Journey of a Jeweler

a journey into fashion decorating style and life with jeweler lisa lehmann

Lisa Lehmann Designs, formerly StudioJewel

lisa lehmann designs

Introducing my Patreon page

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The last blog post I wrote on February 11 was right after my mom passed away. Also. It was the day before I found out I had breast cancer. Who knew on that day my life would go into a complete tailspin? Since then so many things have happened. To me personally. To our world. To our country. To say life has given me lemons this year is a massive understatement. However? Oh, the lemonade I have had!

To say life has given me lemons this year is a massive understatement. However? Oh, the lemonade I have had!

I have had to dig deep, very deep, just to get through each day. But I also have a business to run. A business that I love. That I truly cherish. Not because of the income, but because it’s my passion, and the people it has brought into my life…that would be you…mean the world to me. What this meant was doing some serious thinking about the future of Lisa Lehmann Designs. What is next? How do I best continue? What best supports my passion, what I love to create, and my time in the studio? And what supports my clients, my friends and gives them more. How can I best serve, birth new designs, and maintain a sustainable business without exhausting myself and bombarding my clients? How can I reward loyalty and follow my artistic vision?

My short term walking away from the studio in January to care for my mom turned into something I would rather not repeat. For a while, I thought I would lose my business. I thought maybe it’s just time to raise the white flag. Yet. You stood by me.

I have learned MANY lessons this season. One. Is loyalty. From people who are way more than customers to me. Two. Is being innovative when I wasn’t sure I had it in me. And three. The art of asking for help and receiving it. I literally could not do things on my own.

I have learned MANY lessons this season. One. Is loyalty.

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Ten Reasons my jewelry is for you

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My jewelry is for you.  Let me tell you ten reasons WHY.

  1. You have jewelry needs. It’s ok. We all do!
    • When I design that design comes from me. I sense a need in my own wardrobe. Something I want. Something I feel like will make me feel good. Hits at just the right spot on your neckline. Add that bit of layering I LOVE. I want to help YOU fill those voids in your own styling!
  2. You know quality.
    • When you put on a piece of jewelry that is handcrafted, not manufactured, you can FEEL the difference.
  3. You are unique. Your jewelry should be too.
    • Your jewelry helps finish your personal style. Maybe you are jeans and t-shirt girl…well those layers of bracelets…those many stacking rings…those perfectly orchestrated necklaces…yeah…that’s what gives you THAT look.
  4. You like having someone help you with style.
    • I want to help teach you how to layer. How to find that look you know you love. I’m not here to just sell to you I want to help guide you on your style journey!
  5. You like unique.
    • Stones are my jam. Putting together one of a kind pieces makes my heart sing. I spend hours drawing and designing. I love every step of the process from pen to metal. Focusing on details. That shows.
  6. You work hard at making sure everyone around you is taken care of…except for you.
    • It’s amazing how one piece of jewelry can make you feel special. Treasured. You deserve that.
  7. You love that free-spirited bohemian look but have no idea how to do that.
    • Often. It’s in the jewelry. I can help you with that.
  8. You feel stuck in a jewelry rut.
    • Same jewelry day in and day out. You need something to mix and match and change your overall look.
  9. You have been looking for the perfect gift for that hard to buy for person in your life…you know the one…we all have them.
    • You want to wow them…my little black boxes tend to come with a guaranteed smile along with an ooh and ahh.
  10. You value human. Not commodity.
    • I promise to always be right on the other side of this screen. I do online live events. I will always answer your emails. My desire to connect with you is strong.
  11. Bonus reason.
    • I make really beautifully awesome jewelry. And maybe that is reason enough!

I realize you can shop a million places. Whether that be a local establishment or a host of places online. So when you DO choose to shop with me I am profoundly grateful. This is my livelihood and I am so blessed to be able to do what I love every.single.day. But when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of it? I do it for you. NOTHING makes me happier than when I hear how much you love your Lisa Lehmann Designs, how it was the perfect gift, how it makes you feel. YOU are my why.

So. If I haven’t said it enough….thank you. Thank you for making this possible.

xooxoxoo, lisa

lisa lehmann designs artisan handcrafted jewelry

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Refugee Families how we can help them reunite

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I am an empath. I feel. I love hard. And I am very passionate about a few things. One of those. Children. One most of us can relate to. And I for one am torn to the core thinking of so many refugee children ripped from their parent’s arms and not being able to have an ounce of hope on how to find them again. I can’t even imagine. My heart hurts. But feeling isn’t enough.

I often feel helpless. Too small to make a difference. I think. Jewelry. Yippee. I make jewelry. How can that help?

But then. You surprise me. Every. Single. Time.

Cancer research. Compassion International. Arbor Day Foundation. Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Harvey. I design. You step up.

So why not now? I have a necklace I designed several years ago. It’s called Better Together. It was designed to show that two is better than one. Whether that be friendships, relationships…whatever! Two sterling silver circles. Each hand-formed and textured. Separate. Yet. Together.

help for refugee immigrant families and their children

And then I thought. What if? In this case. It focused on US. WE. As a people. Working together. To help these refugee children. These families. The design is already there. Change the focus. And BOOM!

I’m a fan of the author Glennon Doyle. She started something called Together Rising. I like this. Why? Because they are doing the research and not just giving money to one organization. They are giving it where it is most needed right now. And keeping everyone updated via the website. You can absolutely give directly to the project. And if that is what you want to do, I encourage that. But for the rest of the summer, for each Better Together necklace sold, I will be donating 100% of the proceeds to Together Rising.

You may ask, why not just direct everyone to her site to donate? Here’s my why. I think sometimes we need a physical reminder. Something to touch and see to keep us connected. Maybe. Just maybe. That little necklace might remind of those refugee children. Of those families.

Thoughts and prayers are nice. But not enough. Let’s do something. Together. Because truly we really are better together!

xoxoxo, lisa