Yes it is tax day, and while taxes are no fun, they are most definitely the preferred one of the two famous certainties. This week we are celebrating both Lilly Ledbetter, as our Delamina woman of the week, and President Obama for signing into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act early in his tenure. Lilly has demonstrated that women can excel in a traditionally male world and has paved the way for the rest of us to demand equal wages. And Barack, many thanks for making this a priority, though I suspect Michelle wouldn’t have it any other way. Perhaps, as a country, we really are finally inching toward sanity. It may mean that we owe even more in taxes, but that seems a small price to pay.

You’ve come a long way baby, and jewelry is a lovely way to both reward yourself and help stimulate the economy with your refund.

Mothers and Daughters

This week we kick off a new series from one of our writers – Laura Beth DeHority. She was inspired by our March Make a Statement Finalist with the entry “Because we still love to play dress up”. And for her first article we turn back to the White House:

Can you imagine playing dress up with Mom as she got ready for her night out with Dad on January 21, 2009 if your names are Sasha and Malia Obama? Michelle Obama entered the White House, bringing with her a signature style that has swept the nation. Read more…

Designer Spotlight: David Heston

David Heston designs gorgeous pieces, daring combinations of sterling silver, black rubber, colored stones, 18k gold and diamonds that are equally appropriate worn for formal or casual occasions. He is inspired by both modern and classic art forms and prior to jewelry, his chosen medium was sculpture. He loves the never ending possible shapes and forms that urge him to create his new designs.

“I see my ideal client as someone who knows what she likes and is very confident in her personal style. She appreciates good jewelry design and feels good about wearing my pieces,” says Heston. Read more…

Reminders

Remember that entering BETSY10 at checkout will give you 10% off any Betsy Barron piece, and BEVK20 will give you 20% off any Beverly K purchase through April 30th. And Delamina is continuing FREE shipping through the end of April.

Make A Statement

Check out some of the popular entries and enter to be in the running for April’s Finalist. In September the entries of the 6 monthly finalists will be judged to determine the winner of a luxury trip for two to Cabo.

Warmest regards,
The Delamina Team

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