MrB and I went to Blue Water Grill for a Valentine’s Day dinner last week. I considered taking the holiday theme to the extreme by wearing my vintage Moschino heart dress, but I ultimately opted for Valentine’s-red boots instead. Much to my delight, the next day, Elle declared that red boots are the new white…
The Weeks in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog recently. Tuesday, Feb. 6: RIP, John Maloney of Frasier. Wednesday, Feb. 7: I’ve got some great new imagery coming out for the jewelry line. See a video from behind the scenes at a recent photo shoot. Friday, Feb. 9: I hope some of you…
Throwback Thursday: Partying Like It’s 1998
MrB and I are celebrating our 20th date-a-versary today. That means that on this day in 1998, he and I started … um … “going steady”? “Became an item”? I’m not sure how to word it in a way that doesn’t make y’all feel like … Phoebe Buffay GIF from Phoebe GIFs It wasn’t our…
Happy Valentine’s Day From Hi-Rez and Me
If you need an emergency Valentine’s Day card, I suggest that you print out this romantic message from rapper Hi-Rez. Happy Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/QqnMrbuLMA — Hi-Rez (@HiRezTheRapper) February 14, 2018 Who wouldn’t be charmed by that missive? Especially when you point out that Hi-Rez is wearing the awesome nameplate necklace I made for him ……
Wednesday’s Video: Behind the Scenes on YouTube
We’ve been doing a lot of organizing around the office related to the coming roll-out of new brand imagery. As we move forward with Wendy Brandes Jewelry, we’ve also been looking back at what we’ve done, which inspired my right-hand woman Eryn to put together this short highlights video of clothing and accessories seen in…
Candid Cameras, Athleisure, and Resistance
This tweet by Lauren Duca — a smart, funny, and definitely young journalist — made me laugh out loud today. Happy Valentine's Day Eve! I just want everyone to know that one time in college I tried to search for my crush on Facebook, accidentally made his name my status, and then my phone died….
Music on My Mind: Halftime and the Grammys
I’ve been thinking of the truth-in-jest plea, “God, give me the confidence of a mediocre white man,” since Justin Timberlake’s ho-hum Super Bowl halftime performance last Sunday night. There have been many more-spectacular Super Bowl performers, starting with Michael Jackson, whose 1993 appearance permanently changed the halftime show from a snack/drink/bathroom break to a must-see…
Seattle Jewelry Lovers: Get Your Invitation!
Sorry for the late notice, but ANZA Gems is having a très exclusive launch event in Seattle tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 10., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pieces that will be there include my ANZA PURE collection, with gemstone-rough single stud earrings and necklaces (lower right corner of below image). Do you ever feel like…
Wednesday’s Video: Behind the Scenes at the Photo Shoot
This week’s YouTube video gives you a peek behind the scenes of a recent jewelry shoot. This shoot was just one part of a roll-out of new images, branding, social media, and e-commerce for Wendy Brandes Jewelry that will be revealed soon, so I don’t want to give away too much now. That said, there…
RIP, John Mahoney
I’m so saddened by the news of actor John Mahoney’s death this Sunday! Mahoney co-starred in Frasier during the sitcom’s entire 1993 to 2004 run. His Marty Crane was the down-to-earth, dog-loving father of fastidious, social-climbing sons Frasier (Kelsey Grammmer) and Niles (David Hyde Pierce) — an ex-cop who was a source of conflict from the…