I have just finished writing my new years resolution list so I thought I’d share them with you. #1. Conserve water by doing less laundry and wearing more deodorant. #2. Keep more of the hair on my head and grow less on my back. #3. I will always “check for paper” when going into the restroom. #4. Delete all but 3 of my email accounts. #5. Watch more T.V. and read less, my eye site isn’t what it used to be. #6. Work with neglected children, starting with my own. And finally #7. Gain more weight, so when the end of the world comes in 2012 I’ll have more to live off of than skinny folks.
Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate another year at Holland’s Jewelers. You are the reason we are here. Love you all!!
Our annual open house is quickly approaching. This years dates are Friday December 2nd from 9:00 – 7:00 and Saturday 9:00 – 4:00. Once again there will be awesome food, drinks and PRIZES. Hopefully we will be ready. We are in the process of decorating and making the place festive. When I say “we” I really mean Ginny and Diane. I basically sit back and critique the progress…..and drink coffee. For the last couple weeks of November we will continue to do outside appraisals and custom design, however beginning December 1st we will put those things on hiatus till January. So guys, don’t drag your feet if you are thinking about a one-of -a-kind piece of jewelry for your honey.
Decorative ironwork may be seen all around the city of Charleston, South Carolina in balconies, gates, stair railings, vents, boot scrapes, and decorative panels and finials. The city’s ironwork, as it graces houses, churches and civic structures, is undeniably one of its greatest architectural treasures. The oldest remaining ironwork in the city dates to the Revolutionary War period, although ironwork balconies appeared on Charleston houses as early as 1739. This early iron is wrought iron; iron which has been molded and pounded into shape by a blacksmith using a forge, anvil and hammer. Wrought ironwork of the 18th and 19th centuries features scrolls, fleur-de-lis, leaf and flower patterns, spears and wiggletails. The intricate scroll designs are a tribute to the skill of artisans in the past who wrought beauty from the iron in their forges. These clean, distinct lines show as well in jewelry as they did in the decorative ironwork of the South in the 18th and 19th centuries. The pieces in this sterling silver collection are reminiscent of that ironwork. Our collection is growing by leaps and bounds at Holland’s Jewelers. We currently have over 60 pieces in stock to choose from, WOW!
I’m gonna let you guys in on a little secret………your earlobes are uneven! DUN, DUN, DUN!! Go ahead, look in the mirror and see for yourself, I’ll wait right here. I hate to break the news to you but millions of people suffer from “WLS” or “Wonky Lobe Syndrome” and you may be among the masses. But I have good news, we at Holland’s Jewelers have found the cure!! No longer will you need to hide your head in a Burka or wear earmuffs in the middle of summer. Just arriving in our store are the fabulous Inside/outside hoop earrings. This collection is made of 950 sterling silver with a brilliant Rhodium finish giving them a permanent luster. Each earring is hand set with Ideal cut CZ’s and have a locking back to keep them in place. When you look in the mirror you’ll no longer see uneven ears. You’ll see shiny, dazzling, uneven ears! And isn’t that better? Stop by Holland’s Jewelers for your free consultation.
It’s hard to believe that another glorious summer has nearly come to an end. Apart from the God awful heat and 200% humidity, summers really bring back fond memories of my childhood. I spent most of those hot days doing yard work, picking/shelling beans from our garden or cane fishing with my 80 year old aunt. Looking back I realize that I learned so much about life and the value of working hard. We made a decision last year to close on Mondays during the summer in order to spend time with our family and do some much needed work around our home. We sure have enjoyed the time off but unfortunately those days are nearing an end. Starting October 24th we will be back to work on Mondays. We are gearing up for Christmas (I can’t believe it) and there is lots to do. I hope you have had a great summer and made some memories. Can’t wait to see you all soon.
Good Evening folks. Once or twice a year we get an exciting new line that is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. In the next two weeks “Karisma” will be arriving at Holland’s Jewelers. Each piece of Karisma jewelry is beautifully designed and features a round jeweled top and is made entirely of fine Sterling Silver. The magic of Karisma is that you can simply remove the center top of any piece of jewelry (rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pens) and replace it with a new and different top, over 185 choices. Each exchangeable piece comes with a lifetime guarantee and your own personal “key” that allows you to be the creator of your own style. Karisma is the smart choice for today’s fashion-forward, but dollar-conscious, woman. We are totally excited to add this new addition to our already growing line of designer jewelry. We will kick everything off with a “trunk” show and have specials to help you start your collection. Look for details within the next week.
Have you ever wondered if you could engrave your name on “YOUR” bar of soap to keep someone else’s grubby hands off? Well your prayers have been answered cause WE CAN DO IT!!! Last week our new Signature Engraver was delivered and set up in the store. Since our store opened over 50 years ago, we have been using a second hand, 70 year old, hand operated engraver that gave us very limited options on what could be engraved and there were only 3 fonts to choose from. We now have a state of the art, electronic engraver that has basically limitless options for you. We can engrave on any surface. Wood, ceramic, metal, plastic, glass and soap. Lots of soap. We have over 60 fonts to choose from with different variations and monograms. There are so many applications for this engraver and we have only scratched the surface. We can also custom create logos for you company as well as any other symbols. Most jobs are turned around in 24 hours, to meet that deadline you forgot about.
I have gotten really good at doing alot of things lately. #1. Spreading mulch in the yard. #2. Cleaning out my fish pond. #3. House training a teacup Schnauzer puppy. #4. Cleaning up after said dog. Relaxing doesn’t seem to be in my vocabulary lately but by goodness it will be soon. As we did last year, our store will be closed on Monday’s from Memorial Day through Labor Day giving us two days off in a row each week. What in the world am I going to do with all this free time?!?!?! Believe it or not, I actually have a list. The number one spot on the list is spending more time with the family, whether they like it or not. Summer time is always so full of opportunities and seemingly endless days, but they pass so fast. I can’t wait for that first “smores” bar by a campfire and catching fish in the pond. Camping out and throwing the football with friends. Summer would just be another season if it wasn’t for the kids. To them it’s like a three month vacation, I’m jealous! I hope you all have a great summer and squeeze all the fun in you can.
The second annual Valentine’s Day give away is officially over. This year we gave away a $500.00 gift card to Holland’s Jewelers and a large bag of M&M’s, the ones in the guessing jar. Last years jar was a square shape and the winner was only about 5 away from the exact number. This year we opted to place some M&M’s in a different shaped jar with some amazing results. Our winner, Sam Stout of Apex, was only one away from the exact number. His guess was 1150 with the correct answer of 1151. It would have been a good day for him to buy a lottery ticket! My favorite part of the whole event is to see the highest guess and the lowest guess. The lowest this year was 103 to highest was 7890. My son Stone, who is 6 years old, guessed 1100. Thanks to everyone who entered!! What’s next at the store? Our $50 gift cards are going out the first week of March to all the customers we have in our database. We’ll be glad to add you, yes you, to the mailer so you can get your “goodies” in the mail too. Email/call/Facebook me and I’ll add you right away. To find us on Facebook look up “Stacey Sears”. Mother’s day is the next big event and we’ve got something BIG planned for everyone to participate in. The grand prize is valued at over $1,200.00. Details to follow.
I enjoy a day off work as much as the next person but not when it’s because the roads are covered with ice. If you enjoy snow then you are in the wrong area. We here in North Carolina like our ice and lots of it. Over the last month or so we’ve had no less than 5 wintry mixes. Giving me ample opportunities to hone my balancing on ice skills as well as perfecting my snow cream recipe. When the weather is less than desirable and down right dangerous, I make it a point to keep my behind at home. I mean really, who’s jewelry shopping when it’s a task in itself just to walk to the front door without falling and breaking a hip. SO for the record: If there’s snow and ice on the streets, call before you visit us. Chances are we’ll be sitting by a fire at home…….where you should be.
