Give Me More Liberty
You guys know I have a thing for Liberty of London, right? And you know I have a thing for Target. So when my friend Jessica told me about Liberty’s upcoming collaboration with… Continue reading
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Interview With A Beauty Scientist: Dr. Rolanda Johnson
The folks at Olay were kind enough to send along some samples of the newest products from Regenerist and Pro-X. 10 years ago, I could not have imagined products like these. They feature… Continue reading
Find Of The Month: Modernist Malachite Ring
I like big rings and I cannot lie. I also love green stones like malachite. Oh, and I love crazy studio jewellery (aka, jewellry that is made by independant silversmiths and artisans). This… Continue reading
Blame It On The Rain
Ah the rainy weather of the past few days has turned to snow. And since we’re talking about the weather anyway, please enjoy this video I found on the internets.
Vera Bradley’s Girly Bags
Whenever I’m in an airport or train station in the States, I’m always struck by the number of young ladies confidently swinging their brightly patterned, quilted Vera Bradley tote bags though the check… Continue reading
Organic Objects: Coral
Let’s do coral today. Pictured above is a detail of a Victorian Branch Coral Necklace. Coral is created from the exoskeletons of marine organisms that grow in branch or antler-like formations. Like pearls,… Continue reading
Do Over: Framing Ephemera
I like a nice art. I do like to go to the galleries and take in all the beauty I can. When you go to galleries, artists often leave behind postcards and posters… Continue reading
Organic Objects: Butterfly Wings
This is one of the more unusual organic materials in my jewellery collections. It is a sweater clip. It was made in the 1950s or early 1960s. Back then, the way to wear… Continue reading
Organic Objects: Scrimshaw and Amber
This week, I thought I’d chat about jewellery that’s made out of organic materials. You see, mining metals like gold or gemstones like diamonds can be a nasty business — environmentally and for… Continue reading
Making A Statement
Did you watch the Golden Globes last night? Did you see Julia Roberts? Her vintage short, black Yves Saint Laurent dress didn’t seem formal enough for the event, but I loved her statement… Continue reading