‘Live in Full Color’ means surrounding and expressing yourself with color and living an inspired, colorful life. Color makes me happy and being surrounded by flowers in gorgeous colors makes me REALLY happy.
I always find the color of Spring’s abundant blossoms inspiring. This year I am keeping my favorite Spring hues alive by wearing them [...]
Summer just wouldn’t be summer without watermelon. Juicy and satisfying the Grande Dame of melons is a true Summertime treat.
Another tantalizing treat is watermelon tourmaline. I ADORE this stone. It REALLY does resemble watermelon. In shades of green and pink, it looks so good you could eat it
These smooth hunks of tourmaline were too gorgeous [...]
Pure and pretty peridot is a perpetual pleaser. It’s palette is paler than precious emerald and tourmaline, however; by no means paltry.
For many it is preferable, perhaps because picking peridot for a bit of panache will not empty your purse.
Sensational Color was invited to a sensational party – a color filled evening celebrating the arrival of Behr Paint’s newest line: Behr Premium Plus Ultra Interior.
We arrived fashionably on time to a chic white space in Soho. Tall bouquets of lilacs and peonies graced the tables, large panels of stunning color graced the walls and [...]
There is the sweetest French pastry shop in my neighborhood called Madeleine (named after our favorite mademoiselle I presume)….
On Saturdays I treat myself to a latte and pan au chocolat. While the barista with the thick French accent prepares the coffee I always stare at the trays of macaroons. Authentic macaroons in delightful flavors [...]
This time of year is always so stressful – the last minute shopping, getting the cards and packages mailed, work parties [if you were lucky] and the decorating! All of this done on a shoe string budget, yes the economy is a mess, but the holidays will still come.
Then the weather is not cooperating, making [...]
Opal is one of my all time favorite gems. As valuable as ruby and emerald but worlds apart in appearance. Opals are an entity all there own, no other stone is quite like it.
Australia is a special place, a continent filled with many of God’s most unique creations. The Duck-Billed Platypus, Koala Bear, Kangaroo and [...]
The other morning I saw an amazing table that reminded me so much of jewelry by a designer I know, she called me soon after. Later, that same day, I saw a Diane von Furstenberg dress that was very similar to the table and jewelry. Do you see where this is going?
You know [...]
I’m sure you have noticed colorful beads and geometric patterns showing up everywhere. The highly stylized African motifs can be found on just about everything and aren’t loosing their hold anytime soon.
Ethnic and edgy, it’s a great way to channel your inner power. Bold patterns and some strategic colorful beaded jewelry and you can feel [...]
I am very excited to write about sapphire because it is the stone I use most in my work. The incredible sparkle and virtual rainbow of color choices make it a pleasure to design with.
When thinking about sapphire, the color that most comes to mind is blue. ‘Sapphirus’ means blue in Greek. [...]
