Monthly Archives: December 2009

While I definitely don’t think champagne should only be enjoyed on New Year’s Eve, tonight is undeniably synonymous with the bubbly stuff. I’m looking forward to 2010, but in honor of 2009, here is a recession-friendly list of great champagnes … Continue reading →

A friend of a friend introduced me to Caitlin McGauley’s gorgeous illustrations. She lives in New York and, inspired by the city, paints beautiful watercolors of her surroundings. Check out her amazing blog!!

As it gets colder outside, I’m finding new ways to warm up. The hot chocolate at Mariebelle in Soho definitely does the trick. I get the “spicy” one flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and chipotle. I know it sounds a little … Continue reading →

The leaf cross necklace is becoming another very popular Cannon Lewis piece. It is so simple but the leaf texture adds a fine detailed element, and the little diamond is so understated but adds so much at the same time. … Continue reading →

I love these opal matrix necklaces because of their individual personalities. Each one is one of a kind and the texture of the golden bezel is as if the stone was dripped on by the hot wax of a candle. … Continue reading →

The Tree Pose Necklace is a beautiful necklace that sparkles from within. Tiny faceted stones jingle from the inside and the word “tree pose” is carved into the gold, with an image of a tree with a diamond on the … Continue reading →

The Captivate Necklaces are all one of a kind. I start out with the stone and do a drawing of a scene that I think best fits with the colors and fire in the boulder opals. Poetry or phrases are … Continue reading →

The Silver Captivate necklace with blue topaz is a beautiful, artistic statement. A blue topaz is encased in a silver frame, and a tiny diamond is set inside. Poetry is engraved on the back of the pendant to complete the … Continue reading →

I also wear my Willow Earrings all the time. They are great earrings to dress up or wear daily, and the tiny accent diamond is a nice touch. I like the saying on the back, which reminds me to be … Continue reading →

The Maltese Cross is a new addition to the Trouve collection. It is very small and delicate, and perfect if you are looking for a small cross to wear. The necklace layers well, and I love the little accent diamond. … Continue reading →