Just finished a new pair of earrings today that put me in the mood for autumn! They feature topaz and olivine faceted glass, and brass elements patinated a rich chocolate brown. Click on the image for more details. Hope you're having a great weekend! xx
Just finished a custom order, a necklace and earring set featuring the Mona Lisa. It was so much fun to create, and fortunately, she loves it. Click on the image for more views. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks to the supremely talented Catherine at Avalon Rose Design, I have a gorgeous new website! I have admired her work for a long time, and finally took the plunge. I'm so happy with the results! I have brand new jewelry designs with a darker aesthetic coming this fall, and this new template will complement them so well.
What do you all think? Click on the image below to view...
Living in central New Hampshire has its perks: mountains, lakes, fall foliage, wildlife everywhere, quiet living (though the winters could be shorter!). The ocean and Boston (where I grew up) are an easy day trip. It's a special place.
Today I wanted to share with you some random photos I've taken over the years...they are all within 20 minutes or less of my home.
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| Lake Massasecum...I love this spot |
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| Lake Massasecum |
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| my bee balm did really well that year! that's the kitchen of my little cottage in the background :) |
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| sunset from atop Mt. Kearsarge - my favorite local hike |
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| Lake Sunapee |
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| New London |
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| New London |
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| New London |
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| Newbury Harbor - Lake Sunapee |
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| around the corner from my house is this beautiful stream... |
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| houses on my street during an especially snowy winter.... |
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| I love the star window (see it?) in the peak of my neighbor's house! |
Few things are more magical or relaxing than an outdoor fire. I've been wanting a fire pit for a long time, and found some really cool ones at this online store. Below are a few favorites...
Recently, I was contacted by Jesyca Durchin of Dreamhouse Designer to participate as a guest judge in an interior design contest - it was a lot of fun! Using my blog as inspiration, approximately 100 designers digitally created gypsy-style rooms. There were so many great entries, and I had the difficult task of choosing the top five. Here are my picks below (in no particular order). Visit this link to read my comments on the rooms. Do you have a favorite?
My favorite parts of ballet class were adagio and jumping (grand allegro especially)...on good days, I felt as if I could sprout wings and fly...such a rush!
The summer sale on my website is currently active ~ save 20% on all necklaces now through Saturday, August 4th. Mention that you follow my blog in the comments section at checkout and receive a free gift! Click on the image below to be taken to the link. Thank you!
I love this clever recipe for margaritas courtesy of Real Simple. No blender mess!
