Modern Day Betty Crocker

cute designs for clutzes like me :)

The last few Sundays I've had the best time making brunch for friends, but one thing that's inevitable is at some point I ruin another article of clothing from splatters or getting soaked because I somehow can't comprehend the kitchen sink. 

Anyway, I've been saying that I needed to get an apron, even though I thought aprons when out with poodle skirts.  But, I was so happy to find a huge selection of fabulous designs that I would definitely wear proudly!  I searched Etsy and have picked out a few favorites and even purchased a couple.  I love to cook for love ones, but I would like to save some shirts too.  I admit it - I'm not graceful in the kitchen. But I do make a mean waffle. :) 

Shopping Guide
top apron
4 Tier Apron by funandflirty on Etsy
bottom row, left to right
Green Gardens One Hundred Percent Cotton Apron by apronsgonewilde on Etsy
Time to Cook - Retro Clocks Full Adult Chef Apron  by HandmadeWhimzy on Etsy

Beach Dot Classic Reversible Adult Apron by luckyduckydesigns on Etsy

Check Out Them Hooters!



Vintage owl necklace
 from Rhiannon's Garden
www.rhiannonsgarden.etsy.com

Aside from making jewelry, I am an avid collector of vintage jewelry.  In scouring the area for vintage gems and doing some research, a continuous trend I've found to be hot hot hot is owls.  Extra long, antique gold and silver finished chains, adorned with these cute little creatures, are flying (no pun intended) out of the doors of many antique shops and dealers worldwide.  In fact, I've sold several of these critters on my Etsy vintage shop.  Bloggers have taken to the internet reporting about everything from owl clothing to owl wall decals.  I'd much rather focus on the jewelry.  :)  I have to say that I am loving this trend.  What do you guys think?  Give a hoot?

Designing for a Pop Icon

I love creating custom designs, but designing something for one of my childhood idols was an absolutely amazing experience!  Back in December I was fortunate enough to design a necklace for 80's Pop Icon, Tiffany.  Because of our mutual adoration for Stevie Nicks, I named the necklace I created "Gypsy".  It features two tiers of silver chain adorned with black, deep purple and burnt orange Swarovski crystals.


Tiffany & Jen wearing Violet & Blue