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Patti McWhorter

Vendor Spotlight: Fire Mountain Gems

In response to the most frequently asked question I get, I wanted to share some information with anyone who has wondered: Where do you...

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How I broke all the marketing rules (and why I'm continuing to do so...)

When I decided to start Ginkgo Creations, I knew I wanted to create things to sell - jewelry being one of those. Some friends will...

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Recording the process and the journey with multi-strand necklaces...

Necklace styles come and go in the world of trends, as I have written about in a previous blog post. I confess to liking all styles -...

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Do you shop for the season, your style, or both?

I don’t know about you, but the seasons seem to run together here in Athens. Since I live in a small Five Points home, I have to make a...

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Inspiration from the past...

Taking time this week to explore some ideas I have wanted to pursue… In a metal working class a few years ago, the instructor introduced...

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Why I donate to worthy causes...

About the donations I make… Several people have been kind enough to comment on the donation program I began during the Covid lock down,...

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To Trend or Not to Trend?

I have to be honest. I do want and need to make a profit on my jewelry. I need the funds to purchase materials, participate in pop ups...

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Just a little background...

In spite of the fact that I spent a career writing and teaching others to write, I have always resisted the blogging world - until...