Happy Halloween!

These illustrations by Kate Gabrielle are lovely!!!
They are her flapper doodles and you can
find them here.

I'm getting Yed to wear a Zoot Suit today!
My little guy is a skeleton (scary & cute)
and I'm sticking with the Flapper.
Love it!

Let loose and have some fun today;)

Flapper

I love this flapper dish towel by Sublime Stitching.

Tomorrow, I will turn into a Flapper!

I'm excited!
Happy Halloween!

photo by Lady Hazard

Caviar Circles

Back by popular demand.
These little guys pack a mean punch.
Perfect for everyday.

Serpent Necklace

Not for the faint at heart.
This Serpent Necklace curves around your neck like a cuff.
Super sexy! For a wedding?
Why not!
Maybe also peeking under a suit
or
with jeans and a fitted T.
Stilettos too...
Rock your world ladies!
;)

Available at Splurge Artist Boutique.

Photo: Sherri Diteman
Makeup/Hair: Claudine Ebel

Hair Pins

I've been making these hairpins out of silk,

feathers, gemstones and sterling silver.
They are super fun and oh so sexy!
You don't need an occasion.
Just because.

Amazing Birthday Cupcakes

I'm a sucker for cupcakes and a friend of mine brought me these delicious treats yesterday! Apparently my little guy can't resist these treats either. Who can? Leah took these pics for me:) Thank you Leah and all the ladies that stopped by Splurge yesterday;) I was pleasantly surprised!

Wisteria Wedding

Beautiful Wedding photographs from
Sherri Diteman.




These earrings and nothing else look amazing! Honeymoon: these earrings and really nothing else;)


Thank you for these photographs Sherri and Claudine!
Beautiful work;)





Photo: Sherri Diteman
Makeup/Hair: Claudine Ebel

Wisteria Cluster Earrings

We are feverishly working on our Wisteria Earrings in all gemstones. From bright red Coral (top) to creamy white Freshwater Pearls (bottom). My favorite is Turquoise by the way;)

The longer the better!

Because I'm from Texas.

Claudine-makeup artist
Kira-hairstylist
Kim-photographer

Anthropologie

I love it when I get inspired by shops. When all that work on store displays evoke emotion- I say, "Well done!" Anthropologie did just that here. It's romantic, rugged, natural, feminine all wrapped up in one. I love the ideas executed creatively and resourcefully. They keep it fresh too. It's nice to have your very own design team- not to mention financial backing;)

These are great, I need them! Kinda like I need a hole in
my head. I'll get help soon... I promise;)
Also available at Anthro ..

More inspiration & ideas...

Addiction#13: Terrariums

I don't know why, I have a warm place in my heart for terrariums.
Especially by this Portland artist named Maura
and her company, Weegreenspot.
She makes the most darling little
natural settings.
Love.

Yed

I love this shot Kim took of Yed on the roof top in NW Portland.
He's great in front of the camera!
He may act the shy part...
Currently he's working on the Wisteria Collection;)
Also Splurge Redux.
Busy Bee.

Music: So Weit by Urbs

I find myself humming this song all the time.
It's one of my favorites;)

Instant VaVaVoom with Accessories

This is gorgeous Dara-pre accessories....
Lovely.

Watch out!

Turn that classic/simple dress into something stunning & unique.
Here we added a feather jeweled hair clip and Onyx Caviar Jewels.
These images are from our recent shoot;)
I'll be posting more...

Claudine-makeup artist
Kira-hairstylist
Kim-photographer
Dress-Pin Me Apparel

Photo Shoot - sneak peak via my BlackBerry

It's been a busy week- Alas it's Friday!

We are honored to work with some amazingly talented

women for our photo shoot!
These ladies Rock!
Dara was transformed numerous times and looks gorgeous!
Thank you ladies for your talent & hard work!
Sorry about the blurry phone pics;)
Dara-model
Claudine-makeup artist
Kira-hairstylist
Kim-photographer

Chanel No. 5

I love this commercial with Audrey Tautou.

Directed by Jean Pierre.

Reasons to Love the Fall

Rich warm colors and cool air are looming. Summer is bliss but fall is mysteriously wonderful! I have embraced it and will relish every last drop;)
photo by nixiemichelle

1. Make use of that fireplace and grab a good book or lover to cozy up next to. Wink wink.

photo by boopsiedaisy

2. The pumpkin patch is too much fun! We drive out to Sauvie's and get the cutest pumpkins, warm java, and tractor rides (the 'lil guy loves that).

photo by Anadelmann

3. Chunky sweaters to go with your awesome boots.

photo by honeypoo

4. Break out those accessories neglected in the back of your closet, like your cool hats and scarves. Need to vamp up your collection? Sofia on NE Fremont will not disappoint.

photo by Neil...Baker

5. MMmmmmmm those warm drinks are just what the doctor ordered. Leaded or unleaded...

photo by noomrise

Enjoy your weekend!

Display Inspiration

I've been playing with new display ideas for Splurge.
I can't wait to execute what I have cookin'.

Photo credits from clockwise:
ToastyKen
bogiebogie
ChrisVauclainbaker
fd
edivaldo de oliveira
zhivoderova

New Jewelry

Fresh new jewelry at Twiggs in Hood River
and Silverado in Portland.

Finds

Awesome sculptures by Element Clay Studio.

Reminds me of the ocean.

How sweet is this? Cobwebs Shawl by LasLopezLas.
Love.

I know where to put this...Shhh don't tell Yed.
SurfaceFlik has more here.

Old faithful never fails. Frye rocks. Period.

Chalcedony Wisteria Goddess

I love this shot of Deanna in our Chalcedony
Goddess Necklace!

Deanna owns Ginger Salon, next door to us at Splurge.
Have I mentioned how much I love Turquoise?
Gorgeous!

Meow.

Jewels for the Home

Bubble Chandelier by Jean Pelle

Intricate paper clip chandelier by Gary Ponzo.
photo: Rebellion

Beautiful ship crystal chandelier
at Z Gallerie.

SUN

I have a feeling that our summer days are ending soon here in Portland. It's going to be 90 degrees tomorrow;)

Enjoy the sun this weekend!

photo by i b u

Zippers in Your Jewels?

I love this zipper necklace by Silvia's Think.
She also makes bracelets and earrings
and bows. Check out this
Italian Designer here.
I love her work.

My Wall

I found this picture of my wall in high school.
The whole flipin' thing was filled with Guess ads!
Can you remember what your room
looked like in high school?

Vandalized Vintage

This cute cup says it all.
By Trixie Delicious in New Zealand.
Check out their other work. Racy! I love it.

Vintage YedOmi

While in Texas, I looked through all our archives

of jewels and saw this piece. Amethyst & citrine
Valencia Necklace. I need to make her again.

We're happy to be back in Portland &
back to work!

Thank you Leah for helping us out yesterday!

Sweet Surprise

Yed decided to show up in Texas and surprise us!
Usually I can sense these things (well, I kinda did;))
I give him kudos for almost having me completely fooled.
If I give him too much kudos, he will think he's invincible!
Love you baby!

New Mexico Notes

We just came back from Ruidoso, New Mexico and had a blast. This pretty deer kept spying on us the whole time. It was cute. I bet it sleeps in my parent's cabin when they are gone (with it's lil' guys too). All the apples and wild mint attract these cuties. It's lashes were super long. Kinda like my friend Erin's.

Ok, back on task...

• Portland like climate this weekend.
• Liquor at grocery/convenient stores. Real liquor. Seriously.
• Trees
• Spying deer
• Calm fresh air
• Howling wolves
• Gorgeous & unusual wood furniture shops
  

picture by Allen Maestas

Texas Notes

Notes so far:
It's not too hot here today. Really.
Everything is bigger.
I love the southwest landscapes & colors.
Alot of family!
No Stumptown coffee. It's ok. I brought it with me.
Turquoise!
I've been inspired & sketched out my hair accessories.
Mosquitos.
Sunsets are amazing!
Early mornings and evenings are romantic and inspiring.
Classic cars (I fell in love with a 59' FORD truck).
I keep hearing the word "Oregonian."

Pic by Martin LaBar

Texas

I'm headed home to see my family including my
little brother (above) and his sweet family.
Check out that 70's shag rug!
The perfect prop.
It's green too;)
Love it.