I am known to always be wearing arm candy in all shapes and colors but I instantly fell in love with Dillon Rogers' Kid's Signature Leather Bracelets and immediately added it to my collection. A definite must-have.
What a great piece that is totally unique and customizable with over 18 colors of leather and featuring the signatures of your kids (or anyone else for that matter?!) Plus they felt like rock stars giving me their autograph! The process is super simple and makes the perfect gift!
See more on these bracelets and others from Dillon Rogers here.
Cheers!
There is definite power in the flower this year.
As Claude Monet once said,
{ I must have flowers. Always and always. }
I am in OBSESSED with all of the flowers popping up across fashion, home decor and of course, weddings! From bold to ditsy to watercolor to bontanical. Fresh, flirty and fun!
pinterest
sara designs via shopbop
wedding chicks 
heart handmade uk
invitations by dawn 
at home in love
bb dakota via shopbop 
lulu's sweet secrets
If the Earth truly laughs in flowers, then this is one happy place...
Cheers!
I love fresh flowers but I also love paper so I am digging the concept of The Paper Flower Shop from West Elm.
Handcrafted from paper, these blooms make the perfect home, event or wedding accent...and they will never wilt!
I hear they are expanding the collections throughout the year with nine seasonal varieties. What a wonderful thing to look forward to as I browse the already inspirational shop of West Elm!
Cheers!
Photos courtesy of West Elm
I have a sweet spot for woodland creatures and I have discovered the sweetest pendants featuring a hand-painted cast of woodland characters.
I am a bird does original paintings which are then suspended in high gloss resin in a wood slice retrieved from wine barrels. Such charming portraits. Others feature original artwork hand-painted on recycled wood from the wonderful Canadian landscape (and maybe even from her Grandfather's orchard!)
I agree...it must be nice to be a bird.
Cheers!
Photo credit: I am a bird
I have a penchant for monogrammed pendants and when I discovered these custom morse code necklaces, I was giddy an immediately putting one in my virtual shipping cart!
Handmade in the Portland studios of COATT and available in various colors, lengths and materials (personally I LOVE the silk option), it is truly a labor of love using gold or silver dots and dashes on silk cord, spelling names and phrases in morse code.
How clever. How delicate. How pretty. How modern. How irresistible. 
Cheers!
Photo credit: COATT
“People connect and respond to handmade things in a different, deeper way.I seek out pieces with a soul and history, and I love layering on my own point of view.”- T. Schafhauser
Meet Sheer Addiction.
It is bold. It is feminine. It is sophisticated. It is addictive. It is stunning.
I first discovered Sheer Addiction at the Junk Bonanza and now I find myself quite frequently browsing their online shop to hold me over until the next Junk Bonanza. It's definitely a happy place for me!
Me and Tamara at the Junk Bonanza 2012
Tamara Schafhauser, the creative gem behind Sheer Addiction has a wonderful way of translating her inspiration into ridiculously amazing jewelry.
From necklaces to bracelets to earrings to their adorable charm bar...everyone should own at least one of these treasures! The Wedding Collection will make you weak in the knees knowing that you have found the perfect statement piece for your big day.
Get ready to ooo and ahhh as here are a few lovelies on my wishlist...
Cheers!
Photo credit: Sheer Addiction
I 
opening my email and discovering a treasure!
I was instantly in love with the LilahV Modern Line found on Etsy. This collection of handmade jewelry features mid-century beads made by a European designer from the 1940's through the early 1960's. The designer had disappeared and the entire collection was lost for decades. Just recently the beads were found buried in a factory! (Crazy, cool story...the Jimmy Hoffa of beads?!?)
All of these original beads were painted on the on the sides with solid platinum followed by 22k gold for a gorgeous effect. The color pallet is ridiculously perfect with every combination.
An added bonus (and a beautiful one) is that 20% from all LilahV sales goes to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
LilahV. Vintage materials, modern design at its best!
Cheers!
Photo credit: LilahV
I was drawn in by the texture and color palette and then they had me at Hope. Believe. Carpe Diem.
I am loving the collaboration between New York jewelry designer, Catherine M. Zadeh (better known to be found in Barneys or Bergdorf Goodman) and Restoration Hardware. Of this comes the chic yet rugged "Words to Live By" collection of uber cool bracelets.
Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kids Wish Network, an international charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories and improving the quality of life for children experiencing life-altering situations.
I everything about this.
Cheers!
Oh, hello friend...I have found a new happy place!
Oh Hello Friend has recently reopened their shop with a new format - and I am so excited about the wonderful array of products. Vintage-inspired curiosities at their best. I honestly everything.
The rubber stamp line is ridiculously adorable - and one of my favorites...
Always a blog on my list of Favorite Reads, Oh Hello Friend seems like an old friend...with an awesome shop! It is sure to be a place where I will put things on my wish list as well as get some goodies for those on my gift giving list!
Cheers!
Photo credit: Oh Hello Friend
The perfect mix of refined style + modern chic.
I fell in love and cannot resist these adorable embroidered statement necklaces by Zelma Rose.
With color combinations inspired by Martha Stewart's color palettes coupled with hand embroidery, these not only make THE cutest bridesmaid or mother-of-the-bride gifts but truly become an heirloom piece.
Zelma Rose's shop on Etsy also features equally cool lockets, geometric, constellation and cross-stitched statement necklaces. Don't forget the trending pocket squares and bow tie boutonnieres for the guys!
And Zelma Rose is a FINALIST in the Martha Stewart's American Made Awards...so cool and deservedly-so! You can see her profile here.
Cheers!
Photo source: Zelma Rose via Etsy
It's Monday and I have a new favorite piece of arm candy! I have my friend at the Pink Door Boutique to thank for my latest obsession by Mono & Me.
Inspired by different cultures, these bracelets by Mono & Me out of Barcelona are the ideal fusion of Scandinavian design and craftsmanship. Stack 'em or wear 'em stag!
The CROSS bracelets come in a HUGE variety of colors...all with their own meaning and expression. My first ones were GOLD - enjoyment, creativity, rich life and RED - passion, sensitivity, love.
The expanding collection also includes pompoms, skulls, stars and beads in a zillion color combinations. Perfect for each individual and mood!
Mono & Me can be found in boutiques all over the world and even around the wrists of your celebs like Kanye West, Nicky Hilton and Emma Wasson. So go amp up your arm candy and express yourself!
Cheers!
Photo credit: Mono & Me
Coming from a family of sailing enthusiasts, I have a soft spot for all things preppy and Cape Cod-esque! Plaid, stripes and leather make me happy.
Thus, I CANNOT seem to stop buying accessories from Kiel James Patrick as they are the epitome of New England summer to me and make me feel like I was just at the ocean.
I would love to add some of these accessories to a seaside wedding party...or give as gifts! Classic. Regal. Understated. Elegance.
Handmade in Rhode Island, Kiel James Patrick designs continue to reflect classic styling while combining patterns and textures. Timeless all the while perfect arm candy.
Cheers!
Photo credit: Kiel James Patrick
First of all the packaging alone is amazing...but I love am so loving these cloisonne pendants on Yellow Owl Workshop's new site!
These gold gilded pendants are the perfect balance of whimsy and chic. I love the neon accents with the gold!
Cheers!
Photo credit: Yellow Owl Workshop
Nothing gets me more excited than a new way to wear your monogram. And being type and font obsessed, this is a match made in heaven...letterpress pendants!
These pendants were actually salvaged from the New York Center for Book Arts and have been cast, plated and hung to create the most beautiful and unexpected pendants.
I adore all of Erica Weiner's designs and originally stumbled upon her creations at one of my favorite neighborhood shops, Patina. Visiting her storefront in NYC is definitely on my to-do-list next time I'm in the Big Apple.
Cheers!
It all started with this blue dress at Lili Salon and it's charming embellishments...
I could not believe that (a) these embellishments were actually hair accessories and (b) that they were made out of paper?!?
Stunning.
I instantly pictured a bride and her bridal party wearing these pieces - and I had to learn more!
So lucky...I had the pleasure of meeting the artist behind this wearable art. Sally Suby of Suby Paper Company was initially inspired by a trip to India and the exotic handmade papers she found there. Silk. Metallic. Floral.
Adding handmade cotton papers from Barcelona Spain, Sally created a line of wedding jewelry keeping the design modern and fresh yet deeply rooted in tradition.
Each piece is truly a labor of love as the handmade paper is painted, hand imprinted and then cut into circles or squares. Each circle or square is then hand painted to create individually frames petite mosaics.
The mosiacs are then threaded - often incorporating vintage beads (even heirloom wedding pearls!) to create this one-of-kind wearble art. Beautiful.
The hair acessories feature the handmade paper technique coupled with the most amazing combs and pins found in Paris. I absolutely adore these.
A fabulous gift...a unique bridal accent...and the most stunning everyday accessory. So happy to have found them!
Cheers!
Photo credit: Jordi Lee Photography
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