Kimberly McDonald Jewelry

Recently I became aware of the gorgeous jewelry by designer Kimberly McDonald. I really love her use of geodes, matrix opals, and diamonds in her rather organic yet ordered designs. Apparently the celebs do as well - her jewelry has been worn on the red carpet by Amy Adams and Sarah Jessica Parker, and by Michelle Obama. I'll have to make a point to check it out in person next time I'm at Bergdorf Goodman.

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Nancy Reid Carr

I bought this cuff at the American Craft Council show here in Baltimore. Nancy Reid Carr is a photographer who prints her images on aluminum with highly adhesive inks. This cuff, titled "Daydream" was a bit more abstract than some of her other images (though it's pretty obviously some sort of plant material against a blue sky), but she also had images of wood grain, cherry willow blossoms, the galaxy. I had a hard time picking just one cuff and wanted them all!

You can buy yours at her etsy site, https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrStudio

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What I Want for My Birthday

My birthday is coming up in a few weeks, and Christmas is a little over a month after that. Gift-getting giving season! I thought I would be helpful and share a few things that I really really like.

I love the nature-inspired jewelry of Michael Michaud. Mr Minx bought this lovely gingko necklace for me last Christmas, and now I want some companion pieces.

Water lily necklace

Quaking aspen bracelet

Sage earrings

gingko bracelet

Rosemary earrings

I can find a couple dozen more...gorgeous stuff!

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