Journal

Life Lately...

Life Lately...

It has been a great start to the year with a lot of time in the office to regroup after a busy 2023, a little travel for work and pleasure, many hours spent on bringing new designs to fruition and time with those I love.
I want More of That This Year

I want More of That This Year

Happy New Year! I've been busy taking care of "back of the house" business this month is the office and getting organized, so I thought I would kick off my e-mails this year by sharing a few things I definitely want more of in 2024.
Thankful to Have You Along For the Ride

Thankful to Have You Along For the Ride

I am so thankful to have you following along this journey and for your support of my business and me.
Shop the Look: Fall Favorite Bracelets

Shop the Look: Fall Favorite Bracelets

This Fall our Favorite Look is a wrist filled with Sparkle and Shine. We like to mix and match bracelet styles and have styled some of our favorite bracelets inside.
Have Jewelry, Will Travel!

Have Jewelry, Will Travel!

If you follow along on Instagram, you know it has been an unusually busy travel year for me.. and if you know me, then you know I am always traveling with my jewelry.
Holidays are on the Radar & Mixed Metal is Back

Holidays are on the Radar & Mixed Metal is Back

Some of us were raised stylistically to believe that everything you wear should match, including your jewelry.
New Collection: New Ribbon Hoop Earrings and Rings

New Collection: New Ribbon Hoop Earrings and Rings

Have you seen the new Ribbon Hoop Earrings and Rings? I designed shiny flat ribbons of gold and adorned them with diamonds, pearls and gemstones for a classic piece of jewelry that will go with a t-shirt or party dress and everything in between.
Have You Cleaned Your Jewelry Lately?

Have You Cleaned Your Jewelry Lately?

I am often asked how I clean my jewelry and how often I clean so I thought I would pass it on to you all too because there is no time like the present to make sure you are always sparkling!

"IT color" of 2023

Pantone officially christened Magenta as the "IT color" of 2023 and even though we are half way through the year (how did that happen!) I'm here for it!
Summer Space to Spot the Glimmers

Summer Space to Spot the Glimmers

My husband and are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this month and took a bucket list trip to South Africa to celebrate.
Summer 2023: Summer is Here and the Time is Right

Summer 2023: Summer is Here and the Time is Right

I tend to get a little more reading in during the summer months and here are two books I'll be reading.
Spring 2023: A Little Sneak Peak at Some of the Newness Coming Soon

Spring 2023: A Little Sneak Peak at Some of the Newness Coming Soon

Coming Soon! Take a little sneak peak now.
Kicking Off The New Year

Kicking Off The New Year

I am loving adding a little color to the collection and just finished these new One of a Kind Bejeweled pieces with turquoise and contrasting stones.
Ho Ho Ho & Go Go Go

Ho Ho Ho & Go Go Go

Well here we are in the Ho, Ho, Ho and Go, Go, Go part of December. Just a quick note to wish all of you the best in your holiday preparations and to send a reminder to breathe...deeply and often.
Holiday Gift Guide Part 1

Holiday Gift Guide Part 1

We're in Holiday Mode and know it's hard to choose a favorite category of jewelry because it all so fun and well Sparkly of course.
How to Sparkle This Season

How to Sparkle This Season

Children's Bereavement Center

Children's Bereavement Center

Since I launched this business I've been passionate about it not being just about selling jewelry and committed to giving back in a meaningful way to local, national and global communities, because I believe the most important Sparkle comes from the inside.
LJ Clasp

LJ Clasp

I am so excited to introduce my brand new LJ Clasp to you. It started with a concept and a simple sketch that went to CAD, wax print, back to CAD for tweaking and then production.
How to Sparkle This Summer

How to Sparkle This Summer

Summer Lover

Summer Lover

Longer days, dining al fresco, rose, sun kissed skin and layers of jewels are just some of the things we love about Summer.
Spring has Sprung

Spring has Sprung

Spring has officially arrived and here's what we'll be wearing on repeat with our jewels.
5 Jewelry Styles Trending For Spring

5 Jewelry Styles Trending For Spring

All reports from the fashion insiders indicate jewelry is all about fun right now...feel good and bold jewelry that boosts your mood and elevates your style is the kind of therapy we can all get into these days as we get dressed up again and hit the town.
Love...We're All About It

Love...We're All About It

This Valentine's month, I thought it only appropriate to share the story behind the Floating Hearts. When I was designing the Locked and Loved Collection I had an idea for a heart that would float on a chain or bracelet without a traditional bail attachment.
What we've been doing this month

What we've been doing this month

Organizing our jewels of course! Right after Christmas there is so much stuff around the house from decorations to gifts to serving pieces and linens that have not been put away, that I tend to feel overwhelmed.