Panda Wear Jewelry

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

100 Year Celebration

Please join on on the 100 anniversary of the 19th amendment. Seneca Falls Revisited conference 2020. We are doing a virtual party in 2020 It is an amazing collection of of topics & speakers.

Conference teaser

You may also go to Apple App Store CrewTV

and download

My first time with this group was at the Rochester event in 2018. It was a fabulous welcoming group of women. I was proud to be part of the event in my home town. I learned so much and met so many fantastic and inspirational ladies. The event was the most educational and entertaining conference I have ever attended. The best part was in was in Rochester, NY the home of Susan B Anthony She is such a phenomenal role model. I quote Miss Anthony often.

Panda Wear created limited edition commemorative brooches for the events in 2018 & 2019. For sale $19 each to honor 19th amendment. 100th anniversary 1920-2020 editions are in process. Follow this blog to see their release date.

This is an original design - I created the Susan B silhouette as well as designed the brooch. the font is Bodoni which is from the early 1900's. It was a common font used in printed materials in Rochester, NY during Miss Anthony's fight for our right to vote.

   Buy Local from the Maker

My shop:  Panda Wear Website
Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter:  Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

Want to be educated? Search
I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read for fact checked news sources. As a supporter I need to speak up. Please join me.

remember Stay home Wear A Mask Stay Safe

Monday, June 22, 2020

Summer Arrival in Rochester

Summer Arrival Weekend

Father's Day, Juneteenth and the Arrival of summer....3 important days in the year in one weekend. I attended a fabulous Juneteenth celebration Friday night online. It was amazing and inspirational. I Learned so much & enjoyed the celebration of this freedom day with the group.

This organization hosted Welcome

What is this you ask? Juneteenth defined

This is something I know my father would support

BLACK LIVE MATTER always!

Garden

Spent my time watering the garden due to the semi-drought we are in. I do not remember another June recently seeing the neighborhood lawns look so dry. We are having some extremes of weather in my city that challenge the garden. Thankfully we have soaker hoses to keep the plants doing well. These are a new surprise tomato, Indigo Blue Beauty from Harris seeds.Supporting local business is vital right now. I have used primarily Harris seeds for over a decade. so my garden is celebrating this heat with some stunning yields.

These are my greens Kale, collards& my brussels sprouts. The lettuce is ding fantastic and my greens are growing quickly

. I kept my focus on forward because memories of Father's Day in my teens were hard. I lost my Father to Cancer when I was 14. This event forever changed my life and shaped me. At that time I was not ana adult so I recanted as one would expert in a teenage without an adult role model in my home. Now as an adult, I understand much of what my Dad taught me and honored hm by doing things I know he would be proud of. Father's Day is always hard for me because I do not have him to spend it with. Oh what I would give to be able to go on a hike with him again. "Have you had your hug today?" he would often ask. For my dad, please hug those you love today and tell them how much they mean to you.

As a human I need to speak up. Please join me.

Monday, June 15, 2020

Juneteenth 2020 from my garden

Juneteenth

Definition WIKIpedia

Celebrated Friday 6/19 this year. It is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. Twitter & square made it a company holiday. My city, Rochester, NY has an event every year. Take time and see what is offered where you live and step up to help the celebrations.As always there are many great sources for information please fact check before you share stories. Truth Matters!

Garden

It has been a week of firsts in the veggie garden. First snowpeas of 2020 harvested & first Gigantic woodchuck.We hope he was passing thru and it not still around. Happy to have all the vegetable planted. The Cucumbers & Bush Beans went into the ground and that feels wonderful. Prolific harvest of the greens & lettuces because of good care of them. Water is vital in the unusual heat we have had this Spring.

Yes it is still spring. The first day of summer is June 20th. Two of the wonderful & happy Kale in my backyard garden

.

Buy Local from the Maker

My shop: Panda Wear Website
Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter: Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

Want to be educated? Search
I Can't Breathe
Black Lives Matter
and read for fact checked news sources. As a supporter I need to speak up. Please join me.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Black Lives Still Matter - Almost Summer 2020

A fantastic article about the racism problem. Posted by Ben & Jerry's.thank you to them for making this visible.

Silence is Not an Option

Want ot learn more? Search I Can't Breathe and read for fact checked news sources. As an ally I need to speak up. Please join me.

Garden 2020

Here is some watercress I planted in my pond in 2019. I was surprised to see it growing this spring and it seems to like my water feature. The goldfish in my pond are eating it & there are several floating plants from the original one.

Yes the first green tomato of 2020. Happy to see my garden doing well amid all the turmoil in the world right now. I find peace in my backyard garden.

For ways to help my post from last week

No justice No Peace

Buy Local from the Maker

My shop: Panda Wear Website

Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter: Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

No Justice No Peace

BLACK LIVES MATTER

It has been difficult recently. Hard to see such rampant racism in the USA. It has been encouraged from many places and it must STOP!

No Justice

No Peace

I wish I could say I Understand how the African Americans feel. I empathize and I am an avid supporter. It is time we listen. Let our brothers take the lead & show us what we can do to help them.. I know we can fix this and become one nation again. It will be a process and it will take time. be patient and show your love of others now more then ever.

Being the second generation of an immigrant family I empathize with what many are going through right now.
DISCRIMINATION,
POLICE BRUTALITY
& RACISM are WRONG.

Support & Help links below

https://blacklivesmatter.com/arts-culture/

Defund the Police Petition

Many more in the image on the right.

In NY OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314

more help:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

Monday, May 25, 2020

Memorial Day 2020

Happy Memorial Day 2020. Harvested kale from my backyard garden for breakfast today. Kale & farm fresh eggs were fantastic. Today is a somber holiday as we reflect on our freedoms in the USA. I have family whom served my Father, Uncles, & cousins, as many of you reading this have. We do not need a huge gathering to remember and honor those whom have served this country. Take a few hours today and teach your family what this holiday represents. If you do not have children read history and remember why we have this holiday.

As an avid gardener, I did not know very much when I started my own gardens. 20 years ago. We learned from my Grandmother as well my other half's parents. To Further our knowledge we used tv and books. Below are two of our favorites.

My favorite book is by Barbara Damrosch Garden Primer.Garden Primer It is where I found the idea for a three year crop rotation which I use and helps keep my plants thriving. Even in years of extreme drought, I have an edible harvest. We also use companion plants and soaker hoses to water. it is a great way to reduce the water wasted by sprinklers in a garden. Many this year and starting plants because they have extra time & are home to see them blossom & grow. Good luck with your new garden & remember to water daily for new plants and not in the hottest part of the day.

Our favorite show was The Victory Garden with Roger Swain, hom spoke about the origin of the term Victory Garden Wiki defines. He described his memories and why he loves gardening and digging in the dirt.Trial & error as well as our lessons learned from others mistakes helped teach us to be better gardeners. Failure is Impossible on one of my favorite quotes from Susan B Anthony. I believe when we work toward a goal in is a journey; whether long or short enjoy your journey.

Roger Swain Quote I love.

Buy Local from the Maker

My shop: Panda Wear Website
Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter: Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

We are all dealing with this time in our own way Remember to be kind., flatten the curve, stay home and stay safe.
Honor this Memorial Day and always.

In NY OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314

help:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

Monday, May 18, 2020

Welcome to SPRING in my Garden

My Garden

Welcome to SPRING in my ROCHESTER Garden. We are definitely back to normal temperatures for this city. Happy Dance here! Plans for this week include planting our peppers, tomatoes, and beans. The final hand roto-tilling was done yesterday & the compost incorporated n the soil. Two very happy gardeners here in this house.

My pond guest has found a regular spot to sit in our pond. He seems happy and soon should have a mate and then tadpoles.

Jewelry Design

Here is a stunning smokey quartz prong set in 14 ktgf. I enjoy showing the beauty of the faceted gemstone with my wire work. As a lapidary I immensely enjoy cutting gems into cabochons. I leave the faceting to the people who enjoy spending hours to make such tiny beauties as this one here. I will keep cutting cabochons and selling them to other jewelry designers as well as collectors. I make many more free form organic pieces such at the earrings below and my necklaces you have seen here, my website or Instagram (links at the bottom of the blog). Please feel free to see some of my hand cut gemstones on my website or contact me for pics. Please include your name with the text or email for custom work. Always happy for special orders.

I am taking orders for graduation gifts. The class of 2020 needs to celebrate leaving high school and becoming adults. I would be honored for one of my pieces to be a milestone gift as they begin the next stage of their life. If the graduation is college, they journey has been longer and more meaningful for the student. I am able to work within you budget whether is is $50 or $500, your custom piece will make the graduate very happy. We should all celebrate the class of 2020 this year because it has been so difficult and different than any other year in history for a class to finish school.

.

I will end this with my beautiful pond. the serenity from listening to the waterfall and seeing the aquatic creatures enjoy the water is sublime.

Buy Local from the Maker

Monday, May 11, 2020

May is Here with Warmth

Garden

Lettuce & snowpeas

Mother Nature is warming up this week and we will return to normal temperatures.Having been about 20 degrees below normal for about a month, it is slow growing in the garden. My experience & knowledge has kept my plants alive. I have small greens right now and harvested some voluntary Chard from the 2019 planting. this is an image form a warmer spring.

Zinneas

Why I love gardening.... from my Grandma on my dad's side. Growing up I helped her in her gardens. I have fond memories of her yard in the spring bursting with colors. Some of the flowers in Grandma's garden: roses, zinnias, geraniums, peonies, sweet potato vine, pansies, petunias, snapdragons and many others. She had a second garden at the family cottage up north of Alexandria Bay, NY in the 1000 islands. The flowers were in whiskey type barrels at the entrance to the front porch. She was always happy to tell me the name of any flowers we saw. My favorite up at the cottage was the wild snapdragons which were everywhere along the privet road. An especially fun activity for me was walking up the hill with my father. As I was coming back down with snapdragons.Grandma always put them in a glass on the kitchen table.

Gemstones

I sell rocks! Do you know a jewelry designer or small local Jewelry store? As a lapidary, I custom cut my own gemstones. There are many one of a kind cabochons I sell both retail and wholesale. Please feel free to contact me if you have a friend with a shop who uses one of a kind gemstones. . The rocks I sell are available uncut as slabs for those who enjoy the lapidary work as I do. Always happy to talk about rocks, gemstones and lapidary passion. Links at the end of this post.

Challenges

As we move into the the third month of the Covid 19 pandemic here in my state I feel a bit unsettled . As an artist, I feel the isolation and the difficulty of how this is affecting so many in the USA. When will it end, I often ask myself. The unprecedented way the federal government is handling this pandemic is appalling. I am proud to be in new York state because of the fantastic leader we have in governor Cuomo. His leadership is an example of what we want to see in a time of crisis like this. He has created partnerships with other states and together they are making decisions which will benefit the greater good of all those in the north eastern USA. I am reminded of the feelings I had before & during my recovery after my knee reconstruction 5 years ago. The main difference is I felt the outcome was certain as long as focused on & worked my PT(physical therapy) daily. To thrive we must focus on what we can control and the positive things we are learning daily. We will survive this and we will be educated on what needs to be done the next time we face a crisis. Stay strong, stay home, flatten the curve & use your favorite video app on your phone or computer to stay connected with your family at this time.

Buy Local from the Maker

My shop: Panda Wear Website

Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter: Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

In NY OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314

help:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

May the spring season bring new growth and life into your world.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Garden Visitors in my Backyard

My garden has two visitors every year. depending on their mood we may see them infrequently or often. The mallard & his mate stop by usually 2-4 times and eat the tadpoles in my pool cover. I guess being their snack stop is a good thing.

As a lapidary & jewelry designer I am inspired by the visitors and look forward to seeing them. The deep green of the mallard reminds me of one of my favorite gemstones, kambaba jasper. It is seen here in this necklace set in sterling silver, Seeds of Kambaba. Yes there are several names for many gemstones. This is the name I prefer for this stunning gem. Want a special Mother's Day gift, please reach out. I have an extensive inventory.

Before on left, action on right side

Our second visitor is more of a resident. She lives under my in ground pool. She is a cottontail rabbit.Amazing has had a litter each year that we have seen for the past 5 years. We were lucky enough to see two of the babies about two weeks ago. One was bolder than the other. The shy baby seems to stay in the backyard and runs for cover frequently. Because of how tiny she is, often we do not see her. I managed to get these pics on the pond walkway last Friday. Rabbits blend in easily as shown here.

Remember, for every $100 you spend at a local business, $68 stay in the community. We are in this together..

Buy Local from the Maker

My shop: Panda Wear Website

Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter: Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

Stay strong and know there are people if you need to talk.
In NY OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314

more help:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

stay safe, flatten the cute, stay home during this cover 19 pandemic.

Friday, May 1, 2020

May Day 2020

The Calendar say it is May Day 2020. Definition form Wikipedia for those unfamiliar with the celebration of spring on May Day: May Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on May 1 or the first Monday of may. It is an ancient festival of Spring and current traditional spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing & cake are usually part of the festivities.You can read more here: May Day details

This is temporary art I found in Taughannock Falls State Park in 2018. It feels perfect for May Day today.

The weeping cherry tree in my front yard. As an avid gardener, I feel the change to spring strongly. Especially this year with all the changes we have had to endure. It is painful to have to offer condolences from a distance. Staying safe is vital to our recovery form this pandemic.

What we are dealing with is not forever. We will get through this together and be wiser. Please remember to be kind as you practice social distance and wear your PPE to go for a walk or go grocery shopping. Stay strong and know there are people if you need to talk. in NY OMH Emotional Support Helpline: 1-844-863-9314 more here:https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html

Time seems to move at a difference speed. My last public event was Dance Flurry in Saratoga Springs Valentine's Day weekend, 2 months ago. Banner over the stage in the room the vendors were in at right. The BIG thing I will remember is the LOVE & TOGETHERNESS & ACCEPTANCE I felt at the event. It was a phenomenal event to be part of and I hope t be able to attend next year. Some of the participants only see each other at this event once a year.

Remember Mother's Day is one week away. As a small business owner I know how difficult it is at this time. As a women owner business it is challenging to generate the income necessary to keep the business afloat. We are counting our community to support all local business.

For every $100 you spend at a local business, $68 stay in the community. We are in this together.

   Buy Local from the Maker

My shop:  Panda Wear Website

Facebook: PandaWire Facebook
Twitter:  Panda Wear Gems
Pinterest: Pinterest
Instagram: Instagram

Special orders welcome.