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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Jewelry for Katrina & Reality Relief

Sorry for those of you who tried to leave comments and emailed me about the page 404. I have no idea what that was about. There was a big power outtage in LA today, so I suppose that could have been it, but if so, I wouldn't think you'd be able to read the page, so I don't know.

Man, I am so *over* transcribing interviews. And yet, I signed up for another 2 weeks of it, and I haven't finished what I already have. At least the subject matter is interesting.

The International Jewelry Designers' Guild, of which I am a member, is having an auction to benefit victims of Katrina. I just found out about it today, so I've gotta get a move on to produce some pieces for it. I was already planning on putting 2 or 3 together, thanks to KJ's lovely idea to do so. So I'll go ahead and crank one out for that, too. It's called Jewelry for Katrina, and there's some really pretty stuff there, so get on over and put in a bid, silent or otherwise!

KJ also has a friend who is helping run a shelter in Louisiana, and they desperately need some stuff. There's a list over at the Silver Parrot blog. If you need some prodding, KJ is very generously giving earrings to anyone who sends her a copy of a receipt from the shelter. Free earrings, people! Get thee hence!!! (or you know, just get there anyway, because that's the kind of standup person I know you are!) :)

As well, a girl I used to work with in reality television is putting together a benefit on the Queen Mary, Saturday September 24. The QM has very graciously donated the entire Grand Ballroom for the event, called "Reality Relief". There should be live music and all kinds of artisans and goody bags. Like, the kind of goody bags they give to all the contestants on reality shows, and that is some primo stuff, people. I'm talking spa treatments, jewelry, makeup, bath stuff, lotions, cute shirts, lingerie, purses, running suits, you freaking name it. Expensive, namebrand stuff. Every single season of The Bachelor that I worked I was so rabidly JEALOUS of all the girls for the cool stuff they were getting absolutely free. The organizer is working really hard to get great stuff and get the website up by Friday. I'll put the link up as soon as it's operational. And if you know someone who might like to sponsor the event, have them get in touch with me, please. It should be great exposure for a new company. I might sell some of my stuff there; I'm not sure. I'm hoping to volunteer my time to help with co-ordination, if not.

That's it for me at the moment. I was going to be a featured site on a shopping site today, but that didn't happen. I'll let you know when it does, and also when I have jewelry up for auction. I think I'm going to do a smoky quartz & gold-fill pendulum, as well. And one way or another, I'll be over at the Queen Mary on the 24th, so be sure to drop by and say hi. :)

Jenie

2 Comments:

Blogger Silver Parrot said...

Thanks for the "shout out's"!

2:01 PM  
Blogger Jenie said...

always. :)

9:35 PM  

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