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, [...] Read more »
Opal: October’s Birthstone
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 [...] Read more »
Trunk Show
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 when [...] Read more »
Why not try a little Maasai?
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 [...] Read more »
Sapphire: Septemeber’s Birthstone
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. September’s birthstone [...] Read more »
