep dreaming  of digging in the dirt while the snow keeps going away slowly but surely.

Click here to see Esther's site and give her a little love while you are there. :)

The good news is my tomato plants that are here in the studio window are coming up and

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Stop your sweaters from shedding!

Stop your sweaters from shedding!

Learn about Crystal Formations: What Is A Barnacle Crystal?

Barnacle Crystals

Fashion Hints, Tips and Tricks: Before you hem your new jeans do THIS!

Before you hem your new jeans do THIS!

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Don't lose your rings by doing THIS!

Don't lose your rings

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: How to Clean Copper Jewelry With Inexpensive Household Ingredients

How to Clean Copper Jewelry With Inexpensive Household Ingredients

A simple method for cleaning copper jewelry is to use lemon juice and a tablespoon of salt. 

How to Clean Silver With Inexpensive Household Ingredients

Cleaning silver can be a long, drawn out affair and dirty job to boot. BUT there is help if you use this simple method!

Gather the following "ingredients"

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Hazel says...

Jewelry tarnish is actually oxidation that occurs on the outermost layer of metals including copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, silver and other metals from exposure to chemicals, the air, oils, acids. It is a self limiting phenomenon as it only appears on the outer layers of the metal, unlike rust which can decay and go through many or all layers of some metals over time. Unlike rust, tarnish can actually protect the metal it is on.

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Hazel says...

  

When wearing necklaces remember that the shorter the necklace the broader your shoulders will look. If you want to narrow them and lengthen your torso at the same time wear a longer style like a matinee or opera length.

Do you wear your jewelry in the shower? Then you MUST read this!

Wearing jewelry in the shower is a no, no!

I know I am completely guilty when it comes to this one! Are you as well??

Try THIS to make your cuff bracelets POP!

Larger cuff style bracelets are meant to be seen! During summer months that is not a problem but in winter they tend to get covered up. When wearing cuffs try doing so over the top of a slim sleeve rather than allowing a fuller one to overwhelm and/or hide your cuff. This holds true for bangles and multiple stacking styles that are popular too!

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: How to easily untangle jewelry chains

Use this tip to untangle your chains!

Jewelry Hints, Tips & Tricks: A great tip for enhancing your features with earrings!

A great tip for enhancing your features with earrings!

Did you know?

Larger earrings create a vertical line along the head. This elongates and creates the illusion of a narrower face!

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Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: Keeping Your Jewelry Tarnish Free

Keeping Your Jewelry Tarnish Free