While vacationing in Palm Springs, I have been very fortunate in finding wonderful jewelry designers like Joyce Gruenberg.  Joyce is formerly from New York and now resides in Rancho Mirage.  Her art has been featured in Museum Stores and Boutiques throughout the United States.  All her necklaces are one of a kind.  She uses various stones and metals to make her pieces unique and collectible, a perfect fit for joantaras.com.  Joyce is seen here amongst her many beautiful pieces.  I find that in my 'encore' career I am meeting the most amazing people and having the time of my life.  Retiring is all that it's cracked up to be, particularly if you get to start a new business in an industry that you love.  People tell me I'm not really retired now that I've started selling jewelry online but to me this is just pure fun!  Joyce also spent time with me to coach me on how she puts her jewelry together and where she finds her supplies.  As I also make my own jewelry as well as bring in many designers from Canada, United States and Israel, I love being mentored by those who have had successful careers in this industry.  A few other jewelry designers/artists have come my way while here in the desert and I hope you will keep following me to see their work on my site.  I am really amazed by the creativity and entrepreneurship that I am seeing here.