Election Day

November 06, 2012
Birthdays
Today is the day some of us have been waiting for, and some dreading.  Its election day!!  I remember the first president I voted for.  I was so excited the moment I cast my ballot, and proud to be an American.  I am not going to talk politics, but I will say, please go out and exercise your right to vote today!  I know I will!  

But more importantly to me, today is my guy's birthday!  Happy Birthday to my best friend, partner, shopping buddy, biggest supporter, soft shoulder, confidant, and all around great guy!  We will spend some of the day together doing what you do with your best friend, standing in line to vote!!   1.4.3
Photo by Lisa


Jean Vest

November 05, 2012
Bracelets






Vest thrifted, striped shirt old, jeans Joes Jeans, shoes Tory Burch, bag Louis Vuitton, watch Michele, leather bracelet  and white tube bracelet here, skull and love bangle Claudia Rowe c/o, pearls old, monogram necklace gift from the BF
Happy Monday!  I had a list of errands for Saturday and the weather was perfect for this jean vest!  It is an old Levi's jacket that my son cut the arms off of to make a vest.  He found it in a pile of clothes in a friend's garage they were getting rid of and she gave it to him.  So, I would clearly classify it as vintage and thrifted!!  Now if he could just find a bag of vintage Chanel I would be super happy!

 I have to say it was pretty fun to sport around town on Saturday.  I don't think I would ever cut the arms off of any of my jackets, but hey.... its not mine!  I just get to wear it and..... I may just keep it!  
How was your weekend?

Jill Swanberg

November 02, 2012
Fridays feature

There is a story behind this designer.  I first saw her work when a friend and co worker wore a necklace of hers into the office.  Mind you this was two years ago.  I immediately fell in love with it.  The uniqueness stood out.  I knew I would have to have one. So I made a trip to ARTichokes, an art store here in Kansas city that displays and sells art from various artist around the area.  Jill had a display case of her designs there for sale.  Unfortunate for me, there were none there that were either long enough to suit me, or the right color combination I had my heart set on.  I did however find two shorter strands, and purchased one for my daughter in law, and on for my niece Katie.  They loved their gifts, and I adore their necklaces every time they wear them.    Time passed, and on occasion I would remember that I wanted to get back over to the art store to look for a piece for me.  It never seemed to be a good time!  So that brings me to today!
ARTichokes
I sat down with Jill last month to hear her story of creation, designing, and love of trinkets!  You see, I  always wanted to own one of these unique one of a kind necklaces, so one afternoon while waiting on my sons at the orthodontist, I picked up the phone and called ARTichokes and asked if they would share her information with me.  I explained I wanted to feature her on my blog celebrating her as a local designer.  They were more than happy to assist, and now I get to share her story with you!

Jill Swanberg lives her in the Kansas City area with her husband and 3 children.  Along with two adorable dogs, a labradoodle, and a maltipoo!  Her designing started out as an act of love for her husband's family.  When a loved one passed away 7+ years ago, and the jewelry was placed before them, Jill wanted to do something special for the women in the family, so she used pieces form several different items and created keepsake bracelets for each one of them...... how touching!
Jill now finds her unique accessories everywhere from garage sales, to vintage shops, and even her friends occasionally gift her pieces they have found amongst their own jewelry boxes!  I could feel her true passion and love for what she makes while sitting with her in her home.  She uses freshwater pearls in several colors, and even coral and turquoise.  Then she adds a showcase item to hang from the strand and a few complimentary stones, coins, and other gems!   She graciously let me choose my showcase piece, and strand, and then I let her take over with her magic and add what she wanted to compliment my piece with!  I. LOVE. IT!

Jill designed for one lucky follower their very own original strand.  Isn't it beautiful?  It is a strand of brown freshwater pearls with a sterling tibetan square pendant hanging from it.  She then added a carnelian briolette, a faceted rectangular turquoise piece, and a raw piece of amethyst.  The sterling S hook can adjust between any two pearls to make the necklace hang in several lengths.

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Time Keeper

November 01, 2012
arm party
Michael Kors    Toy Watch      Michele     Michele 

It seems like I just put the christmas decorations up from last year and here we are at the gates of the holiday season again!  I look forward to the holiday season, but I do not jump the gun and decorate prior to Thanksgiving.   I may shop, talk, and plan for Christmas, but not a stitch of santa arrives until the first weekend in December!  But I sure would like my Santa to bring me a new watch!  I love my Michele watch.  The BF gave it to me for our first Christmas, and it is still the best. 

 I would like to have a round watch, and maybe even two tone!  Either one of these little Michele watches would do just fine!  The Michael Kors is ever so popular, and is a great everyday watch.  So many bloggers have it!  I have an all white Toy Watch and it is a great summer time accessory.  But oh Michele,  you are my first love!  

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