Henry the Pekingese was adopted from the ASPCA in June 2006. He left this world this morning, released from his many ailments by his people. You’re only a dog, old fellow; a dog, and you’ve had your day; But never a friend of all my friends has been truer than you alway. — Julian S….
Musical Interlude: Southern Rap With Yelawolf, Rittz, Big Henry
Last night, I grabbed my concert friend Jessie and we hustled to the front row of the Gramercy Theatre to see country rapper Yelawolf. Yelawolf is having a hot moment with his song “Till It’s Gone,” which was used in the second episode of the seventh (and final season) of Sons of Anarchy. I’ve seen…
Jewel of the Month: NYC Taxi and Passenger “Maneater” Ring
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already seen sneak peeks of my NYC Taxi and Passenger “Maneater” ring, but the ring is finally making its official debut as December’s Jewel of the Month. One side of the ring shows the Manhattan skyline. On the other side, the beautiful Brooklyn Bridge. I like to say…
FitzRoy Is a Marsala Jewel! And January’s Birthstone.
This month, Pantone named “Marsala” as the color of the year for 2015, describing it as a “robust and earthy wine red.” As always, there was criticism of Pantone’s choice, but I like the color because it reminds me of garnets. This fall, I designed a garnet stud and ear jacket combo featuring FitzRoy the…
The Week in Review, Plus the Holiday Sale
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday: Gorgeous customers modeling their jewelry purchases. Tuesday: My mother’s new-old opal pendant. Wednesday: What I wore to the amazing PRhyme concert. Thursday: Sarah Jessica Parker on Broadway … in 1979. Thanks to Becky from Diamonds in the Library for including me…
Throwback Thursday: Annie on Broadway in 1979
MrB and I went to a screening of the new movie adaptation of Annie last night. Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) makes an adorable Annie and Jamie Foxx plays Will Stacks, the updated version of Daddy Warbucks. I enjoyed watching a little boy next to me literally sitting on the edge of his…
What Wendy Wore: Sequins for the PRhyme Party
When I read that rapper Royce da 5’9″ was getting together with DJ Premier to put out a hip-hop album under the name PRhyme, I thought, “I’ll get that album.” When I saw that they were selling tickets to an album-release party at Santos Party House in New York this Monday, I thought, “I’ll go…
What’s Old Is New Again
My gorgeous mother BarbaraB inherited an old opal-and-diamond pendant. Normally, I’d redesign something like this, but opals are very soft and it’s not always a good idea to disturb them. Instead, I got her a 21″ chain so the pendant would hit her in the right spot. Pretty, isn’t it?
Gorgeous Customers Wearing Jewelry
I love to get photos from my happy customers! Here are a few who treated themselves during my Cyber Monday sale. Gorgeous “Mrs. Rettich” struck twice, first getting my sterling-silver BOSS necklace … … then snagging my Diana heart ring when I found one in her size hiding in my inventory. Gorgeous client Dana also…
Thanks for the Love
I want to thank a few folks for mentioning my work lately! The support is greatly appreciated. You have no idea how much! Lauren Kaminsky, who writes the Pawn on the Cobb blog, included my Pink Elephant and Tipsy Writer Maneater ring in her “Ultimate Holiday Wish List” post. She suggested it for “the adventure…