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First off, I love Faberge eggs! These beautiful and exquisite objects have always had me hooked. The eggs, combined with their ownership...


- Oct 2
- 4 min
Why do we “think pink” in October?
Pink is everywhere in October. It's Cancer Awareness month, with advocates asking everyone to wear pink to raise awareness for breast...


- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
Today’s watches owe their thanks to a Countess!
Today, watches and jewelry are often grouped together, sold together at department store counters and combined in lots at auctions....


- Feb 7, 2019
- 5 min
Elizabeth Keckley: Style Maven in the White House
It’s Black History Month, so I wanted to take the opportunity and talk about some amazing women of color that you may not have heard of!...


- Jun 28, 2018
- 6 min
A Name You Need to Know: Paul Poiret
My last post of June focuses on one particular man – Paul Poiret. You probably haven’t heard of him, and I hadn’t either until I took a...


- Jun 7, 2018
- 5 min
My Final Ode to Kate Spade
I am more saddened than I ever thought I’d be at the death of fellow quirky creative, Kate Spade. For those of you who know me, I have...


- Feb 1, 2018
- 7 min
The Absolutely Amazing Josephine Baker!
Welcome to February, gem gals! Did you know it’s Black History Month? I’ll be honest, I don’t see a lot of people of color in the jewelry...


- Nov 12, 2016
- 5 min
My favorite jewelry books
Gem gals, I don’t have to tell you how much I love jewelry. But did you know I love books just as much? Because I do! And of course, with...


- Aug 13, 2016
- 4 min
The Incredible Sustainability of the Olympic Medals
Confession time: I LOVE the Olympics! Nothing makes me feel more patriotic or proud than watching athletes demonstrate all their years of...


- Aug 6, 2016
- 4 min
How did USA style up for the Opening Ceremonies?
The Olympics are finally here! I LOVE watching the opening ceremonies to get a glimpse of what all the nations are wearing. Sadly, I’m...


- Jul 30, 2016
- 3 min
Convention Fashion: You Are What You Wear
Now that the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are over, we can talk about what’s really important: what everyone was...


- Nov 27, 2015
- 5 min
Two Hermès Books: Review of “Bringing Home the Birkin” and “The Perfect Scent̶
My interest in Hermès and their ability to create such sumptuous items, whether it be a scarf, a bracelet, or a bag, sparked my interest...


- Oct 10, 2015
- 6 min
Women of Influence – Part One: Elizabeth Arden
This month, I’d like to do a series. I’m calling it Women of Influence. I recently learned about some amazing women who were phenomenally...


- Aug 15, 2015
- 5 min
Non-Toxic Nail Polish? YES!
As the mother of three girls, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done little girl mani/pedis. I’m also a big fan of mani/pedis for...


- May 30, 2015
- 3 min
Why does Pantone get to decide the color of the year?
Lately, I have been seeing that marsala is the 2015 Color of the Year. Declared by Pantone (a company), I started wondering what gives...


- May 23, 2015
- 2 min
Ode to Kate Spade
Oh Kate. Ms. Spade. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…. Fun! It’s amazing to me, after so many years in fashion, that you are...

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