custom jewelry + free shipping on sale items …

July 8, 2011

wedding season is here, and i have been having a lot of fun working with brides on creating some great custom wedding jewelry.

if you need any pieces for your wedding jewelry, i can customize my jewelry designs to match your wedding colors, or we can even design something special together for your big day.  be sure to check out the armelle jewelry shop!  i can do larger quantities for bridesmaids too!

and, i am now offering FREE SHIPPING* on all of my remaining sale items in the shop!  even more savings! (only one of each item, so hurry over fast!)  *usa only
click here to shop sale items.  

happy weekend!

lemon tarragon vinaigrette …

July 7, 2011

I love anything with fresh lemons!  The smell alone is just amazing!
In the summertime, I love to eat all the fresh produce that is available, and salads are a daily meal for me.  I was experimenting in the kitchen last week hoping to make a yummy vinaigrette with lemon in it.  I was so pleased with the outcome!  This sweet lemon vinaigrette really screams summer to me!   It is even good just drizzled over some summer berries!
{Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette}
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about three lemons)
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup champagne vinegar
1 tsp dried tarragon flakes (you can use fresh, just use about 2 tsp chopped)
1 cup vegetable oil
In a blender, blend all ingredients together, except for the oil.   Slowly drizzle in the oil as it blends.
Serve over salad, and store in the fridge.
Enjoy!

happy 4th …

July 6, 2011

happy (late) 4th of july to all my american friends!
isn’t the 4th the best?!  my kids loved discovering sparklers this year!
it really is so much fun to celebrate this great country, eat, go to a parade, watch fireworks, the whole nine yards.  really, it’s become one of my favorite holidays!  i hope yours was went great as well!
here’s a little preview of norah’s 2nd birthday party!  i made her a fun red, white, and blue cake!  the minute she laid eyes on it, she kept saying, “i want that cake!”  it was a lot of fun to celebrate with that cute little girl!
i’ll post more pictures of the party soon!  
{photos by me}