wedding rings.

Sarah hood

I guess it's just a wedding ring sort of week! Sarah Hood was a featured seller this morning on Etsy and I couldn't resist! I love the natural, casual quality these rings have. Everything from women's engagement rings to men's wedding bands have the same high quality/low glitz feel to them. She also has some beautiful non-wedding rings, you know... just for fun.

filagree rings

Love these! I looked for something similar for a long time when I was in the market for a wedding band. I hope you like! From Nurit Design, all the way from Isreal

 

fabuluster

 I think these are incredibly cool. Something about the intricacy of fingerprints has always intrigued me. These rings from Fabuluster can feature them on the inside or the outside of the ring. Check them out!

 

twiggy tweasures

 

 

 I got a delightful email from the nice folks at Bittersweets, and wanted to share their amazing work. I absolutely love their new twig rings! The marquise cut diamond twig is my favorite!

 

bands that march to a different drummer

 Always a treat to find unique wedding bands. The top one has a solid inlay of meteorite (!), and would have been a huge hit with the hubs... The color on the bottom one comes from mixing copper and silver together, so pretty! Both from Johan.

 

shine on

Sparkle by Blanca Monros Gomez. So dainty and chic...

earthy

I love the organic textures on these rings by Elizabeth Scott Botanical Jewelry. Available in silver or gold. Mmmmm... gold.

itali lambertini

This amazing jewelry reminds me of a trip thru the Roman Antiquities wing at the Met (one of my absolute favorite wings, but the way). I love the rings especially, and think they'd be just perfect for an engagement ring. "Timeless" would be the perfect adjective, don't you think? Itali Lambertini will also create custom rings, if you're looking for some other type of stone.

 

back!

 I'm so happy to be back! While I have no news (they didn't do an ultrasound this morning, so I'll have to wait a few weeks to find out if it's a boy or a girl) I am excited to get back to blogging and to work at Kenzie Kate. Thank you to everyone who left name suggestions. I will revisit this problem in a few weeks!
I got an exciting email from Becky Kelso last week about her new website and corresponding sale. Enter the code "OPAL" at checkout until the end of March and get a 25% discount off anything on her new site. I thought I'd post about that first off, in case any of you might like to do a little discount shopping!

 

to have and to hold

 I have always been a fan of Prismera Jewelry, and designer Laura Su has recently released a new collection called "Hold". Yay! Each piece has a kind of rough, organic feel that, coupled with a few stones, makes a really stunning combination. In these tough times, the price is right too!

 

a golden reminder

 

How cute would this be as a wedding band? What a pretty little reminder of your having tied the knot! From Kabiri, in 10K yellow gold.

finger candy

These rings from Manak remind me of Queen Elizabeth. Such panache all on one finger... I love the tiara style one on the top. All from Ylang Ylang. The middle one would make a fantastic wedding band.

 

a new eternity band

 I love these simple, yet elegant little rings. The sillouette is so delicate, and the shape is so timeless. I think something like this would be great as an alternative to a traditional wedding band. Available in gold or silver by Adina, from Pink Mascara.

jeanine payer

 Something a little different to consider for your wedding band, from Jeanine Payer. Each has its own saying engraved into the surface. My favorite is the saying on the Infinity-G ring (above) "Quietly now, the dreams are sleeping now it is time to live." I love that. All available at Ylang, Ylang. 

responsible rings

 

 I found out about eco-friendly jewelry designer Jennifer Dawes through the Porto Vert website, who always has awesome suggestions on making your wedding more green. Dawes only uses recycled gold, conflict free diamonds and responsibly mined stones in her amazing engagement rings, wedding rings and other jewelry. I think her Tine Oval Diamond Ring (top left) is my new favorite solitaire-alternative engagement ring.
Speaking of Porto Vert, they are declaring March DIY Wedding month and are featuring projects and a DIY contest on their site, thought you might like to check that out too.

 

 

wood and metal wedding rings

 

  realize that there aren't too many guys out there visiting my blog on a daily basis, so I don't post about guy stuff all that often. I may be wrong, but I doubt there are many grooms cruising the blogosphere for inspiration on their wedding rings. But who knows? Maybe I'm completely wrong and offending a large chuck of highly involved husbands-to-be. More likely than not, you (the loving fiance) will just tell them about these precious metal and wood inlay rings later, and they'll think you're the smartest most thoughtful, considerate, stylish lady ever. Available on Etsy from Rob and Lean.

Angil Limbu

                              

Sundarijal

Sundarijal is located 15 kilometres northeast of Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. The Bagmati River flows through the main village, where it is joined by the Shyalmati and Nagmati Rivers. Largely hilly in its terrain with few flat areas, the village is covered by forests. A large part of Sundarijal is covered by Shivapuri National Park covers. The place was named after the Hindu goddess, Sundarimai. A temple is dedicated to the deity in Sundarijal.Sundarijal is also famous for the  Sundarijal Military Detention Camp where former PM B P Koirala was detained and  held without trial for eight years after the Royal coup in 1960. The camp now has been turned into a museum dedicated to B P Koirala.
 

 Agriculture based on traditional techniques is the main occupation, the crops include millet, maize, barley, wheat, barley, maize, potato and vegetables millet are grown. About Sixty percent of the village folks are Buddhists, and the remaining are the Hindus. 

Sundarijal observes a large number of internal and foreign tourists owing to its natural and cultural beauties. The main cultural sites in Sundarijal are the temples of Sundarimai Mandir, Ganesh Mandir, and Krishna Mandir. The visitors are attracted to the area's natural beauty, including the waterfalls and rivers. Sundarijal is also a starting point for hikers along the Langtang Range. There are several picnic tables to meet the needs of tourists.

  There is a huge drinking water project that would bring water from Melamchi, treat it, and distribute it from Sundarijal. A pipeline of 58 kilometers in length would be laid in Sundarijal to other places in the Kathmandu Valley. It will start pumping 170 million liters of water daily in 2011 or 2012.

The vegetation Sundarijal consists of mostly pine, oak, rhododendron, and other forest types and 129 species of mushrooms. Wildlife recorded in the area include the Himalayan Black bear, leopard, jungle cat, and rhesus monkey. The area is inhabited by at least 177 species of birds including at least nine threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with several endangered species.

Fashion Trend: Denim Shorts for Summer

Denim is a definite must have of the new spring summer 2011 season as denim is not only comfortable it also exudes style so take a peek at what you should be looking for when it comes to denim for the new season! Denim surely is a definite must-have for the summer season. 

Denims are comfortable and stylish.  Take a peek on what’s the hottest denim for the season.

Summer is here and it’s time to come out and celebrate with the sun.  This season’s denims are not the same as last year. Designers are able to come up with new and innovative designs for denims.  Fashion trends always come and go. It’s up to your on how to keep with the trend so you’ll always look stylish.  Reinvent your style once in a while with the latest trends.

Denim is a fabric that constantly evolves according to the latest fashion trend of the season.  Denim is classic and timeless.  It is a fail safe option when dressing up. The denim shorts are the hottest denims for this season. 

Although skirts, dresses and rompers are fashionable nothing beats a good pair of shorts.  Let’s check out the hottest denim picks for this summer season.

HIGH-WAISTED DENIM SHORTS
This look was popularized by models who are out on the lazy days.  The high waisted denim shorts are perfect casual ensemble.  It flatters the figure by showing off the legs.  Most high waisted denim shorts are fitted so you need to balance it by wearing loose fit top.  Take inspiration from stars like Nicole Richie and Alexa Chung.

COLORFUL DENIM SHORTS
The color block trend is hot this season.  Try out this trend by wearing colorful denim shorts.  The vibrant colors will be great for the season.  Pair it with a bright top for the perfect color block ensemble.  Wear color denim shorts in pastels, jewel tones or neons.

CLASSIC DENIM CUT-OFFS
Every woman should own a pair of shorts in her closet.  Shorts are comfortable and very casual.  Pair your denim cut-offs with vintage inspired tees.

1. High Waist Shorts

2. Distressed Printed Denim Shorts

3. Distressed Denim Shorts

4. Distressed Denim Shorts

The Tailored Shorts for Men this season

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