Thursday, January 13, 2011

New spiritually themed charm

Customers have requested a feminine cross charm for their collection. Here's my brand new design. It's unique, pretty, almost celtic styled swirls, with an embossed heart at it's center. I hope you like it.

xo
Aly
designer of all things Charmish, also known by their brand name Ohm Beads

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

I took your money and ran!

Dear Charmish Bead friends, I thought that you would want to know that I took your money and ran.......straight to the post office to help a family in need!

That's a silly way to talk about it, but I got your attention, didn't I?

Silliness aside, I really do want you to know that some of the money you spent on charm beads over the holidays (gifts you bought for loved ones and even your own collection) went to helping a really sweet family. They used to live in my neighborhood, and had to move to a different city to get specialized cancer treatment for the mother. She is young, strong, positive, and working hard with excellent care. I want you to know that our combined money went to support this family.

February will mark Charmish Beads second anniversary. With your friendship, patronage, and sharing my link with your friends (word of mouth) my business has grown wonderfully, I'm very happy to share some of the success and will continue to do so.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Hamsa, Star of David, Jewish Charm bead





I'm proud to share my new design with you, the very special Hamsa, with Jewish Star of David on one side, and Chai symbol on the other side.

This is a beautiful charm celebrating Jewish heritage and faith. A great addition to your charm bead bracelet and it looks lovely solo on a chain necklace.

My beads have the internal threading and are fully compatible with all major brands like Pandora, Troll beads, Chamilia, Biagi. Available from me at my Charmish shop on Etsy.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

I'll Be Home For Christmas....

The Gingerbread Cottage


There is still time to order your Christmas charm beads in time for the holiday. I'm shipping orders daily. Last day to order is Saturday morning. I'll be shipping every little package and closing shop for some holiday baking, secret gift wrapping, and holiday fun with my family. Yey!

Happy Holidays! May your home and family be filled with love and joy.
-Aly-
The Nutcracker Ballet

Monday, December 6, 2010

Holiday Memories

What are your favorite holiday traditions? When I was a child, I loved decorating fancy cookies with my mom. We shipped cookie tins to both sets of grandparents, as well as giving plates to all our friends. The funnest part was decorating gingerbread cookies to look like the recipient! When I grew up, Grandma Helen gifted me a gingerbread cookie cutter that her father had made. It's one of a kind and I treasure it.

Do you like to bake for the holidays? Or what about avoiding baking at all costs?? :-)




I have a funny memory of dressing as angel for a Christmas pageant when I was in first grade. I remember the costume my mom and grandma made for me, and the lights onstage, but funny how I forgot everything else.

Do you have a little angel in your life?

Do you have a special place you go to see HUGE trees dressed up with lights and decorations?

What other traditions does your family have? What ways did your grandmother decorate and your own mother? What do you do that's a tradition? Does anyone make gingerbread houses?

We started a new tradition five years ago, we took up skiing. It's wonderful to book a cabin in the snow for a visit just after the holidays. It's a special event we look forward to. We all learned to cross country ski that first year, enjoying a groomed trail through the woods and along the lake. Last year, the boys tried downhill skiing and I was sick....... so now I have to get caught up and try it this time around. I'm a little nervous..... I hope I don't have to design special charm for some sort of downhill skiing failure! :-)

Happy Holidays from me,
Aly, designer of all things Charmish
These beads are also known by their name brand, Ohm Beads :-)

Friday, December 3, 2010

Interview AOL's Parent Dish site

Parent Dish interviewed me about designing charms and what makes this style so hot. Check it out here.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Autumn Inspiration for Your Bracelet



What do you love about Autumn?

I love the changing temperatures. Watching the leaves change color, and fall walks along the river with the kids. We host a neighborhood bonfire at Halloween for fun after trick or treating.

I design many charms to help you celebrate the season. What charms do you love to wear for Fall?

Here is the Fall Fairy with her colored leaf wand.


Acorn



Squirrel is busy this time of year!

Mushroom House.
Is your home cozy and ready for cool weather?
Do you have interesting mushrooms cropping up outside like I do?

Who has a November Birthday? Is it milestone?
My mom turned 60 this year and you can bet I gave her
the big cake too! :-)



It's Basketball season soon!!



Enjoy Autumn, enjoy your charm bracelet, and your loved ones and the upcoming festivities!
cheers,
Aly
designer of Ohm Beads on Charmish.etsy.com