Will You Be My Nano-tine?

Since Valentine's Day last year, my "Mi Moneda" coin medallion never fails to get compliments. And when my four-year-old placed a sticker on it last week (jewelry designer in training?), the compliments began anew.

This year, I wanted in on the new NanoRosetta line. This technology preserves your photos, letters, certificates--family archives, precious memories--by etching them as holograms upon an indestructible nickel medallion.

These medallions can become pendants, rings, keychains, cufflinks, money clips, trophies...anything. Some can fit the entire Bible or works of Shakespeare on the size of a dime. And the design intricacies are fully visible on NanoRosetta's smartphone app.

When I stopped in to see Carla, she suggested that I select one of NanoRosetta's customizable Valentine's Day designs to make my own--with photos or phrases--and wear inside my Mi Moneda coin holder. What a perfect keepsake and beautiful gift...to myself!

Design selected. Now to find a photo of my kids.

Stay tuned for the finished product!

Resolved: Never Forget a Special Day

Quick: how many weeks till Valentine's Day?

Who in your family has a birthday coming up? (Sadly, you can't Google that.)

When is your anniversary? ("Yesterday" is never an acceptable answer.)

It takes a lot of work to remember special dates--and still more work to find a fitting way to celebrate.

Wouldn't it be nice to receive a reminder--and a special surprise gift, to boot?

People's Pottery has teamed with My Special Days to offer you surprise gifts on your most special days of the year--the holidays that get you fired up and the milestones that are not only worth remembering, but worth rejoicing in. Through the site or mobile app, you'll select from holidays like  Valentine's Day and Black Friday (what can we say, we like red and black together); as well as family birthdays, anniversaries, Engagement Day (or upgrade day...see our Kiss and Dream collection); etc.

Sign up today -- we can't wait for you to see the surprises "in store"!

Oh What a Year!

As 2015 draws to a close, our family would like to thank you for entrusting us to mark your special moments, milestones and memories of the year. Here are the things we (and you) loved this year:

1. NanoRosetta. This article explains the story behind this remarkable new line of medallions etched with photo collages, birth certificates, the works of Shakespeare, Biblical verse...anything you can imagine. This beautiful line of jewelry preserves sacred memories for 10,000 years. "Every generation has a story; what's yours?" Get inspired and shop now.

2. Disney Pandora. We love this beautiful, whimsical line of charms that capture the magic of Disney!

3. Our new Love Bridge line from Thomas Sabo captures your heartfelt sentiments with personal engraving in beautiful hues. Why mince words -- pile them on!

4. My Special Days. These deals and discounts will make 2016 your best year yet.

5.  Britto bear hugs! Romero Britto is the subject of a beautiful exhibit at Nan Miller Gallery, our neighbor across Monroe Ave. For a pop of Britto that fits your budget, we've got the perfect solution.

Fine art (left) meets pure fun (right)

6. Mi Moneda. We can't get enough of these interchangeable coin medallions. "Coin a look" that's completely your own and begin 2016 with sparkle, style and shine.

7. Sculptures with personality plus. From a piece that gives new meaning to the term "serving spoon" (anyone for tennis?) to whimsical portraits of career and calling, we have the perfect gift for his or her desk, at work or at home. 

Seven Reasons to Stop In and See Us!

Why bring your gift list here? Let us count the ways...seven, to be exact, whether you're shopping in-store or online. It's gifts galore in here...with the personal attention, free gift wrap and warm welcome you just won't get at the mall. Delight your family, wow your friends, and treat yourself--we are an oasis of calm in the chaos.

1. The purr-fect weather here in Rochester.

2. Diamonds are a gift giver's best friend.

3. Time to get ready for you-know-who.

4. Chrysalis: Good vibes for the coming year!

5. NanoRosetta: beautiful inside and out.

6. Take a walk on the wild side with Ti Sento Milano.

7. Our newest Mi Moneda pieces. Coin your own phrase for Christmas!

Small Business Saturday Goes Nano

Here at People's Pottery, we're thinking small. Not just because it's Small Business Saturday -- a day to support family-owned businesses like ours -- but because we're excited to unveil an incredible breakthrough that originated right here in Rochester.

NanoRosetta is the blending of beautiful jewelry with laser technology. This extraordinary wearable time capsule will hold your sentiments, memories and photos -- anything, really -- on a medallion that will last 10,000 years. That's 300 generations! No fading colors, no ripped pages: just precious memories laser-etched on a medallion that's readable to the human eye, with infinite richness of detail.

Pendant, necklace, ring, keychain, bracelet, cuff links, money clip -- choose the piece and we will handle the rest.

This will be your personal keepsake, or the most unique gift you have ever given. Our pre-designed medallions start at just $50.

Click here to see Carla introduce Bruce Ha, the inventor and patent-holder for NanoRosetta.

If you are local, please stop in this weekend to see our display case in the store. We can assure you, you have never seen anything like this before.

This keepsake jewelry is beautiful, inside and out.

That Special Time of Year

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in here! Stop in to see us, shop with our personal attention and soak up the good tidings!

If the streak of mild weather has waylaid you from stopping into Rochester's best gift store for her, him, and home--it's time to check in and see what's new in-store or on PeoplesPottery.com. For starters, there's our NanoRosetta line. If the entire Bible inscribed on a gorgeous medallion necklace sounds like a dream come true for the trend-conscious "true believer" in your life, you've got to see this truly amazing concept of eternal life embedded into fashion-forward jewelry.

And for those who celebrate Hanukah, we have a selection of truly beautiful menorahs to light up your eight nights. 

What else is new? My Special Days! We are thrilled to partner with this newly launched website to offer reminders and surprise offers leading up to the most meaningful days in your life. Never miss a milestone--or an opportunity to give!

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for special shopping evenings, NanoRosetta selections, Pandora updates, holiday fashion ideas, and more. 

It's getting colder--but our store is warm and welcoming!

We're thankful for...

First of all, we're grateful for the spell of mild, sunny weather we're enjoying in Rochester right now. If we were a child, we'd slip into our TwirlyGirl dresses and spin around under the beautiful foliage and bright skies.

Second of all, we're excited that our vibrant arts community continues to pulse! Next week, artist Romero Britto will visit the Nan Miller Gallery, just across Monroe Avenue from our store, to meet his fans and exhibit his work. If you can't quite afford a painting or sculpture right now--how about one of our Britto mugs, bears, or totes? Britto's unmistakable, signature geometric patterns with primary colors are the perfect antidote to winter grays and blues. In the kitchen or spotted at Wegmans, they're bursting with joy -- and so are we.

This time of year should remain spirited, not stressful; joyous, not a "struggle to juggle." And we are here to help. When you stop into the store, we will spend time with you to select the perfect piece of jewelry, hostess gift, accent piece, or keepsake for your grandchildren. 

We wrap gifts divinely, and we ship around the world. We also have our online store for you and all your far-flung friends and family to browse. New on PeoplesPottery.com is the chance to build your custom Mi Moneda piece completely on-line!

You can have fun with this...we promise! 

Keep the happy times coming; we'll provide the perfect presents to commemorate them. See you soon!