tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19674260758212107442024-02-06T23:50:16.525-05:00Emily and EdenHello, I'm Shannon Chomanczuk. I am a wife and mother of two girls, I am also a salon owner where I do nails three days a week. But the weekends, oh the glorious weekends, I am the jewelry designer and metalsmith for Emily and Eden. I take recycled metals, gemstones, and crystals and spin them into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Welcome to my blog!Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-45425698604002136712020-11-17T10:14:00.007-05:002020-11-17T10:17:33.811-05:00Homeschool Deal<p>I have been homeschooling for 7 years and there is one item I use every single day in my homeschool. Pencils. </p><p>I am pretty picky when it comes to which Pencils I buy. Some don’t write dark enough. Some don’t sharpen correctly. Some the erasers smear and fall out. </p><p>I absolutely love these Ticonderoga pencils. </p><p>Amazon has them on sale right now 96 for $4.97 but I am not sure how long the sale will last so go get some pencils. </p><p><br /></p><p>(The link below is an affiliate link and I do get a small commission when you shop with my link.)</p><p><br /></p>
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I have not shared this story online before so why am I sharing it now? Because I am gaining weight like crazy. Yep, I am am actually gaining weight. I am already 7 pounds above my lowest weight.</div>
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These last 2 weeks I have lost sight of my why and I have stopped tracking and stopped keeping my food journal. Why?! I am going to chalk it up to stress. But in all honesty I got stressed, lazy, and I got tired of having to do these things. I was pissed that the last 10 pounds have been so difficult to take off. I was being a spoiled baby and thinking I wish I could just eat like everyone else. Well 7 pounds later I know I cannot stop tracking.</div>
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I have to recommit and I am doing that right now. I have already lost 99 pounds, 79 pounds with Weight Watcher's, and I am committing to restarting today. I am not waiting till Monday, or next year or when my clothes get tight, I am starting right now.</div>
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Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-71379649738079026952016-01-11T09:50:00.000-05:002016-01-11T09:50:53.963-05:00Why you should choose a word of the year for 2016<span style="background-color: white;">Having a word for the year will help you to align your goals for the year ahead.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">These goals are going to be bigger than how much money you want to make or how much weight you want to loose.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Choosing a word to guide you for the year is something that will help create an overarching theme for the year ahead. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Your word for the year will help you to answer these questions:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">-is this in alignment with my goals for my life, family, and business?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">-is this going to drain my energy or fill me up?</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">-do I need or want more of this in my life?</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Two of my past words have been open and enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The year that my word was open I tried to remain open to new possibilities. Open to changes, which for someone with anxiety was super scary. I tried very hard not to place my thoughts or opinions on things but to be open to receiving the gifts others had for me.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The year I chose enjoy was a tough one for us. We had suffered much loss the year before and I was building a brand new business with a toddler and a baby on my hip. I had lost so much of who I was that year and the joy for creating was gone. I made a screen saver for my phone to remind me to enjoy the process and when I struggled for air I would look at those words.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">My word for 2016 is give. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">It has not been easy being a homeschooling mom with two businesses. I feel pulled in many directions on a daily basis. When I am working I feel like I should be with my family and when I am with family I am worried I am not doing enough for my business. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Already my word has helped me be more giving. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">When I am with my salon clients I ask myself how can I give of my time, knowledge, and be most helpful to this person right now. </span><span style="background-color: white;">I know my family needs me to be giving of love, energy, and attention.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">For my brand, Emily and Eden, finding my why was a struggle so I had a 1:1 meeting with a coach. During our conversation she helped me uncover that my reason for making jewelry was to share love and she could not have been more correct. Giving love, time, attention, knowledge, support, kindness, self. I could not think of a more perfect word for myself as we head in to 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">My mailing list was the first to hear about how to pick your word of the year and this brand new necklace. Sign up here </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2016WOTY" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2016WOTY </a> and I will send you awesome stuff too!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">To keep your goals top of mind and close to your heart, I have created a customizable word of the year necklace. Check it out here.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">-is this in alignment with my goals for my life, family, and business?</span>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-13808360016635190872015-12-21T16:50:00.003-05:002015-12-21T16:50:55.535-05:00Cupcake Magazine Winter IssueI am so excited that my Semicolon morse code necklace is featured in the winter issue of Cupcake magazine.<br />
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This necklace has been a customer favorite since I released it and I have enjoyed making every single one of them.<br />
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Check out page 81 with my necklace on it or go to www.cupcakeMag.com to read the whole issue.<br />
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It works up very quickly so you can make on for everyone on your shopping list. I made one in bernat baby yarn and it is so beautiful and soft.<br />
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The pattern can be found at Dabbles and Baubles blog. <a href="http://dabblesandbabbles.com/cross-hatch-button-up-cowl-crochet-pattern/" target="_blank">Click here to go directly to the pattern.</a><br />
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Add in one of our new limited edition <a href="http://emilyandeden.com/collections/butterfly-collection" target="_blank">Butterfly Friendship Bracelets</a> and I think you have the perfect gift for your mom, sister, or friend. These delicate bracelets are made with tiny glass farfalle beads and sterling silver chain. Dainty and delicate with a pop of color, the perfect piece to layer together or with pieces you already have.</div>
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Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-68366291162912998512015-07-19T19:57:00.001-04:002015-07-19T19:57:01.999-04:00Day 8 Circle, Oval, Circle EarringsCircle + oval + circle = fun, fun, fun<div><br></div><div>These earrings are fun because they have a lot of movement. They are hand forged which gives them a subtle sparkle. They are 100% handmade in NY from recycled sterling silver. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3eNJC1jlFbBEC2wyGYXi9ngAQeXA6HJJ1JhMRP-nviETWAtQz19mSJEeGy0-GROWfq-bnhE8a7T6U-H63BDti_2PVsKXTxoz1XI1aCEsTmC1369Iyie63y6cKDf1ElCdY1bsSIDft3U/s640/blogger-image--735328484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3eNJC1jlFbBEC2wyGYXi9ngAQeXA6HJJ1JhMRP-nviETWAtQz19mSJEeGy0-GROWfq-bnhE8a7T6U-H63BDti_2PVsKXTxoz1XI1aCEsTmC1369Iyie63y6cKDf1ElCdY1bsSIDft3U/s640/blogger-image--735328484.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Make sure you subscribe to the mailing list to be the first to know when these limited edition earrings hit the shop!</div><br></div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-61849034663944931562015-07-18T21:39:00.001-04:002015-07-18T21:42:33.605-04:00Day 7 Small Double Circle Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim60Grq7dc_k6J048KGOUD0Rg1GFoc1v2ezc5x1SwmWicF-zV25Tj1I_Py8rHFdb8RVf46k6oWbAQ-G6H_TXnDwHitxfWY2Vm5j5z3k5ES3b88O7AAPmRcybEFtsU6FAaeFFwMd_z7VSE/s640/blogger-image--404247615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim60Grq7dc_k6J048KGOUD0Rg1GFoc1v2ezc5x1SwmWicF-zV25Tj1I_Py8rHFdb8RVf46k6oWbAQ-G6H_TXnDwHitxfWY2Vm5j5z3k5ES3b88O7AAPmRcybEFtsU6FAaeFFwMd_z7VSE/s640/blogger-image--404247615.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A customer favorite, these are entirely made by hand from recycled sterling silver wire. They are very lightweight and have a beautifu, subtle sparkle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Available in the shop now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-73551750327357529062015-07-15T21:00:00.002-04:002015-07-18T21:42:12.142-04:00Day 6 Textured Curved Bar EarringsThe texture on these earrings is so interesting. It looks like tree bark. Each earring is made individually by hand so each one is unique, like a fingerprint.<br>
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These minimalist post earrings are available in the shop now, <a href="http://emilyandeden.com/products/bree-textured-curved-bar-earrings" target="_blank">click here</a> to purchase.</div>
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Handmade from 100% recycled sterling silver. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bold, lightweight and fun. </div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-78014959762528334872015-07-13T21:17:00.001-04:002015-07-18T21:41:02.901-04:00Day 4 Double curve post earringsI almost never wear post earrings but these are so awesome I might be changing my tune. <div>They are feather light, eco-friendly bits of awesome. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPl8JIk4smjn_h27C2dh8onbT-D1ngFcDwvlK7pJB7aTG6B-poQx-Ph233b8ww5yFMMJnS1gA6_SHhcNwOv0yykH3JE01XxdlzyscJ_7zCCMaPkdgBUOsy_k87tq5O70-giqQqrdMb_4/s640/blogger-image-97653998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPl8JIk4smjn_h27C2dh8onbT-D1ngFcDwvlK7pJB7aTG6B-poQx-Ph233b8ww5yFMMJnS1gA6_SHhcNwOv0yykH3JE01XxdlzyscJ_7zCCMaPkdgBUOsy_k87tq5O70-giqQqrdMb_4/s640/blogger-image-97653998.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Day 4 of 175. Follow allong on instagram @XoEmilyandEden</div><br></div><br></div> </div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-9824639130214876292015-07-12T23:02:00.001-04:002015-07-13T21:19:31.097-04:00Day 3 of the 175 Pair ProjectDay 3 <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYY9RTe_l1uJqzTCs2T2lqvKyYofpbozaT8dBdEn39ZUvXS1EV9XQqu_81ZdTAZZCbHU1G-dEM9_Lv4CJ6E2hESxzYVLCjEHvmtCMahiWo5mbqwmJp1vsQlaCmyeBjWSLIz297xLqV4XY/s640/blogger-image--796547491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYY9RTe_l1uJqzTCs2T2lqvKyYofpbozaT8dBdEn39ZUvXS1EV9XQqu_81ZdTAZZCbHU1G-dEM9_Lv4CJ6E2hESxzYVLCjEHvmtCMahiWo5mbqwmJp1vsQlaCmyeBjWSLIz297xLqV4XY/s640/blogger-image--796547491.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Flirty and fun swing earrings </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The curved bars are made from heavy recycled sterling silver and are given a slight hammered texture. </div><br></div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-78701990064487551372015-07-11T21:22:00.001-04:002015-07-11T21:24:01.434-04:00Day 2 of the 175 Pair ProjectDay two of the 175 pairs of earrings project. <div>These large recycled sterling silver double circle earrings are a customer favorite. </div><div>Bold but lightweight they make a statement without hurting your ears. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2znSs83UzLf5ngjwLIljn01qSfxRWsphZTHOGo_wQWAcW_g2o_mrpO-dBfuaLX2jfX6iZbECcu2eftmtCwMW_VPj1-8cTxEyXRilOT-2ng6Ck85r0wjoFjnexW29o79dLfj3UxjfG6-k/s640/blogger-image--501973514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2znSs83UzLf5ngjwLIljn01qSfxRWsphZTHOGo_wQWAcW_g2o_mrpO-dBfuaLX2jfX6iZbECcu2eftmtCwMW_VPj1-8cTxEyXRilOT-2ng6Ck85r0wjoFjnexW29o79dLfj3UxjfG6-k/s640/blogger-image--501973514.jpg"></a></div> Shown with faceted emeralds these are available in the shop in several other gemestone options. Go to the shop now to order your favorite!!</div><div><br></div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-2202992281056978072015-07-11T00:25:00.001-04:002015-07-11T00:25:24.072-04:00Day 1 of the 175 Pair ProjectJuly 10th<div>There are 175 days left of 2015.</div><div>The 175 pairs of earrings project is a challenge I created for myself. I plan to make and share a pair of earrings a day for the next 175 days. </div><div>I hope you will follow me on instagram @XoEmilyandEden to follow my progress. </div><div>Use the hashtag #175pairsofearrings to see them all. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv56zV2vRwro1NSZxdrGBJjK9qozTrQKW2PSxVNXI677X1ryT8IjGqyi23CCwf7-MlnR4676wPw3Tu7SDcBOpkAZzRQZVnhPu6xpfhjvePWY07VC17mJeCz5HS6A0e1SO_bc9-YC3oTPc/s640/blogger-image-10698388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv56zV2vRwro1NSZxdrGBJjK9qozTrQKW2PSxVNXI677X1ryT8IjGqyi23CCwf7-MlnR4676wPw3Tu7SDcBOpkAZzRQZVnhPu6xpfhjvePWY07VC17mJeCz5HS6A0e1SO_bc9-YC3oTPc/s640/blogger-image-10698388.jpg"></a></div>Day 1</div><div>Tiny recycled sterling silver earrings. These are a personal favorite. Lightweight, with just a touch of sparkle. </div><div><br></div><div>Xo,</div><div>Shannon</div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-23385464857532251392015-05-25T22:30:00.001-04:002015-05-25T22:32:11.798-04:00Pretty Packages<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQGAWQyTYWBnBBZ91evdCJ_fmDZGOO2DeVdlY5bDwuMa0NNs-uZJTGWibxLzFVQpyFK7o_huJoXDGjTSjcH0s_bisisL-HXD2HQRt2YehK4MG_BLGGkPOKxRZmoYzJL7p0Fm5lPFHDbk/s640/blogger-image-1954195697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQGAWQyTYWBnBBZ91evdCJ_fmDZGOO2DeVdlY5bDwuMa0NNs-uZJTGWibxLzFVQpyFK7o_huJoXDGjTSjcH0s_bisisL-HXD2HQRt2YehK4MG_BLGGkPOKxRZmoYzJL7p0Fm5lPFHDbk/s640/blogger-image-1954195697.jpg"></a></div><br><div>Pretty jewelry is only half the fun of opening an Emily and Eden priority mail box. </div><div>I strive to make every package pretty and special. I found these quote cards and am happily adding one to each box.</div><div>This particular package was pretty special because I got to customize the card on the inside of the jewelry box. I <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">can't tell you what it said or I will ruin the surprise. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So if you would like me to make you a custom card to go along with your purchase head over to the shop now and leave me a note or comment when you pay and I will be happy to customize a card just for you!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Also, stay tuned for some super exciting new items coming soon. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Why not sign up for the mailing list while you are here? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">XO,</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Shannon</span></div><div><br></div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-52992085685564226982015-04-27T07:00:00.000-04:002015-04-27T07:00:07.923-04:00Maker Monday with RubyClaire Boutique<div style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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<span style="color: #222222;">We are a family business run by our parents: Norm & Kim, and four sisters: Julie, Kristin, Anna, and Lauren. (who are all married with children)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Between the four sisters we have 11 children between the ages of 11 years and 3 months!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">RubyClaire Boutique - we sell trendy clothing items for the everyday woman! We offer everything from business attire, date night, to a casual night in clothing!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">We started November 2013 as the parents were transitioning out of a women’s western wear company. The sisters and our mom stayed out late over dinner one night on a girls trip to Park City and started hashing out details of what we wanted to be, and how we wanted to look. Before we knew it, our ideas started to take shape and we were in business!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222;">By far the biggest challenge is time management. Our families are our number one priorities, and we want to make sure they feel like they are! It is so easy to get sucked into running a business, especially when it is open all hours, and you run it from home where you can never leave it. I feel like it is so important to create a schedule and make sure your business time and family time are separate - as hard as that seems sometimes!</span><br />
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It is different for each one of us since we are in different stages of life with our children. For me, I am up at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_693443437" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">6:00 am</span></span> to exercise. I try never to miss that - it is my sanity saver! Then I get my kids off to school, my preschooler off, and my baby down for her morning nap. At that point I sit at the computer and work hard for 2 hours until my preschooler comes home. Midday is spent with my little kids, and once they are both down for afternoon naps I am pounding the keyboard again for another 2 hours until the older ones come home. After school and evenings are busy with homework, chores, dinner prep, and activities. Once the kids are in bed, I’m usually back at it on the computer, but I try to leave some evenings to spend with my hubby!</div>
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Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-46768370888930668112015-04-13T15:29:00.001-04:002015-04-13T15:30:53.892-04:00Spring BraceletsI dream of jewelry designs. <div>I do. </div><div>It starts with the beads. </div><div>I found these beautiful frosty seed beads in a drawer, neatly tucked away. I dreamt of adding pearls and sterling to them. I thought the pop of color would be perfect. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvD_k-m69zG1rySroiWBEUlfTHsrO-YoQKdS1jURAHER-WshrfRRxxEdm57vwWdewIeySrMVD-evmSQ9mfCGc6lC83BmJZ1OqCI23eQP6j7FbaH6MCYAC4XQM60OQIFN2DQvLb5dMxeD8/s640/blogger-image--1338471825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvD_k-m69zG1rySroiWBEUlfTHsrO-YoQKdS1jURAHER-WshrfRRxxEdm57vwWdewIeySrMVD-evmSQ9mfCGc6lC83BmJZ1OqCI23eQP6j7FbaH6MCYAC4XQM60OQIFN2DQvLb5dMxeD8/s640/blogger-image--1338471825.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I added the Swarovski crystal pearls in the perfect shade of cream and a sterling silver disc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w2btWCkUbF1juvuOt3jSY033M-eFhrnTFNeM-D5Vq22aLClXe6OG591n5gHtuNHaAsZ55hOhFHZTXRZwV1eou_BnKaUkrQPOx8j9SVokWcRxosysw69oWl6q8Vb8tj61U1XMS_TKJLc/s640/blogger-image--378416421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w2btWCkUbF1juvuOt3jSY033M-eFhrnTFNeM-D5Vq22aLClXe6OG591n5gHtuNHaAsZ55hOhFHZTXRZwV1eou_BnKaUkrQPOx8j9SVokWcRxosysw69oWl6q8Vb8tj61U1XMS_TKJLc/s640/blogger-image--378416421.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am planning on stamping a letter on the disc to personalize these little bracelets. How beautiful a gift will these make?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvnPSIlbJipUdumoS07G__cFD-F66fuspzR-jRCRdfV0sW-88u9i46vqsYDkYkT24b4jjfsSyYTwOZVbfzVZli476aAW1WQq7H7qHZkuJmC8QYFLRiSUNkLiwm-RXZFRaCMJ1Pgi8hoU/s640/blogger-image--911611377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvnPSIlbJipUdumoS07G__cFD-F66fuspzR-jRCRdfV0sW-88u9i46vqsYDkYkT24b4jjfsSyYTwOZVbfzVZli476aAW1WQq7H7qHZkuJmC8QYFLRiSUNkLiwm-RXZFRaCMJ1Pgi8hoU/s640/blogger-image--911611377.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am making a green one for myself because I am an August baby. Now should I stamp an S for Shannon, an E for my girls, or a C for my last name?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">~Shannon</div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Shannon Chomanczukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06660614054875338541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967426075821210744.post-29139420667220995292015-04-12T11:43:00.001-04:002015-04-12T11:43:46.960-04:00Featured on The Baby Burp<br />
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Welcome to Emily and Eden!</div>
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Don't freak out. We know, change can be a hard. </div>
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If you were familiar with For My Sweet Daughter and Shannon Chomanczuk Designs, you may have noticed that the style of our work has changed quite a bit over the past year, and we felt a growing disconnect between the old names and the direction that our work has taken. This line has grown and changed so much since it started over 10 years ago, and we're ready for a name that feels a bit more congruent with the path that we're on, and will allow for continued growth and evolution in the coming years.</div>
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We're so excited to share this new brand and our latest work with all of you! </div>
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Thanks for joining us on this new adventure. We're happy to be here, and hope you are too. </div>
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Today is Marker Monday y'all! I am so happy to share an interview I did with Vibeka of Gentry's Closet. If you read all the way to the end she shares her tips for being a mom entrepreneur and a coupon code for my readers. So be sure to give her some love in the comments below and check out <a href="http://www.gentryscloset.com/" target="_blank" title="Gentrys Closet">Gentry's Closet</a>.</div>
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1. Name and are you married?</div>
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Vibeka and I am married to my high school sweetheart, biggest supporter and all around favorite guy. We have been married almost 6 years and together for over 10! </div>
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We are raising two little wild princesses, Gentry (4) and Chloe (14 months). </div>
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My shop is Gentry's Closet. I offer embroidered items and accessories for babies, toddlers, children and adults. I offer mostly holiday shirts, headbands and lots of monogrammed items including baby gifts and women's totes, purses and bags! </div>
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I opened my Etsy shop in July of 2011 after a little coaxing from my friends. I was making tons of baby headbands for our oldest, Gentry and then decided to offer them in my new store. The business just grew from there and now offers embroidered and heat pressed monograms. </div>
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5. What would you say are the biggest challenges of being a mom entrepreneur? How have you overcome them?</div>
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I would say the biggest challenge to being a mom entrepreneur is keeping a balance between work and home. It's hard for me to "turn off the business" as I am always answering an email, working on orders, shipping or posting to social media. While it's something I am constantly working on, I try to focus 110% on my business during the day when the girls are not home and then dedicate the evenings to them exclusively. I then get back to work most evenings after they have gone to bed. </div>
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6. What are 3 things you need to be a successful mom entrepreneur? 3 things to be successful?</div>
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I would say the number 1 thing is to be motivated. I have so many people ask how I got started and my tips to running a successful shop but it really comes down to the motivation that I had to make this business work. I have spent years fine tuning my everything from pictures, to listings, keywords and so much more (and I still have a long way to go). I have read blogs and researched my products carefully. There's no magic solution, it takes time and hard work. I truly believe you will only get out of it what you put into it. Secondly, I would say that it's so important to take help when it's offered to you. I have a hard time giving up control and delegating but I have learned that if someone offers to help out (with packaging, running an errand, watching the kids) you jump on the opportunity. You only have so many hours in the day and you want to fill them as best you can to ensure you get the most accomplished. I guess the final thing (and this sounds so cliché) is never give up on your dream. Keeping the focus on why you do what you do. For me, it was so that I could do the best for my girls. I can make a flexible schedule so that I can be there for fieldtrips and sick days. They are my motivation and my inspiration. </div>
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7. What does a typical day look like for you?</div>
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Mornings are a little hectic trying to get everyone out the door, I drop both girls off and then it's back home to answer emails & Etsy conversations and work on orders. I am embroidering and designing as well as ironing and packaging all at the same time. I run two commercial 16 needle machines so I can embroider quite a few things in a day. Lunch is squeezed in there somewhere or happens while picking up the girls in the afternoon. Then it's home for snack, maybe a TV show and I try to get some more emails answered (this is really the calm before the storm). By <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2136924239" tabindex="0">5 o'clock</span> all bets are off. Both girls are tired and hungry and it's melt down time. I work on dinner, we have some play time and hubby gets home about <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2136924240" tabindex="0">6:30</span>. It's dinner, kids to bed, prep for the next day and a little more work while catching some of our fave shows and we start it all over the next day :) </div>
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8. If you could share one piece of advice with other mom entrepreneurs what would it be?</div>
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This goes with #6 but stay motivated! Have a goal and stick with it. </div>
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9. When you are not working what do you like to do?</div>
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Anything involving the girls. We have two big dogs and like to take them out for walks and play outside. A pedicure and a date night with hubby are always a good idea, too! </div>
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10. Here at Emily and Eden we have a saying, <i>celebrate the everyday</i>. We believe that simple, everyday moments should be celebrated because these are the things that make life awesome. Thinking about your family and business, what are three things you are celebrating today?</div>
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Two happy & healthy little girls, a wonderful husband and a successful business that I love.</div>
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