Some Like It Hot...

Some like it hot...and some of us like to chill in the lake (or in the A/C). Some like to cruise on water, and some of us on land. Some travel with seven pairs of shoes; some with just a carry-on bag.

No matter what your travel style, we have the color selection that suits your unique personality. Come visit our PANDORA store-within-a-store to "pick your paradise" and set your style GPS to its true destination!

The Explorer: The new blue leather from PANDORA represents your cool, laid-back presence; your love of the ocean; and your connection to nature.

The Adventurer: If pink calls your name, adventure awaits! The new pink leather bracelet encapsulates your passionate spirit. You are fiery, feminine, and a true lover of life.

The Sun Goddess: Is white your summer style selection? Celebrate your sun goddess essence with inspiration from Santorini! The white leather bracelet from PANDORA will show off your bright outlook on life.

The Night Voyager: Show off your destination style with PANDORA. The black bracelet speaks to your confidence, sophistication, and love of nightlife. Add your favorite charms to create a look that will shine!

Where will you take your PANDORA jewelry this summer? Share a photo with us!

Whether you're celebrating brides, bachelor's degrees, birthdays, or babies...beat the heat (or should we say the rain) by stopping in to see Carla for the perfect gift: one that celebrates signature style and summer sizzle. As always, our gift wrap is as gorgeous as the gift; and we ship anywhere on the world. That's one less thing to worry about - so you can explore the world instead of the post office.

What We Do For Dad...

Rain drops...or ring drops? Benchmark rings fit any forecast!

It's Dad's day this Sunday, and we haven't forgotten him! Whether he's a new dad or a new grandpa; whether he's walking you down the aisle this summer or running in a marathon; fishing in the lake or grilling in the yard, or just digging through endless piles of work (and needs to take a well-deserved break), we have just the gift to honor him this weekend and every day throughout the year. Stop in and see the conversation-starting cuff links, unique desk sculptures, striking Benchmark rings and keepsake NanoRosetta medallions that synch up with his style while carrying special meaning. Surprise him in person or send joy in the mail; we ship around the world!

Fifty shades of Nano.

Speaking of around the world: Global perspectives enrich us all! In the spirit of Father's Day Fun, We jetted around the web to bring you this quiz on different ways and means to celebrate dear old dad. Submit the right answers and we might feature you on our blog and Facebook page!

Name the country in which:


1. Families wear yellow or pink on Father's Day; and present canna lilies to dads and grandpas.

2. Dads fish for their dinner on Father's Day - ideally catching enough for the whole family.

3. Kids present their dads with handmade beer glasses. (We like this idea...stop in for a selection you  don't have to craft!)

4. Boys touch their heads to their father's feet and girls touch their heads to their father's hands.

5. Dads run in a city-wide race, refueling with a feast.

6. The holiday is known as "Vatertag," with dads pulling wagons of beer and liquor into the woods. (Cue the Imperial March...)

History in the Making

"There have been great societies that did not use the wheel, but there have been no societies that did not tell stories." -Ursula LeGuin

Keep your loved ones close to your heart.

"Grandma, tell me again about the time when you were little..."

"Dad, will you show me that newspaper clipping again?"

We all have family stories that we treasure. We listened to them as children, amused and even awestruck that our parents and grandparents were once our age. And as parents or grandparents, aunts or uncles, we share them with our little ones. Sometimes they were illustrated, literally and figuratively. This blogger still treasures her great-grandmother's wedding portrait, her grandfather's dog tags from World War II and her grandmother's yearbook from 1944, her photo captioned "Charming, Sweet and Debonair" -- all cherished not just as objects, but for the stories they inspire.

This article from The Atlantic discusses the rich benefits of "family storytelling": the more detail and interaction, the better. In fact, studies show that when parents reminisce with preschoolers in detailed ways, the children learn to share "richer, more complete narratives to other adults one to two years later." And these enhanced narrative skills serve them well throughout their young life, from processing complex academic material to bolstering their self-esteem and coping skills.

In that spirit, we treasure our line of NanoRosetta custom medallions, capturing your stories in 3-D optical difractives. Family photos old and new. Yearbooks. Certificates. All etched in a beautiful keepsake that will last forever, sustaining family stories through every generation.

Stop in and see us for our beautiful design options, including collages and custom borders.

And stay tuned for Father's Day ideas!

Wacky Wedding Round-Up!

We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day!

Perfectly Pandora!

Good Ol' Mama Nature surprised us here in Rochester with hailstorms, but we hope the Sunday surprises poured upon you were more pleasant - and we hope they didn't include any spilled coffee from young hands bringing you breakfast in bed! Did you receive something special from People's Pottery from your husband, children, or mother? Perhaps a Pandora keepsake, Kiss & Dream diamond, NanoRosetta medallion, serving piece for the kitchen, accent piece for the living room, souvenir for the nursery...or a gift certificate that gives you a reason to stop in and see us? Comment below or send us a Facebook message!

Some locals believe the Lilac Festival marks the unofficial start of summer in Rochester. We love summer for many reasons, but mainly because it's wedding season. In that spirit, we've compiled the best of "Wacky Wedding" wisdom from around the Web. We'd like to raise a glass to:

Private photo originally published on Huffington Post

1. This woman who wore her wedding ring for an entire year...without even knowing it. The stone was tucked into a pine necklace that her boyfriend had made her; then he popped the seal AND the question. We believe this serves as true testament to the couple's commitment: him for crafting the necklace and her for not losing it!

2. These intrepid souls and kindred spirits who got married at the top of their game...on Mount Everest. They exchanged vows and rings at 17,000 feet and minus 11 degrees Fahrenheit. If you thought your wedding was an epic adventure...check out the Instagram feed.

3. The inventor of prosecco and Rosé popsicles. We can't think of a better refresher to serve guests who are thirsty for something new (but not old, borrowed or blue).

4. The menagerie of puppies, llamas (yes, llamas...they clean up nice) and unicorns that can attend your wedding for a fee...one that's sometimes donated to animal causes.

Photo published on Brides.com

Remember, we are here each day to make your engagement and wedding just as unique and memorable...even if you scale Cobb's Hill instead of Mount Everest, or decide to go with peonies instead of puppies. From Benchmark wedding bands to dazzling Kiss & Dream Diamonds, our selection offers superior craft and quality at the best prices in town. Stop in and see for yourself!

Mom's Favorite!

Yes, we know it's still April; but this weekend is the perfect time to get a jump-start on Mother's Day Shopping...and for that matter, graduation gifts and surprises for the bride! Two enticing promotions await you at Rochester's wonderland for Moms: an exquisite Pandora jewelry box with $125 Pandora purchase; AND a 20% off sale for friends and family (that's you!) on everything but Pandora and loose diamonds.

So what's new in the world of Pandora? Lots! We'd say this isn't your mother's Pandora...except in this case, it is! Your mothers, daughters, sisters and friends will love rediscovering the line they've always loved; just with fresh style and revived personality! New motifs and designs create a signature look that's more expressive than ever. Check out the line of Loving Charms, including double dangles that celebrate the bond between mothers and daughters. Whether you live next door, in different cities, or around the globe, you can always keep Mom close to your heart.

Love me Knot!
For a new twist (literally) on stud earrings and rings, Pandora's Love Knots make your gift-giving this May a "cinch." Subtle shimmers arise from ribbons of zirconia stones set in sterling silver; and white crystal pearls bring just the right degree of luster and polish.


To paraphrase Lady Gaga, we're giving you a million reasons to stop in and see us...especially this weekend! What better way to end April than by showering you with sales? Remember, whether your Mom lives in Pittsford or Paris, we gift-wrap to her high standards and ship around the world!

Be My Baby!

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Pandora Rose party. We hope you had as much fun as we did exploring the new Rose collection, discovering new favorites, and celebrating the *true* start of Spring in Rochester. What a perfect way to welcome the sunshine after the snow!

A Rose deserves a Rose!

Speaking of new starts and fresh beginnings...do you know anyone who's having a baby, cherishing a newborn, or celebrating a child's first birthday? So do we! We have babies on the brain here on People's Pottery; stop in and see for yourself! Our beautiful Lenox collection of keepsakes includes baby bears, elegant banks, enchanting music boxes, and gorgeous frames that are ready for those gorgeous faces.

Accents for the nursery in soothing pastels.

This musical jewelry box conceals a graceful surprise.

Whimsical design delights Mom and baby.

What better way to hold memories than a train?

And of course, we didn't forget Mom and Dad. Parents, you deserve a sippy cup too! And you can fill it with the beverage of your choice. We suggest putting your feet up and enjoying after your bundle of joy drifts off to dreamland.

Whether you're shopping for babies, birthday girls or brides, stop in to see us this week. Our spiritual NanoRosetta medallions make for precious Easter surprises; our Kiss and Dream diamonds throw brilliant sparkle for the lowest price in town; and of course, Pandora's new collection of necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets and more will charm anyone on any occasion, including Mom on her special day. And we've said it before, but it bears repeating: when we help you hand-select a gift, we wrap it for free and ship around the world!

Shine on the Bright Side

Snow may still reign supreme on the streets outside Rochester's finest shop for her, him and home (that's us!), but today is the first day of Spring! It's time to look forward to this most resplendent of seasons in Rochester. Easter, Passover, Mother's Day, graduations, weddings, recitals, birthdays, anniversaries...the best is yet to come! Close your eyes and you can practically smell the lilacs.

Speaking of loveliness in bloom, this weekend brings a sweet Pandora promotion to People's Pottery! When you spend $125 on Pandora jewelry, you receive the beautiful Pandora sterling silver bracelet pictured above.

After weathering an epic wind storm and ferocious blizzard, we are more than ready to Spring ahead to happier times. We hope everyone's life has returned to routine. And we are reminded, yet again, of the power of positive thinking. Did you know that remaining optimistic -- even (and especially) in nerve-wracking situations -- can help mitigate the havoc that stress can unleash upon the mind and body? Positive thinking is linked to longer life, lower levels of distress, reduced rates of depression, enhanced coping skills, higher resistance to heart attacks, and even greater immunity to the common cold. How does jewelry play a role in positive thinking? Because thinking of loved ones, and our gratitude for them, is one of the quickest and most effective ways to feel joy. And feeling joy is one of the best ways to avoid feeling stress.

From our Kiss and Dream diamonds to our NanoRosetta coins, the collections at our store capture the memories, joy, and love that bind us to one another.

It's why, even in the darkest days of wind and snow, families and friends and even perfect strangers stepped forward with acts of kindness.

It's why we're looking forward to another wonderful season with you. Stop in and see us!