Our Precious Gem

In every way, a wish come true.
Ruby K. Norton
Born on Thanksgiving, November 27th
7 pounds, 11 ounces
19 inches

Ruby, I am so excited to be your aunt. It truly hurts my heart not to be with you. You are beautiful just like your mommy. I love you!

Thanks Natalie for these pictures. They help me to feel a little bit closer

Beautiful Vintage Blues

I had to share these fabulous images I found on www.oncewed.com. Wonderful use of colours, and such detail and just adore the shabby chic feel this has.

Going platinum.

Some photos from Portland Bride & Groom of Stephanie and Lee's August wedding.While I always am excited to have a dress of mine featured in a magazine, the "real weddings" are the best--the dress just lights up with the happiness and glow of the real day, the real love, the real bride.
My thoughts were with Stephanie on the weekend of her wedding because it poured rain (I mean buckets). Pretty rare for late August, even in Portland. Looks like these lovebirds rallied, though--what happy scenes.
Dress is platinum satin-faced taffeta. Bridesmaid dresses by Vera Wang from The English Dept. Another lovely handmade headpiece by Twigs & Honey.

More sweet inspirations

As I search for candy bar inspirations for 2009, I was in heaven when I found these images from Amy Atlas events offering high end candy bars for weddings and parties, makes me want to jump into the photos! Again the matching wallpapers help!

Blue Diamond Stud Earrings

Vivid blue diamonds are set in polished 14 karat white gold to create these striking stud earrings. The small round diamonds have been treated and enhanced to bring out their intense, vibrant blue color. They have a fair cut and a total weight of 3/8 carat. The diamonds are held securely in four-prong settings and featured on 14 karat white gold posts with friction back closures. Detail

Yellow Gold Flower Mom Locket

14 yellow gold flower mom locket. Detail

14k Gold, Round, Diamond Stud Earrings

No jewelry wardrobe is complete without a classic pair of diamond stud earrings. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, they offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. These classic studs, available in 14 karat white or yellow gold, showcase single round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 1/4 carat held securely in four-prong settings. Detail