Cherie,

Well where do I start when you get something in the mail that just touches your heart and soul in a way that words can barely even begin to describe.
I opened my package and held the bracelet and read line by line the meaning of each precious stone and felt my story come to life.  I felt the good and bad merge into one beautiful being and that was something I didn't think could ever happen.  I always saw my life as separate pieces of a puzzle, the dark and bad side, the sadness, the hurt, the triumphs, the happy times, the good times, the wonderful times, but I saw them each as pieces, fragments...each piece on its own never connected, not ever, never touching.  Because the hurt couldn't possibly touch the happy and tears could never touch the good, and the darkness could never be next to the triumph.  But this bracelet showed me that (click here to read the emotional conclusion...)

customer comments and stories
Cherie has created several beautiful jewelry pieces for me, including bracelets and earrings. The first piece she made me is still the most special. At my request, Cherie designed and created a bracelet to honor a difficult medical journey and recovery. Each bead on the bracelet represents part of who I am, with attention to my life as a woman, wife, mother, and child of God. I love that this bracelet reflects who I am and who I am becoming, and, at the same time, is a tangible way to memorialize and celebrate my past. Knowing that Cherie selected each stone and bead with prayerful consideration and love makes wearing my bracelet that much more special..

~Jan G., Cary, NC



Cherie,

He loved it and thought it was so special.  I have been wearing it and it is perfect.  Thanks again!

~J. Adams, Cary, NC
I am so glad Cindy showed me your website!!   The anklet is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!    It's exactly what I wanted !  From just talking to you for a little bit you knew exactly what I wanted.    Also the earrings are an added bonus.   Thank you again!!   I hope you have continued success with your creations.  I am sure I will be contacting you again for more.    Karen

~K. Gadzik, West Seneca, NY
Cherie,

Wow!  I am so excited!  I got the bracelets and earrings and they are all beautiful!  Each is absolutely perfect – just what I wanted but even better than I expected.  The way you put everything together is perfect too.  There is no way I could have bought anything for them more meaningful and precious as what you created.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.  I can’t wait for them to open the gifts and read the story.  You have a real gift my friend and it means so much to me that you were able to do these for me.  I truly believe you have an amazing talent and use your abilities perfectly.  I love them!  Again, I’m so excited so share them with the mothers in my life.  How can I ever thank you?! 

~Michelle McKinney, Lockport, NY
Cherie,
I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy my bracelet and earrings you made for me for Mothers Day.  They are beautiful and special and I've received so many compliments on them.  I hope you're doing well in this business. I'm going to do some advertising for you! Take care and thanks so much for the kinds words and beautiful jewelry.

~Mary McKinney, Greenville, NC

Dear Cherie - Thank you so very much for the family bracelet you designed for me! I absolutely cherish it and have been getting so many compliments on it! It is so very unique.......just like you are for creating such a treasured piece of jewelry!! You are the best!

~Denise Grennan, Morrisville, NC
I have several pieces of jewelry that Cherie has made for myself and pieces that I have bought for family and friends. Her work is beautiful and unique to each person. Everyone, who I have given her jewelry to, feels an extreme sense of peace while wearing it. Thank you for making each piece unique and special.
 
~~Penny Clancy, West Seneca, NY


When I made the request for Smiling Spirit to create a bracelet for my mother's birthday I had no idea it would be so thoughtfully and beautifully crafted.  Not only was the design an absolutely perfect reflection of my mother, the bracelet itself was just so brilliant in color and quality.  There was even an explanation for why each stone was selected for the bracelet and the complete package was beautifully wrapped up for her.  The entire experience with Smiling Spirit Creations exceeded my expectations, and my mother couldn't have been more pleased.

~Neal Braswell, Raleigh NC
Cherie has uniquely created several pieces of jewelry for me over the years.  The necklaces, earrings and bracelets have not only been beautiful, but also very meaningful to me.  Some of the pieces represented friendship and other symbolized the special bond I have with my children.  I have been so pleased with all of the jewelry Cherie has designed for me - not only does she use the very best stones and beads, but her personal creative style is completely unmatched!

~Denise Grennan, Cary NC