online store updated

More new pieces, and new men's jewelry at online store.

LUCK

After new year's day, I have received the second package from my father in law.
This time, they were Omamori.

Omamori are small lucky charm sachets contained paper with inscriptions to protect us from bad luck. Actually, I never checked inside of Omamori. So it could be a some kind of objects?
I don't want to make Omamori mad because of my rude behavior such as peeking inside of it. By the way, you can buy those at temples and shrines.

Talking about luck, I didn't know what "knocking on wood" meant before.
Being in this industry, many people have knocked on wood during conversations in front of me.

One time a guy at a diamond company knocked on every wood at his office after I talked about my business and apartment that I wanted. He told me to do the same thing. I didn't know what was happening, but I just followed his instruction.

I finally found out about what that was about a few months ago. It was to ward off tempted fate.

I hope my jewelry will be your Omamori!

after a show

Finally finished a show at Javits Center, NY this week.

I am still exhausted, I slept for two seconds at my booth during the show.
Now I will work on the next show, Designers and Agents in February.
I will add even more works for it because I've got more ideas after the show.

The best thing for doing a show is to meet (of course) buyers and also other designers.
I didn't know first, but most designers are very very sweet.

It's encouraging to know that you can be successful and be nice at the same time. My business is small, but I am proud of exhibiting with other great designers at a show.

hello 2009

So it's 2009.
For me, as a Japanese, January 1st is the most important day after my birthday.
We received this New Year feast from my father in law in Japan.

The first thing in the morning of new year's day, we say to each other, "Happy new year. I look to you for guidance". My husband and I did this, my mother should be proud of us.

I usually make a long entry in my diary about my resolution for a new year, but right now all I can think of is new design for men's jewelry.

Wish you a very happy new year. I know that the great changes are waiting for us.