SHOPKEEPER'S STYLE BLOG
  • Magic Stuff

    “I’m mixing up a bunch of magic stuff A magic mushroom cloud of care A potion that’ll rock, the boat will rock And make a bomb of love and blow it up” -“I Did It” by Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews’ lyrics can be kooky, yet are so right on. There is an art to […]

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  • Feeling Inspired…

    Romeo and Juliet. Adam and Eve. Antony and Cleopatra. Bonnie and Clyde. Lancelot and Guenivere. Robin Hood and Maid Marion. Rhett and Scarlett. John and Yoko. Famous couples throughout history influenced my latest piece. I love reading their dreamy, fantastical stories of desire, pursuit, excitement, and destiny. I wanted to create a delightful piece of […]

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  • Sunshine and Earrings!

    I couldn’t resist drawing this in the sand! “Let the sun shine!!!!!! Let the sunshine in!!!!! The suuuuunshine in!” I love the song “Let the Sunshine In” from the Hippie musical “Hair.” I certainly tried to soak in the sunshine on my beach vacation last week! Pre-trip, I finished several new earring styles. With the […]

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  • Double the Beauty and Fun!

    “Earth laughs in flowers.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson My latest piece continuously produces a smile across my face! I just love it!!! The new design is a two-finger ring that essentially scatters little flowers and leaves across two fingers. I carved daisies, weeds, and other blooms, and studded the piece with stones. The 14 karat yellow […]

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  • Brrrrrr!!!!!!!

    “Kindness is like snow- it beautifies everything it covers.” It is chilly here in New York! Snow, ice, and wind are plentiful, though most people are smiling due to President Obama finally being in place! As I bundle up each day, I try to find ways to feel cozy and warm and still show some […]

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  • Winter Sale Extended!!!

    Hello!Hoping to spread a little love in this cold weather, I decided to extend my holiday sale! The sale continues until January 31! New additions to the website (including the men’s section) are up, so enjoy! Lately, I’m loving the sweet heart rings in 18 karat gold and sterling silver…perhaps it’s my way of getting […]

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  • Everybody’s Talking About…

    “Let me tell you now Everybody’s talking about revolution, evolution, masturbation, flagellation, regulation, integrations, meditations,United Nations, congratulations…All we are saying is give peace a chance. All we are saying is give peace a chance.” -John Lennon’s “Give Peace A Chance” Let me tell you now, everybody’s talking about INAUGURATION, as Barack Obama will take the […]

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  • Imagine

    Imagine mosaicmy new harmonica necklace My sweet tooth often lures me to the wonderful bakeries, including Buttercup Bake Shop, on the Upper West Side. Not only do the delicious layer cakes serve as a treat, but one of my most beloved destinations in the whole city is a few blocks away: Central Park’s Strawberry Fields. […]

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  • Spreadin’ Love

    “For I don’t care too much for moneyFor money can’t buy me love.” -The Beatles I’d like to put some more love out there! My new “LOVE” ring, available in both sterling silver and 18 karat gold versions, is a heart-warming piece! Some favorite new items are my sterling silver rings, which will be added […]

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  • Gettin Ready For 2009

    “Slow down, you crazy child. And take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while. It’s all right, you can afford to lose a day or two.” Billy Joel sang those words in the song “Vienna.” It’s important to do as he says. I find it soothing to tune out a bit and […]

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