Casual Fatigue? The Cure Is At Hand.

“I’ve been wearing the same five outfits over and over!” a friend was heard to say.  

The Jewelry Doctor understands. She had found herself doing the same thing. Then one day she said, “Wait a minute!”  

Out came a beloved blouse, to be worn as a tunic over a favorite top and skirt. She wore one of her boldest pendants, twirled her hair into a bun, and put on—wait for it—a bracelet.  

Soon she felt fabulous. At the store she mentioned she had been feeling what she thought should be called “casual fatigue”—boredom over the same kind of ensemble day after day after day. The person ringing her up said, “I know! I want a makeover. I’m thinking of coloring my hair.” 

Down the street someone said, “My boyfriend told me last night, ‘I want to get dressed up!’” (He explained that before the pandemic they would put on beautiful clothes and go out to dinner every so often, and that the response to “Well, you can always get dressed up for me” was met with a look.)   

How about you? Do you have casual fatigue? What do you miss wearing?

Take a look in the closet and in your jewelry box. Say “hello” to some friends that haven’t gotten much love lately. (If that’s because they might need a little TLC, or perhaps some coordinating earrings, sing out and we’ll put our heads together.)

Remember, nobody ever said we have to wear the same thing until the pandemic is over (aside from a mask to protect ourselves and our community). And nobody said we have to go casual every waking minute.  

So let yourself experiment. You might really like the results, not just for the way it lights you up—hooray for that!—but the lovely things some of your favorite people have to say.  

“I love your jewelry!” said someone at the store.  

“Thank you,” said the Jewelry Doctor, extending a card. 

But the good feeling didn’t stop there. She could feel it for the rest of the day.

So how about you? What would you love to wear? Maybe it’s an old fave that has been languishing in the closet or jewelry box. Or maybe you’ll put things together in a whole new way. 

Whatever you do, have fun being you!

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Your Mother

—called to ask if perhaps Mother’s Day could be changed to Monday this year, so as to give you a little more time to choose a gift. She didn’t want to embarrass you, as you’ve been so busy, well, just managing everything what with the pandemic and all.

Being a doctor, I understood immediately. Then I had a thought. 

Why not make it even easier for everybody and extend Mother’s Day? Make it “Mother’s Week” or “Mother’s Month.” (There was then a brief discussion of some things that required nine months to produce a result, but we won’t go into that here.)

We decided on a “Mother’s Day Week,” beginning on Sunday and lasting until we all thought that week was over. (Time is so fluid 

right now.)

So there you have it. With a wave of the ol’ magic wand and some wise words from your very own mother, you are not late. Far from it. 

Well, not all that far from it, so you might want to call the doctor—the Jewelry Doctor, that is—at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244). 

Stuller, as you may know, is up and running.  So if you think your mom would like gold or silver jewelry (or platinum or diamond), here’s their Mother’s Day brochure. 

https://assets.stullercloud.com/web/apps/images/flipbooks/2020/MothersDay2020/html5/index.html

  

If your mom’s taste leans toward handcrafted jewelry, our pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets get rave reviews. Just call or text us and we’ll be happy to send you some pictures. (Feel free to send us pictures of your mom, too.)

Oh, and since you asked, while your mother has every confidence 

that you will yourself select the perfect gift, as you do every year

—she said a gift certificate would be fine with her, too.

“Hooray! What’s that number again?”

415/796-3969. For those who prefer to text:  415/596-4244.

The Jewelry Doctor’s uncle once told her it was snowing so hard 

on the day she was born that he could barely get to the hospital. Note, though, that he did get to the hospital, and her mother did 

give birth, storm or no storm. So a little gift—or maybe a big one

—honey, you can do this.

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Honey, Of Course We Are

“Drat, drat, and double drat!”

“What is it now, Debbie?” Sandy folded her hands and waited.

“Just this: Since they have us all working from home, I finally have time to go through my jewelry and get everything ready to take to the San Francisco Jewelry Doctor.”

“Sounds good. What’s the problem?”

“They’re probably closed, silly. Everything is closed except food stores. The government probably wouldn’t consider getting your jewelry fixed an emergency, but for those of us who have big events coming up this spring and summer it sure seems that way.”

“Debbie, did you try calling the Jewelry Doctor? I understand they do a lot of work with people outside the San Francisco Bay Area. Unless they all fly in, the Jewelry Doctor probably works with them via mail and messenger services.”

Right you are, Sandy. 

So Debbie? Not to worry. We’re open for business as usual. The only difference between last month and this one is that we’re working virtually, for now. 

So call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244), tell us all about your “patients” for the Jewelry Doctor, along with those birthdays, that anniversary, other special occasions coming up, and anything else on your wish list, and we’ll be happy to help you.

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. We’re here for you.

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

What's Purple All Over?

If you said, “amethyst,” give yourself a gold star. And before this month of February is all over let’s take a moment to celebrate our friend the amethyst in all its lovely hues, from the palest of purples (the kind of color Monet would have loved) to the intensity of, say, this solitaire pendant from Stuller.  

https://www.stuller.com/products/87016/16285381/?groupId=202344&recommendationSource=SiteSearch

“Wait. Didn’t you write about solitaire pendants a while back?”

Why, yes. And this story will give you even more ideas for your new jewelry with that amethyst you’ve been dreaming about*.

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2019/07/solitaire-part-one-color-in-that-circle_18.html

*“How did you know about the amethyst?”

Honey, as we have previously established, I am a doctor. We know everything.

©2020 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Definitely the Gingerbread

Are the cookies really better this time of year? Or do they just seem that way?  

While we ponder this and other existential questions, the Jewelry Doctor stands ready to help with those last-minute gifts for those wonderful people you know—and you, too. (Why not you?)  

More good news: You can do it all without leaving the house. So grab that coffee or cocoa or your other favorite beverage, read this inspiring story from our archives, and then call us at 415/796-3969 (text 415/596-4244). 

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2013/12/crowds-not-so-pleasing-or-time-to-call.html

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Holidays without the agony.

©2019 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Teresa Gets a History Lesson--And Great Gifts!

“Oh, Chanukah, Oh, Chanukah , come light the menorah—”

Well, hello! I didn’t see you come in. Just getting ready to put down the eggnog* and get ready to light the first candle of Chanukah.

What’s that? You say you didn’t know Chanukah was here?  That’s what Teresa said.  Read on. http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-perfect-gift-times-eight-or-hark.html

And yes, we can still help with Christmas gifts, too. But Wednesday is right around the corner, so give us a call (415/796-3969; text 415/596-4244) and we’ll take good care of you and everyone who loves you will not magically forget your birthday or anything.  

*Metaphorical eggnog, that is; we save the real stuff for Thursday’s party with Santa, Rudy, and the rest of the fellas.

©2019 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.

Ralph, Sam, and Life's Little Miracles

“What are you doing, Ralph?”

“What does it look like, Sammy? I’m drinking a beer and getting ready to watch one of my favorite movies.”

Sammy laughs. 

“Hello? Chanukah starts tomorrow night. And Christmas, last I checked, is Wednesday.” He waits for the panicked look on Ralph’s face. Ten, nine, eight—

But it fails to materialize. How can that be? Has something happened since last year?  Has Ralph turned into the kind of person who doesn’t care about giving gifts?  Sammy is getting worried.

“Sam, don’t you remember I told you about San Francisco Jewelry Doctor? I called Laynie (415/796-3969; text 415/596-4244) two weeks ago. My gifts are already gift-wrapped and hidden in a safe place.”

“Wow,” says Sammy. “I thought we’d go hit the mall tonight, the way we always do.  Oh, well, good for you, I guess.” 

He sighs. “I suppose it’s too late to call San Francisco Jewelry Doctor.”

Wrong conclusion, Sammy!  Do not despair. We have lots of wonderful gifts for those on your list, and you can have ‘em in time for the holidays.  

http://myjewelrydoctor.blogspot.com/2012/12/last-minute-miracles.html

But don’t dilly-dally. Call us at 415/796-3969 (or text 415/596-4244).  

San Francisco Jewelry Doctor. Consider us Miracle Central.

©2019 Laynie Tzena. All Rights Reserved.