Well, Hurricane Sandy hit the West Haven area full on today. The end of my street was flooded before I was even out of bed. Granted, I stayed in until about noon so... there's that. There was a Frankenstorm outside, what else was I going to do? I did some house work and started knitting a scarf. Watched some fun movies. I was...

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I've been working hard trying to get together three strong looks to show the judges at the RAW Hartford semi-finals for the RAWards. I have three Facebook friends who have jumped aboard Team Jillian and HOPEFULLY a hair dresser as well! I've been using my Inspiration Pinterest board to help guide me. So far I have some idea of where I'd like these...

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So after all that hard work.... I GOT NOMINATED! I'm going to the semi-finals for RAWards Hartford CT Accessories Designer of the Year! I am up against two very talented designers. I am very nervous, excited and hopeful. If I win this I will get some amazing career enhancing prizes and move on to the nation wide finals in California. I have never...

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This is possibly the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. After doing the RAW Ensemble show in Hartford CT, I decided I wanted to make an attempt at getting nominated for Accessory Designer of the Year. The prizes from this could really take me to the next level with my accessory business. Jewelry is just the beginning - my dream...

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When I did the RAW Ensemble show I did an interview with a videographer. I was so nervous! You can tell because I am looking everywhere except the camera. Even though I am self conscious, I do think this turned out great! And I love that everything on this video was from the show I was in. <3 I'm still very proud of...

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