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Traveler, Treasure Hunter and Jewelry Designer Jessica Ricci Announces the Launch of Redesigned Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Beth Beattie
spark pr & events
beth@sparkprandevents.com
(561) 628-3058

Providence, R.I., February 15, 2010 – Traveler, Treasure Hunter and Jewelry Designer Jessica Ricci announces the launch of her redesigned website, www.jessicariccijewelry.com. The new website features her Deities, Lace, Raw, Spiritus Graffiti and Wanderlust Collections with interactive videos of her “Raw Finds” concept and travel to Nepal and Tibet.






Deities Collection
Ricci’s travels to India inspired jewelry that aims to reflect the spiritual nature of the country from Mumbai to Udaipur, Jaipur and Delhi. Ricci made a series of pendants that resulted from a day in Mumbai when a vendor showed her pieces that were worthless to most people, but treasures to her. The Buddha sits patiently as only the Buddha can, Shiva is active - ready to destroy and rebuild, and as Ganesha inspires good fortune.

Lace Collection
Antique lace from flea markets around the world, frozen in time, and translated into pendants, bracelets and rings. The derivative jewelry is meant to be as delicate as the linens she uncovered while retaining their sense of culture and history.

Raw Collection
Marrying her affinity for things mystical with her love of beautiful baubles, Ricci designed pared-down yet elegant rings, necklaces and earrings that put the gemstones front-and-center. Each piece shimmers with its own distinctive character and power, reflecting the myths, magic, and mysteries attributed to healing stones throughout the ages.

Spiritus Graffiti Collection
Antique versions of modern-day graffiti collected throughout Rome and placed outside of a local church inspired the Spiritus Graffiti line. The line includes hand-hammered nameplates, classic Latin phrases, and a few actual recreations of the graffiti found in Rome.

Wanderlust Collection
For this collection, Ricci reworks the “treasures” she finds on her travels into unique and wearable pieces. The Henna art form has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa and the Middle East to decorate the body with sacred symbols of culture and mysticism. Ricci has taken Henna tattoo stamps she found in India and used their images to create necklaces. She also found a Tibetan key in the Lhasa market and knew immediately it would be a pendant with its intricate and Eastern feel. She has inlaid rubies to give it a more regal and antique feel like the preserved parts of the city itself.

About Jessica Ricci

Jessica Ricci finds objects with past lives and translates them into jewelry. She draws upon her own experiences as a journalist, English teacher, world traveler and jewelry designer to create hand-crafted designs that are anchored in symbolism, history and sentimentality.

Ricci grew up in Providence, RI and studied English literature at Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts. After graduating she moved to Montana where she volunteered for an emergency services organization and learned how to bead necklaces, not knowing that the seed for jewelry design had been planted. She then moved to New York City and received her graduate degree in journalism from New York University. In 2001, Ricci decided to move to Italy and pursue her interests in writing, teaching and creating jewelry. Upon her return to the States in 2005, Ricci officially founded Jessica Ricci Jewelry. Today she creates and produces her collections from her Rhode Island studio when she is not treasure hunting.

For more information about Jessica Ricci Jewelry, please visit www.jessicariccijewelry.com or call 401-215-4904.

New Trend: Baby Reveal Party!

New Trend: Baby Reveal Party

Our friends love a reason for a party, especially a theme party. What better way to celebrate the next chapter of our lives than a baby reveal party to find out the sex of our friends' babies!

As we walked up the sidewalk we were greeted by a sign "Open the Door for a Big Surprise!" As I slowly cracked open the door there was the proud momma in her blue "It's a Boy!" t-shirt and the camera rolling to capture each of our reactions.

We were welcomed with boytinis and mocktails for the preggos, of course. What we didn't know is another surprise was in store! Our other friend, who we didn't think was finding out, came around the corner with her "It's a Boy!" shirt on! Baby Barry and Baby Rendina will be buddies for sure.

We all had put in our "sex of the baby bets" prior to the big day, and what party would be complete without prizes. Appropriately-themed "boy shorts" and bottles with blue assorted candy were given out to the winning girls.

We carried on the night with our usual stories and laughter and topped off dinner with a custom-creation B-O-Y cake by co-host Veronica.

Next up co-host Baby Merrell's reveal!

New Year’s Resolutions…we all have them, but mine is one you might not expect.

I’m sure most of you think that PR professionals are comfortable speaking in front of any size group. The truth is the thought of public speaking scares me. That is why this January along with many others who start off the year with New Year’s Resolutions, I set out to conquer my fear and contacted Corey Saban from CS Media Works.

Like with anything, public speaking is something you practice. I just wasn’t sure how to “practice.” For the past two months I have met with Corey and we have done exercises and roll playing to become more comfortable speaking about various topics. He has provided me with tips for on-the-spot speaking.

I still have a ways to go, but I am on my way to overcoming my nerves and becoming comfortable with public speaking! If you have a similar fear, call Corey today at 561-626-9809 visit www.csmediaworks.com and I know he can help you too.

Placecard holders with a "Pop"

Placecard holders with a "Pop"
Who doesn't love to find a mini champagne bottle waiting for them at their seat? For a recent event we used Champagne "Pop" Bottles as placecard holders for a party. Some guests enjoyed them on the spot and others took them home as a party favor. We used the restaurant's decorative business cards, placed a label in the center to write the names and attached with a hole punch and ribbon. You can also get creative and design a custom hang tag with a photo or theme-related image and guest's name on card stock.



Congrats with a cork!
This same idea works great as a congratulations gift for a recent engagement or new job. We recently created a custom hang tag with a photo from a friend's engagement trip and added a personalized "Congratulations on your engagement!" message. It's a great keepsake or a memorable toast.

Live Event Painting - The Newest Trend for Private Events!

Capture the essence of your wedding or other special event with an original oil painting. Art brings unparalleled elegance, character, and charm to any event. The painting is created in real time and typically depicts the lighting and architecture and artist, Francis Lynn, paints as the event unfolds. Whether it is your first dance as a married couple, the cake cutting, a charity gala, a 50th birthday celebration, the reception and guests, or another event element you want to remember in a unique way, guests love to interact and watch as the painting comes to life.

Visit www.franceslynn.com for more information, as well as view photos of recent paintings.

Seneca Moss' 2010 Spring Collection Now Featured in Rapunzel's Closet of Palm Beach

Seneca Moss’ 2010 Spring Collection Now Featured in Rapunzel’s Closet of Palm Beach


December 16, 2009 – Seneca Moss’ complete Indian-Inspired Spring Collection is now featured in Rapunzel’s Closet of Palm Beach. Seneca has channeled her love of fashion and styling into a passion and created her own colorful line of chic and easy to wear pieces. Moss’ jeweled skirts, tunics, one shoulder tops and dresses are perfect for a tropical getaway, stocking up for summer or just year-round, effortless style.

Her women's fashions are chic, bright, fun, light weight and easily transition from day to night. Each piece is made from the finest hand-dyed and hand-embroidered silk materials with attention given to color, texture and the tiniest of detail. Prices range $132-$355 and one size fits most. Available at Rapunzel’s Closet in Palm Beach, FL; The Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach, FL and Jupiter, FL; Resort at Singer Island, FL; Style So Chic in Jupiter, FL; Sassy in Vero Beach, FL; Shelter Island in Chatham, MA; Toney, Toni & the Gang in Bronxville, NY; Planet Blue in Malibu, CA; Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados and at www.senecamoss.com.

About Seneca Moss:

Former celebrity stylist Seneca Moss Reynolds, who has styled Angelina Jolie, Susan Sarandon, Molly Sims, Goldie Hawn, and Denise Richards, has worked as both the Fashion Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine and Fashion Editor of InStyle in New York. Seneca relocated to Los Angeles in 2004 to pursue her dream of becoming one of Hollywood's top stylists after six years of work in New York's fashion industry.

While in Hollywood, Seneca had the opportunity to develop her talents both on and off camera through various television commercials and advertising shoots for such notable clients as Mercedes, Marriott, Pacific Care and Tropicana; editorial shoots for InStyle, Self, Shape, Ocean Drive, Maxim, GQ, Marie Claire, Fitness and Brides; as well as numerous red-carpet events.

She has also appeared on E! Entertainment's "Fashion Police" where she has shared her secret fashion tips and demonstrated her enthusiastic and upbeat personality. In addition, Seneca is frequently quoted for her style expertise in national fashion and beauty magazines. Most recently, Seneca was the Fashion Editor for Palm Beach Illustrated and as a personal stylist for men and women in South Florida.

For more information please visit www.senecamoss.com or call 561-339-5022. High resolution photographs are available upon request.

For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Beth Beattie
(561) 628-3058
beth@sparkprandevents.com