precious metal

Oh my!


Love.love.love this heart necklace handmade by Rebecca Overmann in her San Francisco studio and available here. Wouldn't it be cool to see her in action on a studio tour? Jewelry making is definitely on my bucket list.

If you have time, check out the rest of Rebecca's latest collection. Her wedding bands are gorgeous!


PS - Builty By Wendy is having a summer sale. Happy shopping!

style file: kate spade jewelry

Bright colors + classic style.

I'm loving the beautiful simplicity of the spring jewelry line from Kate Spade...

(Dot To Dot Studs, Seaport Twisted Bangle, Take A Dip Necklace)

spotlight: loley's & co

Another fabulous Etsy find...

(Vintage Necklace from Loley's & Co.)

I was really drawn to this lovely strand of gray, yellow and black vintage beads and baubles. And who can resist that darling owl?

spotlight: clementine handmade jewelry

These earrings are really quite lovely...

(Snow Blossom Earrings by Clementine)

There are so many lovely pieces to fill your jewelry boxes. Check them out here!

spotlight: trace my face

How stunning is this?

To me, it is perfect.

(First Bloom of Spring Necklace by Trace My Face)

See more goodies at her Etsy shop here.

spotlight: elizabeth rosas earrings

These shimmering dangle earrings are pretty as can be. They're made with hand punched discs of silver with a snake skin-like texture. I think they'd add a bit of "wow" to any outfit.

(Dangle Earrings by eRosas Jewelry)

For more from her collection visit the shop.

tinctory shop on etsy

La la love this.

Made to look like unglazed porcelain, this necklace is actually made from off-white silk smocked with white cotton thread. I think it would look so lovely over a simple black tee. Or ooh! wouldn't it look great on some nice summery-tanned skin with just a tank-top? (seriously day-dreaming of summer...)

Unglazed from Tinctory.

Some pretty things to look at on this mid-week day...

This Kitten Yo-yo Necklace from Cookoorikoo.

This red and pink pillow-strewn day bed on Country Home.

These handmade felt "Dot" vases by Papaver Vert at Rose & Radish.

holiday shopping: antique brooch

Wow. This is a real stunner. I love that it's black. I love that it's French. I love that it's old (over 100 years!). But most of all? I love that it's unique.

French Jet Clover Brooch from Erie Basin

glamorous

I decided a few weeks ago that I could really use some help in the jewelry department. I have a tendency to stick with the same old tried and true pieces - a diamond pendant necklace from Wade's grandma, my silver Tiffany "Bead" earrings from Wade, and my black-faced watch that I never leave home without. And it's not that there's anything wrong with any of these pieces. Quite the opposite, actually... I LOVE them. But because I love them so, they never get tucked back into my jewelry box at night. Instead, they sit right there on the bathroom counter for me to slip back on in the morning, and I don't even bother to give a thought to something else. It's mostly out of laziness, I guess. But then all those other worthy beads and baubles in my jewelry box hardly ever get to see the light of day.

And so it's high time I do something about this. I'm pretty certain it would be impossible to ignore any of these gorgeous pieces if they were in my jewelry box:

Foliage Sparkle Ring (from Banana Republic); Sun Chip Ring (from Anthropologie)

Novelty Owl Necklace; Peacock Brooch Necklace (both from Banana Republic)

Nebula Earrings; Sea Circle Earrings; On-the-Rise Earrings (all from Anthropologie)

Cabochon Studded Bracelet (from Banana Republic); Concentric Cuff (from Anthropologie)

all that glitters

What girl doesn't daydream about getting a shiny new piece of jewelry now and then? You'd have to call me a liar if I said I didn't keep an eye out for new and sparkly somethings to add to my jewelry box. And if it's the right time of year you can bet that I'll be putting it on my birthday or Christmas wishlist and hoping that a certain someone is paying attention. {Very lucky for me – he usually is!}

Well, guess what's right around the corner? That would be my birthday AND Christmas, and like any good list-maker would, I’ve decided to put these lovelies by Emily Amey at the top of my list:
Clockwise from top left: Seafan Stack Ring with Two Diamonds, Urchin Ring, Bubble Stack Ring, Custom Made Ring.

MORE friday favorites

Here are a few more things that I fancy...

{You know, I wasn't going for a theme with these either, but looking at them all together, I sure think this would be a cute outfit for dinner and cocktails al fresco.}

A pair of Caylynn Espadrilles by Steven (via Zappos). With a {4-3/4"!} platform wedge heel, black leather open toe and silver buckle, I'd wear these shoes ALL THE TIME.

Ooh la la! My heart pitter-pattered when I spied this brilliant Moonstone Ring by New York designers Conroy & Wilcox (via Erie Basin). The stone set in 18K gold has a beautiful pearly white color and would look perfect with so many outfits. You can dress it up or dress it down, and it'll look gorgeous no matter what.


This Halter Dress from Anthropologie is pretty, pretty, pretty. The contrast of dark indigo and crisp white is perfect for the season, and I love the black band that ties in the back. (Click the "On Model" view... it really shows how darling this dress is.)

Who doesn't love a great Tano bag? The Art Attack in pearly white is my new favorite.



Gotta love these RayBan shades. Cool tortoise shell frame with a light brown lens. Two words: summer chic. {Thank you, Juju for finding them... and letting me copy!}

all that glitters

I came across the delightful antique jewelry collection at Erie Basin, via Oh Joy! today. W-O-W. One look at those dazzling vintage pieces, and I can't help but behave like Veruca Salt at that chocolate factory. I want it NOW, Daddy! I'll be sure to check back often to see what other rare finds are added to the shop, but in the meantime, I'll be dreaming of these.

Gypsy Set Diamond Ring
Mary Preston French Jet Buttons
Crescent Horn Hair Comb
Garnet Mourning Brooch

etsy wishlist

Here are a few Etsy goodies that I am totally coveting today...

The Green Garden Bowl by lgbrinkley is a delightful little catch-all for jewelry or keys.
Take a stroll through Paris with this lovely Bit of Paris print from ArtQuirk.

The I Carry Your Heart set of greeting cards by Project 8256 is the perfect way to say how much you care.

The Hardanger Table Runner from Norwegian Needle has a chic,vintage look with out looking too "granny".

The Vintage Flower Brooch from Vintage Treasures 4 You has an old-world look to complement any outfit.

all that glitters

I just love the new Constellation line from jewelry designer EllaPoe. Alas, the pieces are not exactly in my price range, but a girl can dream, can't she? If I could pick just one, I'd get the Libra ring in white gold because I'd think of Wade every time I looked at it.

Who knows? Maybe someday I'll really be able to do just that.