We have extended our storewide inventory reduction sale through March 31! There are still some great deals to be found so come in and shop before the sale ends! You may even find a great Easter accessory!
Beginning April 1, we will be bringing out our new creations for late spring and summer, as well as new beads and findings! Our new jewelry line will be offered in a variety of metals, including sterling, white and yellow gold, palladium and platinum! New Diamond Bridal Styles and Artisan Wedding Band Styles will also be available. Our bridal customers are choosing to express their personalities in all sorts of ways, including with color. We carry a large virtual inventory of diamonds and colored gemstones for your selection. Our inventory of Red Box Diamonds and Black Box Gemstones by Stuller is constantly changing. You'll always find the center diamonds and gemstones, accents, or melee you need to create the perfect piece of jewelry.
You can choose, change and create though our newest design system, Analece Countersketch, which allows you choose from a vast selection of our designs, customize the designs to fit your purpose, as well as work with your existing stones or newly purchased stones for redesign and flexibility.
Analece Design strives to be your preferred jeweler by meeting the demands of our customers in very creative ways. Stop in and ask for a free demonstration of Analece Countersketch, or call for an over the phone consultation today!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
Storewide Inventory Reduction Sale!
Analece and Bayside Beads is having a storewide inventory reduction sale, with items from 10-75% off! For example, all our beads by the strand, natural stone, glass etc are now reduced by 25%! Since we already have rock bottom prices on beads, this is a real bargain! Seed Beads and Findings, reduced 20%. Designer Jewelry reduced 10%. Miscellaneous jewelry and seasonal items up to 75% off! Now is great time to take advantage of these low prices, before our Spring and Summer Inventory is displayed! Sale will run thru March 17th, or till everything on sale is sold! We'll be continually marking down items until then. But Hurray! Things are going fast!
We also have select items on our website for sale. Please look under sale items and featured items for pricing and order on line if it's more convenient.
We'll be bringing out our new inventory March 15th, so all these great items must go now!
We also have select items on our website for sale. Please look under sale items and featured items for pricing and order on line if it's more convenient.
We'll be bringing out our new inventory March 15th, so all these great items must go now!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
SMALL TOWN AMERICA - FAIRHOPE, AL
I'm back from my January vacation, rested and ready to roll! Knocking out some great jewelry for our spring line, and getting ready for our annual Arts and Crafts show in March! I was doing a little research on the internet and found an article about Fairhope. Here is an excerpt from Coastal Living Magazine regarding our beautiful town! Why don't you come for a visit and stop by our shop right on the main street. Our azaleas are in bloom and spring is right around the corner! We have lots to offer and we'd love to see you and chat for a while! If you can't stop in, check out our website at www.analecedesign.com and look for new product to be added very soon! Happy Spring! Anita
Hidden Gems
Coastal Living Magazine
Hot Spots
The hottest coastal towns. These hidden coastal gems might be lesser-known but they are equally alluring.
Text by William Scheller with Susan Haynes, Kay Scheller, Kristen Shelton, and Kimberly TurnbullFairhope, Alabama
Here's a sentence you don't read every day: Alabama (home to the editorial offices of Coastal Living) shelters one of the country's best-kept surprises. Trust us on this one. Just veer off U.S. 98 onto Alternate 98, parallel to Mobile Bay, and follow the leafy, gently curving two-lane road into a dictionary-perfect "Smalltown, USA"―Fairhope.
Turn right onto Fairhope Avenue, pass the two-story storefronts with rockers out front, and take in this panorama: Protected green parkland saddles the waterfront bluffs to the left and right. Below their slopes, the Mobile Bay shoreline appears like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. Fishermen deftly cast their lines from the public pier, families picnic on the sand or beneath the shade of mossy live oaks, and, some days, the local schoolteacher takes her first-graders to the shallows to learn about the sea creatures. North and south from the beach, you'll see the parade of privately owned dock pavilions. These piers with gazebo-like structures are enduring icons, signaling a way of life on Alabama's Eastern Shore.
Founded in 1894, the town claims a long history and unusual beginnings that have given it cultural cachet. It has attracted writers ranging from Upton Sinclair and Sherwood Anderson to Winston Groom and Fannie Flagg, and its legendary Page and Palette bookstore holds a lively schedule of author appearances and readings. Like Mobile across the bay, Fairhope hosts its own Mardi Gras, along with an annual arts and crafts festival.
The town's nearby attraction, Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, comprises almost 6,000 acres of land and water in and around Weeks and Mobile bays. The reserve offers spectacular birding―more than 350 species have been spotted―along with good salt- and freshwater fishing; hummingbird and butterfly gardens; and nature trails, including a boardwalk through a swamp forest where rare pitcher plants thrive.
what the locals know
Anil Vira, owner of Fairhope's Barons Inn, tells us that sometimes, when the wind blows from the east―usually when the weather is hot―thousands of fish, including flounder, eel, crab, and shrimp, head for shallow waters. "This phenomenon is known locally as 'Jubilee,'" says Anil. "In the early days, people would run through the streets, banging on pots and pans, yelling, 'jubilee!' when it happened. Now they watch the sky for hovering seagulls, then run down to the waterfront with pails to scoop up the bounty. Some restaurants will even cook up your catch."
Population: 14,106
Median Home Price: $187,288
For More Info: cofairhope.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Thank You to Our Customers
“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises, he is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption in our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider in our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor by serving him. He is doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.” -Gandhi
This philosophy governs all our actions at Analece and Bayside Beads. We want to thank our customers for your continued support as we approach our 10th year in business in Alabama. We wish you all a Joyful and Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! If you have the time, please stop by and say hello.
Anita, Alece, Karen and Shaley
This philosophy governs all our actions at Analece and Bayside Beads. We want to thank our customers for your continued support as we approach our 10th year in business in Alabama. We wish you all a Joyful and Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! If you have the time, please stop by and say hello.
Anita, Alece, Karen and Shaley
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Selecting Timeless Jewelry Gifts for Holiday Giving
As the owner of a retail jewelry store I am asked frequently by customers, “Is there a memorable jewelry item I can give my loved one that will not become dated and out of style?”
My advice is to look for something that is trendy but classic at the same time. For example, pearls are always in style and timeless. A great way to update the look, while not going for a fad fashion design is to select a freshwater pearl with an unusual shape, such as coin pearl, cornflake pearl or biwa pearl or the newer shell pearl which mimics a Tahitian or South Sea pearl, for lower cost. You may also select a colored pearl in one of these shapes as opposed to classic white, mixed with crystal or metal. Long pearl strands have been worn since the 1920’s flapper age. A long 36 to 45 inch strand can be wrapped multiple times for a great multi-strand look, wrapped and twisted to make a torsaud or worn full length with a removable pendant attached. It can be mixed with layers of chain for a more casual look. Look for a pearl necklace with a “statement” clasp. A clasp of this type can be worn in the back, front or on the side of the necklace for versatility. Many designers are using vintage pins and clasps for closures which add character to their pieces.
When selecting fine jewelry, look for a well constructed piece. Whether the piece is made of sterling silver, gold, platinum or one of the newer trending metals such as palladium, argentium silver, stainless steel, tungsten, titanium, or ceramic, the quality and durability of the piece is determined by it’s construction. Check for securely set stones, smoothly finished sturdy metal and well-cut gemstones. These pieces will stand the test of time and when cleaned regularly they will still look new after several years of wear. Don’t compromise on the quality of the construction to get a design you like. Ask if a piece can be made in a less costly material with higher quality construction, rather than settling for a poor quality piece with a higher metal cost. There are many new metals options that will help you conserve cost and not compromise on quality. Ask about a new sterling alternative, Continuum, silver with palladium alloy developed by Stuller that has the look of silver white metal, with the strength of gold. It can be set with diamonds and does not tarnish.
Buy jewelry from a reputable business that has been around for a few years, preferably with a bench jeweler on site who can make adjustments in size and design when necessary. If you can find a store with a jeweler who hand fabricates in artisan style and makes fine jewelry, or who can customize jewelry designs, you will be one step ahead. These businesses make a point of making jewelry that is one-of-a-kind, and many times can make a custom piece just for you, at a cost that is not much more than a piece selected from out of a case. This jewelry is guaranteed to be unique and will most likely be something that can be worn for a lifetime, and handed down to the next generation. Beware of items advertised on the internet and verify the return policy of the store before purchasing in the event the quality is not what you expect. Many internet sites are selling mass produced items with lower price points and quality. If you must purchase on the internet, try to find a website for a store that you have dealt with in person, and where you have had the opportunity to verify the quality of their products. Many brick and mortar shops now have websites so if you find a shop you like, ask if they have a website and search their site before shopping elsewhere.
Remember the old adage “you get what you pay for”, and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t settle for poor quality when you can find good quality at a fair price with minimal effort!
Happy Holiday Shopping!
Anita
My advice is to look for something that is trendy but classic at the same time. For example, pearls are always in style and timeless. A great way to update the look, while not going for a fad fashion design is to select a freshwater pearl with an unusual shape, such as coin pearl, cornflake pearl or biwa pearl or the newer shell pearl which mimics a Tahitian or South Sea pearl, for lower cost. You may also select a colored pearl in one of these shapes as opposed to classic white, mixed with crystal or metal. Long pearl strands have been worn since the 1920’s flapper age. A long 36 to 45 inch strand can be wrapped multiple times for a great multi-strand look, wrapped and twisted to make a torsaud or worn full length with a removable pendant attached. It can be mixed with layers of chain for a more casual look. Look for a pearl necklace with a “statement” clasp. A clasp of this type can be worn in the back, front or on the side of the necklace for versatility. Many designers are using vintage pins and clasps for closures which add character to their pieces.
When selecting fine jewelry, look for a well constructed piece. Whether the piece is made of sterling silver, gold, platinum or one of the newer trending metals such as palladium, argentium silver, stainless steel, tungsten, titanium, or ceramic, the quality and durability of the piece is determined by it’s construction. Check for securely set stones, smoothly finished sturdy metal and well-cut gemstones. These pieces will stand the test of time and when cleaned regularly they will still look new after several years of wear. Don’t compromise on the quality of the construction to get a design you like. Ask if a piece can be made in a less costly material with higher quality construction, rather than settling for a poor quality piece with a higher metal cost. There are many new metals options that will help you conserve cost and not compromise on quality. Ask about a new sterling alternative, Continuum, silver with palladium alloy developed by Stuller that has the look of silver white metal, with the strength of gold. It can be set with diamonds and does not tarnish.
Buy jewelry from a reputable business that has been around for a few years, preferably with a bench jeweler on site who can make adjustments in size and design when necessary. If you can find a store with a jeweler who hand fabricates in artisan style and makes fine jewelry, or who can customize jewelry designs, you will be one step ahead. These businesses make a point of making jewelry that is one-of-a-kind, and many times can make a custom piece just for you, at a cost that is not much more than a piece selected from out of a case. This jewelry is guaranteed to be unique and will most likely be something that can be worn for a lifetime, and handed down to the next generation. Beware of items advertised on the internet and verify the return policy of the store before purchasing in the event the quality is not what you expect. Many internet sites are selling mass produced items with lower price points and quality. If you must purchase on the internet, try to find a website for a store that you have dealt with in person, and where you have had the opportunity to verify the quality of their products. Many brick and mortar shops now have websites so if you find a shop you like, ask if they have a website and search their site before shopping elsewhere.
Remember the old adage “you get what you pay for”, and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Don’t settle for poor quality when you can find good quality at a fair price with minimal effort!
Happy Holiday Shopping!
Anita
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Have Fun Do Good End Alzheimer's
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