Month: September 2013

No! the images you are looking at are not from a torturing center; what a
mind you!  It’s the atelier where I’m taking jewelry classes and where
they are kindly trying everything they can to help me channel all my
insane ideas.  My husband loved the pictures.
“oh! that’s so cool”  he said.  What can I tell you the guy is pretty
boyish, he likes everything that involves fire, metal, burned wood and
more metal.  The funny thing is that I actually find it
interesting-looking as well, of course the place can use some
jewelry displayed here and there and maybe some posters, but I actually
feel so good when I’m in this atelier.  In any event, if you have a
studio that requires different types of tools here are some cool ways to
store them in the open for easy access.  Enjoy!
These are the student benches.  We sit here and look at each others
faces.  We also have direct access to motorized flex shafts from our
seats. 
This is my station or jewelry bench where I try hard to make my dream come true.  🙂

You know jewelry making is a lot harder than those videos on YouTube
make you believe.  As you can see, those hand saws hanging there are
actually for us to cut metal.  Yes, a lot of what I thought were manly
stuff women in the jewelry business need to
do. 

Thom Filicia does know how to make a house feel like home.  This country home in Connecticut can convert any city lover into a country aficionado.  If you don’t believe me take a look for yourself at this cozy and elegant abode he designed for a young family.  Besides the typical warm feeling of the country side it’s almost hard to tell that all these level of sophisticated American style is in the countryside.  Enjoy!

Velludo means hairy in Spanish, in case you were
wondering.  And, in case you haven’t noticed fashion has become very
hairy lately.  Everything from bags, shoes to even bracelets have been
covered in teeny tiny pony hair that makes everything
look more lustrous and cozy.  A great alternative for those long Fall
days ahead.  Enjoy!  
Tibi printed jaguar sweatshirt
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli mini leather and pony hair satchel
Tibi pony hair leather skirt
Joan & David smoking flat shoes
Pony hair driving gloves
Burberry boots
Larissa Bond Spine cuff.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.” Steve Jobs

Bedside tables are one of the first things one sees when getting up in the morning.  Therefore I think they are not only useful and necessary but they also play an important role in how our days are going to develop throughout the day.  A messy and sloppy bedside
table will not exactly uplift our mood and fill us with energy, instead it will most likely weight us down.  It’s a good idea to always have on our bedside table something that would bring a smile to our face;  an important photograph, fresh flowers or a souvenir from a very memorable vacation.  Enjoy!

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