“Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But, if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.” -Jimi Hendrix Music was a powerful form of expression during the sixties. The freedom, happiness, and spirit would not have been as high without the soundtracks of soul and emotion created during the […]
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Happy Belated, John
Last week, Thursday, October 9 was John Lennon’s birthday. It is sad that such a kind soul was taken from us, but thankfully, he left great words and great songs that will be live forever. One quote that is often heard is the following:“ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE.” My new “love” pendant necklace is up […]
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Dream On
You have to give people something to dream on. -Jimi Hendrix Dreams are essential- whether they’re the ones that take over our minds while we sleep or the ones we fade into from time to time during the daylight, they create a vision of our desires and hopes. My dreams span a variety of matters, […]
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The Blues
“Blues is easy to play, but hard to feel.” -Jimi Hendrix While blue can symbolize the feeling of sadness, the color happens to be my favorite! I certainly don’t like feeling the blues, but I love to adorn myself in the hue. Above is an image of a new Elisa Solomon Jewelry necklace. It is […]
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The Challenges of Gift-Giving
Happy Monday! While perusing Archangel Antiques in the East Village yesterday, a harried young hipster entered the store. “I need a gift for my new boyfriend! Help- he’s a musican, he’s sensitive, he likes lighters….” This panic continued for ten minutes. As a jeweler, I realize gift selection is not an easy task for many […]
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My Birthday!
Today is my birthday! 🙂 Janis Joplin said, “I’d trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday.” Our past defines us, but I am looking forward to the future! It’s funny and also somewhat wonderful, that in past situations I’ve believed nothing could possibly top my feeling, and as I get older, I am finding […]
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Want To Live Like Animals…Free Like Animals
The title of today’s post comes from lyrics in “The Animal Song.” While I myself am content living life as a human being, I definitely believe that animals are our friends. My German Shepherd, Bella, is a companion, comfort, and absolute love! These thoughts are floating in my mind due to of a blog sent […]
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I Want To See A Turquoise Sky
My birthday is Thursday and I received a very special gift this afternoon. A close friend and mentor gave me an antique Native American turquoise ring. Most turquoise rings I have collected over the years were made in the traditional Zuni pettipoint style (with narrow stones set side by side) or inlaid with crushed turquoise […]
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The Ballad of N and J
“It matters notWho you love Where you love Why you love When you love Or how you loveIt matters only that you love.” John Lennon had many poetic words to say about love. Today is my parents’ thirtieth wedding anniversary, and like Lennon, they know love! The themes of my jewelry collection, specifically peace, love, […]
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Smile :)
Peace. Love. Happiness. Every day is an opportunity for fun, kindness, joy, and celebration. I hope you’ve all laughed and smiled at LEAST once today! Peace, Elisa PS- Friday is the 39th birthday of the Woodstock Music Festival!
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