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Oct 14, 20244 min read
Obsession with Faberge goes beyond eggs
First off, I love Faberge eggs! These beautiful and exquisite objects have always had me hooked. The eggs, combined with their ownership...
May 13, 20245 min read
Today’s watches owe their thanks to a Countess!
Today, watches and jewelry are often grouped together, sold together at department store counters and combined in lots at auctions....
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Why do we “think pink” in October?
Pink is everywhere in October. It's Cancer Awareness month, with advocates asking everyone to wear pink to raise awareness for breast...
Jun 28, 20186 min read
A Name You Need to Know: Paul Poiret
My last post of June focuses on one particular man – Paul Poiret. You probably haven’t heard of him, and I hadn’t either until I took a...
Jun 7, 20185 min read
My Final Ode to Kate Spade
I am more saddened than I ever thought I’d be at the death of fellow quirky creative, Kate Spade. For those of you who know me, I have...
Feb 1, 20187 min read
The Absolutely Amazing Josephine Baker!
Welcome to February, gem gals! Did you know it’s Black History Month? I’ll be honest, I don’t see a lot of people of color in the jewelry...
Nov 12, 20165 min read
My favorite jewelry books
Gem gals, I don’t have to tell you how much I love jewelry. But did you know I love books just as much? Because I do! And of course, with...
Aug 13, 20164 min read
The Incredible Sustainability of the Olympic Medals
Confession time: I LOVE the Olympics! Nothing makes me feel more patriotic or proud than watching athletes demonstrate all their years of...
Aug 6, 20164 min read
How did USA style up for the Opening Ceremonies?
The Olympics are finally here! I LOVE watching the opening ceremonies to get a glimpse of what all the nations are wearing. Sadly, I’m...
Jul 30, 20163 min read
Convention Fashion: You Are What You Wear
Now that the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are over, we can talk about what’s really important: what everyone was...
Nov 27, 20155 min read
Two Hermès Books: Review of “Bringing Home the Birkin” and “The Perfect Scent̶
My interest in Hermès and their ability to create such sumptuous items, whether it be a scarf, a bracelet, or a bag, sparked my interest...
Oct 10, 20156 min read
Women of Influence – Part One: Elizabeth Arden
This month, I’d like to do a series. I’m calling it Women of Influence. I recently learned about some amazing women who were phenomenally...
Aug 15, 20155 min read
Non-Toxic Nail Polish? YES!
As the mother of three girls, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done little girl mani/pedis. I’m also a big fan of mani/pedis for...
May 30, 20153 min read
Why does Pantone get to decide the color of the year?
Lately, I have been seeing that marsala is the 2015 Color of the Year. Declared by Pantone (a company), I started wondering what gives...
May 23, 20152 min read
Ode to Kate Spade
Oh Kate. Ms. Spade. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…. Fun! It’s amazing to me, after so many years in fashion, that you are...