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 »
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 »
The Essence of Iridescense
Remember those rainy Summer days when you would discover an oil slick rainbow? It would stop me in my wet sneaker tracks. I would duck down and move side to side trying to see the full spectrum. It was momentarily mesmerizing. I imagined scooping it up and taking it home. My fascination with iridescence hasn’t [...] Read more »
Peachy Keen
I’m on a peach kick. I’ve been trying lots of new recipes and eating loads of them. So delicious it tastes like summer. Lately there has been a crispness in the evening that reminds us summer is nearing an end, but the peaches are still plentiful. Yesterday, after a very juicy bite, I was looking [...] Read more »
Emerald: May’s Birthstone
Are you green with envy? I am because emerald is not my birthstone. Don’t get me wrong, I love garnet, my birthstone; but emerald is the epitome. Green is my favorite color. This is one of the reasons emeralds are high up in my “gemstone love” top ten. Green is not the easiest color. Read more »
