Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: OMG are you freaking KIDDING me?
OMG are you freaking KIDDING me?
No, it’s not a joke – The Velvet Zebra is now on (gasp) Facebook! Yes, I know, I’ve mocked Facebook more than once in the past. I still think it’s a strange, strange place. And for the record, it’s not like I’M on Facebook, really. It’s The Velvet Zebra that is. You won’t see any…
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Read more: Branding
Branding
You may be asking – The Velvet Zebra ?? Unless you didn’t even notice your browser bar isn’t showing MyMidnightMuse anymore … You’ve arrived at TheVelvetZebra.com In the coming week(s) this page will be updated to reflect the new business model my sister and I have adopted. There’s not that much changing besides structure and…
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Read more: It’s that time again!
It’s that time again!
Time for PUPPY BOWL !!! I’ve heard some say there’s also a football game or some such, but that’s on another network (and the Seahawks aren’t playing, so phoey) I can’t wait to see this year’s Puppy Bowl on the big screen, in HD. It’ll feel just like I’ve brought eleven puppies into the house…
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Read more: Customer Service Fail
Customer Service Fail
So, back in December, while getting ready for our Christmas trip to New Mexico, my sister and I realized we both could do with new pairs of jeans. We didn’t really need them right away, but we figured – what the heck? We’re going on vacation, it’d be nice to have new jeans to bring…
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Read more: A blanket apology to all men
A blanket apology to all men
I love you guys, I really do – but being a single woman who works with 32 of you, let’s just say it can be easy to lump you all in a catagory. For years, since it’s inception really, I’ve maintained that HD television is something “only men can see”. My television set gave me…
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Read more: Breaking In the New Year
Breaking In the New Year
So Happy New Year to everyone . . . it’s been a smash so far! Literally. We got back from our vacation to New Mexico on Saturday evening (I didn’t mention the vacation to New Mexico ’cause I haven’t blogged in a while) but yeah, went to Los Alamos to spend a week with our…
The Courage of Color
When most people think of chainmaille, they envision silver—cool, metallic, traditional, reminiscent of knights and history books. However, modern chainmaille, the kind we weave ring by ring, presents a completely different narrative. It bursts with color, exudes expressiveness, boldness, and for many, that boldness can feel a bit intimidating. We encounter this scenario frequently: someone…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
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