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Farm Wife’s Handmade Baubles Headed for Gift Bags at Oscars, Grammys

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8 years ago

February 10, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Her business has grown fast in just one year.

When red-carpet celebrities peak inside their gift bags at the Oscars and Grammys, they’ll find handmade creations from Kim Ducherer, the founder and jewelry designer behind Farm Wife Style, as the Edmonton Sun details. The article says that Ducherer – who describes herself as a “proud farm wife” with an affinity for rose gold on her website (farmwifejewelry.com) – started the business out of her home about a year ago. Now her jewelry is in about a dozen stores, with her pieces selling between $25-$45. She selected a rose-gold necklace of a lightning bolt for the Grammys gift bags and glittery druzy earrings for the Oscars gift bags.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”