Suzy Q Homemaker

Growing up, I have always been a jewelry junkie. I used to wear several necklaces at one time, lots of rings, bracelets, and even toe rings. Decorating myself was a favorite past time. Since having children, I toned down my accessories considerably. I hardly ever wear earrings, the only rings I wear are my wedding ring and a beautiful emerald ring that Jamie got me for Christmas. Necklaces are rarely worn except on special occasions.

As for jewelry shopping, I haven’t done that in forever. A lot has changed since I used to shop for myself, and if I do shop for myself, I buy from retailers that are environmentally and socially responsible. It’s not hard to find stores that sell recycled and handmade goods. One shop caught my eye recently when I was checking out some of the newest lines of the season:  Sentimental Silver.  Their personalized pendants are pure silver, completely handmade using recycled silver. Read more…