Tomorrow night is the premiere of the eighth and last season of Game of Thrones. I remember saying to my designing friend Stacy Lomman, “How will we wait for 2019?!” after the previous season’s finale in August 2017. Then we realized, “That will feel like it’s about one day,” because time flies faster than zombie…
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Game of Thrones Sale for Mothers of Dragons
The fifth season of Game of Thrones start tonight, and I’m so excited — as is the cast and Jimmy Fallon. For those of you whose favorite character is Daenerys Targaryen, aka Kahleesi, I’ve put my 18K-gold Queen Min ring on sale for 24 hours only. A single dragon is etched into one side of…
The Mother of Dragons (and Other Jewelry Designs)
On Game of Thrones, the character of Daenerys Targaryen is known as the Mother of Dragons. Here is the mother of my dragon — and other highly detailed/hidden treasure — jewelry designs. It’s a dragon-shaped bell that I got in the 1980s. I wrote about this little critter in January: ” …. I found a…
The Bezos Dragon
I love dragons … … with the exception of the human capitalist variety. View this post on Instagram Jeff, the Origin. New #comic for you. . . . . #comic #comics #funny #dragon #gold #rich #money #amazon #dreams #comicstrip A post shared by Skeleton Claw Comics (@skeleton_claw) on Nov 12, 2019 at 4:29pm PST By…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been in on the blog in the past two months. Sunday, April 7: A tribute to the wonderful people of Catstagram. Monday, April 8: High-heel flip flops are back. Tuesday, April 9: If you missed Reconstruction on PBS, catch up on it now, and learn some history that…
She’s Not a Mad Queen; She’s an Angry Queen.
General Specific: Now is not the time to discuss this, Mad Scientist. Angry Scientist: First of all, I am not mad! I am angry! I am an angry scientist! That is what it is saying on my card of businesses! Sheep in the Big City “To Bleat or Not to Bleat,” Season 1, Episode 2…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Monday, August 28: I recently wrote two big, serious posts: One about sexism and one about racism. Wednesday, August 30: On YouTube, I spoke about my love for Debbie Harry while educating folks about designer Stephen Sprouse and the origins of rap…
What Wendy Wore: WJA Awards for Excellence
When I was nominated for a Women’s Jewelry Association award last month, MrB asked if I would be wearing a recently acquired dress to the dinner, or if I needed an even newer dress (What a nice man, right?). I said no to both. I wanted to wear a ’20s-style dress I got 10 years…
Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, March 27: United Airlines enforced a “no leggings” dress code for passengers who were flying for free, then fumbled its explanation on social media. Tuesday, March 28: Gorgeous actress Margaret Anne Florence wore my Xenobia ring on Harry Connick Jr.’s show. Thursday,…
The Weeks in Review, Plus Wax Jewelry Models
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog recently. Monday, Sept. 5: September’s birthstone is sapphire and it comes in a rainbow of colors. Tuesday, Sept. 6: Love big diamonds? This is the wedding ring of your dreams. Wednesday, Sept. 7: Snake jewelry and signet rings have endured since ancient times. Friday,…