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Bountiful
bits of beauty
Lincoln
woman arranges her life around flowers and jewels
[APRIL 1, 2000] Forget
about diamonds being a girl’s best friend. How about
something unique for a change? Not to worry, Debbi Barr
has just what you need. Whether you are looking for a
custom flower arrangement for your home or an unusual
piece of jewelry for a loved one, she’s likely to have
just what you’re looking for.
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Like
many people, Barr likes jewelry. And when her husband, John, bought
her a unique piece of jewelry that caught the eye of many of her
friends, she got an idea. She took her interest in jewelry, and with
a little help from her husband, and a friend, she turned it into a
business.
Barr
offers handcrafted, high-quality jewelry at a reasonable price. She
selects pieces from designers in areas including New York, Atlanta,
Texas and Mexico. Each piece is original. They are made with
materials such as antique sterling, antique bronze, garnet and
freshwater pearls. "I have pieces that are usable for
everyone," she says.
[Debbi Barr displays her
latest floral creations]
The
jewelry ranges in price from $8 to $120. She offers necklaces,
collars, pendants, pins and more. Some of the jewelry uses
freshwater pearls to create wildflowers and berries, while other
pieces are made from glass. "I try to buy pieces that aren’t
too overwhelming," Barr explains. "I wear [a piece] every
day."
In
addition to jewelry, Barr also designs a variety of flower
arrangements for all types of locations and occasions. She will
custom design arrangements to suit the client's needs—from a
wreath for a front door to an arrangement for a business opening.
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Her
jewelry selection and custom arrangements are on display at Java
Junction, a specialty coffee house at 406 Keokuk in Lincoln. Owner Gail
Sackett calls Barr’s selections appealing and beautiful. "[Her
items] really add to the whole atmosphere," she explains. "It’s
very well done."
Barr’s
items will be on display during an open house at Java Junction, from
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 29th. "Come in, have fun and
walk out with a nice gift," she says.
[A display of exquisite jewelry lines the wall
at Java
Junction]
[Katherine
Heller]
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