What to Wear: Bridesmaid Accesories
Devoted reader and expat, Sara, asked for help finding jewelry and shoes to go with a bridesmaid dress. "I would love to see what your…
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Simple Jewelry Box
Small apartment bedrooms don't work well with large jewelry boxes in my experience. I just don't have a big counter or vanity table to hold…
Inspiration: Lemon Creme Tarts
I am so nervous about trying to bake a lemon creme tart tonight. I'm a pretty good cook, but not such a good baker...largely because…
Must Have: Assouline Books on Jewelry
The next best thing to owning jewelry is owning books about jewelry. And fortunately, this habit is much more affordable.I have gotten so much inspiration…
Gem Focus: Emeralds
Emeralds are another one of my favorites (not that I own any)! Emeralds are May's birthstone and were a favorite in ancient Egypt. I love…
What to Wear: Pearl Ring Inspired
This pearl and diamond ring from Lang Antiques caught my eye a long time ago. Something about the combination of the four pearls with the…
Weekend Round-Up: Luxury and Botany
I'm taking just a quick break from all the jewelry to report on my fun, relaxing weekend! Rob and I had a quiet night at…
Gem Focus: Amethyst
One of my very favorite pieces of jewelry is a rose gold and amethyst cocktail ring Rob bought me. It's big, very 1970's and a…
Announcing Jewelry Week!
This is going to so much fun! As a countdown to the Legion of Honor's Masterpieces of French Jewelry exhibit, we're going to talk about…
Urban Girl Almanac: Fresh Air
This has been a strange week. Make that a strange, paint-fume-filled week. Here’s what I learned in between dizzy spells: Floor sealant is nasty stuff.…