Red Lights

I have a silly question: Do you ever sit at a red light while you are driving and stare at the jewelry on your hands? Well, I do! I feel funny writing this - but I find myself doing it more often than not.

It calms me...

When I am tired or burnt out from the day, month or year (ha! ha!) and I am running errands around town - I find myself sitting at red lights completely zoned into a turtle bracelet full of candy colors or the chunky aquamarine ring on my middle finger. I notice that I find myself doing this more so when I am wearing colored stones verses all metal pieces. There must be something soothing or some kind of "chemical thing" for the mind when it stares at colors. At least with my mind! :)

One of the things I love about wearing my jewelry is the meanings come back to me aaalllll the time! Just like when I am sitting at a red light and find myself staring into that turtle bracelet - then I remember what the little turtle is all about (slow down and enjoy life). That usually causes me to sigh, which is a form of deep breathing - right? Which is like yoga - right? So then I laugh to myself because that bracelet has helped me gather some well needed oxygen into my lungs which is really good for me!!

The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Dina Manzo on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey " (Bravo Channel) was wearing our 18k gold and diamond "Grandma Lola" Ladybug Bracelet.

It turns out that Dina, a lovely lady on the show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" started a charity called "Project Ladybug." The Foundation uses all proceeds to help children with terminally ill diseases. I was so excited to see her wearing our ladybug bracelet for multiple reasons:

1) Dina is a darling lady doing a great thing!

2) I love that bracelet! I have it too!

3) Ladybugs are soooo cute!

All silliness aside, the most important reason being that Saint donated to the Project Ladybug many years ago when if first got started. I will never forget, we had a customer at the Neiman Marcus Short Hills, New Jersey store who had a friend whose daughter was very ill. The little girl wore out tiny ladybug necklace to all her appointments. Knowing that my little ladybug necklace was this innocent child's prayer bead through something so scary made me feel so honored and at the same time helpless - I wished that I could do more. Her mother contacted us directly and it was from there that we donated to Project Ladybug Foundation (based in New Jersey). The association of this child and the foundation has always stayed with me.

I am so happy to see that the foundation is doing well and is successful. Dina - if this blog comes your way...you are awesome!!

Visit ProjectLadybug to find out more.

Where'd The Butterfly Go?

As many of you know I am a mother of two children. My husband Art and I are fully enjoying the experience of raising our two year old daughter Lily and our eleven month old son Jack. Without a doubt, each day something occurs around here that is a great "story" to share with our family. It is a very busy time in our lives - whew!

This summer I am spending time trying to teach my daughter Lily how to swim (with some resistance).

Yesterday a beautiful yellow and black butterfly flew over us while we were dilly dallying in the pool. Lily and I both got soooo excited!! Why is it that whenever we humans see butterflies - we smile? We laugh? We reflect? We lighten up a little? What is it about butterflies that holds our eyes and our hearts captive?

Lily and I watched as this gorgeous winged insect gracefully fluttered above us and then off into the mountain landscape...then appearing again only moments later. I felt like a child again, anxiously waiting for it to return so we could watch together in wonder. What is it like to carry such colorful wings and to glide around so weightlessly?

It seems like everyone has a connection to a butterfly in one shape or form. We all have a butterfly story that touches our soul. A favorite butterfly story of mine is when Lily saw her first butterfly. After that first sighting, my husband Art and I were asked a minimum of twenty times a day "where'd the butterfly go?" So much so, that now when we cannot find something we teasingly say "where'd the butterfly go?" Art even wrote a poem titled "Where'd The Butterfly Go?" I won't embarrass him amd rewrite the whole thing but it is the sweetest gathering of words. Here is an excerpt:

Where'd the butterfly go?

Is he on the mountain?

Or is he in the fountain?

Where'd the butterfly go?

Is he on the spaghetti?

Or is he in the ravioli?

Where'd the butterfly go?

Is he in the shower?

Or resting on a flower?

Cont'd...

For myself, butterflies ignite youth, light heartedness, laughter and freedom. Experience seeing a butterfly with your child for the first time and it is a slice of heaven that you just can't put into words.

Daily Buzz - Delicate Angel Necklace

Todays Buzz - Delicate Angel Necklace

You will treasure this lovely angel necklace as a reminder that you are receiving protection. It's all sterling silver and the angel is approximately 3/8" tall.

Find more adorable Angel Necklaces and other Angel Jewelry at Saint by Sarah Jane

Daily Buzz - Damita Cross Ring

Todays Buzz - Damita Cross Ring

This bold sterling silver ring features a repeat pattern of the classic Saint Casa Cross. The center front cross is solid 18k gold. This cross ring is a popular style for both men and women and is approximately 1/2" wide.

Persevere with faith and Cross Rings and other Cross Jewelry from Saint by Sarah Jane.

Daily Buzz - Sir Sheldon Silver Turtle Ring

Todays Buzz - Sir Sheldon Silver Turtle Ring

This is a big, chunky turtle ring in all sterling silver. When I say big I mean BIG. The turtle is about 1" diameter - that's roughly the size of a quarter!

Slow down and relax with Turtle Jewelry from Saint by Sarah Jane.

Daily Buzz - Forever Heart Angel Necklace

Todays Buzz - Forever Heart Angel Necklace

This Saint signature necklace, created from handmade sterling silver heart links with an 18k gold angel accent, is inspired by the heavens and designed for everyday protection and love. Adjustable clasp 16" to 18" long.

Find more Angel Necklaces and other Angel Jewelry at Saint by Sarah Jane.

Daily Buzz - Bijoux Butterfly Pendant

Today's Buzz - Bijoux Butterfly Pendant

Pursue a young heart with this sterling silver and 18K gold bejeweled butterfly pendant with pink sapphire gemstones. This little gem looks nice on a simple silver chain.

Celebrate life's beautiful rhythms with more Butterfly Pendants and other Butterfly Jewelry from Saint by Sarah Jane.

JCK Honors Saint by Sarah Jane

Saint By Sarah Jane was presented as a Rising Star at the 2009 JCK Jewelry Show in Las Vegas. Saint was one of eight up and coming designers selected from 100's of applicants to receive this prestigious honor. The 2009 Rising Stars were selected by group of industry leaders who look for innovative, high quality, artistic jewelry designers throughout the world.

The JCK Show was held at the Sands Exposition and Convention Center May 30 to June 2, 2009. This industry only event is one of the largest jewelry shows in the world and features thousands of exhibitors.

Daily Buzz - Medium Simpatico Cross Pendant

Todays Buzz - Medium Simpatico Cross Pendant

Slide this dancing cross onto your favorite Saint chain or leather cord and celebrate life for all its beauty. Cross is approximately 3/4" tall. Sterling silver and 18k gold.

Find more Cross Pendants and other Cross Jewelry on our website.

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