I made a new necklace yesterday. It's sterling silver with rock crystal drops. Instead of putting a clasp on I just knotted the chain in back so it hangs down like laces on the back of the neck. I plan to do more of these in different configurations- this series will be called "chain laced".

Chocolate Zico

Well, I have been M.I.A. for some time. Work and grad school and life just kind of catch up... This topic was important enough for me to resume my blog. I am posting my new obsession: chocolate Zico. It is chocolate flavored coconut water. It may not be for everyone, but for me it is just right. I love coconut water anyway so when I saw chocolate I jumped at the chance to try it. It is light with a nice cocoa flavor and not too sweet. It is perfect when you have a chocolate craving but don't want something heavy or rich. It is fairly nutritious and hydrating to boot! The only thing about it that isn't stellar in my book is the fact that Coca Cola is a major investor. I'd like to see a different company come up with a version of it.

Necklace III

Here is the third in the series. Custom cut Palmwood.

Weekend in DC

Ilana, Kate and I went to the DC area for a historic house bonanza. We saw Gunston Hall, Woodlawn, The Pope-Leighey House and Mount Vernon. We capped off Saturday with dinner at Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria. Sunday was a visit to the Textile Museum in DC proper before heading back to New York


Sliver house in Old Town


Lovely street



Amazing 17th Century hold-out in the middle of Old Town


Pope-Leighey House

Another new necklace

Here is the second incarnation of my latest style. The stone is Variscite and the pattern on it reminds me of snakeskin.

New necklace

I've had a little time off since the semester has been over so I was able to make a necklace that was a comission. It's quite different from my usual style but I really like it. It's done in bronze and brass and the stone is petrified palm wood. It has inspired me to make some more necklaces in the same vein. This stone is one of a kind, so looking for other stones that would be suitable has been a challenge but definitely a fun one!

Outtakes

Some other shots from the shoot of Ilana's dresses with Cat.