Tis the Season of Giving!

We absolutely LOVE this time of year. Not only because we have lots of holiday shows and sell a ton of jewels, but because this is the time of year that brings out the best in all of us and no matter what our circumstances, you can't help but be grateful for all the blessings that you. The holiday season reminds us that we can do good for others through the smallest of gestures.

Through our business, we hope to do our small part in making a difference, especially during the holidays. Thus, we are very excited to be working with a few non-profit organizations, having created jewelry that brings awareness to the cause and with each sale, we donate a portion to back to the organization.

With that said, don't wait to buy your holiday gift. Each piece of awareness jewelry comes with a card explaining it's significance and we are gift wrapping all gifts through December 19. Order online through www.tuvida.etsy.com or feel free to email us at tuvidadesigns@gmail.com to order a custom piece, orders taken until December 19 at 12 noon.

Gifts that give back:
1. Alzheimer's Awareness Necklace- We are very excited to have partnered with The Alzheimer's Association, Maryland Chapter. Each necklace retails for $65, and $20 is donated!
2. Eternal Love Necklace- Retails for $65, $5 is donated to The Trisomy 18 Foundation and $5 is donated to Donate Life Maryland. This necklace is holds a special place in my heart and I am grateful for all that have already purchased this very meaningful necklace. Custom orders for this necklace will be taken through Tuesday, December 15.
3. Breast Cancer Necklace and Bracelets- 10% of the proceeds from the sale of our breast cancer jewelry is donated to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure.


Thank you for your continued support. Know that your gift this season is one that will also make a difference! Have a great holiday season!

Join Tu Vida for our Holiday Shopping Event!

This is an event you do not want to miss! Get your holiday shopping done early at the Tu Vida Holiday Soiree at The Pearl Spa, 821 Key Hwy, on November 22 from 5-9 p.m. Event to include: Special discounts on Tu Vida Jewelry, with necklaces starting at just $20 and earrings starting at $10. Plus FREE Gift Wrapping!! Exclusive tours of The Pearl Spa at the Ritz Carlton, Tastefully Simple products and gifts, signature drinks, hors d'oeurves and holiday treats.

Each customer will receive a shopping bag filled with coupons and discounts, including FREE Tu Vida earrings.

Getting married in 2010? Come to our Holiday Soiree and receive a 25% discount if you book that evening. Offer ONLY valid on November 22! So tell a bride to be and come ready to get your wedding details started with us!

Be sure to RSVP by November 20 to tuvidadesigns@gmail.com or call 410-814-3744. Forward this to a friend, the more the merrier!

Great Georgetown Bridal Salon

Melissa and I made a trip to visit the DC area bridal salon, Hitched, located in historic Georgetown in Washington DC at the corner of Wisconsin and Volta (1 block north of P Street). The owners, Julia and Carin are not only amazing business women, but they are also new moms, and thus we have the utmost respect for their dedication to their professional and personal life.

We had met with Hitched over 2 years ago, when Melissa was just 4 months pregnant with Julian (she bought her first outfit for him at BabyGap). They have been carrying a few of our bridal pieces since that time and we have received several referrals from the salon. We met with Julia and Carin yesterday to update our designs and provide them with our most popular bridesmaid jewelry designs.
One such necklace, which just so happens to be based on our best sold necklace, was designed specifically for a Hitched bride. She got married this past May 2009 and we customized this necklace to match her bridesmaid dresses. She was a pleasure to work with, such a fun necklace to design. We just recently posted this necklace on our etsy site, www.tuvida.etsy.com. It can be made with varying colors and length, the possibilities are endless. You can honestly wear it with anything, which is what makes it our best seller.

Thank you to Hitched Salon for continuing to support our business and for referring brides that have helped us continue to create unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry!

Create Your Wedding

Many of our clients come to us with no idea what type of wedding they would like: elegant, whimsical, casual, cultural, religious, most of all, unique . Your wedding is a representation of you! From start to finish, each element should make a statement about the couple, their love for one another and their vision for a lifetime of happiness together.

We work with each client to custom create Save the Dates, Invitations, Bridal Jewelry, and Day of Stationery that is truly a symbol of the couples love for one another. While many of our clients as for our opinion and many put their trust in us to create the elements based on our expertise, it is always our goal to get to know the couple, asking them what they vision: colors, style, budget and overall effect. It is based on this initial meeting that we are able to better design a wedding that will really speak to the couples hopes and dreams.

It really is a joy to get to know our couples and see the love that goes into planning a wedding. Each invitation, each bridesmaid gift, each table number is unique and a joy to design. It is an awesome feeling to see the look on a brides face when she receives her completed invitations, tries on her bridal necklace for the first time or picks up her placecards and table numbers. We feel humbled to know that we played a small role in creating the wedding of her dreams.

Our goal as part of our blog is to post completed wedding invitations for the bride to share with family and friends, sample bridal jewelry to share as well as post wedding pictures- to see the vision come to life! We hope that you will continue to follow our blog and you too will be inspired by the love that a wedding brings to all those involved.

"Life is not a matter of milestones, but of moments" It is our goal to continue to create designs that help make the most special moments in life, memorable.

Jewelry-The Perfect Bridesmaid Gift

Below is an article from Bride & Bloom.com, which explains why Tu Vida Jewelry & Design is the perfect place to customize your bridesmaid gifts:

"Your bridesmaids have thrown you a blow out engagement party, some fantastic showers and a bachelorette party that was over the top. They are trotting across the country to be in your wedding, and doing it all while wearing bridesmaids gowns of your choosing and biting their tongues if it isn’t their favorite color or style. One gal is probably nine months pregnant and paid more to have the dress altered than the original retail price. They are the dream team of attendants, and they deserve that special gift that tells them how much you love them and appreciate everything they have done to be a part of your big day. Here are some tips and ideas for some gifts as unique and fantastic as your bridal party!
Bridesmaids are not clones!
Passing off matched sets of jewelry, wraps or handbags that match their bridesmaid gowns and make you happy because they all look appropriately accessorized for wedding photos is more of a gift for yourself than it is for your girls. How about choosing jewelry or accessories that coordinate, but also ultimately compliment each attendant’s unique tastes? Something traditional and delicate for your older sister’s conservative wrist and a killer set of the hottest chandelier earrings for your best friend. Or find a company that can help you customize the perfect piece of jewelry for each bridesmaid individually or at a pre-wedding party. (of course that means, Tu Vida Jewelry & Design)
Personalize your gift
Whether it’s a make up case stamped with each girl’s initials and stuffed with all their favorite beauty products or a silver box etched with their name and holding a fun trinket or gift certificate for their favorite store, something that has been customized is always personal and shows that you put time and effort into pre-planning your gifts.
Stuff your gift with Surprises
Perfect for stuffing with everything from beach towels and sunglasses to bedazzled bridesmaids undies and bath and body products, everyone loves a tote stuffed with their favorite things. Each bag will look the same at first, but will contain tons of little surprises for each recipient. For those friends that are the serious Fashionista types, try doing a small accessory from a great brand. Pop in their favorite shade of lipstick or gloss and it’s a done deal.
Focus on their interests
Within your little clique, you probably have friends with interests, passions and personalities that range from tomboys to girly girls, scholars to travelers, and hopeless romantics to the painlessly practical. What better way to tie a theme together than starting each gift with a year subscription to their favorite magazine – whether it’s French Vogue, The New Yorker, Cosmopolitan or Better Homes & Gardens! Add a travel journal or photo album to the voyager’s travel mag and the coveted hard cover version of the summer’s hottest romance novel to the romantic’s publication. Spice up the chef’s cooking magazine with ingredients for the month’s featured recipe, and sponsor a donation for your politically correct friend’s pet charity along with her subscription to Organic Style."

So....when you are thinking about your bridesmaid gifts, keep in mind that we can personalize each gift to reflect your bridesmaids personality.

Happy planning and we look forward to working with you to create jewelry that makes a statement!!