To close out April on a good note, Abella Galleries' founder and creative director, Elizabeth Rowland, has been interviewed by Stacie Vaughn on the Simply Stacie blog where Elizabeth tells the fascinating story of how her trip to study in China in 2007 turned into a life-changing journey into entrepreneurship! Simply Stacie also reviews the Blue Meadow Oval turquoise necklace by Abella Galleries and hosts a free necklace giveaway! Below are a few highlights:

April 30, 2009 

Interview Highlight:

"What inspires you?

Challenge and collaboration. The challenge of doing business in China has been thrilling! Not only have I learned first-hand how to navigate the many cultural differences between China and the US, but I have also had the opportunity to delve deep into China where most foreigners never go. I have visited manufacturing facilities and assembly factories, gone karaoke singing with factory managers, negotiated with Chinese sales agents, and much more. I have been able to see a side of China that is often only read about by Westerners in books and magazines."

Review Highlight:

"I received a beautiful turquoise necklace- Blue Meadow Oval Turquoise necklace. It has smaller and versatile green turquoise beads that will add colour to any outfit. I added it to my outfits which are mainly black and found it really stood out nicely....With Mother's Day coming up, I think any piece of jewelry from Abella Galleries would make a wonderful gift."