Cyber Monday-Wednesday 30% off Sale

Hello Cats and Kittens. Guess what? Ashar Gems is having a Cyber Monday-Wednesday pre-Christmas Sale. Ok, big deal you say? Well, it's 30% off the entire stock. Now are you interested? Just go to www.Etsy.com/shop/Ashar and use the "Cyber 1" coupon, and the rest is history! I just wanted you to know that this is a pre-Christmas sale; I am proud to use the word "Christmas" because we are celebrating the birth of Christ this season. Enough said? No; Whatever you celebrate, let it be the best celebration ever and don't let anyone push you around about what you believe(unless of course, you are crazy as hell). Anyway come by, check out my site, love what you love and get a great discount. I just found a great gift on Etsy for my brother-in-law who celebrates Hanukkah. He will really be surprised. ~Peace

A Shout Out!

Hey everyone, there are a lot of hungry families out there! Please donate to your local food pantry (perhaps more than one), participate at your Church pantry or Holiday food drive, Women's shelters, Gospel Missions, etc. If someone is cold, buy a pair of gloves. I am challenging everyone to do something to benefit the lives of our neighbors. If you know what it is like to go hungry, provide a meal for someone else.

Tis The Season.......

I think it is time to talk a little trash (good trash) about the upcoming holiday season and what the expectations are for those of us who make artisan-crafted handmade goods. Take a trip around your local retailers like Needless Markup in Bellevue and the She She Foo Foo store that began as a shoe store in downtown Seattle. There is serious bling blang bling everywhere. Beautiful glitzy dresses, platform shoes that would say "timber" if you fell off of them and slinky looks that are fine for LA; unfortunately you would freeze your little diva behind here in Washington trying to look cute in 35 degree weather. I may be fine, but that is dead. Anyway, who wears all that stuff to holiday parties where men wear short-sleeved shirts? We artisan crafted folks need to take heart and realize that this is hype. Most of us are at home, eating stew and balancing our checkbooks! Oh, and I cannot forget exfoliation on Friday nights! We are designers, the wonders of the universe! Twinkling lights have nothing on us. Our prices are reasonable, and we design from our hearts. Too bad we were not invited to the Kardashian, "I can buy diamonds, you can't buy food for your kids" farce of a wedding bash. We could have pawned the guest trinkets for cabochans and gold wire. I'm always in the wrong place! Anyway, we are on the move for the holidays! Carry your treasures with pride, find a marketing plan and places to sell your wonderous goods. What about festivals, marketplaces and in Santa's Toy Shop? Elves like jewelry! They have rather large ears! Tell Santa, the Elf crew and everyone else to scurry over to Ashar Gems on Etsy: www.Etsy.com/shop/Ashar. You can also Google Ashar Gems is you are totally lazy. Also check me out on Facebook.