Harper Girls Weddings

Not to sound corny, but I really am honored when someone asks me to help them design and create jewelry for their wedding day. It kinda freaks me out actually.....it is such an important moment in a woman's life...and when they are depending upon me to help them complete a look...I take it SUPER seriously.
And saying that...........sometimes it is just really FUN.... Enter the Harper Sisters..Jessica & Katy. Aside from being super gorgeous..these women are fun and always amazing to be around. They are down to earth & full of great energy. Pretty perfect package. Sorry guys.....they are both taken now!
When Jessica was married 3 years ago she wore a pair of light lemon quartz chandeliers that her super sweet husband-to-be got from me as a surprise for her.
Fast forward to last month and planning her sister Katy's upcoming wedding. Katy already had a vision of wearing dramatic earrings with her wedding dress....we just had to design them......and make them. So with a bottle of wine in hand we headed down to my studio. 4 girls, wine, and a room full of jewelry & gemstones....talk about dangerous....but we did it!!! I think you will agree...Katy looked breathtaking...as did her sister who also wore a pair of earrings from my new collection.

PS...I love by the end of her wedding night..Katy's hair was undone and all over the place.
LOVE HUGS & BIG KISSES to the Harper Sisters....beautiful brides & WOMEN!!!xoxo

Studio Space

I have been hiding out in my studio for weeks now busy working on my spring jewelry. I finally came up for air this weekend to do some fun stuff......and actually remembered what it felt like to be social (whew..am i out of practice....I went through lots of wardrobe changes and makeup towelettes).
So being a jewelry designer, when I meet new people they usually ask me where my studio is. I know it doesn't seem very glamorous..but..my home based studio is super convenient and functional. I LOVE it! It is a great creative space and more importantly it allows me to be a hands on mom!..the most important reason for sure:)

Colors of the South

I love to shop for other people and this past holiday led me into Elizabeth Stuart Design where I stumbled across this amazing book of photography by Sally Mann called "Deep South" . I was immediately mesmerized by her raw and powerful images of the south. There is something so truthful and beautiful in the composition of these photos that is very appealing to me.
So appealing in fact that I decided to base my colors for my spring collection of jewelry entirely on these pictures. I have always been really drawn to muted and subtle tones and it was fun for me to try and translate these images into gemstones. What color is spanish moss exactly? See my gemstone selections below and tell me what you think!