Tips for Choosing the Right Jewelry Store

Posted on 29 November 2019

There are many reasons to purchase jewelry, whether for a birthday or anniversary gift or because you plan to propose and need an engagement ring. If you're planning on making a big jewelry purchase in the near future, shopping at a jewelry store is your best bet. However, there are many jewelry stores to choose from, so it can be difficult to decide which one to shop at. Choosing the right jewelry store is essential if you want the shopping process to go smoothly and be completely satisfied with your purchase. [Read More]

Three Types Of Apparel To Make With Batik Fabric

Posted on 14 October 2019

If you're someone who is capable with a sewing machine and you have a creative mind, you may enjoy buying large pieces of fabric online and then turning them into things that you can wear. Whether you closely follow different patterns or you're experienced enough that you can make something without a pattern, it can be fun to shop for unique-looking fabric on the internet and dream about how you can turn a roll of it into something one of a kind. [Read More]

2 Tests For Telling The Difference Between Gold And Gold-Plated Jewelry

Posted on 21 June 2019

If a private party is offering gold jewelry for sale, you may be interested but a little leery on whether or not the piece is real gold, especially if there are no markings. Even if the surface tests positive for gold, you may worry that the piece is plated. If so, use the following tests to help you tell the difference between gold and gold-plated jewelry. 1.  Drop the Jewelry in a Glass of Water [Read More]

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A Lake Cabin: Outfitting a Place to Get Away

After the birth of our first child, my wife and I decided that we needed a place for the family to get away now and then. Fortunately, we came across property near a local lake that we could afford. After buying the land and building the cabin, we moved on to furnishing it with all the things that we would need to be comfortable. Now that the kids are grown, we still go up there on weekends a lot. The cozy outdoor wooden furniture provides us with the ideal place to read during the day and enjoy some star gazing at night. We have all the creature comforts we want, and still get to enjoy nature. If you are thinking of getting your own lakeside cabin, let me share some tips for outfitting the place. The right things will ensure the cabin is the perfect home away from home.