Summer Whites

I just love vintage linens, and have inadvertently collected quite a few over the years. From tablecloths to pillowcases, napkins to coverlets, I wanted to share a few of these with you today. I think the white shades and soft pastels look especially pretty in summer, don't you?















Next time I'll be showing some new jewelry I've been working on. Until then, au revoir! :)

A Stroll on Santana Row

Last week my parents and I spent the day together, taking a stroll along San Jose's Santana Row. This upscale shopping street is alive with boutiques, restaurants and courtyard gardens.




Some children were playing this giant chess game when we walked by! (The younger sister was winning!)


The folks and I had a delicious al fresco lunch at this cafe - in perfect 80 degree weather!


And no trip to Santana Row would be complete without a stop in Anthropologie! They always have the most gorgeous displays!



In keeping with the beachy theme I'm so loving right now, I wanted to give you a sneak peek at two new necklaces I'll be listing in my Etsy shoppe this evening. The first is a double-wrap featuring an ammonite, shells, pearls, and other gemstones, entitled 'standing on a beach'.




The second necklace is a tribute to French heroine Joan of Arc. I used sterling silver and vintage medals and a very old relic to hopefully do her justice.




I hope you enjoyed this little tour with me. Thank you for stopping by! :)

From the Studio

Bonjour, mes amis! Well, I'm back at my 'day job' after a lovely week's vacation. I got to squeeze in most of the activites I wanted, like seeing the Picasso exhibit at the DeYoung Museum, going to the flea market and bead show, hanging out with family and friends and making jewelry! Here are just a few of the things I created, with lots more to be listed in my Etsy shoppe soon!





The following two necklaces were custom orders for my friends at diPietro Todd Salon. Good to know that rosaries are just as cool today as ever!






Thank you for stopping by! :)

A Timeless Classic

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love anything white! All shades of white. Cream, ivory, dove... it's so pure and fresh and classic. For as long as I can remember, I've loved my grandmother's collection of Red Cliff ironstone and was lucky enough to 'inherit' it from her several years ago when she downsized her home. Since her passing last October, these pieces have taken on even more special meaning to me and her full tea and coffee service and soup tureen stand proudly upon my coffee table and hutch. Here are just a couple of pieces from the set, along with some new necklaces I made this week using more classic elements like cameos, a watch face, and mother of pearl. (Maybe that should be 'grandmother of pearl'?)














Do you have any special family heirlooms that inspire your decor?