I want one. More insanely cute hedgehog photos here. And here are the hedgehog cufflinks I made. Hedgehog cufflinks in petrified wood, onyx and 18K white gold© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008
Jewelry
Introducing Fulvia
Of the Roman noblewoman Fulvia (wife of Marc Antony), the historian Plutarch wrote, “She was a woman who took no interest in spinning or managing a household, nor could she be content to rule a husband who had no ambition for public life: her desire was to govern those who governed or to command a…
A Dedication …
… to all the assholes I dealt with today. Starring my new Siobhan ring. Siobhan Ring© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008
Where Are You Now, Gold Bugs?
Continuing my thoughts from a week ago…. Gold is down below $800 an ounce (yay!) and headed for a big weekly loss. Naturally, I haven’t heard from any would-be gold investors today, because THIS would be the time to buy gold. I only hear from them when gold is at a high. Speaking of investing,…
Thursday Book Club: Juana La Loca
Halloween is coming, so it’s a good time for spooky jewelry! Yesterday, I gave you bats. Today I give you skulls. My Juana Skull Necklace is now available in sterling silver with white sapphire eyes for $500. Juana Skull Necklace © Wendy Brandes 2007-2008 Want it? Email me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. The…
Go Batty for Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I have a new necklace design just in time. Check out my bat, who is keeping a watchful eye on you from his agate bat cave. Bat Necklace in sterling silver and agate© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008Photo by John Muggenborg The necklace is $875. Since no two pieces…
P.T. Barnum — Or Someone — Was Right
I always thought Dick Fuld, the chairman and CEO of Lehman Brothers (my former employer), was an arrogant S.O.B. But I’m not really taking any pleasure in his being scapegoated for the current financial crisis. Lehman wouldn’t have failed if the government hadn’t decided to stick to a “tough love” approach for all of 24…
Feeling Squirrelly? I’ve Got the Solution.
By popular demand, the tiny squirrel from my acorn necklace is now available on its own. (Please note, photos are larger than life.) Gold Squirrel Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008$400 Silver Squirrel Necklace© Wendy Brandes 2007-2008$125 If you’d like to order one, drop me a line at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com. UPDATED TO ADD: You…
The Winner of the NieNie Auction
A round of applause, please, for gorgeous and generous blogger Deja Pseu, who won my NieNie auction with a bid of $1,500! Little birds tell me that this might be a record auction bid in the NieNie world, though I will have to investigate that further. To refresh your memories, the auction was being held…
Christian Francis Roth Comes Back
My friend Christian Francis Roth held the show for his new line, Francis, at noon today. All the big department store buyers were there, taking copious notes. I took one or two runway pictures and decided they were coming out terribly, so I opted to just enjoy the show. Sorry, kids! I’ll pick up some…