Merry Christmas from Cactus and Coyote!

 
  Cactus and Coyote wishes you a very blessed and Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah or Kwanzaa...

   

   
        Whatever your faith or religion may be, whatever holiday you celebrate, we wish you joy and peace. We wish you good health and safety.  Enjoy this time with your families and friends ~ make happy memories for years to come and treasure them always.
      
        We wish your coming year to be one with lots of love, laughter, happiness, health and prosperity.  Count the blessings you have and give to those in need ~ even if just a hug, smile, or kind word.  They go a long way! 

    Warmly, 

    Annie~
    Owner/Designer/Artisan
    http://cactusandcoyote.com
    https://facebook.com/cactusandcoyotejewelry
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Petoskey Stone Jewelry

Introducing.........Our Petoskey Stone Series!

For a limited time, Cactus and Coyote is offering Michigan's own stone creatively beaded into necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  This series is not yet listed on our site but will become available within the week.  As soon as the original set was made and advertised on FaceBook...most sold!  We're working at making more as I type....  Photos below are samplings.

What’s a Petoskey Stone?

The Petoskey Stone (aka colony stone) is a coral that lived 350 million years ago when the northern part of Michigan was covered with a sea of warm water. The scientific name is Hexagonaria percarinata (Hexagonaria meaning having six sides).

The soft living tissue of the corallite was called polyp. At the center of the polyp was the food intake opening or mouth. This dark spot, or the eye of the corallite, has been filled with silt or mud that petrified after falling into the openings. Surrounding the opening were tentacles that were used for gathering food and drawing the food into the mouth. This living corallite thrived on plankton which lived in the warm sea.

The Petoskey stone can be found in Michigan from the shores of Traverse City across the state to Alpena. It can be found in gravel pits, on road beds, and mainly on the shores of Lake Michigan around the Petoskey area.  Each year as the ice of Lake Michigan breaks up and the wind shifts the ice back and forth, it pushes a new crop of fossils to shore.

The city of Petoskey was named after an Ottawa Indian Chief, Chief Pet-O-Sega. "Pet-O-Sega" means the "Rays of the Rising Sun". The eye of the stone is seen as the sun, and the lines or tentacles are seen as the rays radiating from the sun.

The stone was named Petoskey because of the abundance of them found on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. In 1965 the State of Michigan adopted the Petoskey stone as Michigan's state stone

For more information, visit http://www.petoskeyarea.com.  Above segments used from this site.

To see these designs like these 'live', and if  you're a southeastern Michigander, we will be at the Costick Center's Holiday Shopping Expo December 9th and 10th in Farmington Hills, Mi.  Admission is FREE!  Santa will be there Saturday!  Food, drinks and prizes!  See the post below for more info or click here to go to Farmington Patch.

Happy Howl-idays!

Annie~ 

Let the Holiday Shopping Begin!!!

Michiganders.......Save the Dates! December 9th and 10th, 2011!

Giving everyone a heads up that Cactus and Coyote will be 'live' at the Costick Center's Holiday Shopping Expo on those dates!  Come Friday (5-8pm) to test your luck in a raffle or come Saturday (9-3pm) with the kids - Santa will be there from noon to 3pm!!  We're so lucky to have him visit!  Food and drink will be available! Click here to see a flyer from the city, however, be aware, whoever made it might need spell check!  See if you can find the 'oops'!

We're finalizing plans with a couple of other locations (South Lyon and possibly Plymouth) here in Michigan which will be prior to this show.  Please check back or sign up for our newsletter on our website to stay informed of sales, promos and special information! We promise not to clog your inbox!  We normally send out 1 newsletter per month.

 Here's a map to the Costick Center or simply Google 28600 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336.  Hope to see you there!


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Warmly,

Annie
Owner/Designer/Artisan

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

Because we have more than 25 "LIKES" (Yay!!) on our FaceBook page, we were able to create a shorter, friendlier URL.  Please note this replaces any other FaceBook addresses/links you may have received in the past via email, Facebook, blog, ning, etc. for Cactus and Coyote.  The address/URL is:

https://facebook.com/cactusandcoyotejewelry   

You may click here to 'Like' us quickly.  Thank you so much!  We appreciate all our fans!!

We're FINALLY on Facebook!!!

This is a super quick post because I want to get it out there that Cactus and Coyote is finally on Facebook!!  There's only one post as I write this.  No friends, no likes, no nothin'!  Looks like I'll be up all night reading and trying to figure out all the basics.

I'm really excited about all this (can you tell?) so please visit my page and be my friend!  I'll reciprocate just as soon as I can figure it out.

One last thing before I close, our 'Christmas in July' sale is coming to an end in just 2 days!  Please take advantage of  lowered prices and FREE shipping!  Hope to hear from you.

Smiles and many thanks,

Annie~

Storewide Savings in July!!!

It's been quite some time and we can hardly believe July is already here!  (Weren't we just celebrating the holidays?!)  At Cactus and Coyote, we're always celebrating!  We have much to be thankful for...our website's 2nd anniversary, our independence (Happy 4th of July!), and who can forget...Christmas in July?! Come celebrate with us and take advantage of our storewide SALE!!  You'll not only receive a 10% discount on your complete order, but you'll get FREE First Class shipping.  You can then send payment via PayPal.

 Don't wait until December to start your holiday shopping!  Get a jump start so you can rest, enjoy the season, and celebrate its true meaning!  Give gifts a bit early (maybe a birthday?) so your family, friends, co-workers, or your child's teacher can wear these cute earrings during the season!  They come in a variety of designs and prices to fit your budget.  Limited quantity on the 'Santas' and 'Presents'.  You're welcome to contact me if you need a special order or a change in the earwires.  Swarovski Snowflake earrings are soon to be listed!  They're absolutely dazzling!

Please check our website often over the next week or so ~ we're adding dozens of new earrings and many new necklaces and bracelets. Wired jewelry is our hottest new hit!  We've also added a new line of Sterling Silver-filled jewelry and jewelry parts (earwires).  Due to economic times, we're offering a larger variety of materials to accomodate everyone's budget.  The silver-filled is a huge breakthrough.  Both wire and findings have a durable outer layer (hundreds of times thicker than plated) of sterling silver (.925/20) surrounding a copper-alloy core. The fabrication is completed with an anti-tarnish coating to preserve the beauty.  This is highly sought after because of the rise in silver prices.

As always, thanks for all your support and for being our valued customer and fan!

Cheers,

Annie~
Owner/Designer/Artisan
http://cactusandcoyote.com

Happy Mother's Day!

This is a quick and simple blog with a huge message....Happy Mother's Day to every mom out there! May your day be spent with those you love; the reason for your being ~ your children.  My wish to you is that your day is emotionally relaxing ~ with just enough physical exercise from all the hugging you will do. Laugh loud and soak in all the smiles.  Make happy memories you will treasure for the rest of your days.

Today, tho, we celebrate the Kentucky Derby!  All horse merchandise is on sale for a limited time so be sure you race on over to the store.  ;)  Both beads and earrings will be discounted.

Click on photo to go directly to earrings category

I truly thank you for all of your support and never, ever, hesitate to contact us with any questions, concerns, or ideas.  We welcome all of your thoughts and feedback.

 

With love,

Annie~
Owner/Designer/Artisan
Cactus and Coyote
http://cactusandcoyote.com