Super Sentiments

Even the most modern amongst us can have a sentimental bent now and again. Lush Designs has been making charms and customized bangles and rings even before the custom charm trend took off. I have three of her Memory bangles commemorating my anniversary and then the birth of my two kids. Then I added in some Sentiment bangles - my words are PEACE, LOVE, FAMILY. What are your words? Check out her work at www.beehiveshop.com.

I'm all about the modern table setting. Mixing and matching textures and patterns and getting creative as a way to celebrate food. I came across Gail Garcia's work at the last NYIGF and fell in love with these porcelain napkin rings. You can get them in sets of 4 for $48 from her website www.dinner-ware.com and they make delightful hostess gifts or stocking stuffers - yes it's just around the corner. Choose from the Alphabet series, each letter framed by a colorful abstract composition, or the Abstract art series. In either case, you'll be setting the table in style!

Win something handmade!

Okay, I admit it. This is a shameless plug. But I've been working so hard on on this all summer that I'm excited for the launch of www.beehiveshop.com's Lucky Picks contest. Just enter, tell at least one friend about beehive, and choose one of six handmade prizes to win if you are the lucky winner. We're picking one winner a week! Instead of looking at all the gorgeous handmade items online maybe you could win one! See you next week for another handmade pick!

Pretty You!

Pretty Me is a sweet discovery I made on Etsy. Since I love fabrics, I find these eclectically pieced skirts and dresses so enchanting and cute. I say turn up the volume - especially when you're a kid! Actually, I kind of wish she had some skirts for adults. They are sweet without the saccharin! Check out her shop! Pretty Me.

Sculptural beauty!

I've been showing the work of Ryan and Paul of Tivi for over 5 years - since they we fresh out of SCAD. They still remain some of my favorite designers. Their work is innovative, elegant and functional, truly exceptional design. Beehiveshop.com now carries their work and I can say that I really cherish my clutch. I don't get to use it as often as I would like BUT it sits on my dresser like a piece of beautiful sculpture!