Swimmer Michael Phelps won his 20th medal at the London Olympics yesterday, but one could argue that his 19th, earned on Tuesday, was a bigger moment. That’s when he became the most decorated Olympian of all time, passing the previous record-holder, Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina, who won 18 medals between 1956 and 1964. If you…
I Would Do Anything for Love, But I Won’t Do That
I design all kinds of engagement rings for my customers. I’m happy to do a traditional solitaire, but I’ve also done mixed-metal stacking rings …. … and a white-sapphire ring that looks very different from a conventional engagement ring. Basically, I would do nearly anything so that you have a ring you love. But I…
American Jewelry Design Council New Talent Award
I’m proud to say that I got an honorary mention in the American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) 2012 New Talent contest! I received my certificate at the JA (Jewelers of America) New York summer trade show today. I wore a 2011 Prada dress that I’d worn earlier this month, accessorized with my Hatshepsut locket and…
Can’t Make Up Your Mind?
Feeling indecisive today? Can’t decide what shoes to wear, what book to read or what to do with the rest of your life? Describe your quandary in the comments, and I will make the decision for you. I’m like Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball without all the shaking. (Follow my advice at your own risk!)
Hair Today …
My gorgeous friend Keith Carpenter has been cutting my hair since the early ’90s. We’ve been through a lot of styles together, including pixies and perms. Yesterday, when he indicated a lock of hair near my face and asked, “What if we cut this off completely?”, I replied, “Why not?” I figured it wasn’t a…
What Wendy Wore: Red Lips for Our Anniversary
MrB and I went to dinner for our 11th wedding anniversary on Sunday. I like theme dressing, so I considered wearing my Gemma Kahng leather vest with the big heart on the back. I’ve worn that for anniversary and Valentine’s Day dinners before. But I opted for a dress with a red-lip print instead. What…
Up Against My Wall, Sarah Ashley Longshore!
I like art and I like history, but sometimes one distracts me from the other. I started writing a post about a painting I have in my apartment, so I took a picture of the wall where it was hanging. That made me think of Up Against the Wall Motherfuckers, the name by which a…
Fifth Blogversary
I started this blog five years ago today. In my initial post, I warned that I wouldn’t be blogging much. Two days later, I discovered Britney Spears had “borrowed” one of my rings without permission. Of course, I had to share that online, and after that, I couldn’t stop. Since then, I’ve changed the name…
Good Wedding Cake, Not-So-Good Wedding Cake
MrB and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Last year, I tried on my wedding gown for a blog post, but this year I’m going to concentrate on cake. I loved my crazy-looking wedding cake by Ron Ben-Israel. Here’s another shot of it. Guests lined up to take pictures of that cake….
I Do Traditional Wedding Rings; Tracylee Does Nails
Yesterday’s post was about an unusual custom engagement ring I made. If you’re in the market for classic engagement or wedding jewelry, there’s no need to be intimidated by my edgier work. I do traditional looks too. Here’s the simple, channel-set eternity wedding band I did for a dear friend who is getting married next…