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Where
to find us
Other than
on our website, or through custom ordering, various History in the Making
creations can be found at the following establishments
Serendipity
Emporium
Waterford, Pa.
www.serendipityemporium.com
Coventina Day Spa gift shop
Erie, pa.
www.coventina.com
Bayfront Art Gallery
Erie, pa.
17 E Dobins landing 455-6632
Tom Ridge Environmental
Center Gift shop/Gallery
Erie, pa.
www.discoverpi.com
Presque Isle Gallery
& Coffee House
Erie, Pa.
www.picoffeehouse.com
Exclusive limited jewelry collection
made of wood from a local winery
dated back to 1864
Only available at
South Shore Wine Company NE, Pa.
www.mazzawines.com
 
 
The necklace I was blessed to give Musician & song writer
Michael W. Smith
for how inspiring he is to me.
see more pictures
of my incredible weekend in Nashville with
Michael W. Smith
& his friends and family
The Caribbean
collection
For this
collection, I brought back with me some wonderful rare exotic woods as well
as sea glass and stones from the Caribbean and Atlantic coast.
Ask for these special treasures in your custom creation.
Do you or does
your company have some wood of
personal or historical value?
Let’s talk about preserving those pieces of wood and making them
into something custom, unique and personal
for yourself or others to share in its history and unique value for years to
come.
Contact me at 814-450-7112
Linda Straub
Happy Customers
"I put my hand on
this necklace of mahogany from an old ship and I just wonder
where it has been." -Client, Julie
"The ability to
take an old piece of rough wood that has been discarded and turn it into
something priceless is a perfect example of what God does in the lives of
those who are willing to sit still long enough." -Client, Cat
"My daughter & I are really enjoying the jewelry we purchased, we love it"
-Client, Kelly
"I love that the wood is from the island of Dominica, it's so different."
-Client, Doreen
"My wife and I purchased the picture and
frame of the Presque Isle picnic table at the Arts Festival for us to
remember our engagement. We will definitely be watching CNN for the
upcoming article and will refer our family and friends to the site.
Thanks again."-Client, Chad
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March 2008 I was asked to make Shemane Nugent a necklace as a thank
you for what her and her husband Ted Nugent had done for a fundraiser.
Necklace I made for Shemane Nugent (Musician, Ted Nugent's wife)
Shemane Nugent sent the following note:
Dear Linda:
Yes, I loved the necklace and especially the meaning behind it. Thank
you so much. I apologize for not getting back with you
sooner. Blessings, Shemane Nugent
*****
 "Linda,
can I come work for you? How special you do everything! Thank you for
taking the time to show me how it will be received. You have a very
special touch and you have no idea how much you have touched my heart!
Thank you and God bless."
-Client, Sheryl
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How I
got to where I am.
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My Story
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Read the
story
about giving
Governor Sarah Palin
the necklace she is wearing here.
This is a testimony from a young girl and her mother
who I was blessed to make a special necklace for.
While doing a
local art exhibit, a woman approached me
inquiring if I make custom necklaces.
We began to talk about her story and I was definitely
interested.
She explained to me how she wanted to give her daughter
something special
with a special meaning.
She had already got her daughter a purity ring and wanted a
necklace
to match it in some way.
She was drawn to the century old knot pendants. Explaining the
representation of strength and endurance over time,
relating it to purity for her daughter. I was touched by her
vision.
While creating this custom piece I pondered on a verse.
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech, in live,
in faith, in purity. 1Timothy4:2 NIV
I put this verse in her gift box with the necklace.
I was excited to be a part of this and I told her I would love
to hear back
from her after she gives the necklace to her daughter.
A few months later I received this e-mail.
Well mom said that I could
send the information for her so here it is.
On my tenth birthday mom drove me to town to pick up a
custom made purity ring with my initials on it.
It also had three small squares of turquoise in it.
Mom had told me it was going to be a special gift
for my first year with double digits.
Other than that I did not know what I was getting until I saw
it.
The ring was meant to grow with me --it started out on my thumb
now it is on my pointer. Mom and I talked about what the
ring represented
on the way home. My sister who just had her tenth birthday also
got a ring
hers has flowers on it and she got it at home. Mom and her also
had their special
talk. Mom plans to do this with each of her four children
though the
boys might get something different like a belt buckle
or something more to their liking than a ring.
Now, for the necklace-
when we stopped at your place in the tent this summer mom asked
me
if I liked the jewelry. I said I did and kind of suspected
something was up.
On our thirteenth birthday mom wants to give us each a reminder
gift.
Mine was the necklace. I was very exited to see it
and liked that it had turquoise like my ring.
Mom told me that I didn't need to wear this gift all the time,
but she hoped I wore it often.
She also said to wear it without fear of losing it
and that she wouldn’t be mad if I did.
After all, this was a gift that she wanted me to wear!
We talked about how the knot represented being strong and that
purity makes a marriage stronger. Mom also told me that every
three years
she was going to try to get another reminder gift for each of
us.
Well I guess that pretty much sums it up.
This is Mom now... I just feel very strongly that purity is
important
and our "world" does not put a proper Godly perspective one it.
I feel strong enough about it that I don't think a
one time "talk" or gift is enough.
I feel that I need to give it value in my child's eyes.
I also know that it will be a blessing
to my children's' marriages if they choose to marry.
Name kept confidential
Mom sent me a picture of her daughter wearing the necklace at a
church service. Words can not describe how deeply touched I was
by being chosen to be a part of this little girls life in even the
tiniest way.
It was perfectly orchestrated and I am in awe again
at how God uses me, or that he even would.
Tribute to my Dad
1930-2009
"Daddy's Little Girl"
My Dad is Fading
Today hit me harder than any other.
The reality of the inevitable,
The value of a single moment in time.
So blessed to have this time with him
Our talks will linger in my mind forever.
Today was different somehow
Dad had a peak of energy and wanted to dance
His body so weak but the mind still wanting to do so much
We swayed back and forth in a dance position
Then he twirled me just like when I was a little girl.
His face lit up….. he loved to dance.
I could not hold back the tears.
I gave him a big hug and told him I loved him.
He held me tight and softly spoke I love you too
He paused and finished with… I always have.
That memory will forever be on my heart and in my mind.
An interaction with my dad that was really my dad.
He is slipping away. Pieces of him fade in and out.
It’s hard to watch, my heart aches
Not for the process of life and death
It aches for the peace I want him to feel
It is now 1:00am as I finish this journal entry
The sound you don’t want to hear at a time like this
The phone pierces my mind and my heart
I knew what it was…I think I knew all day today
I can’t catch my breath and my heart is racing
as I hear the news that his breathing has ceased
My dad is at peace now
No more worries for his mind to ponder
The restlessness finally calmed
His failing body no longer a concern
He is in the Lord’s presence now & He has been made new
My heart now aches in a different way
Daddy’s little girl is still selfish inside
I want him here with me
I will miss you dad until I see you again
I love you… and I always have
Because I am daddy’s little girl.
Linda Straub
copyright 2009
Dad, you always inspired me to follow my dreams.
"Do what you love to do" you said.
For that I will stay strong on this path despite "this world"
and what it says about success.
I am successful because I am doing what I love and I will let God take
care of the rest.
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In honor of my Dad, I will be dedicating
a portion of my business to outreach ministry.
The first project I am taking on
is partnering with
Signature necklace
Exclusively designed for
My Fathers House of Erie
(a non-profit woman's transitional
living organization
for homeless woman and children)
Follow the highlighted link to
find out more about this organization.
100% of profit goes directly to MFHE Valued at $68.
My labor cost is also
being donated
to specially price
this piece for a limited time
at $38.00 +tax
Purchase MFHE
Signature necklace now
(allow 1-2 weeks
after purchase as each are custom made)
To order locally and avoid
shipping and handling charges
contact me at linda@lindastraub.com
or call me at
814-450-7112
Or you can donate to
My Father House of Erie
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Media
Coverage for History in the Making |
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August 03, 2009
Read
Erie Times News
article
and listen to Audio Interview
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November 1, 2008
Local Entrepreneur makes mark on National Stage
Channel 24 News Coverage
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April 24, 2008
History
in the Making: Natura Jewelry
Channel 24 News
Coverage
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July 4, 2008
CNN
Small Business Success coverage
CNN's Stephanie Elam introduces us to
Linda Straub, a woman who uses art to turn
tough economic times into success!
"Art to Make Ends Meet"
[
WATCH VIDEO ]
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WSEE
Channel 35 TV
Business Watch story on History in the
Making
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