Diane’s a Pearl!

Our friend Diane owns the Diane Pearl Gallery on the corner of Colon and Ocampo. She has always been very generous with her time, advice and friendship. However, recently she did something on our June group that surprised and delighted me, even though I know what a giving heart she has. During our program, we have a walking tour of Ajijic, and one of the stores we go into is Diane's. It's so beautiful and has everything from Catrinas to jewelry (some made by Diane herself) to original art to alebreijas to...oh, you name it, she's got it!

When we walked in, she was negotiating with a young man who had traveled from Taxco (Mexico's Silver City) to market his silver jewelry at Lakeside. She was buying a few of his pieces for the shop. When she saw the Focus on Mexico group, she immediately offered us access to her vendor at HIS prices! She saw this as a way to help him (since he had traveled so far) and for us to get some great deals...a win-win situation for all of us...even Diane, because she had a big grin on her face as the buying and selling ensued! We got some beautiful jewelry at outstanding prices, and everyone was thrilled with the nice presents they were going to be able to take home for 'souvenirs.'

Thank you, Diane...you're a lovely person with a very generous heart! We'll definitely be back!

For pictures of the group shopping at Diane Pearl's, click here ...

For Pictures of the memories of the group's visit to the area, click here ...