Sweet 16

I can’t believe Adorn is 16 years old!

In some ways, time has flown in the blink of an eye, yet when I reflect on all that has happened, it feels like I have lived several lifetimes in that space.  2020 has been such a quiet year,  it seems odd celebrating such a big anniversary.  In preparation of this announcement I took a trip down memory lane, going through scores of old photos and boxes of mementos.  At the bottom of this post, I thought I would share the highlights with everyone. Thank you, because it is YOU who made all of these great memories come to life.  In celebrating this anniversary, I am actually celebrating this fantastic community.  How wonderful it has been to spend the majority of life here among so many wonderful people who have strengthened me and helped form the person I am today.  It has been the honor of a lifetime to work with individuals to design and create meaningful jewelry for them.  It has also given me the chance to travel and show my work, hold big celebratory parties and fundraisers, give talks to younger people,  meet the press, and receive some pretty incredible honors along the way, for which I am incredibly humbled by.  My heart is overflowing with memories of pure joy, friendship, major transformations and so many dreams come true.  I cannot even begin to express how thankful I am for all of you who have supported and followed me on this creative journey. 

When I opened the store back in the Fall of 2004, I never imagined that it would take me on so many wonderful adventures.  To think, in the beginning, I was barely out of college.  It would be another year before I was married, and Audrey was not even a thought yet.   It is hard to believe how different my life was when this all started.   To everything there is a season, indeed.  It has been a special experience to grow and adjust the business along each step of life’s path.  From the “big time” that the move to Main St. brought, to the quieter present day celebrations working in my home studio has afforded me.  Everything has been in it’s right place at the right time. 

I never imagined the transition that 2020 would demand. Being forced to operate in an online-only scenario was never part of my plan.  I am forever grateful that, thanks to you, Adorn has been able to undergo yet another metamorphosis to accommodate the constraints of a pandemic as well as the weight of motherhood in such times.   It has been the greatest treasure being home to help my teenage daughter successfully navigate these uncertain waters of 2020 while still keeping the business alive in the online world.

Don’t get me wrong, it has been difficult not seeing everyone out at the shows and pop-up events.  I truly miss you, and can’t wait to safely get back out there.  In the mean time,  I am hoping you will share my message of gratitude with your friends, and help keep the dream alive. 

To share the love and celebrate Adorn’s Sweet 16, from now through November 7th, with every order of $16 or more, use the code: SWEET16 to receive 16% off your entire order.  As always, everything ships free! 

Your support means the world.  Thank you for joining me in my celebration. 

Gratefully yours,

xoxo Erica

PS: Every artist/maker I know has had a very rough year. Here is a link to a blog post I made back in the Spring that highlights a bunch of my creative friends.  I am betting they would all love if your browsed their work for the upcoming holiday season.  Shop local, shop small, shop indie.  Even small purchases make a big impact. :) 

https://www.adornjewelryandaccessories.com/blogs/journal/artists-make-life-beautiful