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May/June 2009
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Home Is Where the Heart Is
Haley PhotoCongratulations to all the 2009 graduates including my littlest sister Haley who just graduated from Albion College.  Haley is the last of four children to leave "the nest" so you can imagine what a monumental occasion this was for my family. Now spread across the country, my siblings and I made our way back to Michigan to watch Haley graduate. There was something very special about returning home to celebrate this pivotal moment - the last of four college graduations. At a moment like this, it brought great comfort to gather together in the place we know best with the people we love.

Trips home like this remind me that being from Michigan is part of my identity. I created the State Charm Collection for this very reason. I can't think of a better gift for a graduate embarking on a new journey than something that will be a constant reminder of where the road started. When facing new challenges and trying to define ourselves in new places, it is comforting to remember who we are and where we come from. We can build our lives anywhere but our heart will tell us when we are truly home.
Home Is Where the Heart Is
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Sterling silver tag is hand stamped and lightly hammered for a distressed look. This tag is great on its own or combined with any of the state charms or personalized tags. 16" bead chain included.
 
Our Price: $45
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State Charm Necklace
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Sterling silver state charms have a hand hammered texture. The silver is lightly oxidized and brushed for a distressed look. All 50 states are available. Charm comes on 16" sterling bead chain.
 
Our Price: $48
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Customized
Charm Necklace
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Create a unique Charm Necklace by combining a few personalized charms. See the "menu" below or  email your request to
sarah@mushkadesigns.com for pricing info. Create a one-of-a-kind!
 
 This Necklace: $79
Individual Charm Pricing
State Charm · $36
Disc Tag w/personalized stamping · $24
Rectangular Tag w/personalized stamping · $29
Home Is Where... Tag · $39
Stamped Heart on Small Dish · $12

Chains
Oxidized sterling silver bead chain or bright cable chain available.
16" chain · $12
18" chain · $14
20" chain · $16

Please contact Sarah to place an order or for more information.
310-508-4185 | sarah@mushkadesigns.com

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Happy Father's Day!
Gold Portrait It's hard to describe my dad in words because he is a man defined by his actions more than anything else. For this reason, my husband nicknamed him "The Warrior".  Warrior status is only granted to those who stop at nothing to ensure they remain active. In my dad's case it means playing hockey twice a week with two titanium hip replacements, hauling up a windsurf sail despite having a bad back, and eating to his heart's desire while somehow maintaining a six pack. Most of the time, my dad acts as a Warrior on behalf of his family. Our Warrior builds ice rinks, irrigation systems, and sandboxes in the backyards of his children and grandchildren (I think he's lost feeling in his thumb from hitting it with a hammer so many times). Legend has it that The Warrior once lifted a lofted bed up 7 flights of stairs because it couldn't fit in the dorm room elevator. Our Warrior protects us from things we didn't know we needed to be protected from - in the winter he may surprise you with sandbags in the back of your SUV to ensure that your top heavy car does not spin out on the ice. Our Warrior stops at nothing to ensure the safety and happiness of our entire family. Our Warrior is a man of steel with a heart of gold.

Our dad's fulfill special roles in our lives. Sunday is the day to celebrate them and let them know what they mean to us. Here are some great, personalized gift ideas for dads everywhere!
Father's Day Gift Ideas · First and Last Call for Orders!
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Customize a set of dog tags, a key chain, or cuff links for Father's Day.  All items are sterling silver and have been lightly hammer textured and oxidized for a distressed look.

Email sarah@mushkadesigns.com or call 310-508-4186 to request your custom piece TODAY to ensure delivery by Father's Day.
 
Set of Customized Tags w/24" chain: $168
Customized Key Chain: $149
Cuff links: $65
 
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Lots of love to all the Dads and Grads out there!

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