Pick-Me-Ups
Working from home has got me looking like a hermit and all the covid19 related news makes me feel so sad sometimes and so I decided to put some handcrafted, artisan eye candy together for when I need a pick-me-up.
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These covid19 times have us all feeling down sometimes. Some have had to be at the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic (health care, essential services), while the rest have had to do our civic duty by #stayingAtHome. I have been part of the #stayAtHome crew and was recently going over old pictures of myself and when I used to dress up for work, remembering how good it made me feel. Working from home has got me looking like a hermit and all the covid19 related news makes me feel so sad sometimes and so I decided to put some handcrafted, artisan eye candy together for when I need a pick-me-up.
“You know what they say: Jewelry is a good thing to come home for. But an even better thing to stay home with. ”
Enjoy! XoXo
Top 5 Everyday Favorites
Some people love shoes, others love handbags, I love jewelry. I love looking at it, I love wearing it, I love shopping for it. I want to kick off my first blog post with my top five favorite everyday pieces:
a mini, minimalist, fun, stackable, twist ring
the cutest moonstone ring
a stud because you always need one reliable stud in your closet
a chunky necklace for some oomph and some zhuzh when you need it
and of course my very favorite and very personal ring, my custom-designed engagement ring.
No 5: The Twist Ring
The Twist Ring
This ring is a 14K solid gold staple in my everyday look for when I want to look good and look like I tried but in reality, I don’t have the time to put together a coordinated look. On its own or layered, it goes well with every outfit and adds some texture and depth to my look.
No 4: The Moonstone Ring
Rainbow Moonstone & Diamond Wish Upon A Star Ring
Full disclosure, I don’t actually own this piece. It is next on my jewelry purchase list though. I have it on my list because I love to look at jewelry as well, not just to wear it. Jewelry is to me as art is to others :). This piece is a favorite to look at because of the depth of the gemstone. It draws me in and gets my mind to focus on one thing, allowing me to feel relaxed and more calm overall. I also adore it’s unique rectangle shape in world where round-ish rings are more popular, and the star in the middle pulls me out when I get too lost in the depths of the moonstone.
No 3: The Stud
Cubic Zirconia Earrings
Perfect for the champagne girl (a girl who loves all things bubbly and sparkly, including their jewelry), this 4ct cubic zirconia earring adds a pop of brilliance to the face, with or without makeup. Every girl needs a stud that leaves them clutching their m*f*cking champagne pearls in joy.
No 2: The Chunky Necklace
Double Chain Link Necklace
Sometimes on the scale of minimalist to EXTRA, you want to be extra without being EXTRA. This chunky necklace is perfect for when I feel I need an oomph and some zhuzh in my everyday look but not looking like I’m hanging with Beyoncé at the Grammys (which would be a dream come true btw).
No 1: The Engagement Ring
Diamond Sapphire Round Cut Engagement Ring
My dear husband spent months in ideation, design and the production of the ring he felt was the best token of the love and affection he has for the woman of his dreams. When he was done, he was so excited by the ring he would take a break from work everyday, go home to take a look at it and go back to work :D. I love it because it is a token of our love and is gorgeous but above all, the intention and effort that went into it gets an A+ and a place at the very top of my list. It was created with Nick, a jeweler at BenBridge, University Village, Seattle.
