Did you watch last night’s The Beatles: The Night That Changed America – A Grammy Salute, the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Beatles’ performance on the Ed Sullivan show? I loved it … except for the appearances of Maroon 5 and assorted, random-seeming actors. I’m wondering if Johnny Depp, Sean Penn and Kate Beckinsale are close personal…
The Week in Review
In case you missed something on the blog this week, here are links to all my posts. If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day gifts — for someone you know or yourself — be sure to take a look at my jewelry recommendations. Sunday: Who won the Super Bowl? Joe Namath, obviously! Monday: Ten years after…
Rose-Gold Valentine’s Day Locket on Sale and in Action
Rose gold got hot last year and it’s still going strong in 2014. Anything in a pink tone is romantic, so I put my Papessa locket in rose gold and diamonds on sale (65% off!) through Valentine’s Day. The locket unscrews so you can tuck a little love note inside. This brief Instagram video shows…
Jewel of the Month: Susan’s Custom Birthstone Earrings
I enjoy redesigning my customers’ old, unloved jewelry. I’ve even redesigned earlier redesigns. For instance, I made a ring for my gorgeous sister, Terri Berry, in 2011. The stones originally came from my mother’s ruby-and-diamond cocktail ring. Before I was in the jewelry business, I took the cocktail ring to a local jeweler, who did…
Valentine’s Day Sale, Plus Romantic Jewelry Under $100
Valentine’s Day jewelry is coming, and if you’re looking for a gift for your true love, check out my sale of heart-themed and pink jewelry. There is even a pair of emoticon heart cufflinks for a special dude. If you’re looking for a gift under $100, my sterling silver stud earrings are your best bet….
MrB Gets It a Little Wrong
A big book arrived yesterday from Yale University. It was put together in honor of the 50th anniversary of the class of 1964 — MrB’s graduating class. Everyone had the opportunity to write his biography for the book. (It is “his” biography, rather than “his or her,” because Yale didn’t go coed until 1969.) MrB’s…
10 Years After Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl
The most exciting parts of last night’s Super Bowl for me were Joe Namath’s coin toss and Bruno Mars’s halftime show featuring the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The game interested me less than usual — I wasn’t even sure that was possible — and I was underwhelmed by a lot of the ads. Radio Shack’s…
My Best Dressed at the Super Bowl: Broadway Joe Namath
I don’t normally watch the Super Bowl for the fashion (I watch it for the ads), so I was pleasantly surprised to see 70-year-old football legend Joe Namath defying the relatively warm New Jersey temperatures in a hooded fur coat. During halftime, brand-new Grammy winner Bruno Mars wore gold. Anthony Kiedis and Flea of the…
The Blog in Review: January 20 – January 30
In case you’ve missed anything, here are my most recent posts, including my verdict on Grammy fashions and anti-Valentine’s Day jewelry options. Monday, Jan. 20: Terri Berry really loves her fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 21: Elle.com featured my emoji earrings. Wednesday, Jan. 22: Skylar Grey covers Cher. Thursday, Jan. 23: Hanging out with bloggers past and…
Single on Valentine’s Day? I Have Jewelry for That.
Valentine’s Day is coming up — and not everyone is too happy about that. But cheer up! Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you have to miss out on great jewelry. I’ve got waaaaay better options for single-lady self-gifting than a standard right-hand ring. Or you can turn it into Gal-entine’s Day by getting omething…