Dressing With An Edge

Go Edgy, Not Punk! The key to pulling off an uber cool, hip look is to add only 1 or 2 edgy pieces to your outfit otherwise you risk looking a little punk or goth (i.e. 'girl with the dragon tattoo').  Below are some of my favorite looks.    Always popular is the LEATHER MOTO JACKET.…

Jewelry Inspired by Nature with Oxidized Silver and Gemstones

Ocean Blue, Teal, Blue Green - The Colors of the Ocean Had to escape the heat yesterday (100 degrees), so we hopped in our car and headed to the ocean. I have wanted to visit these amazing bluffs in Santa Cruz for some time and turns out yesterday was the perfect day to discover them. Breathta…

Bay Area Back Roads - Great Views and Hiking

Mt. Diablo - Rock City  Needing a break from work, my 2 boys and I, (Winston the Maltipoo and Steve the fiance), drove up to Mt. Diablo for a little change of scenery. Having grown up in Walnut Creek, it had been years since I last visited this majestic mountain. There were so many places to sto…

Pave Diamond Jewelry - Oxidized Silver

Glamorous With An Edge  What are you crazy in love with these days?  My current obsession is any piece of Oxidized Silver Pave Diamond Jewelry . I love how the oxidized silver is juxtaposed with tiny pave diamonds-- glamorous with an edge-- sophisticated and chic without being 'prissy'. H…

Diamond Horseshoe Necklace - Equestrian - Oxidized Silver

Oxidized Silver Pave Diamond Horseshoe Necklace with Moonstone Bead Necklace I wanted to design this necklace so that the customer could have a couple of options in wearing this "Pave Diamond Horseshoe Necklace" . It's a double strand necklace that can be worn with both strands i…