A Designer and The Internet

For me this year marks my exploration into virtually unknown territory, the Internet. Since beginning my jewelry designing mission over 10 years ago, Barbara Silverstein Jewelry Designs has taken me on a wonderful and exhilarating journey. There is nothing more exciting than creating a beautiful work of art, meeting wonderful people and seeing them wear and enjoy one of my hand crafted creations.

While most people in my age range are thinking of retirement and Caribbean cruises, my mind races with new and thrilling jewelry design ideas that are waiting to become reality. I just can’t help myself. Art, fashion and design is my passion!  It is a major part of my life!

I just finished the 2011 New York International Gift Show, making it my 5th appearance.  Within a few days I was off to exhibit my jewelry for a charity event in Toronto and then a trunk show in Florida. I have spent more hours in airports, train stations, hotels and trade shows than I care to add up. This sort of schedule has left minimal time for creativity. I’m determined to make the necessary changes so can devote myself to what I do best – DESIGN BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY!

I am a designer by desire and a businesswoman by necessity. My interest in modern technology is moderate and my understanding even less. In not so many eloquent words “I am a one woman show”.  I develop my concepts, experiment, create, market and then see the finished product through until it is shipped. It is a lot to ask of myself, I know. How could I possibly work any harder? It is simple: I cannot.

Earlier this year I partnered with Kendrick & Associates to help make ordering my products faster and easier. You can see my current designs barbarasilversteindesigns.com or kendrickassociates.com/barbarasilverstein.  I encourage you to take a look at the site, sign up for the newsletter and share your thoughts.

I have hired a part time assistant to help me in some day to day tasks. And while I still plan to make personal appearances, I am hoping that these changes will allow more time for the creative side of me to be fully developed. I have some great ideas that are just waiting to be realized.   Take a look, and become a part of the world of Barbara Silverstein.

barbarasilversteindesigns.com or kendrickassociates.com/barbarasilverstein.