Showing posts with label pretty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pretty. Show all posts

Monday, August 6, 2012

New Listing on LoveUPaperly: Delicate Paper Earrings

Hello!

I have been working sooo hard on adding new items to LoveUPaperly.  I start school in one week and I am taking two classes this semester plus working full time, so I am trying to finish some projects before I have to come home from work and study!

Today I listed a pair of earrings I have been working on.  Honestly, I love them!  They were exactly what I was imagining.  Delicate, pretty, bright and only $12.






Check out more of my paper jewelry on LoveUPaperly.

Lots of Love,

Jess

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Engagement Ring Blues

Hi Everyone!
I am so tired today.  A rash I have had for months has come back in full force and I am taking a lot of benadryl!

I have a good topic for today though so I hope you read it!

I have had engagement ring blues for a little bit.

I have to admit that I was very excited after saying I do to wear my engagement ring and wedding ring together.

Meridyth and I have been together for seven years and we actually bought our wedding rings before I proposed to her.

We started wearing matching rings six months into our relationship.  I had come home from Italy, I had left a month after we met and was living there for the next year.  She surprised me and took me to Tiffany's where she bought us matching silver rings that we wore faithfully for the next six years.

We upgraded six years later to beautiful one carrott emerald cut diamond bands.  Then I proposed and she bought me an engagement ring!

I purposely only wore my engagement ring so after we got married it would feel different getting to wear the band and engagement ring together.

Now onto the blues!  I looked at my engagement ring last week in the car and a small piece of a baguette was missing!  I was so sad (still am) and I stopped wearing it because I didn't want any of  the bigger diamonds to fall out.

So I have been wearing my wedding band but I wanted to have a ring to wear with it until I had my "real" engagement ring fixed and checked.

I searched through etsy and came across a shop called musicmusic2010.

I order a beautiful ring that was a simulated saphire with cubic zirconia around the saphire.  I was worried though.  That the saphire would look fake and that the ring wouldn't be classy.

I would like to say that I was happily surprised!  I have had so many compliments on my "fake" ring and it has made me happy to wear the bling on my finger and less sad about my poor engagement ring.

My friend at work who has a saphire ring that was much more expensive said she wanted my ring instead!  I would totally suggest checking them out.  The shops owner's name is Ernesto and his work is beautiful.  The ring was sized to 7.5 which fit beautifully and the stones sparkle.

Here is what he say's about his shop:
"This is a collection of my imagination. Rings set with rich colorful stones, accented with a bit of sparkel, stars, and flowers. Inspired by music, nature and the art of words, they will color your life and brighten your mood. Take a look, I also welcome commissioned pieces in gold, platinum, natural stones, and diamonds." 

Here are some examples:



The pictures do not do these rings justice. 

I am very happy with my ring and if you are looking for an alternative engagement ring or just to treat yourself to something beautiful I would definitely check it out!

Lots of Love,

Jess

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Dresses by Elie Saab

I am not a huge fashion girl. Don't get me wrong, I like to look cute, but I work in a doctors office so my outfit everyday is scrubs and the only jewelry I wear is my engagement ring.

Usually on the weekend I wear sweatpants and a t-shirts. So, getting married and planning a wedding let's me dream a little, and dream I do!

There are so many gorgeous dresses out there to wear for the wedding and the week that everyone is in town! While looking at the many blogs I read at night when I can't sleep because of my surgery, I have come across the designer Elie Saab. Where have I been that I had never heard of him?  He produces whimsical, lovely, magical dresses that make me swoon. Here are a few that I am swooning over. Gosh, they are gorgeous!
If I was born a dress I would like it to be made by Elie Saab!

Friday, December 9, 2011

First Inspiration Board

So here are some goodies from around the web that I have been loving, I hope to make this a regular Friday occurance!  Enjoy and have a great weekend everyone!



Row 1:  Seating by Moda Collection from freshome.com, Closet into an office per countryliving.com , pretty pink fingerless gloves from etsy Tenderlove
Row 2:  Craft Room inspiration from Craftaholics Anonymous, Adorable handmade plush whale from The Craftinomicon, Gorgeous one of a kind craft from Deloris Petunia
Row 3:  DIY pompoms suggested by Honestly...WTF, Beautiful handmade fabric from Lauren Rossi in Philadelphia, Underwater hotel in Norway from Unusual Hotels of the World