| Promote Your Handmade Products for FREE! |
[Mar. 7th, 2006|12:43 pm] |
Want to promote your handmade goods to a wide audience for free?
Check out the Handmade Exchange, a new, FREE banner exchange program just for independent designers and crafters! This great new program was set up by our friends at Lunatech PC.
All submissions are screened, so that only appropriate advertisements are included. A single 125x125 banner is all you need to get started.
To join, visit the Handmade Exchange website. |
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| Win Handmade Gifts! |
[Feb. 13th, 2006|06:56 am] |
The
Happily Handmade Giveaway starts today! Over 80 independent designers
and crafters have contributed their wares to make this the biggest
giveaway ever!
What makes this giveaway unique? You can enter through every participating business' website.
To get started, enter at our site, and then use the links to visit other participation sites.
For official rules and to learn more about the giveaway, visit HHG's official site. |
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| First Annual Indie Business Conference |
[Feb. 11th, 2006|09:56 am] |
As many of you know, in addition to my own
independent jewelry design company, I am also a co-founder of
CraftRevolution.com and the Independent Design and Craft Association.
We are currently in the process of preparing for our First Annual
Independent Design Show and Conference, which will be held on Saturday
and Sunday, May 6th and 7th at the Market Square in Knoxville,
Tennessee.
After reviewing possible topics with our advisory panel of indie
business owners, we've settled on the following outline for the
conference to be held on Sunday, May 7th (the day after the sale at
Market Square) in Knoxville, TN.
The topics are as follows:
Basics of Branding
Introduction to what a brand is, what it does for your bottom line
How to build your own brand (including website design)
Intellectual Property and the Indie
Basics of IP law, how it pertains to indies.
Discussion of us against the big boys (protecting ourselves)
Discussion of IP within the community (infringing upon others and how to avoid it)
Mainstream Marketing
How the indie community can reach the mainstream market
First off- a look at the current retail environment (indies vs. big-box otherwise known as David vs. Goliath)
What advantages do small companies have? (ability to change to market demands quickly, etc.)
Implementing these strategies in your own business
Implementing group strategies (co-op advertising, etc.)
If time allows, the following topics will also be addressed:
Business Basics
Basic bookkeeping and finances
Ways to get help- independent contractors/employees/interns, pros/cons of each
Writing for business
Time-management for small businesses
For more info and to register, visit the IDCA website. |
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| Up To 40% Off at Adorneya! |
[Dec. 29th, 2005|01:17 pm] |
Maybe you didn't get what you were hoping for this year, or you just feel like treating yourself to some beautiful handmade jewelry
after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Perhaps your sister,
mom or best friend's birthday is coming up. Whatever the reason, we've
got a sale for you!
We've marked down selected items at our online boutique by up to 40% off the original price. There's no special code to remember, and always free shipping and gift box.
Remember,
it's not too soon to be thinking about Valentine's Day. Use our "send a
hint feature" to let that special someone know exactly what you'd like
this year!
Check out the sale now! |
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| Adorneya Featured on Papierdoll.net |
[Dec. 26th, 2005|04:58 pm] |
Michelle Bell, Editor-in-Chief of Papierdoll.net, said:
"Adorneya
by Georgia Hadley has absolutely beautiful earrings for sale. Christmas
is behind us, but the gift giving does not have to stop. Another reason
you can get these earrings is simply to spoil yourself.
These
intricately designed pieces will last a lifetime. I purchased a set
just to see if $27 jewelry could really last. It can and it does."
See the feature now! |
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| There's Still Time for Holiday Shopping! |
[Dec. 17th, 2005|07:50 am] |
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Since the orders keep pouring
in, we're guessing that perhaps more than a few of you are running behind this
year. In keeping with our policy of excellent customer service, we've decided to
make that last-minute shopping a little easier on you.
| FREE Shipping
Upgrade- Priority Mail
For all orders over $50 and placed before Monday, December 19th, we're
offering a free upgrade to USPS Priority Mail. Since priority reaches most US
destinations within 2-3 business days, there is still a good chance that your
gift will arrive on time. |
| Free Gift Boxes
All of our jewelry arrives in an Adorneya gift box, ready for giving. If you
include a gift message in the comments section at checkout, we'll even include a
hand-written note to the recipient. |
| Lots of New Designs
to Choose From
We've added several new earring styles to the site, including some gorgeous
brass filigree hoops and chandeliers. Many styles are under $30, and make
affordable, yet elegant gifts. |
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| Lupus Awareness Jewelry |
[Dec. 12th, 2005|04:48 pm] |
Adorneya is donating custom awareness jewelry to the Dorough Lupus Foundation,
a non-profit organization that was founded by Backstreet Boy Howard
(Howie D.) Dorough after the death of his sister from lupus in 1998.
The organization is sponsoring an awareness cruise, which begins this Thursday, December 15th. Our awareness jewelry will be in the gift bags that are given out to the attendees.
Here is a photo of the jewelry we sent to the cruise:
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| Lots of New Jewelry! |
[Dec. 3rd, 2005|10:38 pm] |
We've added almost twenty new designs in the past week. Have you stopped by to look?
It's easy to quickly see our latest designs. Just go to our New Jewelry page.
Some of our favorites:
This gorgeous bracelet is made with Thai fine silver handmade beads and vintage freshwater pearls.
These pretty earrings are made with faceted amazonite rondelles and Thai fine silver beads. |
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| Simple Gifts that are Easy on the Budget |
[Nov. 28th, 2005|10:35 pm] |
Just for the holidays, these great, versatile earrings are available at
a special price.
Available in your choice of sterling silver or goldfilled wire, and in
a wide array of crystal colors, these simple, yet sophisticated
earrings are the perfect compliment to any holiday dress. |
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| The Holiday Shopping Season is Here! |
[Nov. 27th, 2005|10:32 pm] |
No sooner do we finish our turkey and apple pie when the holiday shopping season is upon us.
Remember
that special lady in your life (even if it's yourself!) this year with
a unique piece of handmade designer jewelry from Adorneya.
We've
done our best to make your shopping as easy as possible with a holiday
gift guide, free shipping, and free gift packaging. All you need to do
is place your order and we'll take care of the rest!
We
know how busy the holidays are. To make it easier for you, we've
selected some of our most popular and favorite items for holiday gift
giving and put them in one place. From simple and affordable to flashy
and sophisticated, you're sure to find the perfect gift for every woman
on your list.
We ship all of our packages via USPS First Class
Mail with delivery confirmation. To ensure that your gifts arrive on
time, be sure to place your order no later than Monday, December 12th.
Need
it personalized? No Problem! Just enter your gift message in the
comments field at checkout and we'll be happy to include a gift card
with your handwritten message.
Not sure what to choose? Our Gift Certificates are available in increments of $25 and can be mailed as paper certificates or emailed as online gift vouchers.
Did you find exactly what you want for yourself? Need to send someone a hint? We make it easy with our Tell a Friend feature. With just one click, you can send an email to anyone and link them directly to your must-have gift.
What are you waiting for? Add some sparkle to your holidays!
Visit Our 2005 Holiday Shopping Guide Now! |
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| I Was Tagged!! |
[Aug. 25th, 2005|09:17 pm] |
One of my indie designer friends "tagged" me. Now I get to answer a lot
of fun questions about myself, and you all get to know me quite a bit
better! Here goes...
--Georgia
10 years ago today: August 25, 1995
Hmmm...
I was about to begin my junior year of high school, and madly in love
with my boyfriend of 6 months, who is now my husband. (I'm still madly
in love!)
5 years ago today: August 25, 2000
I had just become engaged and was working full-time at a mental health facility.
1 year ago today: August 25, 2004
I had just left my wonderful job of 6 years to become a stay-at-home mommy and officially launch Adorneya!!!
yesterday: August 24, 2005
My
youngest son and I went grocery shopping while my oldest was spending
the day with his Omi (grandmother). Then, when my husband got home, we
went to his mother's house to have dinner with the family including his
brother who is visiting from California.
tomorrow: August 26, 2005
I plan to spend the morning reviewing new Indie Friendly site submissions for Craft Revolution. Of course, with two little boys, who knows?
5 snacks I enjoy
Rice cakes with almond butter, basically any kind of nuts, fresh fruit, dried fruit, cheese.
5 bands that I know most of their lyrics
Sting, The Police (cheating, I know), Solas, Sarah McLachlan, Billy Joel.
5 things I'd do with a million $$
build
my dreamhouse, buy lots of jewelry-making supplies, get a new car, put
aside college funds for my two boys, put the rest in savings for early
retirement!
5 places I'd run away to
Scotland, Northern Pacific Coast, Vermont's Northeast Kingdom (further north in VT than I am now), Montana, Northern California
5 bad habits I have
Staying
up late, drinking coffee (only a cup a day, but still), telling my
husband what to do, procrastinating, eating chocolate!
5 things I like doing
Spending time with my family, learning, reading, watching movies, eating chocolate!
5 things I wouldn't wear
Bikinis, mini-skirts, leather (unless it's shoes), ruffles, spike heels.
5 TV shows I love
Nova, Now, Frontline, POV, Sesame Street (Have you noticed? I'm a big PBS supporter!)
(more than) 5 movies I love
All Harry Potters, All Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Neverending Story
(childhood favorite), Willow (another childhood favorite), What Dreams
May Come, Always, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, A Beautiful Mind,
The Abyss, Apollo 13 (OK, anything with Tom Hanks).
(more than) 5 famous people I'd like to meet
Susan
Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Robin Williams, Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, Moby,
Sting, Ed Harris, Ben Cohen, Howard Dean, Bernie Sanders, John McCain, Colin Powell, David Duchovny (my only hollywood crush ever!)
5 biggest joys at the moment
My
wonderful and precious family, my incredible and loyal friends (online
and off), Adorneya, Craft Revolution, and this universe of endless
possibility.
5 favorite toys
Computer, digital camera, all of my jewelry making supplies, kitchenaid mixer, food processor.
5 people to tag
Jen
Mei-Lynn
Shari
Daru
Leila |
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| Peridot- August's Birthstone |
[Aug. 8th, 2005|09:29 pm] |
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Peridot is the gem variation of Olivine.
Throughout the years, peridot has been confused with other gemstones
including emerald, green garnet and apatite. Peridot, however, is the
only gemstone with its characteristic yellowish-green color.
A large amount of the peridot on the market today actually is mined in Arizona, although the highest quality peridot is said to be found in Egypt and Myanmar.
Peridot is believed by many to bring abundance, physical health and emotional well-being to its wearer. |
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| Summer Sale at Adorneya |
[Jul. 22nd, 2005|09:29 pm] |
It's almost August: Time to make room for our Fall 2005 Collection. And what better way to make room than to have a sale?
Just enter code SUMMERSALE at checkout to receive 20% off any item from our Spring/Summer 2005 Collection until August 31st.
If you've had your eye on something, now's the time to order! Once our current inventory is gone, that's it!
So, grab a fresh cup of coffee, get yourself comfortable, and start shopping! |
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