We are officially in the dog days of summer, and with that comes one of our favorite holidays—the 4th of July! It’s the time to celebrate America’s history and our country’s independence. This holiday is also the time where we typically enjoy cookouts with family and friends and, of course, fireworks! There are tons of…
Goodbye winter, and hello spring! One particular springtime celebration that we absolutely love is Mardi Gras. Literally meaning, “fat Tuesday”, Mardi Gras is a big, bold party that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. In New Orleans, there are dozens of parades that take place across the city leading…
For hundreds of years, naturally occurring quartz crystals found along the Rhine River in Europe were coveted for jewelry but were eventually depleted from the area. This is when, in the 19th century, jewelers sought to create an imitation, aptly named rhinestones. Rhinestones are now made of crystal, glass, or even plastic. The European Difference…
Can you believe the summer has passed so quickly? It seems like we were just planning for summer vacations and road trips, and now it’s suddenly time to go back to school. I remember one of my favorite things about going back to school every year was getting new school supplies. Today, I can’t think…
One of our favorite parts about June is that we get to celebrate the long-awaited arrival of summer, as well as celebrate dads with Father’s Day. It may seem strange to combine luminescent rhinestones with masculine items, but at the Rhinestone Shop, we’ve put together a few ideas for how to add some subtle sparkle…
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the unlikely victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla but, at least for Americans, it is a fun excuse to celebrate Mexican-American culture and drink margaritas. What a great way to kick off the month of May! This month, we’re…
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