Beads For Life ~ We can save the world one bead @ a time.

I love what we do, as artist, we believe we can save the world through our work, whatever that work may be. We believe that by holding on to our beliefs for a better tomorrow, we will create it. Why? Because we can see it, sense it, and most of all they're are no options. We have too make peace a reality, for ourselves, our children, and our children's children. And when I say that, I mean the human child of all colors, races, and creeds and the earth herself. They are all ours. So I tell you what, check out this site, support if you can, whatever that may be, but most of all spread the word, so that our artist family all over the world can save the world, one bead at a time.


http://www.beadforlife.org/indexc.html

We are powerful, we are magical, we are artist. Lets make peace happen.

PK

boho A Magazine with Heart

Facebook | Pk Mercado: "All you Eco friendly frenz out there, you gotta check out this really innovative magazine called bohomag.com
Especially this one. Completely recyclable. It's really about time. I have friends that work for Borders, and in the past they've told me that they've had to pull covers off of out dated mags, and discard the re...st in the dumpster. Now, I mean tons of mag each month. I tried talking to the store manager to get the mags donated to local charities, or for schools which sure could use them for art project and reading material. But they said it's not their policy to do that. I don't know if their polices have changed. But it should. That's a lot of trees being cut down just for mags alone. Not to mention the landfills that are being contaminated with junk and chemicals. So kudos to BOHO for being concious and stylish all at the same time.Read MoreBoho Magazine - A New American Spirit - Green Fashion Magazine
Source: www.bohomag.com
boho is a green fashion-lifestyle magazine founded on the freedom to express your own personal style and live the life you want. each issue offers the latest in fashion, beauty, and more, while inspiring you to help make a difference in the world by giving back and going green. ..."

The Art of Mourning Jewelry

In all native cultures there's a purpose to all types of adornments. Not just for pure beautification purposes, but rather for ceremonial purposes as well. These pieces are such keepers of power for the creator, the wearer, and the admirer. Why simple, it reminds us of who we are, why we are and whence we came from. This is such a link. It's a wonderful reminder and homage to those loved ones who've moved on, but their love and memory still lives inside of us. Check out this link and the others listed. and tell me what you think.


The Art of Mourning Jewelry

It's Not Just Business

Everyone knows doing business in a small town, (or a very competitive one), can be a challenge. Especially when everyone you have to do business with, has some kind of personal connection in some way. That makes doing business, as business a bit funny.

I would say it's a touchy situation, becuase it's not just business. People tend to make things personal, or, expect that since you're their friend, family member or who knows what the relationship, they just demand more, expect more, and feel they're allowed to have more breaks. (They may not say it out right, but after a while, you start to see the signs, oh hell, before you know it, they're not only talking business, they're asking you to do things that has no benefit to you., Like womens prayer circles, helping with their kids fund raisers with your stuff, oh, and by the way, lets have your work as a trunk show, and they get 50% mark up. Dam!!!) Kind like they think they're doing you a favor, but wait, we're the ones giving them merchandised to put in their store. (Free money for them, since it's on consignment) Oh yea, they say it's a 50% mark up, but when they decide they want to swap out a piece or two, for something else to move inventory, you find out that it was more like 100% mark up. Wow! (I thought friendship goes both ways, I guess in some situations, money takes precedence.)

Any ways, I found in my experience as of late, it's a very blurred fine line, where choosing to do business locally due to these issues can make it a real nerve racking dilemma. I love my friends, don't get me wrong. Love em!!! But, I've decided to try to keep with people I really don't have some sort of personal relationship with. I find it's easier just to state my position, ask for what I want, and wroth, and they can do the same, with out having feeling hurt, or demands expected. To me, I feel that it helps me to be me, with out compromising my worth, or loose people that I like.

But most importantly, I can enjoy building my business, with out feeling compromised in the name of friendship. Like I've said the lines are very blurred. Let me know how you feel about that matter, or if you've ever experienced such issues.

PK