Cocktail Nightmare

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“So don’t panic on me, but…” Andy said hesitantly, looking at me sideways.

“Ye-es?” I responded, one eyebrow up.

“I just got the invitation to the company Christmas party. And it’s cocktail attire.”

“What?” I squeaked. “Cocktail!?!”

To fully get the shock value of this announcement, you must understand that I currently don’t own a dress. Or a skirt. The best I have is two year old business pants. And shoes - don’t talk to me about shoes. Because I don’t have any. Well, unless you count tennis shoes. I work for myself, alone, at home. And I am a very understanding boss when it comes to dress code. Oh, and did I mention the Christmas party is on Friday? Yes, that would be seven days from now. That Friday.

Sooooo… guess who will be out fighting the Christmas crowds at the mall this weekend? Oh yeah, that’ll be me. I’m hoping to snag a nice Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress, which will, of course, instantly make me sexy and slinky. Shoes, you ask? Well, let’s just say you’ll recognize me at the party, because I’ll be the one going barefoot.

When I Grow Up I Want to Be…

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Eccentric. Like Eppie Buist. Conceived under a canoe, she was a terror to nannies and governesses alike. She grew up to be a dog breeder and reckless car-driver extraordinaire (she had a penchant for running into road signs), and finished up by going gliding, aged 96.

“In old age Eppie Buist cut her own hair with kitchen scissors, wore cheap Japanese boots (a new pair purchased each year from the Sunlight catalogue) and brandished a walking stick hung round her neck with knicker elastic. [Knickers, for you Americans out there, are underpants.] Her recipe for a long life was to eat lashings of cream, keep fudge in the car and consume a jar of ginger snaps on the way to church.”

According to one 90+ year old friend of mine, once you hit 90 you can be as eccentric as you’d like, and nobody bothers you about it. I’m sincerely looking forward to getting old. Mind you, I’m eccentric enough as it is. But the part where nobody bothers you about it - that I’m looking forward to.

Excepted from Eppie Buist’s obituary in the Telegraph.

Krazy Kringle

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I’m tempted to get a Christmas tree this year just to have somewhere to hang this crazy guy. I laugh every time I look at the picture. Can you imagine what the real thing will do?

This overexcited Mr. Kringle is hand sculpted and hand painted, and overly eager to hang on your tree. Only $15 at starshinegallery.

Now I just have to figure out how to squeeze a Christmas tree into my tiny loft…

Notcouture Front Page

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I really love Notcouture’s sense of style. And I guess they love mine, too, because I’m up on their front page again! There’s nothing like being on the same page with Missoni jewelry to really make my day. Fantastic!

Those are my Sprouted Curls there, in all their budding glory. Want a set of your own? You can find them in my shop.

Modern Sprouts

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I know, I know, I was supposed to be resting over the long weekend. But instead, I was glued to my camera, photographing new pieces. Only a few more pieces to photograph, and I’ll actually be caught up! There’s something to be said for going into a new week without a To Do list as long as my arm.



These tiny hoops in solid 14k gold are wonderfully multi-purpose. Very understated as main earrings, they’re perfect for second and third piercings, in cartilage piercings, and as nose rings. Desperate to own some? You can find them in my shop. They’re available in several sizes and in sterling silver, as well.

Bomb Squad

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Um, should I be worried that the bomb squad is parked outside my window?

Coy Koi

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I developed an obsession with fish recently. After collecting quite a few, none of which really made me happy, I decided to design my own dream koi. Sterling silver with deep jade eyes, this koi is swirly and graceful - all of the things a koi should be. Now all I need is a pond for him to swim in…

So Very Grinch

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I’m loving this crazy Christmas tree. It reminds me of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Can’t you just picture Cindy Lou Who gazing adoringly up at it?

Amazingly, you can get four of these fantastic Christmas tree cards complete with envelopes for only $5 at Cidtalk. Oh, and did I mention the free shipping?

Gauged for Impact

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I’m loving these Winter Rain earrings in 14 gauge! They really have that “wow” factor. And it’s about time I got that solid gold nose screw photographed, too.

The fabulous backdrop behind the nose screw is a piece of coral I picked up on the beach in Florida. There was a fantastic selection of shells on the beach in Florida. So here’s my deep question for the day. Why are Florida beaches covered in beautiful shells and driftwood and coral, when California beaches mainly just have rotting seaweed and the occasional sand dollar?

Transparent

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Just back from mailing out another batch of orders, and I got caught in a sudden rain shower. In my pale pink T-shirt. Which means that the walk home was, basically, a wet T-shirt contest (minus the other contestants). Um, you’re welcome San Diego? Consider it your Thanksgiving gift.

No, there will be no photo accompanying this post…