Fernando von Bakonstein has safely returned to his Illinois home. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the International House of Blogcakes for future iHog adventures. To reminisce about the pig’s visit with me, click here. Here’s one last iHog photo. Someone came to my blog by searching for “jewelry-sniffing dog.” I was sure they really…
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Liar Pants
My delightful graphic designer Lori Kadezabek turned 30 today. Her boyfriend got her my Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace in silver. Isabella Wolf-Fang Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg Lori picked out the necklace herself, but her BF wanted to surprise her, so he told me that if she asked, I should say I hadn’t heard…
Weirdly Specific Search Term of the Day
The weirdly specific search term of the day is: “how much does it cost to buy a rose online and have it delivered to your grandmother.” It would be amusing if the cost of flowers depended on the identity of the recipient. You could send a dozen roses to Mom for $29.99, but Grandma would…
Book Club: Empress Matilda, Part II
Time to get back to my 12th century friend, Empress Matilda. As I explained in my first post on Matilda, she was the rightful heir to her father, Henry I of England, but upon her father’s death in 1135, Matilda’s throne was usurped by her less-competent cousin Stephen. The obstreperous English barons rallied to Stephen’s…
The Venus Necklace
Here are two versions of my Venus Necklace design. Venus Necklace in 18K rose gold, rose quartz and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2011 Photo by John Muggenborg Venus Necklace in 18K yellow gold, rutilated quartz and diamonds © Wendy Brandes 2007-2011 Photo by John Muggenborg Check out the matching ring here.
Fairy Feet and Other Photos
As I walked by the Prada store today I noticed some interesting shoes in the window. Fairy feet! I hope the dye doesn’t bleed like it does on the Fairy Bag or people will be very unhappy. Elsewhere today, I saw these flowers in a window box. Spring has sprung And gorgeous blogger/client Alice Olive…
Mother’s Day Is May 11
Get your mama a flower. A Wendy Brandes Lotus Flower Necklace, to be exact. Lotus Flower Necklace in 18K gold: $550 © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg Lotus Flower Necklace in silver: $110 © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Photo by John Muggenborg If the Lotus looks familiar, that’s because the design originated as the…
Boleyn Necklaces in Silver
At last! I have a photo of the sterling silver version of my Anne Boleyn initial necklace. Shown are the “A” and the “B.” Boleyn Necklaces © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Normally I only do these to order, but I made a “B” just to photograph it. If you’re a “B,” I can ship it out…
Gorgeous Client’s Gorgeous Family
I’ve been anxiously awaiting photos of gorgeous blogger/client Jennifer wearing her new WendyB Diana ring and necklace. It looks like I’ll be waiting a while longer because as Jennifer explained, “We had girls’ night on Saturday night and I wore my beautiful jewelry…. however, everyone was willing to wear it for me and no one…
A Basic Wardrobe, Postscript
I forgot to mention an important wardrobe basic for evenings out. Double-sided tape! From 2006Vintage Marie France dress, Cleopatra Necklace by Wendy Brandes and lots of Hollywood Fashion Tape Previous Basic Wardrobe posts: Part I Part II Part III UPDATED TO ADD: Here is another shot of the necklace. Cleopatra Necklace in 18K yellow gold…