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Nature's Jewelry on the Vine

Fall is my favorite time of the year, and the time when nature's jewelry covers the grapevines and the trees. I love the changing colors...

Does Your Jewelry Storage Spark Joy?

It's the season for getting organized, and I'm here to help you improve your jewelry storage setup! Have you been watching the new...

New Year, New Charm Necklaces!

These new charm necklaces are wine-inspired and make the perfect gifts for wine lovers!

Style Guide: Casual Date Outfit

Here are some fashion ideas if you've ever wondered what to wear with a maxi skirt or maxi dress. These longer styles are some of my...

How I Gave an Old Light New Life as Crystal Jewelry

After I created the Cork Collection, I started working on new sparkly crystal jewelry designs. For the Crystal Collection, I combine reprodu

How I Got Behind the Scenes of a Boho Wedding Shoot!

A bohemian-style special event (e.g., a boho wedding) is casual, unstuffy, and relaxed. It’s an eclectic mix of styles that complement...

When Art and Wine Combine, a Wine Cork Can Become Jewelry

I transform wine corks into unique, one-of-a-kind statement pieces. It takes several hours to hand-cut, hand-paint, and embellish each intri

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Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite wine lover? Say “cheers” with a piece of wine-inspired jewelry! I know it can be a challenge

Gift Sets Make Giving Easy!

A bottle of wine might be a popular go-to gift, but add one of these wine-inspired gifts sets and you've just upped the wow factor!

Perfect Wine Lovers' Gifts - The Sparkling Vine Home Collection!

I designed my line of wine-inspired home accessories with the same style aesthetic as my jewelry. The Sparkling Vine Home Collection offers

Psst ... Something big is about to happen!

Soon you'll be able to shop for jewelry dishes, coasters, wine charms, and other pieces that'll make beautiful additions to your hom

5 Features of a Unique Jewelry Brand

I design unique jewelry inspired by vineyards and vintage style that's made to be worn by women as we raise a glass to each other. I com

Wine Appetizer: Crostini w/Prosciutto & Arugula

I love making simple but elegant appetizers, and I was excited when I came up with this crostini recipe with proscuitto, arugula, and shaved

Romantic First Date Outfit

By itself, this look is simple and pretty, but the right accessories can make it really pop! A light gold metallic satchel adds a bit of bri

Weekend Getaway Wine Tasting Trip

Imagine driving up California’s beautiful central coast with your sweetheart to the tiny town of Cambria. Right outside of Cambria is scenic

Style Guide: Bring in the Harvest with this Crisp Fall Outfit

It’s not uncommon for me to build an outfit around a piece of jewelry. This is one of those times. I started with my Amethyst Leaf and Twig

6 Ingredients for a Cheese Plate that Wows

I love a good cheese plate because it's not only delicious, but it also makes an elegant presentation without too much effort. A basic c

Style Guide: "Spice Up" Your Wardrobe with this Fall Outfit

My Sunset Vineyard necklace, made from a repurposed chandelier crystal and original artwork, pairs perfectly with my pretty champagne glass

20 Ways to De-Stress When the World Gets You Down

We all feel defeated at times, so I’ve put together a toolbox full of ideas to help get you out of the funk. Here are 20 ways to de-stress a

Style Guide: Casual Friday to Dinner & a Movie

No look is complete without jewelry! A necklace made from a repurposed chandelier crystal and original wine art is a beautiful and unique st

In the Studio of a Jewelry Designer

When I show my cork jewelry to people, they often don't believe my pieces are actually made from cork until they see the nooks and crann

Style Guide: What to Wear to Wine Bars

Make a statement with beautiful wine-inspired jewelry like a lightweight wine cork necklace embellished with Swarovski crystals, a matching

5 Casually Glamorous Home Decoration Ideas

Home decoration should make your house feel inviting. Take an inventory of your home. Does it capture feelings of comfort, beauty, and warmt