Monday, March 15, 2010

Update: Flower Show Window Design Contest.

Out of 90 store fronts around the Philadelphia region there was 19 winners and we were one of them! We were honored when we got the phone call that we won for "Most Sophisticated". All of the windows looked great and the Flower Show is amazing! If you have never been mark your calenders for next year. Thank you to everyone that voted! XOXO.

The Claddagh Ring


Although many of you may have done your St. Patty’s day celebrations during this past weekend let’s not forget that the real day is this Wednesday! In honor of St. Patrick’s Day I thought we could focus on the Claddagh ring. Everyone knows that the Claddagh ring is part of Irish tradition but I thought we could revisit the actual meaning of the ring itself. The elements of the ring are said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression associated with these symbols when giving the ring was “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty.” The expression, “Let love and friendship reign forever” can be found as another meaning of these symbols. The way the ring is worn on the hand is usually intended to convey the wearer’s romantic availability, or the lack thereof. If the ring is worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward, this means that the wearer is not romantically linked but is looking for love. When the ring is turned inwards it means the wearer is in a relationship or their heart has been “captured”. Lastly, when the Claddagh is worn on the left hand with the heart facing outward this means the wearer is engaged; turned inwards indicates the wearer is married. Enjoy, and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Something Green...





St. Patty's Day is just around the corner ladies. In order to celebrate properly you must be dressed head to toe in green, you must. Just kidding, unless your riding the Erins Express that is! I do suggest that you wear something green and here at J.Karma we have some great pieces that will be work perfectly for St. Patrick's Day outfit and for the rest of the season! Check out some of my favorite green items from J.Karma!