Pencils, Crayons, Notebooks, Oh My!

by Michele Baratta on August 31, 2010

Mixed feelings today!  My son, Tristan, started 8th grade today and Lily started 11th.  Where did the time go?  I designed my first “picture frame necklace” when Lily was 6 months old.   That is almost “17 years” ago!  I wanted to always hold to close to my heart. 

I wear my “Portrait of Love” necklace with a cherished photo of my kids every single day!  It’s my way of holding them close when I can’t be with them.  Here are a few great photo necklaces!

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Family Reunion Fun

by Michele Baratta on July 20, 2010

I’m just back from an unbelievable trip with my family in Long Island, New York. It was a Baratta Family Reunion. And what a family!
It was a weekend filled with dancing, lots of food, laughter, and love. We all had matching shirts which was the funniest thing! Our kids had so much fun hanging out with all their cousins. It’s so interesting the bond that family has. My family along with my sister and brother’s family are the only Baratta’s that don’t live in New York. But, even so, there is an instant connection when we visit our cousins, aunts, and uncles.

My husband and I never went near the computer. It was pure bliss. We didn’t even miss it!
The Baratta family is truly unique. My Grandparents were immigrants from Naples, Italy. My father is one of five brothers who all became successful doctors in the states. And each of the five doctors had at least one or two of their children become doctors.  And now the next generation of children, which includes my children, is starting to apply to college. And what do you know…medical school is in the future.

Baratta Family Reunion in New York

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Honoring our Troops | Happy Memorial Day

May 28, 2010

Happy Memorial Day!
We have a BIG SALE going on this weekend!  We have so many beautiful items that you will just love!  Our Hierloom Necklace is a BIG favorite and we have the 24″ length on sale at $150 OFF retail.  Or maybe you would prefer a bracelet.  The Lily Fire Opal and Pearl Bracelet [...]

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Woot! Woot! We hit our “1000th FaceBook Fan”

May 14, 2010

We hit 1000 Facebook fans!
Woot! Woot! We hit 1000 Facebook Fans last night at about 10:30 pm pst and we are so excited! 
Our “1000th Fan” was Katy Among from Nevada.  I spontaneously gave her a $25 Gift Certificate to go shopping.   
I’d say Katy needs the “Portrait of Love” necklace to show off her little ones.
  What a [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day to all you Beautiful Moms!

May 7, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day to all you Beautiful Moms!
Mother’s Day is that one day a year that we, as Moms, are honored for all the stuff we do for our kids!
It’s filled with macaroni necklaces, fresh picked flowers from the neighbor’s garden, breakfast in bed with a bowl of fruit loops and burnt toast.  These are [...]

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I Gotta Brag a Little…I can’t help it!

February 15, 2010

Okay…it’s time to Brag a little

 

A few days ago I recieved the sweetest note from Dakota Fanning…
What a sweet girl to write me a note.  It totally made my day!

 
 

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It’s officially last minute | Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2010

It’s officially the last minute! But, no need to fret because Michele Baratta atHome can help you find the perfect gift for that someone special!
To help make it easy for you we’ve put together a “Valentine’s Day Gift Guide” of favorites!
Men…this will definitely help you pick something awesome for those sweeties on your list!
Valentine’s Day [...]

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

February 3, 2010

Hearts…Hearts…Hearts…
Growing up Valentine’s Day was always one of my favorite Holidays!  I love hearts!  You probably already know that by my jewelry collection.  In fact, I actually put a heart above the “i” in my name. 
We have a tradition with my kids.  We hand make Valentine’s cards each year.  They’re literally works of art!  We make [...]

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Happy “Sweet Sixteen” Lily!

January 21, 2010

Today is a special day in my life.  So, I’m going to write something a little different for the “Michele Baratta Style Blog”.
Sixteen years ago today my daughter, Lily Drew, was born.  I remember it so clearly!  She born with piercing blue eyes and she was absolutely perfect!  She looked like a “Gerber Baby”.  We [...]

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Brimming With Love

January 15, 2010

An adorable beauty that will make your heart sing! 
Two tiny picture frame pendants are filled with love. Each hand-casted frame holds a photo of that special someone. White cultured freshwater pearls are linked together with sterling silver links. The larger pearls are nestled between two granulated silver bead crowns. A single iridescent grey pearl dangles [...]

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