There was a time when I was little and I remembered seeing babies wearing a red little ribbon on their wrist or our traditional huayruro (why-ee-ru-ro) bracelet to protect the baby from the "mal de ojo" or evil eye. As a latina mom there are many traditions I kept and repeat with our kids. Married to an … Continue reading Baby traditions in Hispanic Culture
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National Museum of the American Indian featured the work of Evelyn Brooks
There was a time as I began my career as a jewelry designer when I dreamed to exhibit at one of the Smithsonian Museums. I am a true believer that things come to you at the right time, no sooner no later. This year I decided to participate at the Native Art Market of the Native … Continue reading National Museum of the American Indian featured the work of Evelyn Brooks
Ten years of Evelyn Brooks Designs
I took a deep breath and sigh to write this special post. TEN YEARS, huh? It has been an amazing ride with its ups and downs, but overall a very rewarding ten years. When we opened Evelyn Brooks Designs, my husband and I, had in mind to create a business designing jewelry pieces inspired by my Peruvian culture, following … Continue reading Ten years of Evelyn Brooks Designs
SCAM: How to avoid a FAKE wholesale jewelry order? My personal story
I got another scam email today and I think is important to share the insights of what happened so this doesn't occur to you:) It has been two weeks since I got an email from a store in the island of Malta ordering about $5000 in jewelry … Continue reading SCAM: How to avoid a FAKE wholesale jewelry order? My personal story
Two Worlds One Chica 