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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 30th, 2010
..on the environment. That’s right: we are firm believers in not only having the right bling for every occasion, but also having the right bag. But most of the time I just bag the bag-shopping because it gives me bags under my eyes. Thankfully, I just read a post on Eco-chick about DIY bag-making.. out [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 28th, 2010
We’ve got a lot going on over here. One minute, we are playing with the office beach ball (it generates creative thought- seriously), and the next, we are finding out how our prospective artisans source their metals. Recycling precious metals is kind of old news at this point, but what about recycling weird stuff like [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 23rd, 2010
When Michele Scholnick was a kid, she may have dreamt of being a ballerina, but jewelry designer didn’t cross her mind ‘til some years later. She had passed a major deadline in her political science grad program, and decided on a whim to take some art classes. She tried glassblowing, graphic design, and jewelry. Somehow, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 22nd, 2010
Well, at this point it’s no shock that the TLC crew tries to be friends with the earth. From the disheartening oil spill to the trash vortex afloat in the northern Pacific, we humans are really taking a toll on this beautiful planet. Sitting here in front of this computer, it seems kind of impossible [...]
Posted in Artists on Jun 17th, 2010
After years of exploration and travel, Maggie Bokor landed in Maine in 2006, where she started taking metal smithing classes. “Every day is an adventure in the studio,” Maggie told us, “and I never know what direction my work may go next.” Before finding her niche as a jeweler, Maggie spent time as an interior [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 15th, 2010
If there was an online dating site to match people with places, this imaginary online business would certainly match me up with Portland, Maine. We are a match made in heaven, because this place is heaven (see pics). It’s got the ocean in the air. It’s got red brick sidewalks and [...]
Posted in Blogs We Love on Jun 14th, 2010
It’s no secret that I love cool designs, whether it’s a piece of paper, a pair of earrings, or a handbag. If it’s new and different, send it my way! That’s why I love Design Crush – this blog is published by Kelly in Oklahoma City and she has an awesome eye for all things [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 9th, 2010
When it comes to engagement rings, nobody wants to compromise. The diamond ring has been an image of the quintessential symbol of love and commitment for almost a century. But diamonds are not the only classic choice. Before diamonds made their appearance in the mainstream market, a popular engagement ring setting was the bride’s birthstone. [...]
Posted in Proposal Ideas on Jun 4th, 2010
How could you say “No” after a proposal like this one?!
Click the image to watch the YouTube video!
Have you seen a really creative wedding proposal before?
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 3rd, 2010
Whilst perusing through the Maine Home and Design online mag, I discovered a refreshing article about a few artists whose work is all about their experience of nature. Since most of our artisans have told us the same thing and we are kind of nuts for nature-inspired designs, I kept on reading. Paintings by Ingrid [...]
