As I was sitting in bed this morning & flipping through the pages my Domino Design Book (which I love)…all of the sudden ….bam….that little pesky paper cut happened around page 64. Sure wish I had some of these Band-Aids designed by Cynthia Rowley to cheer me up.
I just returned from a buying trip in NY …I literally swept in and out of the city in less than 36 hours and stocked up on new stones, fabric, chain, silver, gold, etc. I’ve got some new designs heading your way for the fall & I’m so excited to get to work! Lots of people ask me what it’s like to go on a buying trip & honestly, it’s an adrenaline rush & exciting but stressful & exhausting. Have you ever been to the city & looked “up?” Millions of little windows in buildings stories and stories high… you wonder, what goes on in there? Well, that’s where I go…”up there”…I can purchase turquoise by the pound, silver wire by the meter, get holes drilled in stones, and find inspiration up the kazoo. I took a few photos with my phone…
floor to ceiling walls of ribbon and fabric
Grey Dog in West Village for lunch after hitting 6 stone/jewelry stores.
miles high of chain…where to even begin?
Momofuku milk bar in East Village for afternoon snack…the cookies are awesome & try the crack pie…unreal!
I’m having coffee with a friend of mine this morning & I’m thinking that any of these outfits would be the perfect choice.
Photos & clothing by Garance Dore, Emersonmade, Frye, Calypso, Madewell
I’m off to Charlottesville for the weekend & I”ll be at the Charlottesville City Market (Space 5) on Saturday from 7:00-12:00 – Come check out my new stuff!
PS… These bags are great wedding “out of town bags” to give to guests – they are silkscreened on 100% natural cotton and you can pick your city of choice.
Pan seared jumbo scallops served with baby arugula and tossed with a champagne-truffle vinaigrette? Any takers? Umm, yes please, sign me up! Last night, Melissa Lamkin invited my friends and I to sample 15 different dishes at the new Roadside Kitchen on Montford Drive in Charlotte, NC…15 North. Chef Brett McKee and Steve Palmer (the masterminds behind 17 North Roadside Kitchen & Mckee’s poplular Oak Steakhouse & Ok-U restaurant in Charleston) decided to spread the goodness to Charlotte and open a new hotspot. The ingredients are exciting, tasty & fresh from local farmers. Opening night is tonight, so cap off the evening with a Brooklyn Style Soda Shop Float & a red velvet cupcake.
The Eva Necklace is full of asymmetrical loveliness. The gold circle and teardrop balance one another out to create a modern yet classic look.
$52
The Tegan Earrings are the kind of earrings you put them in your ears and feel instantly cool. They hang a little over 2″ in length, but are as light as a feather. Hand thread gold wire and vintage chain make up the beauty of these earrings.
$46
A small 1″ silver circle and 1″ gold circle overlap and hang from a 16″ sterling silver chain. The Hadley necklace is the perfect piece for someone who enjoys layering jewelry and like to mix gold and silver.
$44
These rock-star earrings are made with gunmetal twisted silver and black onyx. You won’t find anything like them…wear them with gold or silver.
2″ length
$44
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Six balls of turquoise are interwoven into a silver open circle. 1.5 length. Sterling silver posts.
$42Erin McDermott jewelry can now be found at Ladybird Boutique in Columbus, Ohio.
We’ve all heard of Daily Candy, right? That creative lifestyle e-mail that pops up in your inbox every morning bringing you the insider’s scoop to everything ‘you.just.can’t.live.without.’ The other day, I was browsing through an article about a fabo. new textile line & I noticed the sweetest bulldog line drawing right on the front page…the simplicity & personality drew me in closer & I got to searchin’. Oh, say about and hour later, I learned about the illustrator that draws all the images on the Daily Candy website, Miss Capricho. Love her chic & colorful images.
CHeck out her flickr photostream here.
The joyful teardrop is now here in silver! The perfect everyday item…light, delicate, organically shaped, and perfectly flattering to every shape of face.
2.0″ length
$40This morning, give someone a hug & kiss and tell them that you love them…
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The day Domino & Blueprint magazine went out of print was a very sad day for me. *tear* However, I’ve enjoyed keeping my design dreams on a high by clicking through the virtual pages of Lonny Magazine. Lonny is an online magazine full of design yummy-ness…here are a few images that caught my eye.
What do you get when you mix creativity, beauty, organization, patience, and style together? Simple answer: the face behind I Do Details Event Planning, Kate Fitzgerald. Three words: Kate is fabulous. From the moment you say, “yes” she’ll be with you every step of the way to plan your dream wedding…not only does she take the time to develop personal relationships to help to plan your dream wedding, but she also manages the 10,000 details of your big day. Kate & I became fast friends when I moved to Charlotte & I have had the opportunity to see her plan several events first hand. From New Year’s Eve Extravaganzas to girls’ nights, this is one girl that never ceases to amaze me. If you’re already hitched or you don’t see a wedding in your near future, call on Kate to help plan a birthday, shower, or a dinner party….you’ll be happy that you did.
Check out her blog here.
Looking for a gift to give (and give back?) These bracelets are made from recycled rubber by women in Djenné, Mali & provide women with a means of support. The bracelets are sold to raise funds for L’Empire des Enfants, a school for homeless children in Dakar, Senegal. Mary Jane is the creator of “Made with Love” & she hires women in Brazil, Africa, and Haiti, to create accessories. Pure goodness.
Sept. 9th-Trunk Show/Charlotte
Sept. 11th-Charlottesville City Market
Sept. 22nd-Trunk Show/N.Y.C
Oct. 6th-Trunk Show/Charlottesville
Oct. 12th-Trunk Show/Charlotte
Oct. 21st-Trunk Show + Runway for Recovery/Boston
