Jewelry designer and FOF, Marleny Gonzalez, is giving away one a signature crocheted chain bracelet (retail value: $85) from her company, Tierra Dulce Couture.
Enter to win by answering in the comments, below: Where do you buy your jewelry?
FOF Marleny Gonzalez, an avid jewelry designer is battling breast cancer. Encouraged by her friends and daughter, Claudia, Marleny started selling at art shows in South Florida two years ago. Her jewelry, all hand crocheted macramé pieces with natural stones, was such a hit that she’s since expanded the business to Etsy and soon will launch her own website. Her bracelets and necklaces range from $50 to $200. “She’s not yet in remission but, hopefully, will soon be,” says Claudia. “We are almost at the end of the treatment. Her jewelry business gives her inspiration and allows her to focus on something else besides the cancer.” FOF chatted with Claudia and Marleny (Claudia translated for her mom, since Marleny is a native Spanish speaker.)
How old is Marleny?
Claudia: 54.
Do you own the business together?
Claudia: Yes. She does all the jewelry design. I do the logistics for all the shows and business development.
When did you start the business?
Claudia: We started selling at art shows in South Florida, about two years ago. But, my mom started designing four years ago. They have so many different art markets and shows here so it makes it so easy for us.
What does Tierra Dulce Couture stand for?
Claudia: My mom came up with it--it means “sweet earth” and I added Couture so it sounded more fashionable.
How did you decide to start the company?
Claudia: We started showing the jewelry off to our friends and family and everybody liked it. I thought it really had a future. So my mom quit her job in makeup sales to do this full time..
What are Marleny’s signature pieces?
Claudia: Crochet style in macrame with natural stones.
Where does she source the materials from?
Claudia: From her trips to Cali, Colombia and also from Miami.
Where do you sell your jewelry?
Claudia: Besides the art shows in South Florida, we sell in a store in Colombia and online at Etsy.com. We also are working on a website.
Enter to win by answering in the comments, below: Where do you buy your jewelry?
One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes May 16th, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.
Jewelry designer and FOF, Marleny Gonzalez, is giving away one a signature crocheted chain bracelet (retail value: $85) from her company, Tierra Dulce Couture.
Enter to win by answering in the comments, below: Where do you buy your jewelry?
FOF Marleny Gonzalez, an avid jewelry designer is battling breast cancer. Encouraged by her friends and daughter, Claudia, Marleny started selling at art shows in South Florida two years ago. Her jewelry, all hand crocheted macramé pieces with natural stones, was such a hit that she’s since expanded the business to Etsy and soon will launch her own website. Her bracelets and necklaces range from $50 to $200. “She’s not yet in remission but, hopefully, will soon be,” says Claudia. “We are almost at the end of the treatment. Her jewelry business gives her inspiration and allows her to focus on something else besides the cancer.” FOF chatted with Claudia and Marleny (Claudia translated for her mom, since Marleny is a native Spanish speaker.)
How old is Marleny?
Claudia: 54.
Do you own the business together?
Claudia: Yes. She does all the jewelry design. I do the logistics for all the shows and business development.
When did you start the business?
Claudia: We started selling at art shows in South Florida, about two years ago. But, my mom started designing four years ago. They have so many different art markets and shows here so it makes it so easy for us.
What does Tierra Dulce Couture stand for?
Claudia: My mom came up with it--it means “sweet earth” and I added Couture so it sounded more fashionable.
How did you decide to start the company?
Claudia: We started showing the jewelry off to our friends and family and everybody liked it. I thought it really had a future. So my mom quit her job in makeup sales to do this full time..
What are Marleny’s signature pieces?
Claudia: Crochet style in macrame with natural stones.
Where does she source the materials from?
Claudia: From her trips to Cali, Colombia and also from Miami.
Where do you sell your jewelry?
Claudia: Besides the art shows in South Florida, we sell in a store in Colombia and online at Etsy.com. We also are working on a website.
Enter to win by answering in the comments, below: Where do you buy your jewelry?
One FOF will win. (See all our past winners, here.) (See official rules, here.) Contest closes May 16th, 2013 at midnight E.S.T. Contest limited to residents of the continental U.S.
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