Over the years, I have slowly made my way around o Over the years, I have slowly made my way around our house … decorating, renovating and reorganizing it into a soft place to land. The only part that I haven’t touched that much are our yards (except for a fire pit area that went in two years ago, thank you pandemic). I want our outside to be as much as a sanctuary as our inside is, so I plan to spend the next year digging in (no pun intended 😂). I don’t have a green thumb, so feel free to spam me with all your awesome, low maintenance ideas as we create a Japanese-style zen garden. 🤩 I also hate gardening, so there’s that, but am hoping that some #gardentherapy changes my mind as much as it changes the space.
✌🏻 ✌🏻
About last night … we spontaneously decided to m About last night … we spontaneously decided to make a @crumblcookies run at 8:30 and snagged a front seat to Mother Nature’s show. 😍
I took five books with me when we went on a little I took five books with me when we went on a little vacation in May, and got through two of them, one of which was The Magnolia Story. You are, no doubt, familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but you might not know how they became so popular or how their business exploded. This book, told by both of them, shares their journey from their dating stages to just a few years ago. It’s quite amazing how their path unfolded, with the universe seemingly guiding them every single step of the way. Every time they hit a crossroads, they received clear signs to continue to point them in the right direction. It was interesting to learn more about their story, and a great reminder that you need to trust in yourself and follow your passions, and everything really does just fall into place. Chip has his own book out too, Capital Gaines, which I added to my list after I read this one. If you’re curious about their story or just need confirmation to continue to chase your dreams, read this one. ✨ #catesbookaweek 6/52
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the w “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl ✨
We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister an We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister and her family were away. She has settled into a new routine here (ours 😂), and now doesn’t get up until after 9 am, stays up until well past midnight, eats a very late dinner, knows that the kitchen is where the magic happens and sits for a treat after her morning backyard visit. We’ve broken her in nicely but she will be returning with her continued bad habit of suffering from #fomo, playing tag with the cats, and barking every time she hears a door open or sees someone go up the street. We did our best. 😇
The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Gar The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Garlic butter and bleu cheese butter from @njgarlic (the bleu on steak! 😍), empanadas from @catalina_empanadas_2017, half sour pickles from @pickleculture and the quiche and bread were from a vendor I forgot to get the name of. This was all from the @bernardsvillefarmersmarket. Today I hit the @denvillemarket and added full sour pickles from @pickle_licious and a roasted garlic and duck fat loaf and cheese biscuit from @bobolinkdairyandbakehouse. Basically give us all the bread, cheese, butter and pickles and we’re happy campers! Did you hit up a farmers market this weekend? What’d ya get?
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it is with the gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. Skip what their directions tell you and pan fry them in olive oil, add some of their 4-green bag of vegetables, salt, pepper, drizzles of pesto and a sprinkle of parm. So freaking good and dinner on the table faster than you can order take out. 🤤
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Get Creative with Jewelry {Styled by Tori Spelling}

June 17, 2012 · Ad-Free, Narrative

I haven’t touched my camera in a few days because there has been a lot going on behind the scenes, so no Weekend Photos in Review tonight.

Tori - stash

A few days after the kids and I got to meet Tori Spelling, I received an e-mail asking if I wanted to check out her new jewelry selections.  Um, yes, please.

Tori - decisions

A massive overstuffed box arrived, filled with all sorts of necklace and bracelet pieces and pendants galore.  I asked a fellow crafty friend of mine, Lisa, to join me in delving into the goodies.  Mystic’s daughter and Madeline joined in the fun as well.

Her line is divided into four different collections (Boho, Glam, Glitz, and Noir) and you can mix and match between them (*the pieces in this post are from the Boho and Glam collections).  The thing that I love most about the line?  It is completely customizable.  You choose the necklace “toppers” and necklace “bottoms” and put together a look that is completely your own.  The line also features things called “bracelet builders,” and you use those pieces to create a piece of jewelry that works best for you.

Tori - pendant option

The pieces were very easy to assemble, even the kids did it with ease.  The line is definitely very current (Mystic’s daughter is 18 and her friends at school loved the necklace she put together), and you can make many statement necklaces, which seems to be all the rage in beauty magazines and runways these days.

Tori - statement necklace

Some of the bracelet builder pieces were a bit inflexible, making it difficult to work with, like these:
Tori - bracelet pieces

Some of the hooks to attach the pendants were a bit thin and broke easily, so work with them carefully.

Tori - bracelet builders

You can attach a brooch to a necklace for a little something different, like so:
Tori - pendant on necklace

Tori - pendant

Tori - more bracelet options

We thought having more options within the different finishes would be awesome.  For example, if you had a necklace bottom that was an antique gold color, you want to have options for a matching antique gold topper.  And likewise with bronze, silver, and so on.

This pendant was my favorite piece:
Tori - my favorite pendant

The price points across the entire line, from pendant to necklace bottoms, is quite affordable, and the selections can be purchased online and at your local Michael’s Arts & Crafts stores, and Jo-Anne.  Overall, I think it’s a fun line that offers something slightly different to the masses, and quite affordable.  It would make a fun girls’ night in for teenagers or 20-somethings for sure!

If you want more information on the line and some styling tips, you can check out this Simple Steps to Style video on YouTube, follow @StyledbyTS on Twitter and “like” the accompanying facebook page right here.

And now how ’bout some fun?  I have a nice stash of necklace bottoms and danglers that I’d love to pass along so you can DIY some jewelry of your own… comment on this post for an entry.  Tweet this post (and come back and tell me you did) for another entry.  Facebook this post for a third entry.  US commenters only.  Random winner will be chosen at 5 pm EST on Wednesday.  Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Joanne says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Whoa very cool. DIY jewelry is such a great idea…so many times I just don’t love the way a necklace or bracelet has been designed but with this, it would be all on me.

    Reply
  2. Meg says

    June 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Love it! Very glitzy and fun. I love the idea of creating jewelry, but I think my talents are better used elsewhere . . . anything I’ve tried to create in the past, especially with beads, looked like something a kindergartner would make. This would be a line I could work with . . . fun, but not too complicated!

    Reply
  3. Ramona says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Wow, that was a way neat box to receive at your door.

    Luv sparkly stuff!

    Reply
  4. Suzi says

    June 18, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    wow..would love to win that for my Mom..she loves bling

    Reply
  5. jenni says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:16 am

    I would love a chance to do this!

    Reply
  6. Gloria says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:17 am

    I am SO loving the idea of this, and that floral pendant with the turquoise center stole my heart! Thanks for sharing the info!

    Reply
  7. Mellisa W says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:21 am

    These would make great gifts, thanks!

    Reply
  8. Teresa K says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Love the idea of creating a piece that would be unique to me without having to use a pair of plyers!

    Reply

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✌🏻 ✌🏻
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I took five books with me when we went on a little I took five books with me when we went on a little vacation in May, and got through two of them, one of which was The Magnolia Story. You are, no doubt, familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but you might not know how they became so popular or how their business exploded. This book, told by both of them, shares their journey from their dating stages to just a few years ago. It’s quite amazing how their path unfolded, with the universe seemingly guiding them every single step of the way. Every time they hit a crossroads, they received clear signs to continue to point them in the right direction. It was interesting to learn more about their story, and a great reminder that you need to trust in yourself and follow your passions, and everything really does just fall into place. Chip has his own book out too, Capital Gaines, which I added to my list after I read this one. If you’re curious about their story or just need confirmation to continue to chase your dreams, read this one. ✨ #catesbookaweek 6/52

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Over the years, I have slowly made my way around o Over the years, I have slowly made my way around our house … decorating, renovating and reorganizing it into a soft place to land. The only part that I haven’t touched that much are our yards (except for a fire pit area that went in two years ago, thank you pandemic). I want our outside to be as much as a sanctuary as our inside is, so I plan to spend the next year digging in (no pun intended 😂). I don’t have a green thumb, so feel free to spam me with all your awesome, low maintenance ideas as we create a Japanese-style zen garden. 🤩 I also hate gardening, so there’s that, but am hoping that some #gardentherapy changes my mind as much as it changes the space.
✌🏻 ✌🏻
About last night … we spontaneously decided to m About last night … we spontaneously decided to make a @crumblcookies run at 8:30 and snagged a front seat to Mother Nature’s show. 😍
I took five books with me when we went on a little I took five books with me when we went on a little vacation in May, and got through two of them, one of which was The Magnolia Story. You are, no doubt, familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines, but you might not know how they became so popular or how their business exploded. This book, told by both of them, shares their journey from their dating stages to just a few years ago. It’s quite amazing how their path unfolded, with the universe seemingly guiding them every single step of the way. Every time they hit a crossroads, they received clear signs to continue to point them in the right direction. It was interesting to learn more about their story, and a great reminder that you need to trust in yourself and follow your passions, and everything really does just fall into place. Chip has his own book out too, Capital Gaines, which I added to my list after I read this one. If you’re curious about their story or just need confirmation to continue to chase your dreams, read this one. ✨ #catesbookaweek 6/52
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the w “And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl ✨
We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister an We’ve been dog sitting Gracie while my sister and her family were away. She has settled into a new routine here (ours 😂), and now doesn’t get up until after 9 am, stays up until well past midnight, eats a very late dinner, knows that the kitchen is where the magic happens and sits for a treat after her morning backyard visit. We’ve broken her in nicely but she will be returning with her continued bad habit of suffering from #fomo, playing tag with the cats, and barking every time she hears a door open or sees someone go up the street. We did our best. 😇
The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Gar The rewards of a weekend of farmers marketing! Garlic butter and bleu cheese butter from @njgarlic (the bleu on steak! 😍), empanadas from @catalina_empanadas_2017, half sour pickles from @pickleculture and the quiche and bread were from a vendor I forgot to get the name of. This was all from the @bernardsvillefarmersmarket. Today I hit the @denvillemarket and added full sour pickles from @pickle_licious and a roasted garlic and duck fat loaf and cheese biscuit from @bobolinkdairyandbakehouse. Basically give us all the bread, cheese, butter and pickles and we’re happy campers! Did you hit up a farmers market this weekend? What’d ya get?
Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it Sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and so it is with the gnocchi from Trader Joe’s. Skip what their directions tell you and pan fry them in olive oil, add some of their 4-green bag of vegetables, salt, pepper, drizzles of pesto and a sprinkle of parm. So freaking good and dinner on the table faster than you can order take out. 🤤

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