Neiman Marcus Trunk Show: Atlanta, Georgia

We invite you to attend a Saint By Sarah Jane Trunk Show at Neiman Marcus Atlanta.

Event Dates: Friday, April 2 through Saturday, April 3rd. 10am to 5pm both days.

Enjoy a wide variety of trunk show peices. Many are one of a kind and can only be purchased during a trunk show event. Allow our Saint representative to educate you on the many stories, meanings and details on the various collections.

Featured: Actress Leslie Fisher wearing Saint By Sarah Jane Devora Bee Ring.

Guadalupe Health Foundation: Midwest Winefest

Saint By Sarah Jane donates a peridot and pink topaz charm bracelet to raise money for The Gaudalupe Health Foundation at The Midwest Winefest.

Retail Value: $695

Date: April 22, 23 and 24th, 2010

To learn more about the Midwest Winefest and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Guadalupe Health Foundation

The Guadalupe Health Foundation is the beneficiary of the Midwest Winefest. It is the foundation's primary fundraising event.


Gaudalupe Clinic

The Guadalupe Clinic is a volunteer organization of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who donate their time serving the "working poor" of Wichita regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background. In the last year 56,374 medical services, emergency and community services were provided to clients in 21,006 visits. The need and demand for services continues to grow.

Services offered to all patients include physician visits, health screening/education, pregnancy tests, nutrition counceling, assistance with prescription medications, medical equipment, emergency food/clothing and infant formula and diapers. A volunteer corp of 250-plus medical personnel and other join in providing these services.

Guadalupe Clinic received no federal funding or insurance re-imbursement. Clients who can are asked to donate $5, but such monies only represent 2 percent of income.

My Life Is A Musical

I am standing in the kitchen making my kids their predictable mac and cheese entree and I start singing our happy "mac and cheese" song to myself. They aren't even in the room! "Mac and Cheese. Mac mac and cheese. It's mac and cheese!"

My son Jack asks my husband for a piece of banana and before you know it we are all singing "Peace banana. Peace banana. Peace banana. Peace!" We have turned his request into a jingle, as well as a political campaign movement. We have designed a peace sign made out of bananas...all from him wanting a bite of a banana. Everyone wants world peace - right? :)

We sing "die-d-dooh, die-d-dooh. Changa, changa, changa, changa die-d-dooh (Clap! Clap!)"

Then there is "Jackie Joe. Jack, Jack-ie Joe. He's Jackie Joe! Jackie Joe. Jack, Jack-ie Joe. He's Jackie Joe! Jackie Joe. Jack, Jack-ie Joe. He's Jackie Cooooool!" Sadly, Jack's name is not Jackie Joe, but Jack Michael. Jackie Joe just sounds better for the song.

These songs and many more are what lift the moments of tension, tiredness and stress. If we turn our situation into lyrics then we can some how block out the negative and lift everyones spirits. It seems to work in our family.

Imagine if we operated like that in the real world? Having a bad day at the office? Well, let's sing about it! Political issues? Perhaps we should sing our way through it! Can you imagine that? Mad at a family member? Call them up and sing them your feelings! :)

Maybe there is more to music than I realized.

Is The Grass Always Greener?

Obviously, I am still working, however the scope of my job is very limited and I am no doubt a full time mom. Prior to children, my life was Saint; traveling 6 months out of each year, designing, managing, dealing with production issues, marketing, etc... Now my job description is almost exclusively limited to designing at night and during nap times and an occasional P.A. (personal appearance).

Everyone is different when it comes to travel for work. It has its pros and cons. I remember standing in a store promoting and selling my line on December 24th, howling dog tired and from out of no where huge whale tears formed in the corners of my eyes. I was maxed. A sales associate approached me and asked if I was "okay?" We all know when this happens it usually gets worse - not better. She asked what was wrong and I was so embarrassed. I started laughing and said "I am just soooo tired. I am really ready for the season to end."

Saint is a true passion for me but even passions can get the best of you.

Here I am today with a very limited amount of time to dedicate to Saint and unlimited time to family. Some days I yearn to be sitting on a packed airplane where they don't allow you to connect with the ground while airborne. I fantasize about two night stays in a high end chain hotel next to that cities shopping center of choice. I recall the end of the work day mode that encompasses aching, burning feet, people weary brain cells and aaaahhhh the quiet room, clorox white sheets, king size bed, commercial grade carpeting, t.v. and a room service menu. All alone, far away, quiet...and utterly lonely, disconnected and down right miserable at times!

I suppose I have a real love/hate relationship with my old job description. I met some wonderful people and enjoyed delicious restaurants, new cities and I did really enjoy being the spokesperson for my collection. It wasn't all bad! I guess it's complicated...or I am complicated!

Last Saturday I spent the day locally at the Scottsdale Neiman Marcus for a trunk show. It was a wonderful day. I met some wonderful new people and clients as well as some from the past. It was fun to reconnect with the sales associates and basically have a good time. I drove home thinking "What a nice day. However, I am sure excited to get home to my little family!" Upon walking through the door I was greeted with a floor of vomit, sink of dishes, the sprinkler system going berserk in the back yard and no family.

Hmmmm...

Alas, everyone was back in our master bathroom, kids splashing in the tub and Art saying "Oh SJ! What a day!" Right at that moment my mind went to 'quiet room, clorox white sheets, king size bed, commercial grade carpeting, t.v., and a room service menu! All alone, far away, quiet..." :)

Happy Birthday Aries!

Treat yourself to a piece of Saint By Sarah Jane aquamarine jewelry.

Featured: Christina Aquamarine Bee Bracelet
All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

"HONEY BEE" NOW AVAILABLE AT NEIMAN MARCUS

Can You Pick the 2010 Men's NCAA Basketball National Champion?

Pick the team you think will win it all!

Each time that team advances your discount increases.

Provide your National Champion team selection through the contact us form on our website.

Put the team you think will win it all in the message field. Make sure to include your name and email address so we can send you your coupon code.

We will accept team submissions Sunday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 17th. *All coupon codes will be sent prior to the first game on March 18th.

IF YOUR TEAM ADVANCES TO THE:

• 2nd round then your coupon will be worth a 5% discount.


• Round of 16 then your discount will increase to 10%


• Round of 8 then your discount will increase to 20%


• National Semi-finals then your discount will increase to 30%


• National Championship Game then your discount will increase to 40%


• If your team is the National Champion your discount will increase to 50%.

*Only one team submission per customer. If your team is not submitted by 11:59 P.M. CST on March 17th you will not be eligible to participate. All codes will work during the whole tournament, but discount will only increase if your team advances. Please see the coupon activation schedule below.** All codes will expire at 11:59 P.M. CST on 4/11/10. Discount code can not be combined with any other offer or promotion. Some items have limited quantities and will be removed when sold out. Terms and conditions subject to change.

**2nd round then your coupon will be worth 5% off. (Coupon will be active by 11:59 P.M. CST March 19th). Round of 16 then your coupon discount will increase to 10%. (Coupon will be active by 11:59 P.M. March 21st.). Round of 8 then your coupon discount will increase to 20%. (Coupon will be active by 11:59 P.M. CST March 28th). National Championship Game then you discount will increase to 40% (Coupon will be active by 11:59 P.M. CST April 5th). If your team is the National Champion your discount will increase to 50% (Coupon will be active by 11:59 P.M. CST April 5th).

Personal Appearance: Neiman Marcus Scottsdale

Please stop by Neiman Marcus Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona for a Saint By Sarah Jane Personal Appearance and Trunk Show.

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Time: 10am - 5pm

I am really looking foward to spending the day in the store on Saturday. I look foward to seeing some familiar faces and some new ones too!

Expect to see a lot of jewelry!

Large Belmont Pendant

All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Coming Clean (And Getting Comfortable)

I was really agitated the other evening at the fact that my husband just assumes that I want to watch ESPN or the NFL channel each night before we go to sleep. I lay there thinking to myself "when we were dating he hardly EVER watched football, let alone in the off season. Why has his interest grown and grown, year after year?"

When I remind him that I don't recall him being much of a tv sports fan while we were dating - he just kind of giggles and says "Oh! I could watch football 24 hours a day! I just love it! When we were dating I didn't want you to think I watched football all the time. I tried to consider you."

Clearly, we are not dating anymore! :)

I distinctly remember myself telling Art that I really am NOT a big shopper. I know I blew my cover on that one not too long after we got home from our honeymoon and every year there after! Ooooopps!

I was thinking about how we are both getting much more comfortable in our marriage. Art does like to watch football and I do like to shop. So why did we down play those interests while we dated? All I can say is that I down played my shopping because I thought it would make him feel more comfortable with me. I mean - I didn't want to scare him off! I would assume Art down played his football for the same reason.

Ironically, by prompting the two things we have down played we have reached a much higher level of comfort!

So we watch our football (off season, on season, sports talk, or any type of game with a ball or a puck that we can get our hands on) and I am still considered "a shopper," however that is a solo sport.

The funny part is that I do like football! I don't want to watch it everyday - but I certainly like the game a lot and love having it on in our home. One of the reasons I like it is because Art likes it.

Now if I can get Art to like shopping! :)

Sir Sheldon Silver Turtle Ring

All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Neiman Marcus Trunk Show: Plano, Texas

Saint By Sarah Jane Trunk Show: Neiman Marcus Willowbend /
Plano, TX

Dates: March 12 & 13
Times: 10am - 5pm
Location: Designer Jewelry

Please stop in and view our traveling trunk show package with exclusive designs and many one-of-a-kind styles. Meet Saint representative Sara Getchell. She will be there both days to help you with all your Saint wants and needs.

Otis Samoa Friendship Earrings
All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Just Like a Dude

Our 19 month old son Jack is 15.5 months younger than our daughter, Lily. The dynamics of their relationship is something that my husband and I have taken quite an interest in.

It is amazing what a difference each month makes in maturity (or in this case, I should say immaturity). The last few months Lily has become very aggressive with Jack. She steam rolls him, grabs anything and everything out of his hands and loves to tell him what to do.

It is very frustrating watching these episodes. I find myself continually repeating myself, trying to impliment positive relationship skills between the two of them. I feel like a broken record. Share. Please shaaaaaare...PLEASE SHARE (&^%&^%#&%@)!!!

Such a simple concept for a 40 year old....not so simple for a three year old.

When Lily starts picking on Jack - he clearly doesn't like it. He will do battle with her for a few rounds then he just takes off on his own to another room. He just dismisses himself and finds somewhere else to play without all the shenanigans. It really is something to watch.

I can't help but find my heart privately going out to Jack. 'Poor guy - can't he just hold the darn "Thumbalina" doll for a minute?'

I smirk because the times that my husband Art and I don't seem to be "jiving, " he will just kind of disappear into his Martian cave...keeping things on the down low. It still drives me crazy when he goes caveman on me - but after watching Jack in action with Lily, I have a much better understanding for his retreat. I also can't help but wonder what shenanigans I am pulling to send him away! :)

While at the playground last week Jack approached a little girl to play. She totally blew him off. I caught it on video and his composure once again melted my heart.

He just picked himself up and moved on down the road. Who needs it? Right?

Jack, you are one cool dude.

"Loving My Frosted Bees!"

This month we are releasing a new collection of frosted bees at Neiman Marcus. The shipment is a wide assortment of all sterling silver bees with a beautiful frosted finish. These frosted bees are available in every size with and without diamonds.

I have been wearing my "B.O.B." (Big Ole Bee) frosted bee earrings for the last six months and I absolutely LOVE them. I seem to grab for them almost everyday. They are a great scale and the frosted finish with diamonds makes them very easy to wear w/ my "lovely mom sweats", jeans or work attire.

I love them so much that I dare to post a photo of myself wearing them!!

B.O.B. (Big Ole Bee) Sterling Silver and Diamond Earrings

All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Indiana Jones and The Three Lost Boys

Yesterday was my once a month visit - volunteering at St. Mary's Food Bank with my good friend Hester. During each visit the experience is unique, eye opening, educational and always humbling.





In the middle of our shift three young boys walked in with an older gentleman wearing an "Indiana Jones" type outfit. It was hard not to notice them. It turned out that the older gentleman was a parole officer and the three boys were fullfilling their community service hours. Hester and I didn't flinch at the situation, mainly because each visit we have made to St. Mary's has been working side by side with mostly "community service" type people if you know what I mean! However, they are usually a lot older and their crimes are on the more luminous end of spectrum (driving w/o registration etc...).





Indiana and his boys were different.





These three boys, Scoti, Dave and Luis were each around fifteen years of age. Each boy had served up to three years in juvenille detention and had been arrested a minimum of four times. The program they were partaking in with Indiana was basically their last chance to turn their lives around.





Next stop is the big house.





You could tell Indiana really cared for those boys and they seemed to have genuine respect for him.





Indiana said his program had a 50% success rate. He said his program is mostly comprised of intense therapy on a multitude of levels dealing with each individuals situation. It is a graduated therapy process. He said his program was probably going to be cut this year - as we all know Arizona is in deep financial trouble.





I spent about ten minutes visiting with Scoti. It was hard to believe that he had such a troubled history. He was very excited because on March 21st a group of kids from his church are going to do a break dancing performance at the Phoenix Suns Game. He has been practicing non stop. He did a moonwalk for us! He wants to finish high school. He wants to attend ASU and eventually get a PHD in psychology so that he can be a therapist for kids like him.





Scoti only has five more hours of community service and his parole will be complete. I assured him that he can definitely do all the things that he told me he wanted to do and that I was so excited for him. His face lit up like the fifteen year old boy that he was. He looked like he was ready to take on the world.





I am praying for you Scoti. You can do it.



Guilloche Silver Cross
All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010: NEIMAN MARCUS TRUNK SHOW: TAMPA, FLORIDA

We invite you to attend a Saint By Sarah Jane trunk show at Neiman Marcus in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Time: 10am - 5pm

Enjoy a fabulous selection of Sarah Jane's designs - many are one-of-a-kind and can only be purchased during a trunk show event.

Allow our Saint representative to educate you on the many stories, meanings and details in the various collections.

Cyrus Aqua Bee Bracelet and Ring

All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Why Does It Take Something Big?

Why does it take something big to happen to learn about someone or to come together with someone? Well, as I write this I realize it doesn't neccessarily take something big - sometimes it only takes something small. I suppose it depends on the scenario but it does have me thinking (oh nooo...hope I didn't lose you).

Many times it takes someone passing away before we learn about their life and what type of person they were. You may have thought you knew that person in general terms...but you really didn't. It took their leaving us to truly be compelled by their character.

It reminds me that each and everyone of us outside of our immediate circles are so special and unique.

Sometimes it takes having an enormous disconnect with a spouse or friend to bring you closer to that person. The process is miserable but the results can many times result in a higher regard or love or respect for the other person. I am always amazed when this happens in my life. I would not say that I look foward to it - but I definitely stand back in awe when I am on the other side of it!

Taking that extra bit of time with someone (or not), stopping and listening to someone (or not), even just looking at someone (or not) are a few of the "small" things that tell us about one another (especially over extended periods of time). My husband and I refer to these situations as "bids." When either of us don't feel acknowledged or understood (usually verbally) we gently tell the other that "he/she has rejected my bid." We don't have to agree. We don't have to see everything through the same set of glasses. We just have to respect each other. It works for us because we value each others feelings.

I have to somewhat disagree with saying "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff." My poor husband might be sleeping out on the front lawn!! Many times for me it does take something small to connect with my spouse or family or friends.

Ironically, it makes me sad that most times it takes something big to connect with those that aren't quite as close. If something big has happened in their lives, I look at them differently, I remember them in a new way and be it praise or compassion comes forth in abundance. Why does it take something big?

Dancing Butterfly Pink Topaz Ring

All designs copyright Saint, Inc. 2010

Giorgio Armani RTW Fall 2010 - WWD.com

Giorgio Armani RTW Fall 2010 - WWD.com