Color Trend: Mint Greens

May 20th, 2013

Did you know that there are color trends that happen every year? I said this to my husband the other day, nonchalantly.

Because it’s my job to keep him up to date on such important things.

So greens are popular this year, mostly emeralds in clothing but mint is having its moment in accessories. Which I love! It’s a new way to wear green that’s fresh and doesn’t feel juvenile, even though it’s pastel. It all started when I bought a mint iPhone case, then a cute little blazer- before long, I had sent a bunch of steel cutouts to my California-based powder coating shop.

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The Geranium necklace, in mint.

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I also have this color, which I call seafoam but it’s basically a deeper, more saturated mint. This color is like candy. The ones that make your tongues change color, but who cares. It’s summer.

Anyway, they’re what’s coming next to the site. In the meantime, I’m working with the increasingly beautiful Miss Rachael again to model these pieces for you.

Here’s a peek:

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Seed Knuckle Stainless Steel Ring

May 13th, 2013

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Seed Knuckle Ring, gold plated stainless steel.

This is my go t0 lately. It’s a big piece but surprisingly comfortable- sometimes it’s more about the height of rings that makes them get in the way and caught on things and this one keeps a low profile. Physically, anyway!

This Weekend

May 4th, 2013

I’m working on getting several products up on Tinker Supply. Little useful goodies, like these wooden pushpins.

Check back on Monday. Hope you’re all having a great weekend!

Decal Egg Decorations on Martha Stewart

April 24th, 2013

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I love the red and white/creams combination of these egg decorations on Martha Stewart in April’s issue. They’re so delicate looking- a refreshing departure from the saccharine quality of what you usually see around Easter time.

Local

April 20th, 2013

I don’t get food at farmers’ markets, I’m not really sure why. I guess it’s because I’m not usually in the mood for street food in the morning. Mornings are for coffee and bagels and yelling at the person nearest to you.

So this is a new thing for me.

Yeah, that’s something I would like to do over and over again.

Oh wait, let’s not forget the flowers. Let me just drop this photo nonchalantly below…

POW YOUR FACE.

I can’t get enough of weekends.

Origin Cuff

April 18th, 2013

Rose gold has this great quality to it- it can be soft and feminine.. it is pink, after all.

But in another glance, in a different context, rose gold can be just a little edgy. An alternative to all the silver and gold in your jewelry box.

This cuff was created by clustering seed motifs and the grouped cutouts create a lace-like quality to the steel. While rose gold is my favorite finish, it’s also available in raw steel, 14k gold and matte black.

Gotta say, the black is pretty cool too.

 

The Dove Commercial that Made Me Cry.

April 18th, 2013

A friend of mine posted this on Facebook and I had to share this with you ladies. And if you’re a man, go hug the lady next to you. In a nice way though, nothing weird please.

 

Romanesco

April 17th, 2013

Every once in a while, I try to buy an unusual looking vegetable just to mix things up. I know, life in my household is pretty wild.

Plants are so cool.

Boucherite Rugs

April 10th, 2013

Made with rags to create beautiful designs in the most appealing color combos and interesting designs.

Love that.

New Places to Find Prismera

April 3rd, 2013

Hello there!

Just popping in here for a quick update. You can now find Prismera at the following locations:

Blueground Jewelry (NY), Bauble Accessories (CA), Lois Lambert Gallery (CA), SF MOMA (CA), Arabesque of Naples (FL), Arango Design Store (FL), Salon of Jewels (FL), Illinois State Museum Store (IL), Glam to Go (IL), Lori’s Shoes (IL), Xylem (MA), Weisman Museum (MN), Mississippi Museum of Art (MS), Fallingwater (PA), Butterfield (RI), A.Boutique (WI), Axis Salon (DC)

Eek, some of these places have been carrying my pieces for the last several months and are very likely to be sold out- I’ll try to be better about updates as soon as they get out the door.

At the last tradeshow in NY.

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In other (old) news, it’s beautiful in the Bay Area, the cats are in charge, my husband got promoted and is now an art director and I’m so proud!

Life in SF bay.

Now you’re all on the up and up. Catch you laters, gators.