The Bracelet

          As I travel on in this wonderful journey of my life I owe it to my ancestors to pay homage to my Moroccan roots . Being the grand daughter of Casablanca's most popular jeweler , gold smith , diamond dealer and designer of some of Morocco's royal gem's it was only natural that I would grow up one day and discover my love for designing jewelry . My mother would share some found memories of my grandfather allowing my sister's and I to play with diamond gems , rubies , and other precious loose stones while he was conducting business in his ever so busy jewelry store . From the time I was born to present day my sisters and I were always privileged with beautiful golden jewels designed by my talented grandfather Isaac Ifrah . The woman of our large Ifrah family shared many traditions besides food of our culture and a wedding dress that we all take our turn to wear on our big night before the wedding day which we call a Hennah . We also share a common bracelet in which we receive upon our metamorphosis into woman hood . This was one  tradition I could not wait for as I was mesmerized by the design , artistry and detail that makes these beautiful bracelet's so special . I so loved seeing both my sisters enjoy wearing theirs as I patiently waited for my big day I finally received mine at age 13 . I have never taken this beautiful golden bracelet off since , I shower , sleep , surf , work and play and when ever I need to connect with my grandfather I know all I have to do is look at my wrist and  know that he lives forever in me and guides me on my journey into designing . 

                                                                     " The bracelet"

l'll take mine on the rock's ... by Tilly: A perfect ending to a perfect summer !

l'll take mine on the rock's ... by Tilly: A perfect ending to a perfect summer !: As summer comes to an end and the beginning of new school ...

A perfect ending to a perfect summer !

                                                                         
     As summer comes to an end and the beginning of new school year I find my self doing what I love . My love for designing jewelry goes way back to the days of my childhood when playing in my mothers jewelry box fascinated me . My mother always had beautiful jewelry made and given to her by my Grandfather . It was so sparkly and attracted my curious eyes . I learned at a young age about my talented Grandfather whose passion for jewelry design was his business . Although I never met my grandfather I do feel we share the same passion in design . I feel him in my heart guiding me along every step I make on my journey .
 
       Summer brought on new opportunities as I was being laid off from my other passion as an early childhood educator   . The first day of summer was spent looking for a new job at a new school . I put my time in daily and interviewed weekly . In order to keep my mind busy and positive I turned to my hobby , which then just kept me creating . While looking for work in this large internet world we find at our finger tips , I found my self networking in between emailing my resume . I created a blog added a facebook page and began tweeting and posting pictures everywhere . I had my first party " A girls night out in the Afternoon " this was the kick off to a new beginning teaching others how to create a beautiful piece of their own . A fun afternoon for everyone . I sold out on my Hamsah , created new designs and everyone that came had not only learned something they laughed a little , ate a little , drank a little and shopped a little as well . I owe credit to the beautiful Micaela who is an awesome mentor , friend , and just keeps inspiring me .

     I am still looking for part time work but have began creating my business which is also my passion into full time work . I thank the people that laid me off  and I have no regrets for if I never got laid off I would not have found the opportunity to create doing what I love and calling it work . I am grateful for all my beautiful friends old and new and to all who have inspired  me along my journey I am blessed by the those who found something and continue to find something they have to have . So happy to have new clients waiting for me to design my magic . I love the positive feed back and the constant encouragement thank you to all .

    As the summer transitions to the next season with changes of  weather and color I will say good bye to a perfect summer and hello to fall  . I accept what lies ahead and look forward to a beautiful year .
                                                                          
                                                          As always Cheers Tilly