Giving Style. Good Spirit.

I am a horse, dog and cat owner. Growing up we always had pets as part of the family. Life is richer with four-legged friends. When Horseshoes for Hope came on my radar, I ordered their bracelet right away. Its clean lines in titanium and stainless steel combined with quality workmanship make this a lovely piece. Better…

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Smooth Silk. Soft Leather.

It’s been a while since I’ve created a post. Priority family responsibilities took over for some time followed by breaking my wrist ice-skating. The life balance has now returned. The summer sunshine is beautiful and I am looking forward to fall and the leaves changing color. On a recent trip to Europe, I had the…

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Water & Mud. It’s Lokai.

My daughter discovered the Lokai bracelet and immediately asked if she could order one. How could I say ‘no’ to a bracelet with two meaningful beads, one with filled with mud from the Dead Sea and the other with water from Mount Everest. If you visit their web site, you can read the founder’s story,…

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Luxe Layers. Vintage Vibe.

Sometimes more is better. Especially when it comes to dreamy, drop necklaces. I picked these up while walking home from a lunch meeting on a beautiful sunny day. I was passing a local independent boutique called Red Velvet. They carry select designer lines with reasonable prices, quality and a unique collection of jewelry, hand picked…

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Charmed. Estate Jewelry.

Estate jewelry comes with a history. It’s often a mystery, although sometimes the former owner shares things with the seller who can pass it along to the new owner. Not so for this old world charm, but I imagine it to have been on a magnificent bracelet with many others collected over the years. The…

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Together. You & Me Necklaces.

I connected with Angels & Emeralds on Instagram @angelsandemeralds, a fine jewelry line that encourages intentionality. Their collection includes rings, necklaces, bracelets and giving angels. I was immediately taken with the meaning, caring and thoughtfulness put into each piece, and decided I had to have one. The You & Me necklaces caught my eye. They’re…

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