Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM a few things I am loving on this Saturday morning!
Clothing, Jewelry in Fashion, Pretty Things Friday, July 22, 2011 at 9:24 PM 
All images courtesy of Laurel DenisePart of our Tour de Northampton last weekend included perusing the local shops, including one with pretty, affordable jewelry. I particularly loved the delicate "simply stated" necklaces by Laurel Denise. They'd make a wonderful gift, particularly for someone in need of some inspiration or encouraging words or to commemorate an important occasion.
The "mama" necklace makes me think of a dear friend who is in labor as I write this! So exciting!
Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM 
Finn Jewelry as featured in Vogue Magazine (June 2009)My everyday jewelry includes my wedding band, engagement ring and the pearl and diamond earrings that belonged to my Grandmother. I love the simplicity of wearing the same jewelry each day but sometimes I want to mix things up a bit, which can be tricky to balance with the need to keep things work-appropriate. I find that while I love bracelets, they are troublesome to wear when I have to type (always) and that longer, funkier necklaces often don't pair well with my work clothes.
Rings, on the other hand, are easy to wear and generally don't interfere with work activities. It is nice to wear a ring on my right-hand occasionally and while I love the super bling-y right-hand rings featured in the famous De Beers advertising campaign in 2003, those rings are a bit out of my price range. Plus, I prefer something a bit more understated and delicate. In my opinion, simple is often better.
A few of my favorite designers are featured below, including Daisy Knights, Kiel Mead and Finn Jewelry. It was the love knot from Finn Jewelry that originally caught my eye in the June 2009 Vogue Magazine (see the image above) and again in the NY Times 2009 Holiday Gift Guide and started me thinking about a dainty right-hand-ring. My feminine side leans more toward knots, bows and hearts where my funkier side loves the feather, the wings, the snake and the skull featured below. What do you think?
 Forget Me Knot Ring from Fred Flare (available in silver or brass) |  Eternal Ardor Band from Anthropologie (the description for this ring says that snakes have long been the symbol for eternal love. Who knew?) |  Gold Vermeil Feather Ring from Daisy Knights |
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 Link Ring from Kiel Mead |  Forget me Nots from Kiel Mead (check out the fun colors!) |  Heart Silhouette Ring from Anthropologie |
 Gold-Plated Rings from Alex Monroe |  Puzzle Piece ring from Kiel Mead |  Rope Ring from Kiel Mead |
 Love Ring from Daisy Knights |  Skull Ring from Daisy Knights (also available with gemstones for eyes) |  Three Sterling Silver Rings from Daisy Knights |
 Wing Ring from Daisy Knights |  Large Shell Gem Ring from Daisy Knights |  Heart Ring from Daisy Knights |
Below are the Finn Jewelry love knot rings that come in a variety of metals and with or without gemstones. I particularly love the rose gold version...
Love Knots from Finn Jewelry
As a side note, I have heard recently about people receiving gifts of jewelry from their husbands or partners when they have a baby. One of these rings might be a great option!
Jewelry in Gifting, Pretty Things Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 4:35 PM Some outfits just need a little something... whether it is dramatic necklace or a whimsical ring or bracelet, a piece of jewelry is often just the piece of flair that you are missing. While my work jewelry leans more toward conservative jewelry such as pearls, I do love to mix things up a bit in the evening or on the weekend. For those of you who work in a more creative work environment, these also might fly (no pun intended) in your office. Lately I have been loving the proliferation of insect-inspired jewelry that I have seen. The colors are vibrant, the shapes are awesome and they will certainly serve as a conversation piece.
Stella Cuff by Wynn Wynn Ong
 Enchanted Garden Ring from Kate Spade |  Kenneth Jay Lane Amber Beetle Ring |  Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski Crystal Bee Ring |
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 J.Crew Ladybug Bracelet |
 Ladybug-in-Waiting Necklace |
 Steampunk Ring |
And if insect-laden jewelry isn't your thing, how about an insect-printed dress from Milly?
Milly Guiliana Dress
Jewelry in Fashion, Gifting, Pretty Things 
