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LETTER: Elkridge-Ellicott City Sisters to Close Jewelry Business

The twin sisters who helped accessorize Howard County for years explain why they're closing their gemstone and sterling jewelry venture.

More than a year ago, we , twin sisters who sell jewelry.

Patti lives in Ellicott City, and Susan lives in Elkridge; together, they founded the gemstone and sterling business Twins Silver Dream as a way to spend time together. They have sold jewelry for nearly seven years out of their homes, at other people's houses and at events.

When we heard that Twins Silver Dream would be no more after January 2012, we wanted to know why. (Full disclosure: Elkridge Patch editor Elizabeth Janney bought some jewelry from the twins around Christmas and wants more every time they post their stones on Facebook.)

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Here's what the twins wrote in an email to Elkridge Patch:

We started Twins Silver Dream so that we could spend more time together. It's been nearly seven years and we've met hundreds of great customers, and feel fortunate to have had numerous opportunities to give back to the community.

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Although the economy has not been great, our business did not suffer too badly at all. Most of our customers have been delighted to shop locally and have supported us enthusiastically throughout the years. We even have a handful of husbands who have trusted us to determine the perfect gifts for their wives...who are always thrilled when they see our signature star organza bag for their birthday, anniversary or special holiday.

This is actually a very happy time for us. It's our choice to close our business. Most of our customers will remain our friends. Many will attend to stock up on gifts and favorite gemstones. We expect the sale to be hugely popular and are suggesting that customers come early for the best selection. We have very loyal customers who will be sad to hear of our decision...yet we are pretty sure they will understand that the twins will continue to spend plenty of quality time together....only there will be no paperwork, inventory, taxes and other details to deal with.

Patti has a growing business called Quiet Time Hypnosis. The expansion of her small office [in Ellicott City] is planned for early this spring. Her wellness center will be shared with a friend who is a massage therapist, along with a few other holistic practitioners. Instead of sharing her passion for gemstones, she will be helping the community with habit control, weight management and anxiety reduction.

Susan will continue with her responsibilities at , where she has been employed for many years. She's on the reading team and many families have been fortunate to have their children learn under her patient guidance. Our presence in the community will continue, and anytime we are seen, you can guarantee we will be adorned with beautiful sterling and gemstone Twins Silver Dream jewelry!  

Patti and Susan, owners
~Twins Silver Dream~A Galleria of Sterling and Gemstone Jewelry

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