Pen to Paper

I've been chipping away at a jewelry project for work that involves sketching- something I am very insecure about. I love doing it- there's something so romantic about cutting out a computer and making an idea come to life using only pen and paper. And with lots and lots of practice, I have become ok at it, but I'm not quite where I want to be or think I should be as a jewelry designer. In the meantime, these beautiful jewelry sketches are inspiring me to keep at it and eventually get there...

New at Tavin

I finally had a chance to get busy in my tiny workshop over the weekend and put the inspiration and beads I got in Africa to good use. All pieces below are available at Tavin in Echo Park...

Deets

(turq collar necklace: self designed. available at Tavin. Long Buddha necklace: vintage. Bracelets: Chan Luu, vintage and Africa. Rings: vintage and self-designed. Clutch: vintage)

Quiet Places

Snip Snip

Got all dolled up for dinner in Palm Springs during our sweet little weekend getaway. Also, this is the official blog debut of my new short 'do. I cut 5 whole inches of my mane. All that hair was much too much in hot, humid Africa...

(pants: Gap, top: Myne, shoes: Steve Madden, clutch and jewelry: vintage)