DSK's Lottery Winner for November is....

Brandee*=)
E-mail me your full name & mailing address when you get a chance ^_^

This is your new necklace, congrats & thanks for being part of the DSK Jewelry Family : )

I'll post December's Lottery Prize tomorrow, it will be a good one since Christmas is around the corner & I love the holiday season most!

If you're a fan of DSK Jewelry, feel free to follow & comment becuase a random reader wins the prize each month. You don't have to be an existing customer or anything. I really appreciate the fact that you take time out of your day to visit my jewelry blog to see what I'm all about.

I also have a "Beauty Lottery" on my personal beauty blog, but the prize is always something makeup related since makeup was the main reason I started blogging. If you're into makeup, come on over!

My personal blog is www.stephanie-nguyen.blogspot.com

If you're interested in learning more about me as a person, rather than just the jewelry side of me...I welcome you to visit : )

There's more to DSK Steph than just DSK Jewelry, you know :P

I'm currently dealing with the issues of implied engagement 0_o

I have other interests & I love making new friends.

I'm super excited for my Winter Break.

The holidays just make everything bad go away.

Who agrees?

DSK's Lottery Winner for November is....

Brandee*=)
E-mail me your full name & mailing address when you get a chance ^_^

This is your new necklace, congrats & thanks for being part of the DSK Jewelry Family : )

I'll post December's Lottery Prize tomorrow, it will be a good one since Christmas is around the corner & I love the holiday season most!

If you're a fan of DSK Jewelry, feel free to follow & comment becuase a random reader wins the prize each month. You don't have to be an existing customer or anything. I really appreciate the fact that you take time out of your day to visit my jewelry blog to see what I'm all about.

I also have a "Beauty Lottery" on my personal beauty blog, but the prize is always something makeup related since makeup was the main reason I started blogging. If you're into makeup, come on over!

My personal blog is www.stephanie-nguyen.blogspot.com

If you're interested in learning more about me as a person, rather than just the jewelry side of me...I welcome you to visit : )

There's more to DSK Steph than just DSK Jewelry, you know :P

I'm currently dealing with the issues of implied engagement 0_o

I have other interests & I love making new friends.

I'm super excited for my Winter Break.

The holidays just make everything bad go away.

Who agrees?

Post Thanksgiving Holiday Updates

Hey everyone,

How was your Thanksgiving? Did you eat a lot of good food?
I think I'm more excited about leftovers to be honest : ) (Since I don't cook!)

I've been missing these past few days because of the Thanksgiving Holiday here in the US. My mom & younger sister also flew out to Washington from Michigan (3,000 miles) to spend Thanksgiving with me this year. It was my first Turkey Day away from home.

I spent it with my boyfriend's family + friends, my mom and little sister. Of course it was awkward, but you gotta get past awkward before you can become comfortable with new acquaintances. I guess...

I was a bit sad my dad couldn't be here with us, but he has to save his vacation time to fly to visit my grandpa in California. My Grandma just passed away back in March & my Grandpa is old, so my dad needs to be able to use his vacation time from work to visit Grandpa. I'm glad I'm closer to California now, I want to take a trip out there soon to visit my my relatives.

I apologize in advance to those that had packages that were issued to ship 11/24/09. I dropped them off, but I couldn't control when they would be scanned into the USPS system. The post office was closed for the holiday so there is a slight delay in the time they scanned in the delivery confirmation for the packages. You should be able to track them this coming week (tomorrow Monday) when everyone is back at work with their turkey sandwiches for lunch.

Jewelry wise, not much is new ~ apart from being really close to attending another bead fair in Portland, OR (where I had been these past two days).

I haven't had the chance to make anything new, unfortunately.

I've just been working away on Holiday Orders. Many packages will be shipped December 1st, and I thank you for your patience. I'm still here, just trying to catch up and keep up with my orders & e-mails. I also have some new gift wrap supplies for the winter season. They make me happy :) There's just something about Santa, Snowflakes, and Reindeer that really lift my spirit.

My mom and sister Julia fly home on Tuesday, that will be a sad day for me. I think I'll just turn up the Christmas radio station & work on jewelry.

December 5th is coming up shortly & I'm declaring that the last official day to place an order in time for Christmas. All orders placed after the 5th probably won't make it in time for Christmas especially if you're buying from overseas.


~ Some random facts that may or may not interest you ~

1. www.dskjewelry.com is delayed until 2010

2. orders are only accepted via "add to cart" (for the time being)

3. Free First Class Shipping to Anywhere applies until January 1st, 2010

4. I may offer US Domestic Express Mail (pretty much a 2 day or overnight service).

5. I may be ending all International Orders because I just have too many orders, or accept International orders every 3 months (any suggestions on waht to do?)

6. I could keep International Orders but only offer 1 shipping method, that would be the Med. Priority w/ Tracking. All currently International packages only have the Customs Numbers which does not track the package, it just shows that the package has been sent.

7. 24K Gold Plated Copper will be introduced verrrrry soon.

8. Gold Necklaces will be available again come January or February.

9. There are a few "Wooden Wolf" Bracelets available (I enable the previous post, if you're interested scroll down or to my older posts).

10. ***Stay tuned to Bubbi's Youtube, she's planning on doing a DSK Jewelry Giveaway to her subscribers.

: )

If you need me, fly me an e-mail to askdskjewelry@gmail.com
I'm still responding to all the e-mails I've received these past few days. Please bare with me ~ I'm answering them as fast as I can ~ and in the order they were received. =^_^=


Totally Random: But has anyone adopted a pet from their local animal shelter? Minh & I are moving in 6 months & we're looking to rescue a dog. We're researching the process, but it would be great to hear it first hand. Let me know if you can help me : )

Love,

Steph

By Requests, it's back

"Wooden Wolf" Bracelet
Measures 7"
Sterling Silver Heart Link Bracelet
Wooden Wolf
Swarovski AB Heart
Free First Class Shipping Anywhere
$35

Post Thanksgiving Holiday Updates

Hey everyone,

How was your Thanksgiving? Did you eat a lot of good food?
I think I'm more excited about leftovers to be honest : ) (Since I don't cook!)

I've been missing these past few days because of the Thanksgiving Holiday here in the US. My mom & younger sister also flew out to Washington from Michigan (3,000 miles) to spend Thanksgiving with me this year. It was my first Turkey Day away from home.

I spent it with my boyfriend's family + friends, my mom and little sister. Of course it was awkward, but you gotta get past awkward before you can become comfortable with new acquaintances. I guess...

I was a bit sad my dad couldn't be here with us, but he has to save his vacation time to fly to visit my grandpa in California. My Grandma just passed away back in March & my Grandpa is old, so my dad needs to be able to use his vacation time from work to visit Grandpa. I'm glad I'm closer to California now, I want to take a trip out there soon to visit my my relatives.

I apologize in advance to those that had packages that were issued to ship 11/24/09. I dropped them off, but I couldn't control when they would be scanned into the USPS system. The post office was closed for the holiday so there is a slight delay in the time they scanned in the delivery confirmation for the packages. You should be able to track them this coming week (tomorrow Monday) when everyone is back at work with their turkey sandwiches for lunch.

Jewelry wise, not much is new ~ apart from being really close to attending another bead fair in Portland, OR (where I had been these past two days).

I haven't had the chance to make anything new, unfortunately.

I've just been working away on Holiday Orders. Many packages will be shipped December 1st, and I thank you for your patience. I'm still here, just trying to catch up and keep up with my orders & e-mails. I also have some new gift wrap supplies for the winter season. They make me happy :) There's just something about Santa, Snowflakes, and Reindeer that really lift my spirit.

My mom and sister Julia fly home on Tuesday, that will be a sad day for me. I think I'll just turn up the Christmas radio station & work on jewelry.

December 5th is coming up shortly & I'm declaring that the last official day to place an order in time for Christmas. All orders placed after the 5th probably won't make it in time for Christmas especially if you're buying from overseas.


~ Some random facts that may or may not interest you ~

1. www.dskjewelry.com is delayed until 2010

2. orders are only accepted via "add to cart" (for the time being)

3. Free First Class Shipping to Anywhere applies until January 1st, 2010

4. I may offer US Domestic Express Mail (pretty much a 2 day or overnight service).

5. I may be ending all International Orders because I just have too many orders, or accept International orders every 3 months (any suggestions on waht to do?)

6. I could keep International Orders but only offer 1 shipping method, that would be the Med. Priority w/ Tracking. All currently International packages only have the Customs Numbers which does not track the package, it just shows that the package has been sent.

7. 24K Gold Plated Copper will be introduced verrrrry soon.

8. Gold Necklaces will be available again come January or February.

9. There are a few "Wooden Wolf" Bracelets available (I enable the previous post, if you're interested scroll down or to my older posts).

10. ***Stay tuned to Bubbi's Youtube, she's planning on doing a DSK Jewelry Giveaway to her subscribers.

: )

If you need me, fly me an e-mail to askdskjewelry@gmail.com
I'm still responding to all the e-mails I've received these past few days. Please bare with me ~ I'm answering them as fast as I can ~ and in the order they were received. =^_^=


Totally Random: But has anyone adopted a pet from their local animal shelter? Minh & I are moving in 6 months & we're looking to rescue a dog. We're researching the process, but it would be great to hear it first hand. Let me know if you can help me : )

Love,

Steph

By Requests, it's back

"Wooden Wolf" Bracelet
Measures 7"
Sterling Silver Heart Link Bracelet
Wooden Wolf
Swarovski AB Heart
Free First Class Shipping Anywhere
$35

The Aftermath of Thanksgiving!

I love Thanksgiving; it is my favorite holiday of the year. This year was especially good because we had children at Thanksgiving - my new grand-daughter and a three-year-old guest. What was remarkable was that we managed to have Thanksgiving here in Arlington, in an ill-equipped apartment instead of at home where all the good china, crystal, and pots and pans are. I hope that we are better equipped next year!
Tomorrow is what is known as "cyber-Monday", supposedly the day people do online Christmas shopping. I'm not sure about that, but just in case, I've been trying to tidy the website and get things listed by tomorrow. There will be a few new jewelry pieces also.
Above, a labradorite bracelet flashes its iridiscent colours, while below, a unique bracelet has a favorite mix of mine: lapis, turquoise, and carnelian.
Below are salvation bracelets, both made of genuine gemstones, that make marvelous Christmas gift for those who wish to show their faith. The second salvation bracelet features a large emerald nugget, a large ruby rondelle, and a large, smooth sapphire nugget as well as onyx, rock crystal, and citrine. It also has unusually elaborite sterling silver accents.



The bracelet that you see above is not rose quartz, but a very, very pretty pink chalcedony. Its matching chalcedony necklace also features a sterling silver chain with extra charms hanging from it.

Finally, a special piece: a smoky quartz bracelet has a special turtle clasp that features a golden Biwa pearl as well as a cabochon peridot set in its back.

I hope that you've recovered from your Thanksgiving feast and are getting ready to enjoy the holidays!

Model Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Meet Vivi Bory, my new DSK Jewelry Model >^_^<
She's originally from Northwest, but now studies in the Midwest. (USA)
Vivi's a freelance model & she also into photography.
A lot of you girls already know who Vivi is, she has quite the fan base : )

I just searched: Vivi Bory on Youtube, and a ton of fan made videos popped up!
Vivi you're so famous!

Everyone loves her!
Vivi's new to Twitter so Follower her to see what she's up to, if you found her though DSK Jewelry, let her know & welcome her to our DSK Family ^_^
www.twitter.com/vivibory

Check out some of her work:

**Vivi Bory Photography**
(click above link ^^)

Vivi was actually in a music video with my roommate Hany lol
Hany is also Minh, my bf's little sister.

I actually found the MV (music video) before I met my boyfriend a long time ago and didn't think anything of it. lol

SMALL WORLD!

>^_^<

**Miss Vivi Bory**
(click above ^^)

~ Please note, all photos are copyright protected ~

The Beautiful Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry
Thank you Vivi for join the DSK Family!

(click photos to enlarge)
I'll bring back my Pearl & Bow Earrings soon!
Promise!

Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Isn't she just a keeper? She does have a bf, sorry guys!

I love her smile!
She does import modeling too (...hottttt, I know!)

You all will see more jewelry photos from Vivi soon >^_^<

Vivi's wearing DSK's K-Drama Snowflake (16" Necklace)
Thank you Vivi for being my jewelry model!

I call it the K-Drama Snowflake because I think most of us have been drawn into watching Korean Dramas at one point in time. I you haven't seen a Korean Drama yet...or Korean Movie..Trust me, you will! & You will get addicted!

I've been K-drama sober for almost 2 and 1/2 years. I'm so tempted to start a series, but if you start a series...you will spend at least 6 hrs straight a day watching episode after episode...

lol, so true!

The holiday favorite, snowflake ~ I took it down a few days, and I guess some of my shoppers weren't to happy with me, sowries ~ it's back now!

DSK's K-Drama Snowflake (16" Necklace)
Now available again, Quantities Limited

I feel so cool to know you Vivi! I feel freaking cool to know all my jewelry models!
~^_^~

Model Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Meet Vivi Bory, my new DSK Jewelry Model >^_^<
She's originally from Northwest, but now studies in the Midwest. (USA)
Vivi's a freelance model & she also into photography.
A lot of you girls already know who Vivi is, she has quite the fan base : )

I just searched: Vivi Bory on Youtube, and a ton of fan made videos popped up!
Vivi you're so famous!

Everyone loves her!
Vivi's new to Twitter so Follower her to see what she's up to, if you found her though DSK Jewelry, let her know & welcome her to our DSK Family ^_^
www.twitter.com/vivibory

Check out some of her work:

**Vivi Bory Photography**
(click above link ^^)

Vivi was actually in a music video with my roommate Hany lol
Hany is also Minh, my bf's little sister.

I actually found the MV (music video) before I met my boyfriend a long time ago and didn't think anything of it. lol

SMALL WORLD!

>^_^<

**Miss Vivi Bory**
(click above ^^)

~ Please note, all photos are copyright protected ~

The Beautiful Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry
Thank you Vivi for join the DSK Family!

(click photos to enlarge)
I'll bring back my Pearl & Bow Earrings soon!
Promise!

Vivi Bory for DSK Jewelry

Isn't she just a keeper? She does have a bf, sorry guys!

I love her smile!
She does import modeling too (...hottttt, I know!)

You all will see more jewelry photos from Vivi soon >^_^<

Vivi's wearing DSK's K-Drama Snowflake (16" Necklace)
Thank you Vivi for being my jewelry model!

I call it the K-Drama Snowflake because I think most of us have been drawn into watching Korean Dramas at one point in time. I you haven't seen a Korean Drama yet...or Korean Movie..Trust me, you will! & You will get addicted!

I've been K-drama sober for almost 2 and 1/2 years. I'm so tempted to start a series, but if you start a series...you will spend at least 6 hrs straight a day watching episode after episode...

lol, so true!

The holiday favorite, snowflake ~ I took it down a few days, and I guess some of my shoppers weren't to happy with me, sowries ~ it's back now!

DSK's K-Drama Snowflake (16" Necklace)
Now available again, Quantities Limited

I feel so cool to know you Vivi! I feel freaking cool to know all my jewelry models!
~^_^~

Eco-Chic Made Easy by ISH Fashion Accessories

A jewelry maker gone green, Mary Karen Woolbright of ISH Fashion Accessories recycles beads from plastic food wrappers and trinkets from chunks of circuit boards. The vision behind Cebu-based ISH creations is awareness in environmental issues.

Your everyday pancit canton wrappers (Instant Noodle wrappers)

turned into recycled Beads!

Art in consumer refuse: A Lucky Me necklace might just be your lucky charm!

By collecting these post-consumer materials, ISH Accessories creates an income opportunity for lower income families in Cebu.

Ingenious! This Chili Pancit Canton bracelet is extra spicy!

A colorful bangle made from microchips and motherboard parts. Nanotech glam!

Bracelet made from circuit board parts. Hey, futurism is sexy!

For more info and that touch of Eco chic contact:

ISH Fashion
374 Quezon National Highway
Pusok
Lapu Lapu City, Cebu 6015
Philippines
ph: 0063 32 514 1863
karen@ishboutique.com
http://www.ishboutique.com/

Seattle's Sarrow [Bracelet]

Seattle's Winter [7 1/2" Bracelet]
Sterling Silver Interlocking Lobster Clasps
Crystallized Swarovski in Indigo, Black Diamond & Black Pearl
~ Crystal Facets in Roundelles & Bicone & Rounds ~

$50
Free First Class Shipping

This bracelet is for those who enjoy the darker tones for the Winter season.

Seattle's Sarrow [Bracelet]

Seattle's Winter [7 1/2" Bracelet]
Sterling Silver Interlocking Lobster Clasps
Crystallized Swarovski in Indigo, Black Diamond & Black Pearl
~ Crystal Facets in Roundelles & Bicone & Rounds ~

$50
Free First Class Shipping

This bracelet is for those who enjoy the darker tones for the Winter season.