Do you want to know how to create an eco-friendly jewelry business?  Perhaps you are looking for ways to reduce your impact on the environment for your business? Are you looking to purchase eco-friendly jewelry? Here are some of my favourite ways to create a more eco-friendly jewelry and studio environment.

This holiday season I have curated a list of 5 small businesses to shop from this year. All of these local shops create handcrafted products from lovely home decor to soy wax candles and more.

Give the gift of customization this holiday season. Here are some custom styles to gift your loved ones.

One question I get asked a lot at markets is, "Is this jewelry real silver"? I am asked this because customers tell me they have skin sensitivities to certain metals. I can relate because if I wear costume jewelry my skin will break out in a rash.  The jewelry I create is real silver. It's also known as sterling silver and pure silver. If you are ever wondering how to test your silver jewelry, read below to find out three ways to see if it's real.

I am going to begin by saying 2 days in Prince Edward County is not enough but that's all the time we had for this trip in August! Read on to see how to spend 2 days in PEC and surrounding areas.

The last time I visited Mont Tremblant was in the winter and it was freezing cold and windy. I was not rushing back until we decided to visit this summer.  

Our last family vacation was before Covid so we were looking forward to a change of scenery. We experienced the beautiful landscape of Quebec while enjoying some fun family activities.

I sell silver jewellery which is created from a medium called silver clay. I decided to include the word clay in my business name as I felt it gave the impression of handmade. Yet at times people see the word clay and think I use ceramic clay...until they see my work.

On a trip a few years back, we came across an art gallery that was selling work from Canadian artists. I was immediately drawn to an acrylic piece that had a bouquet of colourful tulips. I knew I wanted to design botanical jewellery and this piece inspired me to use the word tulips in my business name.

If you want to personalize your business name, what better way than to include your name or initial. I decided to include my initial only as I didn't want my business name to be too long.

When I combined these 3 strategies for naming my business, I came up with Clay Tulips by C. People often shorten it to Clay Tulips. I am also called Mrs. Tulips by another small business here in Mississauga.

One last tip.....if you are ever thinking of creating a website, make sure your business name is available.

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Take care and enjoy the Beauty of Nature!
Cheryl