The show had a good turn around with around 300 employees, friends & family visiting it. The best part was that our CEO Paul Otellini took out few minutes from his busy schedule and stopped by each booth to encourage Intel's own silent Artisans.
I made few sales, got few orders and valuable tips & suggestions on how to take nice pictures of my jewelry. The amazing part was one of the ladies found the jewelry set I was wearing as the most interesting one and I ended up giving away the earrings :-) It was very encouraging to see how people really appreciate your creative interests and want to know more about what else you do besides being a hard working employee @ Intel.
You can check out the websites of some of the other Artisans from the show
Nance Wheeler's Fine Art @ www.NanceWheeler.com
Shobana's handmade jewelry @ www.shobanajb.com
Santhosh's photography @ www.clearsnaps.com
My key take away from the show are the acquaintances I made; I am sure few of them will turn into long lasting friendships:-)
And of course, keep a spare set for yourself in case you end up giving away the one you are wearing!
Congrats Menka! Can you post some close ups of your jewelery?
ReplyDelete-Rekha Das
It feels great to see you taking your interest forward and letting all know how good you are at other things as well!
ReplyDeletewishing you all the luck in the new endeavour from all of us back home in India.
Manish
It feels great to see you taking your interest forward and letting all know you excel in other fields too!
ReplyDeletewishing you luck for all future endeavours from all of us back home in India !
Manish
Thanks Rekha. I will surely post some pictures in a day or so and let you know.
ReplyDeleteThanks Manish Bhai! I can't do without the blessings and good wishes from you all. Miss you.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great show Menka. I always admire people who are able to keep up with their interests along with a job in the silicon valley. Keep up the good work..!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Menka!! that is the spirit..proud of you..Hope your continue to grow your passion along with managing work, family ....
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful... You are truly amazing-its great to see you 'keep at it' while juggling a full time job and family. Keep it up Menka. Here is wishing you all the very best.
ReplyDeleteGreat going Menka. It's so good to hear that you r able to give some time to your passion. Keep it up.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Looks like you had lot fun. Good work. Post some close ups too.
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody for the encouragement. I have added some close-up pictures of my work here. Take a look and do send your feedback.
ReplyDeleteDear Menka ,i was so happy to see you on the show.You have done good job and the display of so many things was really fantastic.I wish i could be there with you on the show.
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Santosh
Wonderful!Good job Menka.
ReplyDeleteVery professional set-up and I like the slideshow of the jewelry in the blog - Congrats! Tricia
ReplyDeleteThe jewelry is impressive. Can I buy 2 pieces? I really liked the last necklace(#32)shown and # 19, & 26. Can u tell me the prices for those. The best one I like was #32.
ReplyDelete@Santosh : Thanks mummyji. I too wish you were here for the show. See you soon.
ReplyDelete@Lata : Thanks Lata, glad that you liked it.
@Tricia : Thanks Trish. Plan to join the December show if you can. It took me some time to figure out how to get the picasa album as the slideshow here but totally worth it :)
@Karuna : Thanks Karuna. I will reserve the #32 for you. Let me know if you want #26 also. Will send you an email with the pricing details. #19 is from my personal collection. I don't think I have enough similar beads to make another one. Let me know if would like the same design with different beads/color.
Hey.. great jewellery. didn't know that u had this lovely hobby!
ReplyDelete-Richa C
Thanks Richa. Glad that you liked the designs.
ReplyDeleteCool. I don't how you get this much time after your job and kids. Good Luck !!!
ReplyDeleteLove,Mayank