Iris Apfel: My Muse
Oh man, I am utterly smitten and inspired by Iris Apfel. Her snappy sense of humor, daring fashion sense, and dedication to being her authentic self make her a role model for fashionistas and makers alike. I recently watched the…
Category Wacky Tacky
Superfly Caddis Fly Larvae
French artist Hubert Duprat has made many types of sculptures over the past few decades, but these gilded caddisfly casings are my favorites. I love these tiny gilt insect homes. Caddisflies live in streams and ponds and protect themselves by…
The Queen of Versailles
I recently watched an interesting documentary ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ which focuses on a Floridian billionaire, his ditzy wife, and their quest to build the largest house in America. The intent of the movie was about the couples conspicuous consumption:…
Live Action Haute Mess
If you’re prone to seizures, you probably shouldn’t view this post. This past spring, my Pro Nailz knuckle dusters were featured in a Vogue Italia editorial. The article has garnered a lot of attention for being a controversial photo shoot.…
She’s Making Jewelry Now…
This video is kind of embarrassingly accurate in that it nails people perceptions of what a ‘jeweler’ is. Oh, how strikingly different things are in my studio from what this video depicts! But, it’s still pretty funny… enjoy!
Things that make you go hmmmm…
Gasoline, trading cards, Juicy Fruits, and the iciest bling ever makes for the best gas station shopping in a while!
This box of jewels is labeled ‘One tablet after breakfast & one at bedtime’… Don’t mind if I do!
Amazing Diamond Rings…
The Hope Diamond’s got nothing on these rings… Care of Amsterdam’s Albert Cuyp Market, you could be the happiest girl in the world. By my estimation, each diamond weighs in at about 5 thousand karats… those are some seriously large…
That Chain So Crazy!
Note: I’ve been working on this blog post for quite a while now, and I’m honestly not sure it’s going to make any sense, so good luck reading! One of my favorite things about jewelry is it’s role as a…
David LaChapelle
I’ve been away from my studio for a bit, and have been spending more time ‘doing research.’ Maybe I’m trying to justify my growing obsession with pop-culture, but I find myself recently attracted to highly saturated images and colors, high…