Moving Clips

I'm no stranger to moving- I moved 8 times before 8th grade. I moved across the country on a 'whim' at 22 and have moved into 4 different houses since being back on the west coast. Moving is a pain, yes, but there is always this exciting side of exploring your new space and creatively making that space your own. Some of my favorite snapshots of our new place (Although my ultimate favorite is the view of the city, the harbor and the planes landing.... those pics to come soon!)

Shake it off

I've been absent lately and haven't had a new post in some time. It's been a chaotic couple months and life got crazy (whose isn't?). After the dog bite incident (which is ongoing), we had to move (on short notice) & got hit by a car (please stop texting and driving, people!) I'm finally playing catch up and in between designing the new collection, working on updating the website and settling into our new home I'll suddenly think, "Did I brush my hair?" "What about my teeth?" "What's this stain on my shirt?" Sometimes I feel like this slobbery mess of a photo looks and ultimately, in the end, we just have to shake it off.

Um, Yum.

Sophie Ring- $42

I'm so in love with these little faceted glass charms that I want to EAT them! (ok, not really, but they ARE irresistable)

These precious charm rings are from the Sophie collection. Watch for the Sophie Necklace and Bracelet to debut in the near future. Working frantically to get these pieces posted on the website VERY SOON!!!

(Can't wait? Email me, and Ill set up a custom listing just for you.)
Um, did I mention their equally irresistable price??
$42!!

Love at the Jersey Shore

Well, I didn't run into Snooki or see the Situation (I'm not even totally sure who that is) but I did get a taste of the Jersey Shore. So, what did I love the most? What's not to love?  Tanning on the beach (sorry guys, no gym or laundry...); bobbing in the waves of the (very warm) ocean; playing Uno & making s'mores at the relaxing beach house ; and of course a little mini-golf! (Apparently a Jersey Shore must do.) I also fell in love..... with this adorable dog named Sophie. She made herself at home in this little convenience store by the Barnegat Lighthouse. Im pretty sure she loved me back.

I didnt remove my LoveScript Necklace the entire trip (look closely, its on!). I love it! Soon you can have one of your own. It will be available on the website in the coming months. Email me if you'd like me to let you know when it's listed!!

Christmas in July

I'm already excited for the holiday collection. I've got most of it semi planned out in my head and I couldn't resist doing some designing now. Of course, everyone else in the fashion world has already completed their holiday collection but most of my orders are immediates so I don't put the collection together until mid August or so...

These pictures don't do these earrings justice (in fact the pictures make them look a little like we've got 2 pairs of eyeballs spying on us) but in person, they feel solid and sparkly- perfect for that holiday party you are already planning your outfit for. Okay, maybe not quite yet, but I can just about hear the Jingle Bells and smell the cinnamon pine cones already...

The Kindness of Strangers

Dear Stranger,

I want to say thank you.  Last weekend while out of town & at the beach, my husband was bitten severely on the hand by a dog that was trying to attack our dog, Lucca. As soon as it happened, our world went into chaos mode. As much as I tried to keep it together and figure out a way to get my injured, pale husband, confused dog and beach gear to the car in record time, I felt like I was falling apart.

We had made it across the beach and up the stairs to the road and not one person- despite all the stares- stepped into help. And then, out of nowhere, you stepped in. You saw me frantically sitting my husband down at the top of the beach stairs, arms overflowing with towels, beach bags and blankets with a 135lb dog in tow, dropped all of your things and said, 'let me help you'. You held my dog and sat with my husband as I ran to pull around the car.

I never got your name and I don't remember a face but your calm and reassuring nature stuck out to me so much so that I actually made note of it in my head amoungst the thousands of thoughts racing through my brain. You gently suggested I give my husband some water and reminded me to type the hospital into my GPS before pulling away. Im pretty sure you smiled and said 'Ok now, have a good day' or 'everything will be fine' as we pulled away.

Sometimes it's the kindness of strangers that gets us through an experience like that and so we'd like to thank you for being our kind stranger.

Sincerely,
Mimi and Lu

Pretty Shiny Sparkly - The Emma Ring

Sometimes we compromise comfort or practicality for fashion and design.  We love a design so much that while it might not be the most practical piece, we can't part with the design.  But who says you can't have the best of both worlds?

The Saffron Ring is a great piece with a look all it's own, however, for some gals with 'on the go' lives, free hanging charm rings just aren't practical for all day wear. Insert Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Style blogger, Kristina Medhus loved the Saffron Ring, but presented me with a vision on making a more wearable version. With her vision in mind, I went back to the design process and began to rework the style. After a week of collaboration, we emerged with brand new style- the Emma Ring.  Featured on her outfit post, "Pretty in Pink Pleats', the Emma Ring is wearable and durable yet still carries that delicate and intricate essence of the Saffron Ring.  
I love that custom work and collaborations get me as a designer to think about a piece in a new way or in a way I hadn't previously considered. The Emma Ring (co-designed with Pretty Shiny Sparkly and named after Kristina's adorable cat!) is a limited edition piece currently available on our website.  Take a peek- I think you will find it as special as we do.