08.06.20
The other day, I was driving in my car while tuned into NPR. I can’t even remember what exactly I was doing otherwise, but I had entered midway through the Kojo Nnamdi Show who, […]
07.29.20
The first time I met our wonderful client featured here, I was struck by her elegance and utter grace. She had sought us out to design a gorgeous vintage sapphire ring that she […]
07.22.20
Here we are, mid-summer, and let me tell you: I’m feeling all the feels. I spent this last week purging our little condo here in Old Town where Tim and I have lived […]
07.15.20
A few months ago, Tim and I were talking about how we would love to bring an intern into our shop – someone who is artistic, creative, and who wanted to learn the […]
07.08.20
Considering that Virginia is now officially in Phase 3 of Re-Opening, our clients may be wondering if we will consider returning to walk-in hours anytime soon. While many other retailers have decided to […]
07.01.20
We’re excited to announce that our sister studio, The Seedling Collective, is ready to open back up! But we’ll be a little different than before. Check out how we’re adapting The Studio to […]
06.24.20
Have you started dining out again? As our area continues to “phase” through things, we’re seeing more and more couples restart their weekly date night rituals by dining out. To me, nothing says “date […]
06.18.20
The wedding planning world has taken a huge hit with the pandemic: all those large, glorious weddings you had slated for the year are now canceled, postponed, or severely cut back in size […]
06.10.20
A major reason why we advocate for investing in fine jewelry is because of a reason you may not think of immediately: ultimate durability. Jewelry which is constructed from “real” materials such as gold or […]
06.05.20
Let’s just say it out loud: this is a time for change. We are currently in the throes of a social and political moment that will resonate for generations. From my own perspective, […]
06.04.20
A definite perk of my job is scouting for new jewelry to add to our collection. Today, I am pleased to share with you a new designer we’re featuring in our showroom – Jennifer […]
05.27.20
I’ll be honest here: when I think about 2020’s prospective graduates, my heart breaks a little for them. I’m sure everyone can agree that it is just so unfair to these hardworking young […]
05.20.20
One of the lessons of the pandemic has been what while life may take a slight pause during a crisis it does, inevitably, keep going. Local Alexandrians (though not for long!) Kirkland and […]
05.13.20
“We’re preparing to move towards normal, not back to normal.” I read a great post the other day that introduced to me this phrasing, and I really love it. Tim and I have […]
05.07.20
When the news started developing about coronavirus and how it would affect our lives, my biggest panic wasn’t for our business. It was rather in response to the prospect of schools closing and […]
