safe & sound.

seriously one of the happiest - and romantic - songs I've heard in a while.  and the video is a hoot.   love it.

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the vampire diaries. part deux.

this is my second round of submitting a design to the stylist of the CW's show "The Vampire Diaries" - the first time I think I was a little timid and didn't stick my neck out design-wise (I sent a pair of my wishbone earrings - while they are classic earrings, they just don't have that WOW factor).  so I spent some time sketching and thinking and came up with these sterling silver and rose gold filled lovelies.  originally, it was going to be a necklace, but the focal just didn't feel right.  (plus unless it is a simply designed necklace, it just isn't me) 

the husband took a look and said that he thought they would work much better as a pair of earrings, and I have to admit, I agree.  (obviously, he has great taste)  I whipped up a pair of rose gold filled earwires, added the circular rounds, soldered them shut and threw them into the tumbler.  and here is the finished product!  it was also my first time experimenting with the free version of PicMonkey, which was really cool. 

so off they go next week to be included in the stylist's package... here's hoping that one day next season they end up in Mystic Falls!

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if you leave.

call it nostalgia. call it sappy. i call it fabulous. one of the best songs ever redone by the amazing nada surf.

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the handmade wedding catalog - it's OUT!

I am so proud to be part of Shana Mattheis' gorgeous handmade wedding catalog!  released just last month, this digital masterpiece is a work of art in itself... and features some amazing independent artisans and my knot ring!  an indispensable resource for any indie bride and groom, this is eye candy for romance.  you can take a look for yourself by clicking HERE!  thank you, Shana!!!!!

(plus this just makes me want to brush up on my digital design skills and download fonts.  oh photoshop!)

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