The marquise diamond takes is name from the Sun King who desired a stone to be polished into the shape of the mouth of his lover, Madame de Pompadour.
Look what Rony's gone and done. She's made the prettiest gift certificate. So pretty, you might be hard-pressed to turn it in for jewels. Don't worry, silly. We'll write void on it real little, and you can keep it and get your jewel fix, too.
Thanks to White Lightning, I've been doing a new little thing at home: Spicy Lemonade, capital letters very much intended. Here's how it's done: squeeze 6 or 7 lemons (strained!) into a pitcher, add finely minced/chopped/grated jalapeño (1/2 to 3/4 depending on your hot! pleasure level) and small knob of ginger, a torn handful of basil, a squeeze of honey or sugar or agave, fill pitcher with water, serve ice-cold. Drink it straight or top with alcohol when necessary. Ha cha cha. Our new friend Spicy Lemonade is sure to put a spring in your step. Forgive me, I binged on Mad Men this weekend and now all the world's a slogan.
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| The beautiful Francina chopping shallots in her tiny Luckyday kitchen. |
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| We made mulled cider soda with a cardamom & sugar rim - holy cow was this fantastic. |
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| The makings of an delicious salad: apples & celery root (which makes me think of Pan's Labyrinth). |
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| There's me in a Utility Canvas apron, contemplating watercress. |
It's a movement. Lux Lotus started it. I'm on my way, but this hat will put me even closer.
Our favorite little present to give everyone, all the time. Available in moonstone (temporarily out of stock), freshwater pearl, garnet, citrine, and aquamarine.
Feeling such good vibes from Mama Jane. A pacific moment in a mighty storm.
We're really enthused about these fish whistle necklaces. Great little gift, and ladies, your mother would be so relieved to know you've got a whistle on hand.
We were so excited to get Satomi Kawakita's rings in the store, we were marking off the days in the calendar. Then, she turns up to drop off our order with her fingers looking like such. Suffice it to say, we are officially in love with Satomi.
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| Tibetan Rings |
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| Vintage Rings from Luxirare |
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| Catbird Customer |
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| Another Catbird Customer |
In each of these bitsy boxes is a rosecut diamond bursting with its own world view. Katrina LaPenne likes to make up these boxes for customers who are interested in their very own Old World ring. I bet she'd like to make a little box for you- come, peruse, see the sights. The sights are real pretty at 219 Bedford Ave.
