Poker, Jewels, and Mom gets properly appreciated!

I am working on some new design ideas, so keep an eye out for new pics on the jewelry design page of this blog. I'll have new stuff all ready for preview and purchase before Mother's Day Ladies! My husband is organizing a poker night/ get your wife a nice gift for Mother's Day event, complete with guy food, and beverages, and of course a good night of poker. If you think your husband might be interested in playing, keep an eye out for the evite, they can get lost in the muck of emails. I would love to see your jewel wishlists! It will make it easier for your man to do an AWESOME job on Mother's Day (or any other big occasion) if you give me a heads up on what would make you feel FABULOUS. That goes for friends near and far. Take a look at my e-boutique http://stelladot.com/victoriarhodes to check out Stella & Dot, or take a look at this blog for my handcrafted pieces. Give me a heads up, and I will personally contact your hubby to help him shop. Either way, you will get an awesome gift, wrapped, and delivered to your doorstep. All your husband has to do is add a gushy note, and the story about how hard he worked to pick out something perfect! Don't forget to check out my new stuff! (I say that to put pressure on myself to follow through with making it and getting pics posted, lol..) Have a great week!

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