Saturday, January 29, 2011
Highly Collectible Rug Pattern Design Jewelry by Charlotte Dishta
One of Charlotte Dishta's most famous design concepts is the rug pattern which she incorporates into rings, bracelets, belt buckles and bolo ties. This particular piece is called the "STORM" Rug Pattern. What a fantastic example of exceptional Zuni craftmanship.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Vtg Zuni Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Jet, Coral & MOP Ring by Zuni Artist Charlotte Dishta
I just listed this exquisite ring in my eBay store. Please stop by and check it out.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Vtg Zuni Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Jet, Coral & MOP Ring by Zuni Artist Charlotte Dishta from Zuni, New Mexico
Very Good Vintage Condition. Looks like the ring might have been resized to a Size 8.
Beautiful inlay ring that was designed and handcrafted by Charlotte Dishta in one of her signature Navajo Rug Designs. This particular piece has 27 handcut stones intricately inlaid which include blue turquoise, jet, coral and mother of pearl.
Hallmarked "C. Dishta, Zuni, Sterling". Weighs 2.7 grams.
A wonderful treasure to add to your jewelry collection.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Vtg Zuni Sterling Silver, Turquoise, Jet, Coral & MOP Ring by Zuni Artist Charlotte Dishta from Zuni, New Mexico
Very Good Vintage Condition. Looks like the ring might have been resized to a Size 8.
Beautiful inlay ring that was designed and handcrafted by Charlotte Dishta in one of her signature Navajo Rug Designs. This particular piece has 27 handcut stones intricately inlaid which include blue turquoise, jet, coral and mother of pearl.
Hallmarked "C. Dishta, Zuni, Sterling". Weighs 2.7 grams.
A wonderful treasure to add to your jewelry collection.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Feeling the Winter Blues? Try Wearing Yellow!
If the cold, dreary, winter blues have got you feeling down try lifting your spirits by wearing something yellow. This color helps to protect against depression and feeling down. When wearing this hue you elicite a cheerful and uplifting energy among yourself and others.
A nice bright, pure yellow color helps to keep your mind clear and enables you to have better decision making. It gives you the ability to express yourself clearly without fear. This is a great color to use when writing and giving speeches as it increases your fluency and power with words.
Yellow is the color connected with the Solar Plexus chakra and is associated with identity.
A nice bright, pure yellow color helps to keep your mind clear and enables you to have better decision making. It gives you the ability to express yourself clearly without fear. This is a great color to use when writing and giving speeches as it increases your fluency and power with words.
Yellow is the color connected with the Solar Plexus chakra and is associated with identity.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Get Energized By Wearing the Color Red!
Wearing a red artilce of clothing or accent piece will give you an increased sense of energy and enthusiasm. It gives the statement that you are bold and dynamic. Red helps give you confidence in situations where you may not feel as sure of yourself such as a conference, high level meeting or interview.
Red is the color associated with the Root chakra and deals with life head on at the practical level.
Adding this color will help you stay more focused and maintain interest in the goals you are trying to achieve. It provides the energy for the action and confidence to go after your dreams.
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add an energized red to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Red is the color associated with the Root chakra and deals with life head on at the practical level.
Adding this color will help you stay more focused and maintain interest in the goals you are trying to achieve. It provides the energy for the action and confidence to go after your dreams.
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add an energized red to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Go Green in Your Clothing Closet!
Continuing from yesterday's post on the symbolism and effects of wearing certain colors today I am going to discuss the color of green.
Wearing green helps to activate growth, balance and harmony in your life. It's a color of happy, healthy relationships. The heart chakra contains the color of green which deals with the higher consciousness and love.
If you are feeling out of balance or the need for a change toss a little green into your life. Especially wear this color on a day when you need the courage and freedom to pursue new ideas or trying out a new activity.
I am personally drawn to the color of green in my clothing choices and was happy to find out that another ability it has is the protection from fears and anxieties connected with the demands of others. Being a mother and a Pisces to boot, I definitely need help in that category! I think this weekend it might be time to go shop and add some more green wardrobe choices.
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add a bit of green to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Wearing green helps to activate growth, balance and harmony in your life. It's a color of happy, healthy relationships. The heart chakra contains the color of green which deals with the higher consciousness and love.
If you are feeling out of balance or the need for a change toss a little green into your life. Especially wear this color on a day when you need the courage and freedom to pursue new ideas or trying out a new activity.
I am personally drawn to the color of green in my clothing choices and was happy to find out that another ability it has is the protection from fears and anxieties connected with the demands of others. Being a mother and a Pisces to boot, I definitely need help in that category! I think this weekend it might be time to go shop and add some more green wardrobe choices.
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add a bit of green to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wear the Color of Blue to Add Peace, Stability & Calm to Your Life
Based on the book by Louise Hay, Color and Numbers that I read at the end of the year 2010; I decided to breakdown the clothes that I sell on eBay by colors. That way you can find clothes by the color that you might want or need to add to your wardrobe. Every color that we wear is symbolic and adds attributes or influences to better help us in our daily interactions.
I found a wonderful website today which details out what wearing the color of blue can do for us.
www.crystal-cure.com
"The color of blue symbolizes youth, spirituality, truth and peace.
Wearing dark hues of blue gives you a stable, calm, conservative feeling. All shades of blue will help to make easy communication, whether it is with yourself or others. Blue is the color associated with the throat chakra, which deals with communication of how we feel and what we think."
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add a splash of blue to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
I found a wonderful website today which details out what wearing the color of blue can do for us.
www.crystal-cure.com
"The color of blue symbolizes youth, spirituality, truth and peace.
Wearing dark hues of blue gives you a stable, calm, conservative feeling. All shades of blue will help to make easy communication, whether it is with yourself or others. Blue is the color associated with the throat chakra, which deals with communication of how we feel and what we think."
Right now in my eBay store I have some great options to add a splash of blue to your clothing collection. So please stop by and browse.
http://stores.ebay.com/SuziQs-Treasures
Sunday, January 23, 2011
George & Lupeta Leekity Biography
Lupeta Leekity was born in 1942 and currently lives with her husband George in Zuni, New Mexico. She married George Leekity in 1970 and they work together making sandcast silver jewelry.
Lupeta is the daughter of Horace Iule who was well known for his exceptional silver sandcast jewelry designs with a specialty in handmade crosses. Both her and George learned the craft from her father and still use his designs casting new pieces from his originals. In order to differentiate from their own desgins they use the stamp "lule" on them.
George also does his own one of a kind designs and uses the stamp "G&L Leekity". Most of the crosses are made by Lupeta after the tradition of her father. Lupeta began creating jewelry in 1972 and both her and her husband started using the "G&L Leekity" hallmark in 1977.
Lupeta's daughter (Rosella) and her two brothers (Barney & Philip) also continue to create and design outstanding castwork jewelry.
Lupeta is the daughter of Horace Iule who was well known for his exceptional silver sandcast jewelry designs with a specialty in handmade crosses. Both her and George learned the craft from her father and still use his designs casting new pieces from his originals. In order to differentiate from their own desgins they use the stamp "lule" on them.
George also does his own one of a kind designs and uses the stamp "G&L Leekity". Most of the crosses are made by Lupeta after the tradition of her father. Lupeta began creating jewelry in 1972 and both her and her husband started using the "G&L Leekity" hallmark in 1977.
Lupeta's daughter (Rosella) and her two brothers (Barney & Philip) also continue to create and design outstanding castwork jewelry.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Vtg Zuni Sterling Silver Opal Cross Pendant by G&L Leekity
I have just listed this incredible vintage zuni piece of jewely by Lupeta Leekity in my eBay store.
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Dimensions: 2 inches in lenght including the bail by 1 1/4 inches wide.
A Stunning 5 Opal Stone Cross Pendant designed by Zuni artist Lupeta Leekity (born in 1942, lives in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico). These gorgeous opals are sent in a handcrafted sandcast sterling silver cross pendant. Hallmarked "G&L Leekity, Sterling".
This is the hallmark of George & Lupeta Leekity. The crosses are traditionally made by Lupeta but she and her husband share the same stamp. Lupeta learned the art of sandcast silver jewelry from her mother and father, Lupe and Horace Iule. She began creating jewelry in 1972 and started using this hallmark in 1977.
Excellent Vintage Condition.
Dimensions: 2 inches in lenght including the bail by 1 1/4 inches wide.
A Stunning 5 Opal Stone Cross Pendant designed by Zuni artist Lupeta Leekity (born in 1942, lives in Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico). These gorgeous opals are sent in a handcrafted sandcast sterling silver cross pendant. Hallmarked "G&L Leekity, Sterling".
This is the hallmark of George & Lupeta Leekity. The crosses are traditionally made by Lupeta but she and her husband share the same stamp. Lupeta learned the art of sandcast silver jewelry from her mother and father, Lupe and Horace Iule. She began creating jewelry in 1972 and started using this hallmark in 1977.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Myra Qualo Biography
Born Myra Tsipa Qualo on July 4, 1913. She passed on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 and was 95 years old. She lived in Zuni, New Mexico at the time of her death.
Myra in her formative years attended Riverside Sherman Institute in California. She then later worked for Richard and Bernice Vanderwagon.
She had two sons: Byron Nastacio and Elliot Qualo. Elliot Qualo specialized in raised mosaic inlay shell jewelry. He produced one of a kind quality pieces from 1960 to 1970 until his death.
She had three daughters: Lorraine Nastacio, June Qualo and Matilda Qualo.
She was the grandmother of Harlan Coonsis and he credits her with teaching him the art of jewelry making since he was 12 years old.
Myra in her formative years attended Riverside Sherman Institute in California. She then later worked for Richard and Bernice Vanderwagon.
She had two sons: Byron Nastacio and Elliot Qualo. Elliot Qualo specialized in raised mosaic inlay shell jewelry. He produced one of a kind quality pieces from 1960 to 1970 until his death.
She had three daughters: Lorraine Nastacio, June Qualo and Matilda Qualo.
She was the grandmother of Harlan Coonsis and he credits her with teaching him the art of jewelry making since he was 12 years old.
Collectible Vintage Zuni Native American Jewelry
I will be listing some beautiful collectible vintage Zuni Native American Jewelry on my eBay store the next couple of days. So I wanted to share these on this blog and tell you a little history about each.
This wonderful piece I already sold earlier in the month. It is a great old vintage cross by Myra Qualo which was one of her signature designs. What an excellent, highly collectible treasure find.
Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Stone Shell Cross Pendant-Signed
A Stunning 5 Stone/Shell Cross Pendant designed by Zuni artist Myra Qualo (1913-2008, from Zuni, New Mexico) in 1937. The stones/shells include beautiful blue turquoise, orange spiny oyster, black onyx, mother of pearl and a vibrant center piece shell of yellow mother of pearl set in a sterling silver cross pendant. Signed "Myra Qualo, Zuni, N.M.
This wonderful piece I already sold earlier in the month. It is a great old vintage cross by Myra Qualo which was one of her signature designs. What an excellent, highly collectible treasure find.
Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Stone Shell Cross Pendant-Signed
A Stunning 5 Stone/Shell Cross Pendant designed by Zuni artist Myra Qualo (1913-2008, from Zuni, New Mexico) in 1937. The stones/shells include beautiful blue turquoise, orange spiny oyster, black onyx, mother of pearl and a vibrant center piece shell of yellow mother of pearl set in a sterling silver cross pendant. Signed "Myra Qualo, Zuni, N.M.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
A Numerology Color Connection
Well we are now 3 weeks into the New Year 2011 and I can't believe the personal changes and what I have accomplished already. Like the previous post mentioned about the meaning of the color for 2011 Honeysuckle, I have felt more energized, focused, full of vigor and zest than I have for years! And I must admit that I have been wearing Honeysuckle colored clothes which is strange as I normally don't like anything pink. I am mostly a green and blue hue type of person. I thought it was interesting that when I did my numerology numbers from Louise Hay's book Numbers and Colors those were my dominant colors. I guess we instinctly know what colors will work best for us. And of course it helps when people confirm this by commenting on how great a certain color looks on you. Fascinating. There just might be something to this numberology and color connection.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
2011 Pretty in Pink
I absolutely love this color choice for 2011. You are already seeing the stars wearing it and the color is featured in the magazines. What is even more inspiring to me is the meaning of the color's symbolism.
Pantone's website says this about the color of honeysuckle:
"While the 2010 color of the year, PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, served as an escape for many, Honeysuckle emboldens us to face everyday troubles with verve and vigor. A dynamic reddish pink, Honeysuckle is encouraging and uplifting. It elevates our psyche beyond escape, instilling the confidence, courage and spirit to meet the exhaustive challenges that have become part of everyday life."
Isn't that what we all need to move forward and away from the troubles of the last few years. And for me personally I am already experiencing renewed vigor and creativity like I haven't had for years.
Wishing you all a Pretty in Pink Honeysuckle 2011 with all its meaning and symbolism enriching your life in eveything you do.
It's For the Birds! Feeding Birds in the Winter.
During the cold winter months it's a win-win situation to help the birds out by providing a high energy food source while reaping the joy of watching them. This can be done by creating a Suet Feeder. You can buy suet at the meat department of your grocer or get it commercially in the form of a suet cake. Then hang it in a metal or mesh container from a tree or another feeder.
This will attract several species of woodpeckers, black-capped chickadee, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, red-breasted nuthatch, starling and mockingbirds.
This will attract several species of woodpeckers, black-capped chickadee, Carolina chickadee, tufted titmouse, white-breasted nuthatch, red-breasted nuthatch, starling and mockingbirds.
Does It Feel Like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds At Your Windows?
Does it seem like you are stuck in the horror movie The Birds with random birds hitting your home windows? Why causes this? The birds see the reflections of the sky and trees in the windows and think it is open territory to fly into. If this happens often a good solution is to put a window decal reprensenting the silhouette of a hawk which warns the birds that it is dangerous, stay away!
Don't Let Your Putty Cat Eat Your Tweety Birds at the Bird Feeder
How can you stop cats from catching the birds at your bird feeder? The key is picking the right location before setting up a wild bird feeder. First make sure there are no bushes or objects that the cats can hide behind. That way the cats stay out in the open and the birds can see them and stay away. Another option would be to fence around any ground feeders so the cats can't go in.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Don't Play Whack A Mole Gopher Game in Your Garden!
While this is a blast to play in the arcades for kids and adults alike; it is definitely not a fun game to play in the garden. Chasing moles and gophers down their holes can be frustrating indeed as you see the fruits of your labor disappearing along with them.
What is an organic gardener to do? How to you get rid of gophers and moles naturally without using poisons? That's where companion planting can come to the rescue. Planting daffodils, castor beans, and gopher plants (mole plant) are all toxic to gophers. The last two plants are toxic to children also, so do not plant these if children live on the premises. But daffodils are a very pretty and effective deterent to keep the moles away so you can enjoy the beauty and fruits of your harvest each season.
What is an organic gardener to do? How to you get rid of gophers and moles naturally without using poisons? That's where companion planting can come to the rescue. Planting daffodils, castor beans, and gopher plants (mole plant) are all toxic to gophers. The last two plants are toxic to children also, so do not plant these if children live on the premises. But daffodils are a very pretty and effective deterent to keep the moles away so you can enjoy the beauty and fruits of your harvest each season.
Add Color & Beauty to Your Garden & Home
My daughter and I spotted ladybugs and catepillars in our garden yesterday. A wonderful sign that spring is near. Later that afternoon she brought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers that she picked for me. That started me thinking about what kinds of flowers I wanted to plant in the garden this year. They provide such color, beauty and usefulness (cut flowers, attracking bees and hummingbirds, edible treats, and good companions for our vegetables) to our gardens and homes.
If you too are starting to get spring fever and want to dream and plan to add flowers to your garden the following is a great reference book for your gardening library.
If you too are starting to get spring fever and want to dream and plan to add flowers to your garden the following is a great reference book for your gardening library.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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