custom jewelry | the laura necklace.

I have been D-Y-I-N-G to share this necklace since, oh about July. From numerous failed attempts to give this necklace to it's appropriate owner, Laura, to numerous months passing - this bauble finally made it to her. And I hope she loves this little beauty as much as I do.

Laura and I grew up in the same city but didn't really know each other until several months ago. (You may remember the Molly Dress, inspired by her cousin). We swapped connections. Hair, makeup and the like in Charleston on my end. Stellar friends, connections, and jobs in Charlotte on her end. She may very well be one of the most genuinely and joyfully infectious people in the whole wide world. She will sit with you for hours and ask questions that she truly desires to know the answers to - all the while discovering your heart more and more. You just feel invited and safe to share. Oh, and don't try to outdo her on yogurt toppings or dessert baking - she will crush it every time. 

Here's to happy hearts and full bellies. 

To pieces and people that you just can't forget.

And frankly just never want to.

custom jewelry | e+s wedding.

Designing custom pieces for brides may be one of my more favorite tasks. I love being able to sit with them and figure out their style and hopes for their maids' embellishments for the big day. It is often a reflection of their own style, as well as a cohesive element to tie them together once and for all! Elizabeth's vision for her side of the wedding party included grays, pale pinks and peaches. We landed on hand wire-wrapped gold earrings with gray freshwater coin pearls. Take a peek:

| wedding party photo by haley george photography |

jewelry | claire necklace.

This past weekend we had such a fun time celebrating Claire and her birthday. Full of friends, good food, costume parties (can't go wrong with a Hunger Games theme), and time on beautiful Lake James. I couldn't wait to give Claire her very own namesake necklace, made with some assistance from my sweet friend Mary Laird.

The Claire Necklace is an essential staple. That one piece that so perfectly complements your day-to-day ensembles but also the one you want around for even the most anticipated occasions. Really one that you want to wear at any and all times.

That's Claire: Completer. Connected. Connector.
Claire is that link that so perfectly brings together so many things and people. Everything about her is intentional and in a way that seems so effortless. She loves in a big way- is the wife you want to be, the mother you want to take notes from, and the friend you feel like you've always known. You'll want to just dish your heart to her because you know she truly cares and wants to sit with you in your stuff - and she will. She is wise, speaks truth, and makes a mean mojito. Really I can't imagine a time that you wouldn't want Claire by your side. And yes, I want to be like her when I grow up.

Happy Birthday Claire!

the best part is: "you can wear it again".

Earrings seem to be the go-to these days. I've been sending them out left and right - in beautiful shades for the spring and summer. They also make the perfect gift for bridesmaids - and tis the season for weddings and accompanying parties. You know how brides always tell you the best part about that $300 dress you are buying is that you can "wear it again" - mainly because they get a little cra-cra during that planning season and may actually think that's true about the mermaid-esque, satin, shimmery blue tea-length frock they want you and 17 other maids to wear? Well, when I say that about these earrings, I totally mean it. You actually CAN wear these again. As a gift to one of my very best friends, I made all of her bridesmaids earrings last July and those are still at the top of my favorites list.

If you are interested in custom earrings for yourself or others, visit my etsy store.

southern weddings | ornament swap.

In my daily perusing of blogs, pinterest, and the like I came across Southern Weddings website and saw this:

Each year Southern Weddings hosts an ornament swap. So many of my friends had entered calendar exchanges for the holidays so when I came across this I entered my name. Using wine corks, a hot glue gun, and some gold glitter I constructed this sweet tree ornament.