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Christopher Designs Announces Winner of Draw for an Original Oil Painting During JCK Vegas Show

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6 years ago

June 16, 2018

INSTORE Staff

WHO: Stephanie Elbe of Christopher’s Fine Jewelry in Des Moines, IA, won the original artwork painted by Christopher Slowinski, founder and owner of Christopher Designs. In response to her win, Stephanie shared, “The colors of the painting are beautiful. They match our store and I love how Christopher tied in all the buildings with their different architectural styles.”

WHAT: Original oil painting entitled “Blended Sensibility”, is oil on canvas and measures 30” X 30”. The piece was painted by the designer himself, Christopher Slowinski and is reminiscent of one of his spring trips to London. The scene depicts a mélange of architectural styles from modern, to old, to religious and painted in pastel shades of yellow, pink and blue.

WHERE: Drawing took place at the Christopher Designs booth at JCK Las Vegas and painting was shipped to winner in Iowa.

WHEN: Sunday afternoon, June 3, 2018.

WHY: Drawing was open to all retailers who attended JCK who made and kept their appointment with the designer brand.

Christopher Designs Announces Winner of Draw for an Original Oil Painting During JCK Vegas Show
Stephanie Elbe, Christopher’s Fine Jewelry wins original artwork at JCK Show painted by Christopher Slowinski

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”