In July, I debuted the ruby dangle ring that I created for ANZA Gems. As I explained at the time, Monica Stephenson, who writes the jewelry blog iDazzle, founded ANZA Gems in 2014. Through ANZA, Monica offers a transparent journey from the gem mine to the customer. She personally sources ethically mined, colored-gemstone rough from…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what was on the blog this week. Tuesday: Giving Tuesday is over, but you can still give to these worthy causes. Thursday: Recommended reading for World AIDS Day. Saturday: My holiday/birthday wish list is all about staying warm. Over on Instagram, you can see another one of my NASTY…
Holiday Wish List
The last time I did a holiday/birthday wish list — at my right-hand woman Eryn’s behest — was in 2014. That one was inspired by Gwen Stefani’s 2005 video for “Cool.” Looking back at the list, I am struck by a bad case of non-buyer’s remorse: I still yearn for that Junya Watanabe denim skirt!…
World AIDS Day: Recommended Reading
It’s World AIDS Day, and I’m a little disappointed that I didn’t get to mark the occasion by getting tested with Rihanna and Prince Harry. But, even though I didn’t get to have my blood drawn with the beautiful people, I’m happy that the event illustrates how attitudes about AIDS have changed since 1987 when…
#GivingTuesday
There are so many social-media-friendly “holidays” to celebrate. Some of them have been officially designated to promote companies (National Pancake Day) or industries (National Ice Cream Day), while others promote causes (National Family Literacy Day). Our feline overlords have multiple tributes: National Cat Day, International Cat Day, National Black Cat Day, National Feral Cat Day,…
The Week in Review
In case you missed it, here’s what’s been on the blog this week. Monday: Holiday gift guide for jewelry lovers. Tuesday: Urgent action items. We need to audit the vote. Wednesday: Call and donate so we can audit the vote. Friday: My black and gold designs are on sale through Dec. 1, and each one…
A Black Friday Sale Is Better When It’s Black and Gold
My Black Friday sale is on, and it includes all of my black and 18K gold designs, plus a few bonus pieces. Each sale comes with a charitable donation made in your honor!
Audit the Vote: DONATE BY FRIDAY!
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein has (finally) done something useful. She is raising money to initiate the recounts of votes in the three key swing states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. State recounts must be requested by a candidate — in some states, any candidate on the ballot can do it. Stein isn’t expecting…
Audit the Vote: Make Your Voice Heard
Pick up your phone and call these numbers. Demand an audit of the vote. CALL* White House switchboard: 202-456-1414. Department of Justice: 800-253-3931 (then press option 5) or 202-353-1555. Your state senators and local representatives: Get their numbers sent right to your phone by texting your zip code to 520-200-2223. For more phone numbers and…
Audit the Vote: Urgent Action Items
This situation is developing so I may have to change information in this post, but I wanted to share some phone numbers ASAP. At this time, it appears that in three districts in Outagamie County in Wisconsin, the initial and unofficial vote tally showed that the number of ballots cast for president exceeded the total…